June 2019
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Disinformation and False Accusations of Anti-Semitism by Heather Stroud
It is seriously disturbing how disinformation and lazy ‘cut and paste’ journalism has become common place within the monopoly media of the UK. One wonders where the professional and serious investigative reporting of old has gone. Continue reading
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Iran Newslinks 16 June 2019
16 June 2019 • 18:35 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day Attempts to drag IAEA into the dispute about Iran nuclear deal are harmful – Russian SC https://tass.com/politics/1064050 US, Israel and Saudis Pushing for War on Iran? https://www.globalresearch.ca/us-israel-saudis-pushing-war-iran/5680750 Continue reading
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PANIC, WHAT PANIC?
What distinguishes the Crash of 2019 from the Crash of 2008 is the messianic belief that the Central Banks will pre-empt a credit emergency. This is based on an assessment of the interventions by Central Banks post-2008 and the lessons learnt from 2008. This post argues this belief maybe misplaced. Continue reading
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How Trump’s “Maximum Pressure” Campaign Against Iran Now Works Against Him
There is no evidence that Iran was behind Friday’s attack on tankers in the Gulf of Oman. Continue reading
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Will the Real Bombers Please Stand Up By Eric S. Margolis
Who is attacking oil tankers in the Gulf between Oman and Iran? So far, the answer is still a mystery. The US, of course, accuses Iran. Iran says it’s the US or its local allies Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Continue reading
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Israeli Submarines Suspected of Sabotaging Shipping in Gulf of Oman By Hans Stehling
It is known that the US has for long had a comprehensive and combined plan with Israel to attack Iranian targets with huge, non-nuclear, bunker-busting, 10 ton, GBU-43 air-blast bombs capable of destroying the deepest underground installations – these are the most powerful non-nuclear ordnance pieces ever produced – but first the Trump-Netanyahu war-plan needed… Continue reading
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China Newslinks 16 June 2019
16 June 2019 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day The Green New Deal: Whither Capitalism? https://socialistproject.ca/2019/06/green-new-deal-whither-capitalism/ Mongolia Playing Stabilizing Role in Situation on Korean Peninsula https://journal-neo.org/2019/06/16/mongolia-playing-stabilizing-role-in-situation-on-korean-peninsula/ Continue reading
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The Political Earthquake in Brazil Caused by Ongoing Intercept Exposés
Last Sunday, the Intercept and the Intercept Brasil published a series of exposés that has created a major political earthquake in Brazil that has only grown and intensified throughout the week. In less than a week, the once-revered Justice Minister of President Bolsonaro’s government, Sergio Moro, now faces widespread calls to resign from the same… Continue reading
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Syria and War Propaganda: Robert Stuart vs the BBC
It’s a David vs Goliath story. A former local newspaper reporter, Robert Stuart, is taking on the British Broadcasting Corporation. Stuart believes that a sensational video story about an alleged atrocity in Syria “was largely, if not entirely, staged.” The BBC would like it all to just go away. But like David, Stuart will not… Continue reading
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Brexit trade delusions show why Britain needs to confront its history of empire By Rahul Verma
On 7 December, 2016, nearly six months after the referendum, Prime Minister Theresa May gave a speech to the Gulf Cooperation Council in Bahrain. She said: “As Britain leaves the European Union so we intend to take a leap forward, to look outwards and seek to become the most committed and most passionate advocate of… Continue reading
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Brazil: general strike highlights Bolsonaro’s weakness By Jorge Martin
Millions participated in the general strike in Brazil on 14 June, with demonstrations in 380 cities across the country. The strike had been called to reject the proposed counter-reform of the pension system by the Bolsonaro government, but also reflected opposition to education cuts, which had already brought millions onto the streets on 15 and… Continue reading
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Campaigners Launch Legal Challenge over UK’s ‘Secret Trade Talks’ with United States
Global Justice Now has launched a legal challenge at the Information Rights Tribunal over the Department for International Trade’s failure to release details of numerous trade meetings it has held with the United States and other countries since the EU referendum in 2016. Continue reading
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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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