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April 2013Venezuela and Cuba Deepen "Strategic Alliance"Posted: Monday, April 29, 2013 US & France Intervene in Mali To Protect Land & Resource Grabs, Not Because of Al Qeda Australia's boom is anything but for its Aboriginal people The story of the first Australians is still poverty and humiliation, while their land yields the world's biggest resources boom 900 Still Missing Among Rubble as Fires Break Out in Bangladesh Big business still on the lam as factory owners are arrested Venezuela and Cuba Deepen "Strategic Alliance" Venezuela and Cuba signed 51 bilateral agreements related to energy management and social programmes in areas including healthcare, education and recreation this past weekend and pledged to spend $2 billion on bilateral social development projects this year. Venezuela's Maduro pledges continued alliance with Cuba Cuba and Venezuela signed cooperation accords on Saturday for 51 projects as Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, on his first trip to the island since his election, pledged to maintain the close alliance forged by his late predecessor, Hugo Chavez. Venezuela's Electoral Council Says Capriles Lacks Proof of Fraud Venezuela's National Electoral Council (CNE) announced yesterday that they would not approve Henrique Capriles' additional demands for the auditing of the April 14 elections, and explained that he lacks any proof of fraud. Libya faces growing Islamist threat Diplomats warn that militants squeezed out of Mali by western intervention are hitting targets in Tripoli Military action over Syria's suspected use of chemical weapons could backfire Americans should expect acts of terror Tom Brokaw was right: Our violent attacks abroad increase the chance of retributive attacks at home US Navy experimenting with drones and blimps to fight Caribbean drug smugglers I could justify fighting in Afghanistan *ndash; until the Boston bombing The Tsarnaev brothers aren't the first alleged terrorists to cite U.S. military intervention in other countries as a reason for targeting civilians, and they won't be the last. Despite our best efforts and valor, I wonder, have America's wars made the homeland less safe? Sure, we've killed and captured thousands of radicals who wanted to harm Americans. But in doing so, have we created more? Boston bomb suspects' parents retreat to village, cancel U.S. trip Obama tells Putin of concern over Syrian chemical arms Syrian Official: Chemical Weapons Claim a 'Barefaced Lie' Information minister says the US and Britain prefer to "juggle with facts" and ultimately "repeat Iraq's scenario" Syrian prime minister survives Damascus bombing, six die The Shia street waiting: Syrian rebels' attacks on Shiites drag Lebanon into conflict In order to engage Lebanese Hezbollah, the most powerful military group of the Islamic world, in the civil war Syrian rebels attack Shia sacred places and target 30, 000 Syrian Shia Muslims who live on the border with Lebanon. Explosion shakes central Prague, as many as 40 injured An explosion in central Prague on Monday, probably caused by gas, injured as many as 40 people, officials said, and neighboring buildings – including the National Theatre - had to be evacuated. 37 militants killed in Afghanistan within day: gov't U.S. Corruption: Karzai admits to being on secret US payroll Top Afghan officials have been on the CIA's payroll for over a decade, receiving tens of millions of US dollars in cash. Afghan President Hamid Karzai admitted to receiving the clandestine financial support, but dismissed the sum as a "small amount." UK Drone Protesters Say Stop the 'Barbaric, High-Tech Killing' Posted: Sunday, April 28, 2013 Venezuelan Audit Can't Find Any Different Result in Presidential Election, Statistical Analysis Shows US Citizen Arrested in Venezuela in Connection with Destabilization Plans Venezuelan security forces have arrested a US national in connection with an alleged plot to "violently destabilize the country" following the April elections... UK Drone Protesters Say Stop the 'Barbaric, High-Tech Killing' Hundreds gather in largest anti-drone rally in UK called to protest the opening of new Reaper control center Israeli army to halt use of white phosphorus Israel's army said Thursday that it would soon halt its use of white phosphorus shells after years of international criticism for using the incendiary munitions in crowded Palestinian areas. Syria nerve gas claims undermined by eyewitness accounts Description of attack in which six rebels died adds to uncertainty about claims that sarin has been used in the conflict US ponders Syria options but urges caution over chemical weapons claims US could join allies in arming rebels but members of Congress say there is little appetite for significant intervention in