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March 2014Obama gives Iraq war a more generous spinPosted: Saturday, March 29, 2014 El Libertario: beware Venezuela's false 'anarchists' Not everyone who calls themselves anarchists are worthy of the name. Before expressing our solidarity, we should be clear who it is we are supporting. Tour of Ukraine-Russia Border Finds No Signs of Military Buildup Russia sees no need for Ukraine incursion, Lavrov to meet Kerry Anger, Disbelief as Obama Defends US Invasion of Iraq 'In order to not appear hypocritical, Obama rewrites history around Iraq War while denouncing Russia' Obama gives Iraq war a more generous spin President Obama, whose presidential campaign in 2008 took off in large part because of his criticism of the Iraq war, on Wednesday used that war as a contrast to what Russia is doing in Ukraine. Obama Suddenly Defends US Invasion of Iraq—Mainstream Media Shrug Obama Defends Iraq Invasion: At Least America 'Sought' To Get UN Backing Obama struggled, however, in his attempt to defend the legality of the invasion. The war was unsanctioned by the United Nations, and many experts assert it violated any standard reading of international law. How Vladimir Putin became evil The US and UK condemn him for Crimea but supported him over the war in Chechnya. Why? Because now he refuses to play ball Masked 'Right Sector' nationalists besiege Ukrainian Parliament The Infantile Diplomacy Behind Demonising Russia German execs criticize West for allowing tension with Russia to rise No sanctions will hurt Russia more than people imposing them - financial analyst MH370: search effort swings towards finding black boxes US navy equipment arrives to scan for flight recorders on ocean floor after satellite photos reveal 122 pieces of possible debris Pet cats infect humans with TB for first time In the first ever recorded cat-to-human transmission, two people in England have contracted tuberculosis from pet cats thought to have ventured into badger setts The Face of Poverty: Homeless Jobless Single Mom With Lousy Options Arrested For Being Homeless Jobless Single Mom Who Chose One of Them SA joins other African countries in boycotting EU-Africa Summit South Africa has come out in support of the African Union call to shun the European Union-Africa Summit in Brussels this week. U.N. rights forum calls for use of armed drones to comply with law The 30-Year US/Iran Nuke Standoff: We Started It In The Reagan Days Saudi Arabia And Pakistan Are Paying A Political Price For Leading The Talibanization of Syria West, Russia signal line drawn in Ukraine crisis Posted: Tuesday, March 25, 2014 Venezuelan Human Rights Experts Call for End to "Media Distortion" of Protests and State Response Maria Corina Machado Dismissed as Deputy of Venezuela's National Assembly Venezuela arrests three generals for alleged coup plot West, Russia signal line drawn in Ukraine crisis Why the EU won't annex Ukraine G8 nations' refusal to cooperate is counterproductive - Putin's spokesman Russia considers promises of future pressure from the World's top economies harmful for both sides, and invites its partners to continue cooperation, presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said. Chaos as Ukraine Far-Right Leader Slain in Police Shootout Allies Claim 'Conspiracy,' Vow Revenge on Interior Minister Obama: Russia a 'regional power' losing influence because of Crimea Meet the Americans Who Put Together the Coup in Kiev Ron Paul Is Right About Crimea And the 'president' of Students for Liberty is wrong German Diplomacy: Reckless or Clever? Since the collapse of the Berlin War and the reunification of Germany in 1990, a lingering debate has been taking place in Berlin and in other Western capitals about the role that the Germany would or should play on the world stage in the post–Cold War era. U.S. and Russia agree on nuclear terrorism threat - up to a point Catastrophe as 300 Quakes Hit in One Week Chile's northern coast has been hit by more than 300 earthquakes in the past week in what seismologists warned Tuesday could be the precursor to a long-overdue disaster. Text Message to Passenger Families a 'Secondary Trauma,' Grief Experts Say Since the disappearance of a Malaysia Airlines jet more than two weeks ago, passengers' relatives — and much of the planet — have been gripped by uncertainty about the fate of those aboard, whipsawed by conflicting reports and speculation A terrifying precedent: Woman to be tried for murder for giving birth to stillborn A new "fetal harm" case could open door for women to be prosecuted for everything from miscarriage to abortion Palin Wonders If Flight 370 'Flew Directly to Heaven' Sarah Palin claimed today that Malaysia Flight 370 may have vanished because it mistakenly flew too high and ended up in heaven. Palin Wonders If Flight 370 'Flew Directly to Heaven' Sarah Palin claimed today that Malaysia Flight 370 may have vanished because it mistakenly flew too high and ended up in heaven. Snowden welcomes Obama's plans for NSA reform as 'turning point' - President has confirmed the US plans to end bulk collection - NSA whistleblower praises action by Congress as deal nears Obama: US must 'win back the trust of ordinary citizens' over data collection President confirms plans to end NSA bulk telephone collection as House committee says it is close to reform bill deal D.C. judge assigns medical guardian to excessive 911 caller The War Party At Work In Syria: Another Nation Destroyed, More Blood On America's Hands Israel's 'Gaza Arms Ship' Likely Wasn't Heading to Gaza Officials Say Ship Was Sinai-Bound EU ready to pay Palestinians who renounce right of return If a peace deal is signed, Europe would 'stabilize' Palestine and prevent it from becoming a failed state firing rockets at Israel, envoy vows Egypt: More Than 500 Sentenced to Death in 'Grotesque' Ruling Egypt Kangaroo Court Sentences 529 Morsi Supporters to Death 'Israel to compensate Turkey' over flotilla raid: Ankara Sudan says 151 rebels slain in Darfur fighting 18 killed in C.African capital since Saturday CARICOM again urges U.S. to end Cuban embargo The Caribbean Community on Tuesday renewed its call for an end to the United States' five-decade-old trade embargo against Cuba. Exclusive: NSA, FBI, DIA