May 2019
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People of Venezuela say to coup attempt: “Not today!”
Tens of thousands of Venezuelans marched on May 1 to commemorate International Workers’ Day and to denounce the latest attempt by the imperialist forces and the Venezuelan right-wing to overthrow the democratically elected government of Nicolás Maduro. Their massive mobilization sent a clear message that any attack on the sovereignty and peace of Bolivarian Venezuela… Continue reading
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Venezuela – Coup Failure Necessitates A New Policy – Bolton The Stache Is Pushing For War
After the failed coup attempt in Venezuela at least some people recognize the reality that its government has significant support. The coup’s failure necessitates a new policy. Unfortunately John Bolton is the man in charge of it. He is likely to push for a war. Continue reading
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JFK vs. Israel’s Bomb 1963
Declassified documents published today by the National Security Archive illuminate President John F. Kennedy’s secret preoccupation with the Israeli nuclear program during 1963. Possibly more determined to check nuclear proliferation than any other U.S. president, Kennedy wanted U.S. experts to inspect Israel’s nuclear reactor site at Dimona to ensure that it was not being used… Continue reading
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Julian Assange’s extradition hearings begin
Today commenced UK extradition proceedings against Julian Assange, whom the United States is attempting to prosecute for publishing documents of its war crimes and diplomatic secrets in 2010. Continue reading
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Black Agenda Report 2 May 2019: Biden’s Polling Balloon is Black Voters; “Color” Revolution USA; Solidarity With Venezulela
2 May 2019 — Black Agenda Report Black Voters Are Biden’s Polling Balloon. We Need to Bust It. – Bruce A. Dixon , BAR managing editor Joe Biden enters the Democratic presidential race as front runner. Half his voters are black, a clear hangover from the Obama era. Continue reading
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US Global Power: The Trump Period: An Assessment
Introduction: US global power in the Trump period reflects the continuities and changes which are unfolding rapidly and deeply throughout the world and which are affecting the position of Washington.Assessing the dynamics of US global power is a complex problem which requires examining multiple dimensions. Continue reading
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Assange to Extradition Court: ‘I Won’t Surrender to the US for Doing Journalism’
Dressed in jeans, a dark jacket and a T-shirt, Assange appeared on a video screen inside a cramped courtroom in Westminster Magistrates Court in London. “I won’t surrender to the U.S. for doing journalism that has won many awards and protected lives,” Assange told the court, according to a tweet from a USA Today correspondent. Continue reading
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Global Breaking News on GMOs and Pesticides
2 May 2019 — Sustainable Pulse Bayer Shareholders Vote Against Board over Monsanto Merger Bayer chief executive Werner Baumann was dealt a blow Friday at the German chemical giant’s annual general meeting, amid tensions over last year’s decision to buy US seeds and pesticides maker Monsanto, as disgruntled shareholders voted against management. Source: AFP At… Continue reading
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Fans staying away from Eurovision in Tel Aviv By Tamara Nassar
Thousands have signed a petition calling on Ireland’s representative Sarah McTernan to withdraw from this month’s Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv. Continue reading
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Julian Assange Newslinks 1-2 May 2019
2 May 2019 19:30 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting WikiLeaks editor denied entry to Ecuadorian Embassy to retrieve Assange’s belongings https://www.rt.com/news/458215-wikileaks-editor-entry-ecuadorian-embassy/ Amid protests at Assange extradition hearing, Lauri Love blasts US efforts as ‘revenge’ for exposing war crimes http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheCanary/~3/B2t5HZw1Wk4/ Continue reading
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Venezuela Newslinks 1-2 May 2019
2 May 2019 19:00 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting Don’t trust anyone, convicted liar Abrams tells Venezuela’s Maduro https://www.rt.com/news/458212-abrams-maduro-dont-trust/ Change of tack? EU quieter on latest failed Venezuela coup attempt as Guaido’s influence wanes https://www.rt.com/news/458207-european-union-venezuela-coup-reaction/ Continue reading
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British MSM – Lapdog Of American Military Coup (again)
By TruePublica: The Washington favourite in Juan Guaido has spent years at the forefront of a violent campaign of destabilization of Venezuela. He has been groomed for 15 years as a long-term CIA project. It was, therefore, never any surprise to those watching that this was somehow a surprise. And of course, it is no… Continue reading
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U.S. Gov’t. Plan, Dated 23 February 2018, for Coup in Venezuela, Now Leaks Out By Eric Zuesse
A detailed plan from “UNITED STATES SOUTHERN COMMAND” dated “23 FEBRUARY 2018” was issued with the title “PLAN TO OVERTHROW THE VENEZUELAN DICTATORSHIP ‘MASTERSTROKE’” and is here presented complete. Continue reading
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Pompeo Lies, Cheats and Steals (But He’s Still a Good Christian) By Philip Giraldi
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo recently recounted to an audience at Texas A&M University that when he was head of the Central Intelligence Agency he was responsible for “lying, cheating and stealing” to benefit the United States. “Like we had entire training courses. It reminds you of the glory of the American experiment.” Continue reading
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Open Rights Group: Your internet is changing
2 May 2019 — Open Rights Group As technology’s effect on daily life grows, Open Rights Group (ORG) is stepping up the fight to protect your rights online. Online harms white paper published The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Home Office unveiled long anticipated plans to address pressing “online harms” from cyber… Continue reading
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Venezuela – Guaidó Got Snookered – White House Starts Beating War Drums
Yesterday’s failed coup attempt in Venezuela significantly hurt the Trump administration’s international standing. It delegitimized its Venezuelan clients Juan Guaidó and Leopoldo López. After recognizing that their original ‘regime change’ plan failed (again) the White House starts to beat the war drums. Continue reading
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Venezuela Newslinks 1 May 2019
1 May 2019 18:00 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting Further aggressive steps against Venezuela will have drastic consequences – Lavrov http://tass.com/politics/1056746 Venezuela crisis: Protesters gather after Guaidó call https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-48123569 Continue reading
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‘Shocking & vindictive’: WikiLeaks slams UK prison sentence for Assange over skipped bail
WikiLeaks has slammed a UK court’s sentencing of its co-founder Julian Assange as “vindictive.” It also raised major concerns about whether Assange will be treated fairly during an upcoming extradition hearing. Continue reading
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VIPS: Extradition of Julian Assange Threatens Us All
Retaliation against Julian Assange over the past decade plus replicates a pattern of ruthless political retaliation against whistleblowers, in particular those who reveal truths hidden by illegal secrecy, VIPS says. Continue reading
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