Syria Why Obama's Chemical Weapons 'Red Line' in Syria Is Bogus Claims that Syria has used sarin gas should be treated with caution The US has said the use of chemical weapons would trigger a response – so any concrete evidence must be made public The Convoluted Path to 'Chemical Weapons' Belief Former White House WMD czar: No good military options for Syria chemical weapons Chuck Hagel's Amazing Overnight Transformation on Syria's Use of Chemical Weapons Was it really just yesterday that Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said there was no credible evidence that Syria's rather nasty government was using chemical weapons on its own people? What a difference a day can make. White House Says It Believes Syria Has Used Chemical Arms The White House said Thursday that it believes the Syrian government has used chemical weapons in its civil war, an assessment that could test President Obama's repeated warnings that such an attack could precipitate American intervention in Syria. US Unveils Iraq WMD "Curveball-Style" Lies Vs. Syria As NATO terror front collapses in Syria, US attempts to justify intervention by drumming up familiar WMD lies. Comprehensive Report Finds Evidence of Torture at Guantánamo The Constitution Project, a non-profit organization that brings together legal and policy experts to foster dialogue about pressing constitutional challenges, has published a comprehensive report examining the treatment of people detained by U.S. forces under the War on Terror. Iran says it's ready to resume talks with world powers Iran is ready to resume talks with world powers on its disputed nuclear program and awaits word from the European Union on timing and details, Iran's deputy nuclear negotiator said on Thursday. Canada train plot suspect traveled to Iran: U.S. officials Investigators believe one of two suspects charged in Canada with plotting to blow up a railroad track carrying passenger trains traveled to Iran within the past two years, U.S. law enforcement and national security officials said on Thursday. IAF shoots down drone from Lebanon off Haifa F-16 shoots down vessel over Mediterranean; not clear whether drone was armed; Hezbollah denies having sent UAV to Israel. UN approves peacekeeping force for Mali About 11,000 troops, including 6,000 African soldiers already in Mali, to begin mission in July if situation secure. Bahrain rejects US report on human rights Manama voices 'dismay' over US report on human rights situation, while UN Torture Investigator has trip cancelled. Venezuela's opposition leader says he will boycott audit of election results, demands new vote Obama Administration Secretly Allowing Internet Surveillance U.S. gives big, secret push to Internet surveillance Over 100 killed in Bangladesh building collapse Posted: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 Over 100 killed in Bangladesh building collapse The Rana Plaza in Savar on the outskirts of Dhaka, collapsed at about 9 am (local time) with rescue work being carried out to pull out survivors from the rubble. Matalan supplier among manufacturers in Bangladesh building collapse Manufacturer housed in building that collapsed – killing at least 76 – previously supplied discount fashion chain Taiwan confirms first H7N9 bird flu case outside China WHO says new bird strain is "one of most lethal" flu viruses Noam Chomsky On Hugo Chavez's Death and Legacy WikiLeaks wins case against Visa contractor ordered to pay '$204k per month if blockade not lifted' Nicolas Maduro Did Not Steal the Venezuelan Election Chávez knew, and Kerry will never learn, that democracy requires more than a complete count – it requires complete courage. US Cluster Munitions: 277 Million Boston Bombings The horror of Boston should be a reminder that the choice of weaponry can be in itself an act of evil. "Boston Bombs Were Loaded to Maim" is the way The New York Times defined the hideousness of the weapons used, and President Obama made clear that "anytime bombs are used to target innocent civilians, it is an act of terror." But are we as a society prepared to be judged by that standard? Heartbreak as police 'find body of missing college student FALSELY accused of being the Boston Marathon bomber by internet 'sleuths' What If the Tsarnaevs' Motive Was Revenge for U.S. Foreign Policy? On the day of the Boston Marathon bombings, President Obama stood in the White House briefing room and said, "We will find out who did this; we'll find out why they did this." Boston bombing suspect cites U.S. wars as motivation, officials say The wrong kind of Caucasian Despite the Boston bombers having little to do with Chechnya, the media were quick to demonise an entire ethnicity. Why the Justice Department's charge against the Boston bomber is ridiculous Boston Bombing: The Official Story Proves Dzhokhar Is