Sued over Refusal to Disclose U.S. Role in Imprisonment of Nelson Mandela As Wells Fargo is Accused of Fabricating Foreclosure Papers, Will Banks Keep Escaping Prosecution? Venezuelan Ombudswoman Accuses "NGOs" of "False" Reports Posted: Monday, March 24, 2014 Venezuelan Ombudswoman Accuses "NGOs" of "False" Reports Venezuelan ombudswoman Gabriela Ramírez has accused international organizations of misrepresenting human rights conditions in Venezuela. Another stolen generation: how Australia still wrecks Aboriginal families The mass removal of Indigenous children from their parents continues unabated – where is the outrage? George Stinney was executed at 14. Can his family now clear his name? Accused of killing two white girls in South Carolina, George Stinney Jr was tried and electrocuted in just 83 days. As a judge ponders whether to quash the verdict, Karen McVeigh speaks to the families involved Ukrainian forces withdraw from Crimea Obama to Putin: Do as I Say, Not as I Do The U.S. and six other Western nations voted to effectively kick Russia out of the G8 after the annexation of Crimea, the White House said. White House: Russian Invasion of Ukraine ‘Possible’ Pushing for Aid, Ukraine Govt Hypes 'Threat' German media seeks to paint Putin as new “Hitler” We're being dragged into a new Cold War by a puffed-up bullfrog (and I don't mean President Putin) Why US sanctions could play into Putin's hand The post-Crimea sanctions are meant to squeeze top Russian officials and businessmen. But will the measures just push them closer to the Kremlin? Russia, Sanctions, and Politics in Iran The crisis over Crimea has naturally raised questions about possible effects of this disturbance on other issues and specifically ones that depend on U.S.-Russian cooperation. Pro-Russian and Pro-Kiev Camps Dig In Amid Uneasy Calm in Eastern Ukraine U.S.-Russian Astronauts: Diplomatic Tensions in Space? Help Push The U.S. To Comply With International Law Egypt Kangaroo Court Sentences 529 Morsi Supporters to Death Newspaper apologises for showing Obamas as apes Belgian newspaper De Morgen sparks uproar over doctored photo. War in Syria set to intensify All civil wars are bloody and cruel, but Syria’s strife has reached new extremes of violence and mass civilian suffering as the US and Saudi Arabia use this once beautiful, bountiful nation as a proxy battleground against Iran. Four Palestinians shot dead in Israeli raid Deadly bomb blast hits Nigeria marketplace Security officials say Boko Haram was behind bombing of a crowded market in Borno state that killed at least 20 people. NSA Spied on Chinese Government Posted: Sunday, March 23, 2014 NSA Spied on Chinese Government and Networking Firm N.S.A. Breached Chinese Servers Seen as Security Threat But even as the United States made a public case about the dangers of buying from Huawei, classified documents show that the National Security Agency was creating its own back doors — directly into Huawei's networks. Defiant Ukrainian soldiers sing national anthem as Russian troops storm their base in Crimea Ukrainian military base that was scene of opening stand-off in Crimea two weeks ago is attacked again by Russian forces, shots fired. Britons rate Russia more positively than EU, poll shows Venezuela moves swiftly against opposition Venezuela's Wild West Reinforces Protest Barricades Mass celebrations in Crimea refute Western charges of annexation – Lavrov Those who call Crimea's treaty with Russia "illegal" are insulting Crimean citizens and their right to decide their own fate, the Russian Foreign Minister said in a speech to the Upper House of parliament. Sanctions destroy anti-trafficking cooperation with US – Russian drug agency Russia: Crimea Annexation to Be Completed This Week Military Plans Infrastructure Improvements in Peninsula Russia promises not to attack east Ukraine: US Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu promised his US counterpart Chuck Hagel in a telephone call Thursday that Moscow would not assault eastern Ukraine. US, Russia Trade Sanctions Over Crimea US Targets 'Wealthy Russians' in Latest Round Putin: no need for further retaliation against US Putin looks to Asia as West threatens to isolate Russia Putin's quiet Latin America play Away from the conflict in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin is quietly seeking a foothold in Latin America, military officials warn. Gates Foundation Lobbies for Feds to Collect Data on College Graduates' Lives A study released by the Gates Foundation is promoting a system that would track the careers of college graduates long after they receive their degrees, attacking the National Association for Independent Colleges and Universities for promoting laws that prevent up-close surveillance of students by the government. Microsoft caught up in fresh privacy storm Microsoft on Thursday scrambled to head off a privacy storm after it was revealed that the software company had searched through the private email of a blogger it suspected of having received stolen software code. 4 Indians get life in prison for gang rape An Indian court sentenced four men to life in prison on Friday for raping a call-center operator last year inside an abandoned textile mill in the financial hub of Mumbai. Venezuela arrests one opposition mayor, jails another Posted: Thursday, March 20, 2014 Venezuela arrests one opposition mayor, jails another Ukraine making plans to pull troops from Crimea Putin's rating climbs to 5-year peak Over three quarters of the Russian public approve of President Putin's work, according to the mid-March public opinion poll. Most respondents connected with a good handling of the Ukrainian political crisis and the help extended to the people of Crimea. Ukraine as Stalking Horse: The Rise of Fascism in the West Merkel: EU ready for sanctions if Ukraine crisis worsens Russia imposes own sanctions after U.S. "hostile thrust" Senior Russian Diplomat: Moscow May Change Stance In Iranian Nuke Talks More than 100 people found in suspected stash house Acting on tip, officers enter Harris County house and encounter imprisoned 'sea of people' Tech giants knew about data collection, says NSA's top lawyer The CIA spying scandal, Watergate and the decay of American democracy IAEA: Iran meeting