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January 2013Syria confirms Israeli airstrikePosted: Thursday, January 31, 2013 Syria confirms Israeli airstrike Syrian army says an Israeli airstrike targeted a military research centre near Damascus, killing two people Russia condemns Israeli air strike on Syria Russian foreign ministry says reported attack would violate UN charter and can not be justified Western Push to Oust Syrian Regime Escalates Statements by top Iranian officials last weekend are another indication of the destabilising impact of the escalating efforts by the US and its allies to oust the Syrian regime of President Bashar al Assad. Iran threatens 'serious consequences' for Tel Aviv In wake of reported IAF strike on Syria, Iran issues threat to Israel; Hezbollah, Russia condemn alleged attack on a military research center in Damascus. Israel Attacks Syria, Adding Complexity to Syrian Civil War Israeli Officials Refuse Comment Amid Conflicting Stories of What Was Attacked Syria opposition chief says ready for talks with regime Syria: First To Blink ... In new offer, Syrian opposition leader offers to talk to Assad regime, provoking rebel outcry Israel rejects UN settlements probe as 'counterproductive' Obama Will Again Thwart UN Investigations of Drone War Micah Zenko is betting that the latest UN investigation into drone killings by the United States "is unlikely to compel increased transparency from the Obama administration." The Real Invasion of Africa is Not News and a Licence to Lie is Hollywood's Gift A full-scale invasion of Africa is under way. The United States is deploying troops in 35 African countries, beginning with Libya, Sudan, Algeria and Niger. Reported by Associated Press on Christmas Day, this was missing from most Anglo-American media. In Mali, Forces Backed by UN, France, and Obama Slaughter Civilians American Military Power - Interview with William Blum Poverty and Progress: Comparing the US and Venezuela War on terror forever Posted: Thursday, January 24, 2013 War on terror forever And the winner of the Oscar for Best Sequel of 2013 goes to... The Global War on Terror (GWOT), a Pentagon production. Abandon all hope those who thought the whole thing was over with the cinematographic snuffing out of "Geronimo", aka Osama bin Laden, further reduced to a fleeting cameo in the torture-enabling flick Zero Dark Thirty. US, West Chasing Non-Threats in Africa Washington systematically exaggerates the threat from militant groups in Africa, including Mali Mali: the fastest blowback yet in this disastrous war on terror French intervention in Mali will fuel terrorism, but the west's buildup in Africa is also driven by the struggle for resources Clinton Says US Cannot Allow N. Mali to Be Terrorism Base The Assassination Manual Fury over French soldier pictured wearing Call of Duty-style grinning skeleton 'Death's Head' facemask while serving in Mali Militant reports on Algerian hostage siege were more transparent... RABAT, Morocco — As wildly contradictory accounts trickled out about a terror attack at an Algerian gas plant, one source of information proved to be the most reliable: announcements by the al-Qaida-linked militants themselves. Netanyahu in coalition talks after narrow win Israeli prime minister pledges to form a broad government that will focus on socioeconomic issues. Secular Center-Right Coalition Looks Likely in Israel Speaking today, Yesh Atid Party leader Yair Lapid said he will not "block" a Netanyahu-led coalition government, a phrasing that hints, but perhaps understates, that the most realistic coalition for Israel, in the face of yesterday’s tied vote, involves him joining on. Palestinians say they may have no choice but to take Israel to Hague court The Palestinians declared Wednesday that they will have no choice but to complain about Israel to the International Criminal Court if the Jewish state proceeds with plans to build housing on land the Palestinians want for a future state. Russia Criticizes Syria Rebel 'Obsession' With Assad Exit Russia warns Israel, West against attack on Iran Russia warned Israel and the West on Wednesday against any military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities but suggested Tehran should be quicker to cooperate over inspections of its nuclear sites. US Cooks Up Nuclear Fairy Tale on Iran In a 155-page report, four US nuclear experts have called upon the Obama administration to impose tougher economic sanctions against Iran and resort to overt operations through using warplanes and missiles on Iranian nuclear sites. Hagel reassures Jewish leaders on Iran position Nominee for defense secretary says he's on board with Obama's posture on Iran, need to maintain Israel's military edge. 24 Killed in Five Straight Days of US Drone Strikes in Yemen Seven Killed in Latest Attacks Outside of Capital City A Culture of Violence Posted: Monday, January 7, 2013 A Culture of Violence: Behind the Connecticut Massacre Black Audiences, White Stars and 'Django Unchained' I had a pretty good idea of where "Django Unchained" was going from the first credit. It went to the Weinstein Company. Syria: why Assad may yet claim victory Perhaps it's not Bashar al-Assad who is detached from reality but Obama and Hague. Intervention looks extremely unlikely Defiant Speech by Assad is New Block to Peace in Syria Sounding defiant, confident and, to critics, out of touch with his people's grievances, President Bashar al-Assad of Syria used his first public address in six months to justify his harsh crackdown, rally his supporters to fight against his opponents and inform on them -- and leave in tatters recent efforts toward a political resolution to the country's bloody civil war. Russian Naval Force Gathers Off Syria In Warning To West US, Britain Slam Assad 'Peace Plan' Syrian Ruler Talks Reforms, But Ignores Western Calls to Resign Key source for Syrian death toll questions accuracy of recent UN-sponsored report Anti-war group calls for vigilance as battle for Syria continues President Assad outlines political solution to Syrian conflict Terrorism with a "Human Face": The History of America's Death Squads Israel Plans to Construct a Syrian Border Fence U.S. senator calls for gradual cut in aid to Israel Huge turnout at Fatah rally in Gaza surprises Hamas, PA Mutual openness is one of the direct results of November's Operation Pillar of Defense in Gaza, as Fatah sends Hamas a reconciliation message. US Drones Attack South Waziristan: 17 Killed Relative of Hakimullah Mehsud Believed Slain in Attacks New Iran sanctions target industry in bid for deal curbing nuclear program Despite Sanctions, Iran Says Pistachio, Saffron Exports Almost Doubling The Hoax of Entitlement Reform It has become accepted economic wisdom, uttered with deadpan certainty by policy pundits and budget scolds on both sides of the aisle, that the only way to get control over America's looming deficits is to "reform entitlements." America's White Male Problem January 07, 2013 "Information Clearing House" - The American political process is being hijacked by a reckless, whining dangerous gang of psychologically damaged white men who are far-right ideologues. I used to be one of them. It's time to tell the truth about our white male problem. Bolivia accuses United States of plotting against Morales Ecuador vs The Bankers President Correa passes legislation that raises taxes on financial sector to finance a "Human Development Bond" |
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