12 February 2020 — The New Dark Age

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Press review: Turkey may be using proxies in Syria and Russian envoy chides US visa policy
https://tass.com/pressreview/1119129

Erdogan claims at least 14 Turkish servicemen dead during shelling in Syria’s Idlib
https://tass.com/world/1119161

Exclusive: New leaks shatter OPCW’s attacks on Douma whistleblowers
https://williambowles.info/2020/02/12/exclusive-new-leaks-shatter-opcws-attacks-on-douma-whistleblowers/

Scott Ritter Explains Warring in Syria WMD Lies
https://dissidentvoice.org/2020/02/scott-ritter-explains-warring-in-syria-wmd-lies/

Canadian Embassy: Militarily Supporting Israeli Apartheid
https://dissidentvoice.org/2020/02/canadian-embassy-militarily-supporting-israeli-apartheid/

Turkey sends additional troops to Syria — media
https://tass.com/defense/1119145

Russia cannot just sit and wait for further developments in Syria’s Idlib — diplomat
https://tass.com/world/1119083

Nasrallah: Iran’s strike is the first step towards the expulsion of all US forces from the Middle East
https://www.greanvillepost.com/2020/02/11/nasrallah-irans-strike-is-the-first-step-towards-the-expulsion-of-all-us-forces-from-the-middle-east/

Russia Rejects Turkish Narrative On Syria
https://orientalreview.org/2020/02/12/russia-rejects-turkish-narrative-on-syria/

27 shelling attacks reported in Syria’s Idlib de-escalation zone — reconciliation center
https://tass.com/world/1119077

Today’s Links 11 February 2020
http://mikewhitneysgraspingatstraws.blogspot.com/2020/02/todays-links_11.html

New doc & THIRD whistleblower hit OPCW for throwing dirt at leakers claiming Douma account was fabricated — report
https://williambowles.info/2020/02/11/new-doc-third-whistleblower-hit-opcw-for-throwing-dirt-at-leakers-claiming-douma-account-was-fabricated-report/

Dispatch from Andre Vltchek: on imaginary Sino-American trade war, and the West’s latest “saints”
https://www.greanvillepost.com/2020/02/11/dispatch-from-andre-vltchek-on-imaginary-sino-american-trade-war-and-the-wests-latest-saints/

Video: The Battle for Idlib is Ongoing. Turkish Forces to the Rescue of “Peaceful Al Qaeda Militants”
https://www.globalresearch.ca/video-syrians-give-warm-welcome-erdogan-troops-attacking-saraqib/5703336

The Mideast’s Place In Russia’s Greater Eurasian Partnership
https://orientalreview.org/2020/02/11/the-mideasts-place-in-russias-greater-eurasian-partnership/

Turkey’s Erdogan to reveal new Syria steps on February 12
https://tass.com/world/1118797

Hollywood and Syria: The Uses of Enchantment in Crimes Against Peace
https://www.globalresearch.ca/hollywood-syria-uses-enchantment-crimes-against-peace/5703330

Syria – Turkey Invades Idleb But Its Bluff Will Be Called
https://www.greanvillepost.com/2020/02/10/syria-turkey-invades-idleb-but-its-bluff-will-be-called/

Syria’s Foreign Ministry decries Turkish ‘aggression’ for imperiling civilian population
https://tass.com/world/1118761

Kushner’s Stamp of Zionist Racism on Peace Plan
https://www.strategic-culture.org/news/2020/02/11/kushners-stamp-of-zionist-racism-on-peace-plan/

Erdogan Threatens War on the Syrian Arab Army (SAA)
https://journal-neo.org/2020/02/11/erdogan-threatens-war-on-the-syrian-arab-army/

Syrian army gains full control of Damascus-Aleppo highway, media reports say
https://tass.com/world/1118659

Syria War: Why is Idlib back in the news?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-51452567

Russian military conduct patrol mission in Syria without Turkish side
https://tass.com/world/1118567

Syria – Turkey Invades Idleb But Its Bluff Will Be Called
https://williambowles.info/2020/02/10/syria-turkey-invades-idleb-but-its-bluff-will-be-called/

Two drone attacks on Russian Hmeymim base in Syria repelled by Pantsyr air defense systems
https://tass.com/world/1118563

Turkey tells Russia attacks on its observation stations in Syria’s Idlib must stop
https://tass.com/world/1118547

It’s No Big Deal that There Are Some Limits to Russia-Israel “Cooperation” in Syria
https://www.globalresearch.ca/no-big-deal-some-limits-russian-israeli-co-op-syria/5703255

Today’s links 10 February 2020
http://mikewhitneysgraspingatstraws.blogspot.com/2020/02/todays-links_29.html

Turkey’s Latest Quagmire: Intervention in Libya
https://www.strategic-culture.org/news/2020/02/10/turkeys-latest-quagmire-intervention-in-libya/

OPCW Tries To Discredit Whistleblowers in Response to Douma Leaks
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ActivistPost/~3/ZBYtOw6Ajpo/opcw-tries-to-discredit-whistleblowers-in-response-to-douma-leaks.html

Turkish forces opened fire in response to shelling in Idlib
https://tass.com/world/1118457

Turkish foreign minister calls for immediate ceasefire in Syria’s Idlib
https://tass.com/world/1118345

Why Big Brother Fears Qassem Soleimani: He’s the Che Guevara of the 21st Century
https://www.greanvillepost.com/2020/02/09/why-big-brother-fears-qassem-soleimani-hes-the-che-guevara-of-the-21st-century/

Today’s Links 9 February 2020
http://mikewhitneysgraspingatstraws.blogspot.com/2020/02/todays-links_9.html

