Syria
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Syria keeps everyone guessing By Denisova Olga
According to a Syrian foreign ministry spokesman, Syria hails the proposals and has replied positively to those which meet the country’s needs. However, the response provided by Syria has triggered new questions. Kofi Annan is now expected to address the UN Security Council in connection with it on March 16th Continue reading
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Syria Newslinks 14 March 2012
14 March 2012 20:03:07 — williambowles.info Obama and Cameron: No intervention in Syria, pullout in AfghanistanRussiatoday.ru Today at 19:31The US and the UK are just as determined as ever to remove Bashar Assad from power, but are unlikely to go for a full-scale military intervention – at least for now. Military intervention would destabilize Syria –… Continue reading
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Video: Wag the dog: How to cook-up Syrian drama
Some mainstream news channels have been recently caught carrying dubious footage from Syria. It fuels the debate over media’s role in legitimizing possible military intervention in the country. Continue reading
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NATO States “Not Interested” In Cooperation With Russia
The United States and the EU were also critical of Putin’s policy and appeared reluctant to see him back as president in Russia. The situation over Syria and Iran also added to their concerns. It seems that Russia has decided to step up its foreign policy in the Middle East. In the future, we will… Continue reading
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Video: Syria: His Master's Voice
This BBC report says it all really, the arrogance of Empire. Thanks to Felicity Arbuthnot for directing me to this blatant example of the Imperial mindset warping the thinking of a no doubt intelligent person. Listen to how she browbeats the guy about her fucking visa! Continue reading
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Video: Syria: "We want to exterminate 'Alawites"
These are videos that you are not likely to see in Western media or in Saudi and Qatari Arab media. They chant “We want to exterminate `Alawites”. Continue reading
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Syria Newslinks 12-13 March 2012
13 March 2012 22:00:30 — williambowles.info U.S. Calls Syrian Parliamentary Vote Plans ‘Ridiculous’Strategic Culture Foundation Today at 18:55 Continue reading
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WAR PROPAGANDA: Staged Media Reporting from Syria: Fabricating the News by Patrick Henningsen
Dayem was caught conducting what appears to be staged media reports from Syria. Although the seasoned spin doctor Cooper is able to coolly direct their conversation, Syrian Danny cannot hide the obvious panic which had already set in as a result of being exposed as a stage actor manufacturing news in his alleged home country. Continue reading
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Syria Newslinks 2012 10 11 March 2012: US intelligence: Assad firmly in charge in Syria
11 March 2012 11:12:08 — williambowles.info 012Syrian stalemate hampers Annan peace talksRussiatoday.ru Today at 10:11The UN delegation led by Kofi Annan is heading into its second round of talks with Syrian President Assad. But with both the opposition and the regime flatly refusing to open dialogue until violence has ended, the… Continue reading
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Video: US: Turning war-fear into warfare
The US has a strong record of persuading the public that war is the only way. A military industrial complex worth billions of dollars is largely America’s driving force. Deeply rooted in the system, it would serve no purpose if there was no one to fight. Continue reading
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Syria: Russia Reiterates Opposition To Foreign Armed Intervention
Russia will not support a new U.S.-drafted resolution on Syria because it fails to urge both the government and the rebels to halt violence, said a top Russian diplomat. Continue reading
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Chinese Stance On The Syrian Situation
Currently, the Syrian uprising, which commenced on January 26, 2011 so far, has been the longest and the bloodiest. Despite denials, there are confirmations of Western meddling in the Syrian fiasco. Two senior US administration officials confirmed to The Cable that the Obama administration is moving to provide direct assistance to the internal opposition in… Continue reading
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Pentagon prepares war plans for Syria By Bill Van Auken
In testimony before a Senate committee Wednesday, the Pentagon’s civilian and uniformed chiefs confirmed that they are drawing up war plans against Syria at the request of the Obama White House. Continue reading
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Syria: The Western Deception Over Regime Change Unravels. NATO Prepares for All Out War by Finian Cunningham
The Western governments’ and mainstream media’s narrative of a one-sided humanitarian crisis in Syria is rapidly unwinding to reveal a self-serving deception to justify a re-run of Libya-style NATO conquest. In reality, it is the Western powers and their Israeli and Arab henchmen who are fueling a humanitarian crisis and creating the conditions for all-out… Continue reading
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Bad results of humanitarian intervention practice
Republican Senator John McCain this week called for air strikes against Damascus. According to AFP, he said that it is necessary to disable the Syrian air defense system, at least in some parts of the country, to “establish and defend safe havens in Syria”. McCain makes no attempt to conceal the purpose of these “safe… Continue reading
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Wikileaks: US-led NATO Troops Operate Inside Syria
A document released by the WikiLeaks website has revealed that undercover US-led NATO forces are operating inside Syria against the Syrian government. Continue reading
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Syria: Straining credulity? By Alastair Crooke
The UN Secretary General was reported on March 3 saying that he had received “grisly reports” that Syrian government forces were arbitrarily executing, imprisoning and torturing people in Homs after retaking control of the Baba Amr district from insurgents. Did he really believe this; or was he just “saying it”? Continue reading
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Video: Smuggled Cash, Arms, Jihadists Fuel Syria War By grtv
James Corbett – editor of the Japan-based independent news website the Corbett Report, says it’s not developments within Syria, but international politics, that will shape the country’s future. Continue reading
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Russia Accuses Libya Of Training Syrian Rebels
UNITED NATIONS: Russia on Wednesday accused Libya of training Syrian rebels who are fighting to topple President Bashar al-Assad, saying that “this is completely unacceptable.” Continue reading
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The Battle for Homs By Alexey Pilko
The fighting in Homs raised the question: who is opposing the government forces in Syria? It is very difficult to believe that ordinary city residents, armed with who knows what, stubbornly held back the onslaught of the elite Syrian Republican Guard and 4th Armored Division for a month. It is clear to any sane observer… Continue reading
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