commitments under nuclear deal Confidential report says Iran not enriching uranium to 20%, but has yet to complete facility to convert low-enriched uranium gas into a less proliferation-sensitive oxide form. Syria's Recent Victories Betray Last Year's WMD Lies Iraq invasion was about oil Maximising Persian Gulf oil flows to avert a potential global energy crisis motivated Iraq War planners - not WMD or democracy Eleven Years After US Invaded Iraq: Bloodshed, Rape, Torture & Executions in the Country Are Ignored Baghdad cafe attack pushes Iraq toll to 46 dead France says 40 Islamists killed in recent Mali operations Russia to Build Bridge to Crimea Posted: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 Pro-Russian forces seize Ukraine's naval headquarters in Sevastopol A day after a Ukrainian soldier is shot dead, attention turns to the country's remaining military facilities in Crimea National Geographic to Map Crimea as Part of Russia Ukraine Plans to Withdraw Troops From Russia-Occupied Crimea Russia to Build Bridge to Crimea Moscow to honor Russia-Crimea Union by renaming square Communist deputies in the Moscow city legislature are proposing to rename of one of Moscow's squares after the reunion of Russia and Crimea, as federal legislators were preparing to ratify the union agreement. Ukraine Crisis Gives NATO Alliance New Purpose Ukraine's soldiers in Crimea allowed to use weapons McCain's Eleven Point Plan For War Obama-Putin Relationship at a Breaking Point Sanctions War Could Spell New Low for US-Russian Ties President Obama: No U.S. Military Action in Ukraine Crimea headed for rocky transition The majority of Crimea's inhabitants have chosen to split from Ukraine and join Russia. Their decision, however, will bring far-reaching changes and a host of international legal problems. Why Is the U.S. So Hypocritical in Foreign Policy? Disband NATO Unknown Snipers Once Again Stir Up Violence - This Time In Crimea Shouldn't We Find Out Who's Responsible Before We Start Beating the War Drums? What Did We Get for Our $5 Billion? Ukraine: Follow the Money Why Was Gaddafi Overthrown? (Video) This chaos in Libya was deliberate. It was deliberate because Libya was a stable African society in North Africa, where the leader of Libya wanted to use the resources of Libya for the reconstruction of Africa—the water resources, the oil resources, the financial resources, and the intelligence of the Libyan people. Tripoli sniper fire kills one, wounds six UN sanctions against Libyan oil exports Iran's Zarif 'sees signs of comprehensive nuclear deal' Iran's foreign minister has said he sees "signs" of a comprehensive deal on its nuclear programme, after talks with world powers, Iranian media report. Edward Snowden: Here's how we take back the Internet (Video) Appearing by telepresence robot, Edward Snowden speaks at TED2014 about surveillance and Internet freedom. The right to data privacy, he suggests, is not a partisan issue, but requires a fundamental rethink of the role of the internet in our lives — and the laws that protect it. Russia says U.S. decision to shut Syrian embassy is disappointing Syria army 'fighting for control of famed Krak fort' Israeli airstrikes add fuel to fire in Syria Putin signs treaty making Crimea part of Russia again Posted: Tuesday, March 18, 2014 Putin signs treaty making Crimea part of Russia again Putin says U.S. guided by 'the rule of the gun' in foreign policy Putin Slams West, Calls For End to 'Cold War Rhetoric' Two killed in Crimea as crisis hits 'military stage' Fears of war grow after killing of Ukrainian officer at military base in Simferopol In an extraordinary day which redrew the map of Europe, fears were growing that widespread violence would erupt in the aftermath of Russia's annexation of Crimea. Russian lawmakers ask President Obama to impose sanctions on them all The State Duma has passed a motion suggesting that the US and EU extend the freshly introduced sanctions to all Russian MPs rather than a limited group of officials, defying western pressure just hours before Russia and Crimea signed a federation treaty. Obama Backs Down on Crimea The Obama administration suffered its worst foreign policy defeat in 5 years on Sunday when the people of Crimea voted overwhelmingly to reject Washington's Nazi-backed junta government in Kiev and join the Russian Federation. Ron Paul: Crimea secedes. So what? Mistake Rectified: Gorbachev The world should welcome the prospect of Crimea becoming part of Russia as it rectifies a historic mistake from the Soviet era, the Soviet Union's last leader Mikhail Gorbachev said Monday. Europe Fears Backlash as Sanctions Start 'Economic War' With Russia Dependent on Russian Energy, Nations Struggle for Alternative Sources The U.S. has treated Russia like a loser since the end of the Cold War Simple Stuff About Ukraine Who's Got the Pierogies? NSA recording '100 percent' of another country's phone calls The US media and the CIA's spying on Congress State Department shuts down Syrian embassy in DC Saudi Arabia gives Pakistan $1.5bn 'gift' for Syria support Syria conflict: UN reports mass executions by ISIS Crimea declares independence, seeks UN recognition Posted: Monday, March 17, 2014 Crimea declares independence, seeks UN recognition The Republic of Crimea has addressed the UN seeking recognition as a sovereign state and called on Russia to integrate it into the Russian Federation. 96.77 percent of the Crimean population voted 'for' the integration in a referendum. Russia's Vladimir Putin recognises Crimea as nation Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree recognising Crimea as a sovereign state, paving the way for it to be absorbed into Russia. Russian MPs recall urgent bill to accept new Russian Federation subjects Unique unanimity: Vast majority of Russians welcome Crimea in Russia Crimea Give The Finger To White House Tyrant U.S. rejects Crimea vote as invalid Crimean parliament formally applies to join Russia Putin to Address Russian Parliament on Crimea Accession Obama imposes sanctions on 7 Russians after Crimea vote President Obama announced Monday that he is leveling new sanctions against seven Russian officials the White House says have contributed to the crisis in Ukraine. Russia Will Sanction U.S. Senators Putin is set to respond to Obama's sanctions of Russian officials with his own list. Several U.S. Senators and officials will be banned from visiting Russia, including Sen. Dick Durbin. Mainstream US Media Is Lost in Ukraine The U.S. mainstream news media is reaching a new professional low point as it covers the Ukraine crisis by brazenly touting Official Washington's propaganda themes, blatantly ignoring contrary facts and leading the American public into another geopolitical blind alley Crimea's parliament declares independence, moves to make it real The Crimean parliament on Monday declared the region independent of Ukraine, a first step toward the goal backed by 96% of voters during a weekend referendum: becoming part of Russia. 