June 15, 2019
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China Newslinks 14-15 June 2019
15 June 2019 • 20: 00– The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day Today’s links 15 June 2019 http://mikewhitneysgraspingatstraws.blogspot.com/2019/06/todays-links_15.html US-India Strategic Partnership: Pompeo Hinted at a Big “Surprise”. Contain both Russia and China https://www.asia-pacificresearch.com/pompeo-hinted-big-surprise-during-his-upcoming-trip-india/5628692 Continue reading
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Britain: Grenfell – two years on, unite to fight for justice By Nico Baldion
When Theresa May made a tearful resignation announcement in front of Downing Street recently, many posts on social media went viral speaking about the lack of tears from the Prime Minister over Grenfell. In any case, Grenfell families wouldn’t have been comforted by any tears then, and they certainly won’t be now. They want justice. Continue reading
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Why the S-400 Is a More Formidable Threat to US Arms Industry Than You Think By Federico Pieraccini
Generally, when discussing air-defense systems here, we are referring to Russian devices that have become famous in recent years, in particular the S-300 (and its variants) and the S-400. Their deployment in Syria has slowed down the ability of such advanced air forces as those of the United States and Israel to target the country,… Continue reading
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Chavez, a Mirror of the People: A Conversation with Edgar Perez By Cira Pascual Marquina
Edgar Perez, better known as “Gordo Edgar,” participated in the most important events in recent Venezuelan history, from the Caracazo to the 4F insurrection to the anti‐coup mobilization that brought Chavez back to office in April 2002. A well-known personality in the popular movement, Edgar grew up in the 23 de Enero barrio in Caracas,… Continue reading
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Iran Newslinks 14-15 June 2019
15 June 2019 11:00 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day Japanese Tanker Owner Denies Ship Hit By Mine, Says Crew Saw “Flying Objects” Before Attack Trump Says Tanker Attack Has “Iran Written All Over It” As Tehran Slams US “False Flag” Continue reading
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Study Linking US Sanctions to Venezuelan Deaths Buried by Reuters for Over a Month By Joe Emersberger
Reuters (5/22/19) attributes the idea that US sanctions are causing a health crisis in Venezuela to Venezuelan Health Minister Carlos Alvarado. Continue reading
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The Gulf of Hormuz: The curious case of the tankers
I have taken the opportunity to look at the recent incident involving two outbound tankers in the Gulf of Oman. I have got some questions or two, (or three) about certain parts of the incident, from a civilian mariner’s perspective mostly. Continue reading
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Julian Assange Newslinks 14-15 June 2019
15 June 2019 — The New Dark Age WikiLeaks publisher Assange faces US extradition trial next February http://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2019/06/15/assa-j15.html Activist Lauri Love and others speak out in defence of Assange http://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2019/06/15/inte-j15.html Continue reading
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Where Are the Skeptics as the Drums Roll for War with Iran?
Vijay Prashad challenges the media reality that Iran attacked the oil tankers, calling for a real investigation to uncover the truth Continue reading
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Iran Decided To Put Maximum Pressure On Trump – Here Is How It Will Do It
Thirteen months ago the United States launched a total economic war against Iran. It demands its capitulation. Now Iran decided to respond in kind. It will wage a maximum pressure campaign on U.S. economic interests until the Trump administration concedes its defeat. Shipping in the Middle East will soon become very hazardous. Oil prices will… Continue reading
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Golunov Case: Opportunity for Cynical Western Meddling
The apparent frame-up of Russian journalist Ivan Golunov on drug charges and his subsequent release from custody certainly seems like a gross miscarriage of justice by police authorities. If it transpires that Golunov was indeed framed-up by corrupt police officers then those officers should face prosecution accordingly. Continue reading
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This Assange Supporter Excoriating The Press Is The Best Thing You’ll Watch All Day By Caitlin JohnsonThis Assange Supporter Excoriating The Press Is The Best Thing You’ll Watch All Day by Caitlin Johnstone
Julian Assange’s latest US extradition hearing was a brief affair which saw the WikiLeaks founder’s next hearing scheduled for sometime after the end of February, nearly at the end of his 50-week sentence for a bail conditions violation. According to Reuters Assange was lucid and spirited enough to argue with the prosecution a bit, telling the American lawyer via videolink, “I didn’t… Continue reading
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