Innocent If you believe the official story of what happened on April 15th at the finish-line of the Boston Marathon, then you have to know that Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is innocent of the charges leveled against him. You cannot avoid it. Chicago-area teen latest snared in website traps It had the trappings of an actual extremist website: Photos of gun-toting fighters and a flowery exhortation to, "Come and join your lion brothers ... fighting under the true banner of Islam." Jonathan Kay: Every time a bomb goes off, the surveillance state grows stronger The Same Motive for Anti-US 'Terrorism' is Cited Over and Over Ignoring the role played by US actions is dangerously self-flattering and self-delusional Report: Deadly Human-Made 'Cocktail' Threatening World's Pollinators Decline of 'unsung heroes' will have drastic impacts on world's ecosystems, food supply Hundreds of Europeans fighting in Syria, says EU expert The EU's anti-terror chief has told the BBC that hundreds of Europeans are now fighting with rebel forces in Syria against Bashar al-Assad's regime. Syria chemical weapons claim unproven: US AN Israeli allegation that Syrian forces had used chemical weapons against rebel fighters has surprised US officials, as inside the country rebels battled regime and Hezbollah forces. Qatar faces backlash among rebel groups in Syria Protest Clashes and Random Attacks Leave 111 Killed, 233 Wounded Across Iraq Canada alleges Al Qaeda plot from Iran, but Tehran's involvement unlikely Shiite Iran and Sunni Al Qaeda have long had a hostile relationship. While state involvement appears unlikely, Tehran has less control over the country's far east. How the West Missed a Chance to Make Peace With Iran Peter Oborne shows how the West turned down a precious opportunity to resolve the Iranian nuclear crisis eight years ago, and argues that it is western rather than Iranian intransigence that prevents a deal being struck today. More female servicemembers reporting sexual abuse Abuse rate appears significantly higher than similar survey findings in 2008. Canada train 'al-Qaeda plot' suspects challenge case Two suspects in an alleged al-Qaeda-backed plot to derail a Canadian passenger train have challenged the case against them. Farea Al-Muslimi, a Yemeni youth activist and writer, testified today at a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights chaired by Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) on the moral, legal and constitutional issues surrounding targeted killings and the use of drones. France legalizes gay marriage Posted: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 France legalizes gay marriage despite angry protests France became the 14th country in the world to allow same-sex couples to wed Tuesday, when its parliament approved a law that has sparked often violent street protests and a rise in homophobic attacks. North Korea rejects US conditions for talks Pyongyang says any dialogue must be between nuclear states, 'not one side forcing the other to dismantle weapons' The United States shows its contempt for Venezuelan democracy Washington's clumsy efforts to de-legitimise Venezuela's election mark a escalation of its push for regime change Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Appoints New Cabinet President Nicolas Maduro appointed new faces to over half of cabinet positions, though ministers with a number of key portfolios including defence, foreign affairs, petroleum and information will stay on for another term. Teacher Eric Justin Toth, who replaced Osama bin Laden on FBI Ten Most Wanted list over child pornography discovered on a school-owned camera, is arrested in Nicaragua Unanswered Questions in Boston Bombings The Boston Marathon bombings last week, which killed three and wounded over 170, were seized on to implement a far-reaching attack on democratic rights, including a police lockdown of an entire city. As with previous incidents, much remains unknown, including the motive of those who allegedly carried it out, whether others were involved and what connection the FBI and other government agencies had to them. Bloomberg Says Interpretation of Constitution Will 'Have to Change' After Boston Bombing Tamerlan Tsarnaev: experts puzzled as hunt for terror links gleans little Lack of connections to terrorist groups means experts are increasingly seeing the elder Tsarnaev as a self-radicalised lone wolf - underlining the daunting task of piecing together a motive Aurora's Chuck E. Cheese's Killer a Step Closer to Execution The Supreme Court has refused an appeal from so-called Chuck E. Cheese's murderer Nathan Dunlap, opening the door for a Colorado judge to schedule the state's first execution in over 15 years. US double-standards on human rights exposed The State Council Information Office