'Anyone with sense of fairness should accept the choice of the Crimeans' The referendum in Crimea was well-organized, there is nothing to be said against the vote as everything was up to international standards, Aymeric Chauprade, senior foreign affairs adviser for Marine Le Pen and observer at the Crimea referendum, told RT. Crimea referendum professional, up to international standards – head of intl observers Ukraine, Russia agree Crimea truce until March 21-Ukraine minister This Week in 'Nation' History: The Horrific Legacy of the Invasion of Iraq British army 'blocked investigation into treatment of Iraqi prisoners' Military police officer says she was stopped from examining claims UK troops killed unarmed fighters and mistreated others US Delivers Hellfire Missiles, Ammunition to Iraq If Spying on Senate is So Bad, Why is it OK For Them To Spy On Us? The reaction of Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) to last week's revelations that the CIA secretly searched Senate Intelligence Committee computers reveals much about what the elites in government think about the rest of us. "Spy on thee, but not on me!" Missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370: Did jetliner fly into area controlled by Taliban? Net widens after claims final satellite signal could have been sent from the ground US Media Ignores 7 US Drone Strikes On Yemen In First 12 Days Of March Venezuela's foreign minister calls Kerry 'murderer' Posted: Friday, March 14, 2014 Paramilitaries Armed With C-4 Detained in Venezuela Venezuela Also Is Being Overthrown By The Criminal Regime In Washington — Paul Craig Roberts A confrontation with nuclear armed Russia is more dangerous than with Venezuela. But the violence that Washington has unleashed on Venezuela almost simultaneously with Ukraine is testimony to Washington’s stark criminality. Venezuelan Jacobins Venezuela's Jacobins are in the news again. Whether in the commemorations of the first year since the death of Hugo Chávez — a veritable Toussaint — or in Nicolás Maduro's recent interview with Christiane Amanpour, discussions of Venezuela continue to center on the towering heights of political power. Venezuela's foreign minister calls Kerry 'murderer' Venezuela's foreign minister lambasted U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Friday as a "murderer" fomenting unrest that has killed 28 people in the South American OPEC member nation. US criticised by UN for human rights failings on NSA, guns and drones Geneva panel share deep concerns over US record on host of different subjects, including racial inequality and Guantánamo Exclusive: Radar data suggests missing Malaysia plane deliberately flown way off course - sources 'There Is Nothing': Malaysian Authorities Do Not Find Missing Plane Where Chinese Satellite Images Showed Possible Debris Russia's Interests in the Ukraine are Reasonable and Need to be Accommodated Meeting Ukrainian leader, Obama warns of 'cost' if Russia doesn't back down Russia now backs idea of OSCE mission for Ukraine: Swiss chairman Russia puts security stranglehold on Crimea as referendum nears Crimea cancels flights as pro-Russian forces tighten their grip ahead of Sunday's referendum on whether to secede from Ukraine, whose interim prime minister is due to meet President Obama today. US, Russia talks on Ukraine end in failure John Kerry: Russia has until Monday to reverse course in Ukraine Secretary of State John Kerry warned of serious repercussions for Russia on Monday if last-ditch talks over the weekend to resolve the crisis in Ukraine failed to persuade Moscow to soften its stance. U.S. Balks at Ukraine Military-Aid Request U.S. Officials Wary of Inflaming Russia, Agree Only to MREs Russian companies withdraw billions from west, say Moscow bankers Neocons Have Weathered the Storm Exclusive: Official Washington's bipartisan hysteria over Ukraine and Crimea is evidence that the neocons not only weathered the public fury over the Iraq War but are now back shaping U.S. geopolitical strategies, reports Robert Parry. 6 dead after explosion causes building collapse in Upper Manhattan U.S. to relinquish remaining control over the Internet U.S. officials announced plans Friday to relinquish federal government control over the administration of the Internet, a move likely to please international critics but alarm some business leaders and others who rely on smooth functioning of the Web. Intel panel 'very close' on killing NSA phone programs The House Intelligence Committee's Republican and Democratic leaders said Thursday they're nearing agreement on legislation that would end the National Security Agency's bulk collection of U.S. citizens' telephone data. Foreign Officials In the Dark About Their Own Spy Agencies' Cooperation with NSA The White House Has Been Covering Up the Presidency's Role in Torture for Years US embassy cables: French and Americans exchange views on Iran Tomgram: Nick Turse, American Proxy Wars in Africa Ecuadorian Fugitives Gave Large Sums of Money to US Politicians Ecuadorian bankers Roberto and William Isaias, current fugitives, donated large sums of money to campaigns of U.S. politicians, the press revealed today. Saudis hardened by wars in Syria, Iraq join al Qaeda in Yemen This isn't Ukraine Or Venezuela, This is Turkey Right Now — 11 Pictures Explain What's Happening Blast Shakes Manhattan Posted: Wednesday, March 12, 2014 2 dead, dozen missing after blast collapses 2 NYC buildings Blast Shakes Manhattan Mayor: 2 Dead, Gas Leak Was Cause Docs Reveal 'Disturbing' Scale of