The Clinton Machine Will Do Anything to Stop Bernie Sanders
https://www.strategic-culture.org/news/2020/02/09/the-clinton-machine-will-do-anything-to-stop-bernie-sanders/

Trump’s Brink of War with Iran Spun on a Lie
https://www.strategic-culture.org/news/2020/02/09/trumps-brink-of-war-with-iran-spun-on-a-lie/

Turkish military convoy enters Syria’s Idlib – TV report
https://tass.com/world/1118099

Trump/Bibi/Adelson Buy The Senate
https://orientalreview.org/2020/02/09/trump-bibi-adelson-buy-the-senate/

US sets up new military bases in northeast Syria — Anadolu
https://tass.com/world/1118067

Tracking IS from Syria to the Philippines
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-51416501

Today’s Links 8 February 2020
http://mikewhitneysgraspingatstraws.blogspot.com/2020/02/todays-links_8.html

Turkey expects Russian delegation for talks on Syria’s Idlib de-escalation zone
https://tass.com/world/1117953

Syria war: Forgotten amid the bombs: Idlib’s ancient, ruined riches
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-51177433

The Winds of Change are Blowing on the Wests Wars. Time to Recognise Reality.
https://journal-neo.org/2020/02/07/the-winds-of-change-are-blowing-on-the-wests-wars-time-to-recognise-reality/

Russia and Iran’s Clashing Visions for Syria’s Future
https://www.mintpressnews.com/syria-energy-dominance-russia-aligning-with-israel-against-iran/264661/

Russian ambassador to UK says sees no signs of thaw in London-Moscow relations
https://tass.com/politics/1117867

Break-up of Astana Partnership Was Inevitable. The Turkey-Russia Relation in Jeopardy?
https://www.globalresearch.ca/break-up-astana-partnership-inevitable/5703037

OPCW responds to Douma leaks… by arguing whistleblowers are not credible & calling for tighter internal security measures
https://williambowles.info/2020/02/07/opcw-responds-to-douma-leaks-by-arguing-whistleblowers-are-not-credible-calling-for-tighter-internal-security-measures/

Order of Malta calls for Russian aid in protecting Christians in Syria, says ambassador
https://tass.com/society/1117765

Russia says plane ‘almost hit’ by anti-aircraft fire in Syria
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-51411860

Shamima Begum loses first stage of appeal over citizenship
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51413040

Russia rejects Turkish narrative on Syria
https://indianpunchline.com/russia-rejects-turkish-narrative-on-syria/

Over 70 Russian kids to be evacuated from Syria in near future
https://tass.com/society/1117549

Syria and Turkey Face War as Syrian Arab Army Poised to Take Idlib
https://www.globalresearch.ca/syria-turkey-face-war-syrian-arab-army-poised-take-idlib/5702988

The Train Has Left The Station.
https://smoothiex12.blogspot.com/2020/02/the-train-has-left-station.html

Next meeting on Syria in Astana format may take place in March, says Ankara
https://tass.com/world/1117431

Syrian Army Captured Saraqib. Netanyahu ‘N Erdogan To The Rescue
http://thesaker.is/syrian-army-captured-saraqib-netanyahu-n-erdogan-to-the-rescue/

Plane with Russian children on board departs from Syria
https://tass.com/society/1117435

Russian military conduct patrol mission in Syria without Turkish side
https://tass.com/defense/1117423

In Oman the Old Monarch Passed Away, but the New One Will Guarantee Continuity
https://journal-neo.org/2020/02/06/in-oman-the-old-monarch-passed-away-but-the-new-one-will-guarantee-continuity/

Turkey sets up four new observation points in Syria’s Idlib, media reports say
https://tass.com/world/1117267

Turkish foreign minister vows tough response to clashes in Syria
https://tass.com/world/1117229

Foreign Ministry blames terrorists for death of Russian, Turkish military experts in Syria
https://tass.com/defense/1117171

Today’s links 7 February 2020
http://mikewhitneysgraspingatstraws.blogspot.com/2020/02/todays-links_17.html

No chance to assess damage to Syria’s ancient city of Ebla so far due to mines
https://tass.com/society/1117079

The Last White Helmet Of Idlib
http://thesaker.is/the-last-white-helmet-of-idlib/

How Many US Soldiers Are Dying in the Middle East and Why?
https://journal-neo.org/2020/02/06/how-many-u-s-soldiers-are-dying-in-the-middle-east-and-why/

BC: US-funded “Disinformation Oversight” of Bio Weapons Prevention Programmes in Georgia
https://journal-neo.org/2020/02/05/bc-us-funded-disinformation-oversight-of-bio-weapons-prevention-programmes-in-georgia/

Russia Takes the Syrian Endgame a Step Closer to Success
https://journal-neo.org/2020/02/05/russia-takes-the-syrian-end-game-a-step-closer-to-success/

US Policy Vs. Iran: Apex Desperation
http://landdestroyer.blogspot.com/2020/02/us-policy-vs-iran-apex-desperation.html

Assad Is Destroying Last Seedlings Of Idlib Democracy
http://thesaker.is/assad-is-destroying-last-seedlings-of-idlib-democracy/

As Syria’s conflict rolls on, a veteran journalist says Daesh is not yet fully defeated
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheCanary/~3/i3PKjiiArXA/

Turkish Forces Suffer Casualties In Syrian Army Attack On Idlib
http://thesaker.is/turkish-forces-suffer-casualties-in-syrian-army-attack-on-idlib/

Speaking of military matters: The Russian Mi28 tactical helicopter; the unusual training of WW2 Japanese pilots
https://www.greanvillepost.com/2020/02/03/speaking-of-military-matters-the-russian-mi28-tactical-helicopter-the-unusual-training-of-ww2