issued a report on Sunday titled Human Rights Record of the United States in 2012. This is the 14th consecutive time that China has hit back at Washington's yearly assessment of human rights around the world. China hits back, exposes US China Sunday retorted the US criticism and distortions of its human rights situation by publishing a report of the US human rights record. Activists Arrested in Die-In: 'Shut Down Guantanamo, End Indefinite Detention' 'Justice is broken when men who our government has no plans to charge or put on trial are held for years' After Boston Marathon Arrest: Will US Deny Constitutional Rights in the Name of Fear? Constitutional lawyer and Guardian columnist Glenn Greenwald discusses the legal issues surrounding the case. Something's Rotten in Boston Posted: Monday, April 22, 2013 A Contender for Dumbest Statement Ever by Amnesty USA? Amnesty USA called on the Venezuelan government to eliminate post-election violence. The small matter that the violence has been directed at government supporters was comically evaded. Scores killed in Nigeria violence Fighting between Boko Haram group and troops in Baga town in Borno state in nation's northeast leaves at least 185 dead. Boston bomb suspect charged; religious motive seen Why is Boston 'terrorism' but not Aurora, Sandy Hook, Tucson and Columbine? Can an act of violence be called 'terrorism' if the motive is unknown? Complaint: Boston bombing suspect apparently shot in head, neck, legs and hand New pictures show dozens of bullet holes in boat where police cornered 'bomber' as it's revealed he was shot in the neck, head, legs and hand The Constitution Applies to All Americans, No Matter What They Are Accused Of The alleged perpetrators of the Boston Marathon bombing were found, and we now face a debate about whether the surviving suspect, a naturalized American citizen, will be read his Miranda rights or afforded the full protections guaranteed by the Constitution. Denial of Boston Suspect's Rights 'Yet Another Erosion of the Constitution' Civil liberties groups slam use of "public safety exception" to interrogate Tsarnaev without reading him his Miranda rights Who's investigating the FBI investigators?: Something's Rotten in Boston I’m not a conspiracy-minded person, but something definitely stinks about this whole Boston Marathon bombing story. The Boston bombs roused a monster An overreaction to the attacks could result in massive, self-important bodies wielding excessive powers and hounding the wrong people Drone Strikes and the Boston Marathon Bombing The more we learn about the Boston Marathon bombing, the more reason there is to doubt the wisdom of Obama's drone-heavy approach to fighting terrorism. US Admits 16 Guantanamo Detainees Being Force-Fed Army Lt. Col. Samuel House says nearly half of prisoners on hunger strike Civil Society Raises Pressure Over Nuclear Arms Treaty Boston Marathon suspect's injuries hinder FBI investigation Surviving suspect's injuries prevent him from communicating effectively as FBI faces scrutiny over contact with Tamerlan Tsarnaev in 2011 US steps up regime change bid on Iran American secretary of offence Chuck Hagel kicked off his Middle East tour this week with outrageous warmongering threats towards Iran, while at the same time giving a license for more state terrorism from Washington’s Israeli rogue regime. If you Want to go to Heaven, You had Better get Busy Overthrowing Syria The United States government has been at war for eleven years. The US military destroyed Iraq, leaving the country and millions of lives in ruins and releasing sectarian blood-letting that had been kept in check by the secular Saddam Hussein government. On any given day in "liberated" Iraq, the death toll is as high as during the height of the US attempted occupation. Rebels urged to halt to cross-border attacks on Lebanon Human Rights Watch has urged Syrian rebels to stop indiscriminate attacks on residential areas in Lebanon. German FM stands by refusal to send arms to Syria Germany's foreign minister says his country won't send weapons to Syria's opposition even if other European nations let an EU embargo on arms deliveries expire. EU governments ease Syria oil sanctions to help rebels European Union governments agreed on Monday to ease sanctions on Syria to allow for purchases of crude from the opposition, in hopes of throwing a financial lifeline to rebels fighting President Bashar al-Assad. Tsarnaev brothers' mother: My sons are innocent Posted: Sunday, April 21, 2013 US Resumes Trend of Drone Attacks on Yemen Sunday's attack marks second drone strike on country in less than a week FBI detains two men at Hidden Brook apartment complex Agents wearing FBI and Department of Homeland Security jackets detained two men at the Hidden Brook apartment complex just hours after releasing