NSA's Global Hacking Abilities Automated hacking by US agency can infect millions with malware Venezuela Is Not Occupy: U.S. Congress Got It Wrong With demonstrating students in the streets confronting state security forces, the recent unrest and violence in Venezuela superficially bears a resemblance to the Occupy Movement that began in New York City's Zuccotti Park on September 2011. But there the similarity ends. Satellite looking into missing Malaysia flight detects 'suspected crash area' Missing Malaysian Jetliner Confuses World That's Online 24/7 The disappearance five days ago of a Malaysian Airline Systems Bhd. (MAS) aircraft with 239 people on board is confounding search teams and a global audience used to around-the-clock connectivity and real-time updates. Russia allows Ukrainian surveillance flight to confirm no troops near border Obama Regime's Hypocrisy Sets New World Record From the moment that Washington launched its orchestrated coup in Kiev, Washington has been accusing Russia of "intervening in Ukraine." This propaganda ploy succeeded. The Western presstitute media reported (nonexistent) Russian intervention to the exclusion of coverage of Washington's obvious intervention. US to violate own laws by financially aiding Ukraine's coup-installed govt - Moscow Washington's decision to provide financial aid to the coup-appointed government of Ukraine goes against the US laws, Russia's Foreign Ministry said, urging American politicians to think about the consequences of supporting the radicals in Kiev. Russia: Crimea independence is ‘absolutely lawful' Ahead of vote to determine whether region should be annexed, foreign ministry approves declaration of autonomy Crimea vs. Quebec: The Legal Right to a Referendum on Self-Determination Obama Team Debates How to Punish Russia As President Obama searches for a way to contain and ultimately reverse Russia's invasion of southern Ukraine without using force, his team finds itself torn over just how far to go using the economic weapons in America's arsenal. Ukraine crisis: Western governments pile the pressure on Vladimir Putin to find peaceful solution Britain, Germany and other Western governments put fresh pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday night to take steps towards a peaceful solution to the crisis over Crimea by engaging in talks with the government of Ukraine and acquiescing to the creation of a high level "contact group" of diplomats to seek a way out for all sides. Chairman Of Joint Chiefs: US Ready For "Military Response" In Ukraine WH: Russia should note US military exercises NATO starts air drills close to Ukraine's borders NATO has begun wargames in Poland as recently dispatched US jets are set to take part in the exercises. Poor weather has delayed naval maneuvers in the Black Sea, with the US saying both drills were planned before the outbreak of unrest in Ukraine. Belarus offers Russia to deploy extra 15 planes due to NATO activity near border "If they redeploy about fifteen airplanes from Italy (to the Baltic states), I think we should contact the chief of the Russian General Staff and offer them the reinforcements they are obligated to provide us with (as part of the Russian-Belarusian alliance)..." America's Bewildered Time Capsule and Russians are Coming Putin's Man in Crimea Is Ukraine's Worst Nightmare Little is known about Sergei Aksyonov, the pro-Russia Crimean leader who is driving the region toward secession. What is obvious, however, is that he poses a big problem for the Ukrainian government. Ukraine crisis: John Kerry rejects Vladimir Putin talks The US secretary of state has rejected an offer of talks with President Vladimir Putin until Russia engages with US proposals on Ukraine's crisis. Crimea votes for independence as US and Russia clash Lawmakers on the flashpoint Crimean peninsula voted on Tuesday for independence from Ukraine ahead of a referendum on joining Russia while Washington rebuffed talks with Moscow in one of their fiercest clashes since the Cold War. Saudi chameleon: What next, jihad in Crimea? The House of Saud may be up to something in Crimea. Let's pivot back to the desert to see how that could possibly be accomplished. Gaza missile seizure, Netanyahu's latest anti-Iran joke Comedians say that the art of telling jokes relies on "timing." Israeli's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the world's top comic politician, seemed to be proving the point with his "timely" claims about seizing Iranian rockets aboard a cargo ship in the Red Sea. Iran scoffs at Israel weapons claim Tehran calls Israel's showcase of arm shipment a 'farce'; Israel's move stems from concern over strengthening ties between Tehran, US, says Iranian FM. Death of Turkish boy hurt in protests rekindles unrest across country Protesters clashed with police in cities across Turkey on Tuesday after the death of a 15-year-old boy who was hit in the head by a tear-gas canister during anti-government demonstrations last summer. Israel says regrets killing of Jordanian judge Looking to prevent a diplomatic crisis with Jordan, Israel expressed its regret on Tuesday over the death of a Jordanian judge, who was shot by Israeli soldiers after an altercation at a border crossing. Syria war: new push against Assad being planned, reports suggest After months of battlefield stalemate in Syria, a flurry of reports from Washington, Jerusalem, Amman and the Gulf suggests a major new clandestine effort is under way to open up a "southern front" against the regime of Bashar al-Assad. Evangelical Christians Want Dead Bodies To Practice Resurrections Hold on to your hats, folks! Get ready for some fun and adventure in hastening the zombie apocalypse with the Dead Raising Team! This completely not crazy group of evangelicals claims to have brought eleven people back to life with the awesome power of Jesus! Rio's Race to Future Intersects Slave Past RIO DE JANEIRO — Sailing from the Angolan coast across the Atlantic, the slave ships docked here in the 19th century at the huge stone wharf, delivering their human cargo to the "fattening houses" on Valongo Street. Foreign chroniclers described the depravity in the teeming slave market, including so-called boutiques selling emaciated and diseased African children. Saudi