August 23, 2022
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“A fearless leader”: South African shack-dwellers’ leader, Lindokuhle Mnguni, assassinated in Durban
Chairperson of the eKhenana commune of Abahlali baseMjondolo (AbM), who was out of prison on bail, was gunned down at his home two days before he was to appear in court. This is the third murder of AbM leaders in eKhenana commune in Cato Crest this year. Continue reading
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In Just Under Three Weeks, Ukrainian-Fired Prohibited “Petal” Mines Maim At Least 44 Civilians, Kill 2, in Donetsk Region
Ukraine continues to fire internationally-banned anti-personnel mines on civilian areas of Donetsk and other cities in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), in violation of international law and of the mine ban convention Ukraine signed in 1999 and ratified in 2005. Continue reading
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How One Spook-Run London College Department Is Training the World’s Social Media Managers
Alan Macleod’s latest investigation with MintPress delves into the relationship between Western intelligence agencies, the corporate social media giants, and the Department of War Studies at the King’s College of London Continue reading
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US Space Force Wants to Disrupt Russia-China Space Cooperation
Close strategic partnership between Russia and China has been the mainstay of their relationship for decades. The US has been trying to disrupt this successful partnership ever since, especially as Russia started regaining its strength, but the incessant belligerent actions of the imperialist thalassocracy have pushed the two (Eur)Asian superpowers even closer. This cooperation is… Continue reading
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US could be preparing Ukrainians for ‘closer combat’ – media
The US may be helping Ukraine prepare for an impending counteroffensive against Russia, The Washington Post claimed, pointing to the type of weaponry making up the latest batch of military aid pledged to Kiev by the Pentagon. Continue reading
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Erdogan repairs Syria ties with eye on Eurasianism
Yesterday, Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev regarding the forthcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Samarkand on September 15-16. This must be the fourth or fifth time the two leaders confabulated over the upcoming event. One lost count! Continue reading
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How To Manipulate Readers With ‘Expert’ Slanted Reporting
Imran Khan, a former cricket star who went into politics and became Prime Minister of Pakistan, had been ousted by bribing and threatening politicians of his coalition to turn against him. Khan had developed good relations with China and Russia and was against allowing the U.S. military to use Pakistan as a base for attacks… Continue reading
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Ukraine News Links 22-23 August 2022
Tuesday, 23 August 2022 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back. If it gets updated, I usually insert the time on the line above. A lot of cross-posting usually indicates that the article is popular and some links Continue reading
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BBC assault on antiwar academics was apparent product of UK intel plot
Leaked emails expose the fingerprints of UK intelligence all over a factually challenged BBC special that aimed to deprive antiwar academics of their jobs and destroy their reputations. Continue reading
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