three people believed to be associated with Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. In Boston, our bloated surveillance state didn't work Beefed-up expenditures and laws failed to stop the Boston bombing, and did little to help capture the suspects FBI faces questions over previous contact with Boston bombing suspect Agency admits it interviewed Tamerlan Tsarnaev in 2011 'at request of foreign government' but did not find 'terrorism activity' Next for Boston Marathon suspect: 5 legal questions With Dzhokhar Tsarnaev taken alive, the focus now turns to how the Obama administration is going to seek to bring the Boston Marathon bombing suspect to justice. Nuclear Orientalism The North Korean bomb may be an uncomfortable fact of life, but so too is the US bomb, notes Barakawi. China rushes relief after Sichuan quake kills 180 7.0-magnitude quake hits SW China's Sichuan 2 shot at Denver's 4/20 rally, police search for suspects Two shot at Denver's Civic Center 4/20 pot rally TGIF: Government Should Stop Its Own Violence First The horrific bombings at the Boston Marathon have left us all stunned. We still don’t know the perpetrators’ motive, but there are some things we do know. Tsarnaev brothers' mother: My sons are innocent, this is a setup FBI Casting Set Stage for Boston Marathon Bombing, Shootout, Charade FBI faces questions over previous contact with Boston bombing suspect Agency admits it interviewed Tamerlan Tsarnaev in 2011 'at request of foreign government' but did not find 'terrorism activity' The Boston blowback Let’s cut to the chase; the Boston bombing was a classic blowback – the word US networks won’t dare pronounce. The key question to consider is who profits from it. Chechen Terrorists and the Neocons The revelation that the family of the two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings was from Chechnya prompted new speculation about the attack as Islamic terrorism. Less discussed was the history of U.S. neocons supporting Chechen terrorists as a strategy to weaken Russia, as ex-FBI agent Coleen Rowley recalls. What Rights Should Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Get and Why Does it Matter? The Obama DOJ says it intends to question the Boston bombing suspect "extensively" without first Mirandizing him GOP lawmaker calls for 'increased surveillance' of Muslims after attack Rep. Pete King (R-N.Y.) called for "increased surveillance" of Muslims on Friday, saying the Boston Marathon bombing suspects' links to Chechnya represented a "new front" in the war on terror. Preparing For Israeli strike On Iran? Reversing policy, US will sell Israel aerial refueling planes Full interview of Syrian president Bashar Al-Assad with Syrian Ikhbariya news channel on the occasion of Syria's Independence Day 17 April 2013 with English subtitles Rebels battle with tribesmen over oil in Syria's east US report: Israel discriminates against Arabs, women and migrants State Department report on human rights practices criticizes Israel for its treatment of various sectors of Israeli society One Boston marathon bombing suspect killed Posted: Friday, April 19, 2013 Why Chechens Think The Tsarnaev Brothers Were Framed The Tsarnaev brothers' forceful and charismatic aunt, Maret Tsarnaeva, had barely begun her lecture to the press that had gathered outside her Toronto house this morning when she crossed the line: "I'm suspicious that this was staged. The picture was staged," she said. Boston bombings may complicate U.S.-Russian diplomacy over Syria The possible link between the Boston Marathon bombings and Chechnya's struggle for independence from Russia is likely to harden Russian opposition to any outside intervention in Syria and complicate the question of whether to arm the Syrian rebels. No Miranda rights for now for bombing suspect The Boston Marathon bombing suspect captured Friday night will not be immediately read his Miranda rights, a Justice Department official said. Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro Sworn in... Nicolas Maduro was sworn in as Venezuelan president for the constitutional period 2013 - 2019 today, promising to continue Hugo Chavez's legacy and spearhead "a revolution of the revolution". Death toll at 14 in Texas fertilizer plant blast A law enforcement official says two more bodies have been recovered in the wake of the Texas fertilizer plant explosion, bringing the death toll from the blast to 14. Chechen President Says American Upbringing to Blame The Chechen president has apparently released a statement that blames the suspects' American upbringing for their alleged terrorist activity. Boston Bomb Suspect Captured Alive in Backyard Boat A senior Justice Department official told ABC News that federal law enforcement officials are invoking the public safety exception to the Miranda rights, so that