Arabia closes local al Jazeera office over Qatar's backing for the Muslim Brotherhood Saudi Arabia threatens to blockade Qatar over terrorism Saudi Arabia has threatened to blockade neighbouring Qatar by air, land and sea unless Doha cuts ties with Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood, closes global channel al-Jazeera, and expels local branches of the US Brookings Institution and Rand Corporation think tanks. Vladimir Putin Talks To Reporters About Ukraine Posted: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 About the Class war and Opposition protests in Venezuela Venezuelan Community Pie del Tiro Confronts Protestors, Barricades Vladimir Putin Talks To Reporters About Ukraine By taking this humane and rational approach, Putin has established himself as the true leader of the world. Vlad the Bad Steals a March on the West Russia’s hard-eyed president, Vladimir Putin, is following the same strategy over Ukraine and Crimea. Putin swiftly moved his knight into the empty chess square of Crimea, thereby regaining full control of one of Russia’s four strategic port regions: Sevastopol, Murmansk, St Petersburg and Vladivostok. Crimean leaders blame Kiev for selling Ukraine off for IMF loans The CIA has brought darkness to America by fighting in the shadows After 9/11 the agency was given free rein to break the rules but when allowed to play dirty abroad, it's difficult to stop at home Edward Snowden discusses NSA leaks at SXSW: 'I would do it again' - Whistleblower patches in to Texas conference from Russia - Snowden insists leaks have strengthened national security Ten countries scour sea for Malaysia jet lost in 'unprecedented mystery' Vietnam Searchers Report Spotting Plane Debris; Officials Say They Found Piece of Door, Airplane Tail 'West lie machine, incompetent and bankrupt' Obama’s Advancing Empire: Putsch, Pillage and Duplicity Russia Reacts to US Warship's Arrival in Black Sea The Russian government-funded RT news network charged that the Truxtun's presence during the Ukraine and Crimea crisis was part of a U.S. buildup in support of Ukraine. Russia to Offer Ukraine ‘Counterproposals’ Officials Say Kiev Regime Change the Starting Point Details of sanctions against Russia to be finalised in London David Cameron indicates asset freezes and travel bans will be imposed within days as tensions continue to escalate in Crimea Pro-Russian activists occupied the Lugansk Regional State Administration building, Sunday, after thousands had descended on the building demanding a referendum be held on March 16 to join the Russian Federation. Ukraine may have to go nuclear, says Kiev lawmaker To See What Ukraine's Future May be, Just Look at Lviv's Shameful Past A seemingly cosmopolitan city is a nationalist stronghold and monument to ethnic cleansing, as its barbaric wartime treatment of Jews illustrated Moscow denounces gun attack on pro-Russian activists in Eastern Ukraine Putin defends Crimean referendum legitimacy to EU leaders as Ukraine's southeast rallies Europe faces 'shooting conflict' if Russia enters east Ukraine, says Hague British foreign secretary accuses Putin of major miscalculation but says pressure will not remove Russia from Crimea ‘West backed Ukrainian extremists to get rid of Yanukovich’ Ukraine crisis: US will not recognise Crimea referendum, says ambassador Washington threatens further action against Russia if Vladimir Putin uses poll to legitimise military occupation, says Kiev envoy Kerry won't visit Russia until Moscow shows 'seriousness' on Ukraine Russian takeover of Crimea 'is not a done deal,' U.S. official says Clashes in Ukraine as Rallies Take a Turn Rival rallies turned violent in Crimea on Sunday, as Ukraine celebrated the 200th anniversary of the birth of its greatest poet and the White House announced that President Obama would host the Ukrainian prime minister just days before a controversial referendum on Crimean secession next week. Cheney: Obama should consider some military options Amid Ukraine crisis, Europe plays it safe Putin defends separatist drive in Crimea as legal Does Putin really want Crimea within Russia? Maybe not. The Crimean parliament declared its intention to become Russian territory, and will hold a referendum soon. But the Kremlin may have more to gain if Crimea remains within Ukraine. 35 Countries Where the U.S. Has Supported Fascists, Drug Lords and Terrorists Here's a handy A to Z guide to U.S.-backed international crime. Massive Bombing near Baghdad; 97 Killed 237 Wounded Across Iraq Attacks left 97 dead and 237 wounded across Iraq today. The worst attack occurred south of Baghdad. Local officials blamed the attack on the situation in neighboring Anbar province. Militants still control sections of two major cities there and have staged attacks in nearby provinces. Arab League rejects Israel's demand for recognition as a Jewish state Council ministers endorse PA President Abbas's rejection of Netanyahu's requirement for peace. What's Going on in the Gulf? Unsurprisingly, It's Probably About Iran Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain all recalled their ambassadors from Qatar on Wednesday, citing Qatar's alleged support for organisations and individuals that threaten "the security and stability of the Gulf states" and for "hostile media." China draws 'red line' on North Korea Posted: Sunday, March 9, 2014 Western countries alarmed as Libya slides towards chaos China draws 'red line' on North Korea, says won't allow war on peninsula Ukraine Interim Govt Courts Oligarchs, Neo-Fascists Right Sector Chief to Run for President Ukraine standoff intensifies, Russia says sanctions will 'boomerang' Ukraine's Neo-Fascist Right Sector Leader Dmytro Yarosh to Run for President Russia may suspend arms inspection deal with U.S. over Ukraine - reports Russian flags flood Crimean capital as thousands back takeover For First Time, Kremlin Signals It Is Prepared to Annex Crimea Russia Reinforces Military Presence in Crimea U.S. warship crosses Bosphorus Strait towards Black Sea Radical rebels execute 10 civilians in southern Syria: report US military presence in Africa growing in small ways Libya threatens to bomb North Korean tanker if it ships oil from rebel port Scientists: Test West Coast for Fukushima radiation Very low