Tsarnaev will be questioned immediately without having Miranda rights issued to him. The Miranda exemption exists to protect the public safety from another attack, according to the official. Marathon Bombing Suspect Captured In Watertown After a nearly two-hour standoff in a Watertown neighborhood, Tsarnaev was taken from the scene... Marathon Bombing Suspect Surrounded In Watertown Minutes After Lockdown Lifted Boston Suspects: What's Known by the Facts In an attempt to scissor out the speculative nature of much mainstream reporting, the following is a list of established facts regarding the two named suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings earlier this week. Boston Bomb Suspect's Dad Tells Him to Surrender, Warns ' Hell Will Break Loose' if Son Dies The father of suspected Boston Marathon bomber called on his son today to give up peacefully, but warned the U.S. that if his son is killed "all hell will break loose." 2nd Uncle Of Bombing Suspects: 'Yesterday He Called Me' Boston bombing suspects identified as Tsarnaev brothers from Russia, near Chechnya AP sources identify the surviving Boston bomber as Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 19. The man is said to be from Russia’s south, not far from the Chechen Republic. Boston Marathon suspect is killed, second on loose after extraordinary firefight AP sources: Boston bomb suspects from Russia region near Chechnya, lived in US at least 1 year Djohar Tsarnaev's page Boston bombings: one suspect killed, one on the loose Boston marathon bombing suspect KILLED in shoot-out: Second terrorist still on run after gun battle that left cop dead as police warn: 'terrorist on loose wants to kill you - do not open your door' Boston Marathon killer pictured walking calmly away from scene of horror: New image shows suspect seconds after his bomb went off Venezuela's Electoral Council Approves Audit of 100 Percent of Votes Venezuela's National Electoral Council (CNE) announced Thursday that it would carry out an audit of 100 percent of the votes in last Sunday's presidential elections. Massive blast reduces Texas town to 'war zone': Up to 15 dead including five firefighters and hundreds more injured as explosion rips through fertilizer plant Massive Fertilizer Explosion in Texas Town; Many Dead Dozens reported injured in explosion at Texas fertilizer plant Report Urges White House to Rethink Iran Penalties A panel of former senior American officials and outside experts, including several who recently left the Obama administration, issued a surprisingly critical assessment of American diplomacy toward Iran on Wednesday, urging President Obama to become far more engaged and to reconsider the likelihood that harsh sanctions will drive Tehran to concessions. Robert Fisk: Beware wishful thinking. Assad isn't going soon The West has an odd habit of assuming dictators we don't like will simply disappear Surreal: US Troops Stage in Jordan to Defend Al Qaeda in Syria Massive US arms/aid deliveries prop up Al Qaeda in Syria, while US troops stage in Jordan to defend terrorists they spent last decade fighting. Pervez Musharraf on the run after Pakistan court arrest order Former President Pervez Musharraf is on the run after a Pakistani court ordered the cancellation of his bail application and subsequent arrest. Following Bombing That Killed Afghan Children, Karzai Fingers CIA Controversary centers around shadowy 'unofficial commando units' operating in the country Pervez Musharraf taken into custody on charges of terrorism Former military dictator returned to 'save' Pakistan but must now face possibility of being tried for treason Bombs from Boston to Baghdad Posted: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Boston bombing suspect identified on surveillance video, no arrest Investigator pleads for help in marathon bombing probe ...'Someone knows who did this' US Officials Lack Any Leads on Boston Bombings 'The range of suspects and motives remains wide open,' FBI officials say Saudi national no longer 'person of interest' in Boston bombings, no other suspects The Saudi national injured during the bomb attacks at the Boston Marathon Monday has been cleared and is no longer even a person of interest, intelligence officials told lawmakers Tuesday. Bombs from Boston to Baghdad: what is the value of a human life? Judged by the media coverage, it is hard not to conclude that western lives are valued much more highly than those of people in Afghanistan, Iraq or the Middle East. Let's hope the Boston Marathon bomber is a white American There is a double standard: White terrorists are dealt with as lone wolves, Islamists are existential threats Black Monday in Iraq: '55 killed while almost 300 are injured' in deadly wave of bombings Envelope tests positive for ricin at Washington mail facility Senator: Police have suspect in ricin mailing Capriles Falsifies Evidence in Order to Claim Fraud in Venezuela's Elections Opposition leader Henrique Capriles has given falsified evidence to support his claims that there was fraud in Venezuela's presidential elections on Sunday. US refuses to accept Venezuela election result The Obama administration is refusing to accept the official results of Venezuela's weekend presidential election, which gave victory to the protege of the country's late leftist leader Hugo Chavez. Chavez heir charges US is behind unrest over vote Protests, Disturbances, and Violence Continue in Venezuela, General Strike a "Failure" This afternoon president Maduro said the opposition's call for a general strike today had "failed". He also blamed the losing candidate in Sunday's elections, Henrique Capriles, for the seven deaths last night. Russian builder says no damage to Iran nuclear plant from quake Senate C'tee: US will aid Israel if it strikes Iran Resolution to provide diplomatic, economic, military support to Israel if it strikes Iran adopted by Senate Foreign Relations C'tee. Obama, Guantánamo, and the enduring national shame One of the most powerful Op-eds ever published in the NYT, by a Yemeni detainee, underscores the president's role in this travesty If Autocratic Regimes in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and the Gulf are Acceptable, What's Wrong With Assad's in Syria? Syria's Civilian Suffering - Western Imperialism Resorts to Medieval Barbarity The Boston bombing Posted: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 UN Expert: US Drone Rationalization Justifies al Qaeda Use of Force Against US "If it is lawful for the US to drone al Qaeda associates wherever they find them, then it is also lawful for al Qaeda to target US military or infrastructure wherever (militants) find them," said Ben Emmerson The Boston bombing produces familiar and revealing reactions As usual, the limits of selective empathy, the rush to blame Muslims, and the exploitation of fear all instantly emerge Boston marathon attack kills three and injures more than 100 Boy aged EIGHT among three dead in Boston Marathon bombings that have left another 144 injured with 17 critical: Police hunt for man in black as another badly burned 'suspect' is held in hospital Boston blasts prompt UK review of London Marathon Authorities ID suspect as Saudi national in marathon bombings, under guard at Boston hospital Multiple casualties reported after two explosions at Boston Marathon Undue Influence: Monsanto Posted: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Raising the Burden of Proof For A Manning Conviction A judge ruled Wednesday that government prosecutors will have to prove that when Bradley Manning leaked secret documents to Wikileaks he had "reason to believe" the information could be used to harm the U.S. and help al-Qaeda or foreign enemies. The ruling by Judge Denise Lind at a preliminary hearing in Baltimore raises the bar for convicting Manning of the most serious charge he faces. Undue Influence: Monsanto Protection Act Just the Tip of the Genetically Engineered Iceberg It seems the latest Monsanto-coddling legislation is but a logical next step in a decades-long, well-funded network of government-embedded protections enjoyed by what was from its start a chemical company, says a scathing new report from Food & Water Watch. The group traces Monsanto's toxic history - saccharin, DDT, Agent Orange, Syria crisis: Al-Nusra pledges allegiance to al-Qaeda The leader of the al-Nusra Front, a jihadist group fighting in Syria, has pledged allegiance to the leader of al-Qaeda, Ayman al-Zawahiri. Syrian Rebel Faction Merges With al-Qaeda in Iraq Al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI), an official auxiliary of the parent al-Qaeda organization which was established to resist the US occupation of Iraq, has announced that it is formally merging with Jabhat al-Nusra. Before Meeting Syrian Opposition, Kerry Says U.S. Is Considering More Support In this nuclear standoff, it's the US that's the rogue state The use of threats and isolation against Iran and North Korea is a bizarre, perilous way to conduct foreign relations. Cheney: US in 'deep doo doo' with North Korea Russia warns against stoking N.Korea tensions Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned Wednesday against heating up the North Korea crisis with military maneuvers, but stressed that Moscow and Washington had a common stand. Noam Chomsky: Why Marijuana is Illegal and Tobacco is Legal China warns tensions must be 'defused' Posted: Friday, April 5, 2013 New WikiLeaks cable reveals US embassy strategy to destabilize Chavez government In total, between 2004 and 2006, USAID donated some 15 million dollars to over 300 organizations, and offered technical support via