levels of radiation from the Fukushima nuclear disaster likely will reach ocean waters along the U.S. West Coast next month, scientists are reporting. Venezuela divisions deepen as protest over food shortages is halted National Guardsmen prevent 'empty pots' march from reaching food ministry as Maduro government denounces US Venezuela's Struggle Widely Misrepresented Posted: Thursday, March 6, 2014 Venezuela's Struggle, Widely Misrepresented, Remains a Classic Conflict Between Right and Left The current protests in Venezuela are reminiscent of another historical moment when street protests were used by right-wing politicians as a tactic to overthrow the elected government. Venezuela Breaks Ties With Panama Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro has stated he will sever all diplomatic and economic ties with Panama. Propaganda Rules The News Has Russia Invaded Ukraine? Ukraine Nationalist Leader Faces Terrorism Charges Russia's Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case on terrorism-related charges against the leader of a Ukrainian nationalist group widely seen as the driving force behind former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych's ouster. Crimea to vote to split from Ukraine, join Russia Ukraine lurched toward breakup Thursday as lawmakers in Crimea unanimously declared they wanted to join Russia and would put the decision to voters in 10 days. President Barack Obama condemned the move and the West answered with the first real sanctions against Russia. Ukraine crisis: Crimea now part of Russia, local parliament declares Referendum on union with Russia on 16 March will 'only ratify decision', as Duma works on bill to make it easier for territories to join Russia Ukraine: Little support for US involvement Less than a fifth of Americans think that the US has any responsibility to protect Ukraine from a Russian invasion US Policy of Isolating Russia and Expanding NATO Is a Dismal Failure US and EU impose sanctions and warn Russia to relent in Ukraine standoff - Pair issue grave warning to Moscow to pull back from Crimea - Crimean parliament votes to secede from Ukraine - Obama tells Putin: sanctions for ‘violation of sovereignty’ Ukraine crisis: What can US sanctions against Russian elites achieve? Under the right conditions, sanctions against individual Russians can be effective over time, experts say. The question, as the US moved Thursday to impose such sanctions amid Russia's Ukraine gambit, is whether such conditions exist. Russia, NATO Nations Begin Talks on Ukraine Though no real agreements appear to have been reached, French officials dubbed today’s Paris talks, the first between NATO members and Russia on the Ukraine crisis a significant step “in the right direction.” American Hawks Risk Escalating the Ukrainian Crisis Russia says cannot order Crimean 'self-defense' units back to base How strong is Ukraine's army? Ukraine's army is in a parlous state. What was briefly the world's third-strongest nuclear country is now a Soviet relic. Kyiv's hopes, if there are any, rest with reservists who last fought three decades ago. Ukraine and the Presstitute Media Fig leave for an Emperor without cloths US to bolster military support to Poland, Baltic U.S. Murders Another 4 People In Yemen A US drone strike in northern Yemen on Wednesday killed four alledged Al Qaeda members, including an Iraq veteran, a military official said. Federal Judge Removes U.S. Muslims from Constitution As reported by the Associated Press’ Tom Hays on Feb 21, a federal judge in Newark, N.J., decided that the New York Police Department has been within its constitutional bounds spying on Muslims at mosques, restaurants, colleges and grade schools in New Jersey since 2002. Iraq: 935 lies, A Tyrant and Weapons of Mass Destruction Netanyahu Demands Palestinians Recognize Israel as 'Jewish State' Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday directly urged Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas to recognize Israel as a "Jewish state" and to "abandon the fantasy" of "flooding" Israel with refugees. 'End to negotiations?' Netanyahu's speech sparks furious reaction from Palestinians Nigeria: Another 40 killed in Flesh Boko Haram Attack In the fourth attack in the last three days in troubled Borno State, no less than 40 persons have been killed in Jakana, 35 kilometres away from Maiduguri. India's tea firms urged to act on slave trafficking after girls freed Plantations pay below minimum wage, which campaigners say strengthens hand of slavers who take girls as young as 11 Saudi women demand end to ‘absolute male control’ Saudi women activists have presented a memorandum to the Shoura Council seeking its support to curb the “absolute authority” of male guardians over women in the Kingdom, a signatory said. Pres. Obama's One Option: Put Up or Shut Up Posted: Tuesday, March 4, 2014 Ukraine: Vladimir Putin attacks 'unconstitutional takeover' - live Vladimir Putin claims there has been an "unconstitutional takeover" in Ukraine as Moscow warns US of response if sanctions are imposed Putin Says No Immediate Need to Invade Eastern Ukraine, Leaves Threat Dangling Vladimir Putin said he sees no immediate need to invade eastern Ukraine as the Obama administration prepares $1 billion in loan guarantees for the cash-strapped nation and threatens sanctions against Russia. Crimea crisis: Putin rules out war but will use force 'as last resort' - We will not go to war with the Ukrainian people, says Putin - Claims ousting of Ukrainian president was 'coup d'état' - Yanukovych 'still legitimate head of state' - Pro-Russian troops and Ukrainian soldiers in tense standoff Heard the One About Obama Denouncing a Breach of International Law? Unfortunately, during the last five years, no world leader has done more to undermine international law than Barack Obama. Pres. Obama's One Option: Put Up or Shut Up It appears President Putin read his [obama's] Mideast history book though, because he used U.S. foreign policy rhetoric against President Obama. President Putin pushed back on President Obama explaining that Russia has a right to protect its "interests in the region." At U.N., Russia Points to Ultranationalist Threats in Ukraine Russia And China 'In Agreement' Over Ukraine Russia is in "operational control" of Crimea as soldiers surround Ukrainian troops and seize a ferry port. Yanukovich sent letter to Putin asking for Russian military presence in Ukraine Russian Ambassador to the UN Vitaly Churkin says ousted Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich has sent a letter to Putin asking him to use military force in Ukraine to restore law and order. An Important Second Listen to the "F--k the EU" Ukraine Recording The Ukraine crisis: John Kerry and Nato must calm down and back off The hysterical reaction to Russian military movements in Crimea won't help. Only Kiev can stop this crisis becoming a catastrophe Putin calls using force in Ukraine a 'last resort;' orders troops back President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday Russia reserved the right to use all options in Ukraine to protect compatriots living in "terror" but that Moscow would use force only as a last resort. Crimean Officials Claim to Secure Peninsula The prime minister of Crimea, the autonomous Ukrainian republic seized by Russian military forces, said on Tuesday that a majority of Ukrainian military units on the peninsula had surrendered and pledged allegiance to his pro-Russian government, and that local officials were working to speed up a referendum on independence. Pro-Russia protesters occupy regional government in Ukraine's Donetsk Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov slams threats of 'sanctions and boycotts' over Ukraine Obama shoved to sidelines as Russia ignores U.S. threats of isolation US says it is suspending trade talks and all military-to-military engagements with Russia over Ukraine Ukraine crisis: US-Europe rifts surfacing as Putin tightens Crimea grip Barack Obama threatens to 'isolate Russia' as EU ministers resist trade sanctions Crimean authorities to cut power, water to Ukrainian troops: Russian ex-lawmaker Washington's Arrogance, Hubris, and Evil Have Set the Stage for War Avoid War, Cold Or Hot, With Russia Over Ukraine Finding A Way Back From The Catastrophic Brink UN Report Identifies 30 Drone Strikes That Require 'Public Explanation' 3 terror suspects killed by U.S. drone in southeast Yemen China Fields New Intermediate-Range Nuclear Missile U.S. intelligence agencies recently confirmed China's development of a new intermediate-range nuclear missile (IRBM) called the Dongfeng-26C (DF-26C), U.S. officials said. Interview: Karzai says 12-year Afghanistan war has left him angry at U.S. government At White House, Israel's Netanyahu pushes back against Obama diplomacy The Coup in Ukraine: Obama's Dumbest Plan Yet Posted: Saturday, March 1, 2014 The Coup in Ukraine: Obama's Dumbest Plan Yet "Washington and Brussels ... used a Nazi coup, carried out by insurgents, terrorists and politicians of Euromaidan to serve the geopolitical interests of the West." — Natalia Vitrenko, The Progressive Socialist Party of Ukraine Yanukovych Condemns Interim Ukraine Govt as Violent Usurpers Ousted Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych lashed out at the West on Friday for its support for what he described as the violent usurpers that seized power in his former Soviet nation over the weekend. Putin asks parliament to use military in Ukraine Obama 'deeply concerned' over reports of military movements by Russia The Rape of Ukraine: Phase Two Begins The events in Ukraine since November 2013 are so astonishing as almost to defy belief. Armed men seize two airports in Ukraine's Crimea, Yanukovich reappears Ukraine Interim Govt Tries to Spin Crimea Chaos as Russian Invasion On Ukraine, Putin holds all the cards and dictates the timetable If Russia invades Ukraine, the timing may be determined by the situation on the ground in Moscow more than the streets of Kiev and Simferopol. Ukraine official: 8 Russian cargo planes in Crimea Russia says Crimea deployments based on agreements with Ukraine Ukraine: Putin Seeks Crimea Military Action Britain and the US are calling on the Kremlin to respect Ukraine sovereignty amid claims Russian troops have been sent to Crimea. Russia sent 'several hundred' troops into Ukraine: US official Obama could pull Russia trip amid Ukraine tumult Look Who the US Is Siding With in Ukraine, Egypt, and Syria US quietly partners with neo-Nazis in Ukraine, fascists in Egypt, and al-Qaeda in Syria China's top paper slams West's 'Cold War mentality' over Ukraine China's top newspaper criticised the West on Thursday for remaining locked in a "Cold War mentality" against Russia in the contest for influence over Ukraine, calling for the shackles of such outmoded thinking to be cast off to deal with the crisis. Russia Seeks Access to Bases in Eight Countries for Its Ships and Bombers At a time of escalated tensions with the West over Ukraine, Russia says it is negotiating with eight governments around the world for access to military facilities, to enable it to extend its long-range naval and strategic bomber capabilities. IAEA: We Didn't Shelve Any Iran Report Yesterday's allegation from Reuters citing an unnamed "source" who claimed the IAEA killed a report critical of Iran to avoid killing negotiations with the country has sparked a harsh reaction from Israel. France striving to stop Central African Republic split, Hollande says 'Illegal' Drone Strikes Condemned In Landslide Vote By European Politicians Europe's politicians have voted by a landslide to propose a ban on US drone strikes that have killed thousands in Yemen and Pakistan, calling the killings "unlawful". Venezuela's Peace Talks Proceed Despite MUD Boycott Peace talks held in Venezuela on Wednesday were backed by social movements and community, businesses and religious groups, though the country's main political opposition coalition boycotted the event. Owen Jones: Socialism's critics look at Venezuela and say, 'We told you so'. But they are wrong The democratic credentials of the post-Chavez government are being maligned When Protests and Violence Are Important to the U.S. Media In light of the recent political demonstrations that have swept the country, Venezuela has received considerable attention from both the US State Department and mainstream media. Florida man gets lawyer's home after attorneys leave him to rot in jail |
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