OTI in achieving US objectives which it categorized as seeking to reinforce democratic institutions. North Korea moves missile with 'considerable range' to coast, says Seoul South Korea's defence minister confirms move, but says North is showing no other signs of preparing for full-scale conflict North Korea 'Rattles Sabres' Meanwhile, U.S. Pretends to Drop Nuclear Bombs on Them China warns tensions must be 'defused' in deepening Korea crisis China has intervened in the deepening Korea crisis by summoning the ambassadors of North and South Korea, as well as the United States, to warn tensions must be defused on the Korean peninsula. US Plays Negative Role as Korea Border Tensions Grow Escalating tensions on the Korean peninsula Wednesday found North Korea fulfilling its earlier promise to block a shared industrial zone that many contend has acted as a buttress against aggression between the North and the South. The Dangers of War: What is Behind the US-North Korea Conflict? North Korean "state of war" declaration is a faulty translation and NOT official policy statement from Kim Jung Un Chemical Disasters, Agent Orange, and GMOs: Monsanto's Legacy Traced in Exposé Food & Water Watch highlights toxic 'corporatization and industrialization of our food supply' Washington escalates Syria intervention The US and Jordanian militaries have stepped up a secret program to train thousands of armed fighters to send into Syria with the apparent aim of carving out a buffer zone in the south of the country. How Turkey's regional ambitions crumbled "Confused" may be an appropriate term to describe Turkey's current foreign policy in the Middle East and in Israel in particular. The source of that confusion - aside from the appalling violence in Syria and earlier in Libya - is Turkey's own mistakes. Syria warns Jordan over aiding rebels Syria's regime sternly warned neighboring Jordan on Thursday that it was "playing with fire" by allowing the U.S. and other countries to train and arm rebels on its territory. U.S., Jordan stepping up training of Syrian opposition Google Fights U.S. National Security Probe Data Demand Are You A Teenager Who Reads News Online? According to the Justice Department, You May Be a Criminal Another Middle East War is Round the Corner Israel has recently intensified air force flights over Lebanon. It gives rise to suspicions it may preparing for sizable offensive air operations against Hezbollah or Syria Abbas: Israel Must Clarify Position on Palestinian Borders Ahead of Talks The Conspiracy to Kill MLK: Not a Theory But a Fact Should the United States government be allowed to assassinate its own citizens? That question was in the air briefly not long ago. April 4 is an excellent day to revive it: On April 4, 1968, the government was part of a successful conspiracy to assassinate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In Sudan, Archaeologists Unearth Ancient Kingdoms Posted: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 U.N. Treaty Aims to Limit Arms Exports for Rights Abusers UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to approve a landmark treaty that tries to regulate the enormous global trade in conventional weapons, for the first time linking sales to the human-rights records of the buyers. British peer reveals MI6 role in Lumumba killing The British intelligence services may have just had one of their best-kept secrets blown: their role in the abduction and assassination of Patrice Lumumba, Congo's first democratically elected prime minister whose Pan-African nationalism and pro-Moscow leanings alarmed the West. In Sudan, Archaeologists Unearth Ancient Kingdoms Though its historical importance has long been overshadowed by Egypt, its neighbor to the north, Sudan's archaeological record is pivotal to understanding the history of Africa itself, experts say, and a wave of new discoveries may be adding crucial new information. U.S. moves warship, sea-based radar to watch N. Korea US Parks Destroyer Off Korean Coast as Rhetoric Worsens Afghan teenager fatally stabs U.S. soldier Eleven Iraqis Killed, 51 Wounded in Fresh Attacks The Treason of Intellectuals The rewriting of history by the power elite was painfully evident as the nation marked the 10th anniversary of the start of the Iraq War. Some claimed they had opposed the war when they had not. Others among "Bush's useful idiots" argued that they had merely acted in good faith on the information available... Financial Wars: Attack is the Best Form of Defence The history of financial wars is in no way shorter than the history of conventional wars. However, although many have understood the power of money to subordinate nations, using it as a full-fledged alternative to the use of ordinary weapons began just a century ago. |
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