Trump Blocks Bolton, Reverses New North Korea Sanctions
In a tweet on Friday, President Trump announced that “additional large-scale sanctions” by the US Treasury that had been added to already existing set of sanctions – were now off the table.
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New Zealand Censoring Internet Users, Threatening Jail for Sharing Video of Mosque Attack
New Zealand is now censoring Internet users and has jailed at least one person for sharing video footage of the recent Christchurch terrorist attack. And in a bizarre twist, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan showed clips of the attack during his campaign rallies last weekend.
Marco Rubio Sends ‘Bloody Gaddafi’ Tweet, ‘High on Imperialism’ and Still on Twitter
A sitting U.S. Senator, Marco Rubio, is running around like a cowboy threatening people in Venezuela. In his latest tirade, Rubio sent a tweet containing a before and (bloody) after image of Muammar Gaddafi – seen as a graphic ‘warning’ to Venezuela’s President, Nicolás Maduro.
US Envoy Warns Lebanon of Hezbollah’s ‘Growing Role’ in Government
U.S. State Department envoy’s jab at Lebanon is ‘tone deaf’ and consistent with larger hegemonic strategy in the region.
Trump Administration Lifts Sanctions on Rusal, US Congress Not Impressed
This latest move by the Trump Administration to lift sanctions on the Russian aluminium giant, Rusal, did not impress the anti-Russia conspiracy wing of the U.S. Congress.
US State Dept Increases Funding for Ukrainian Navy in Response to ‘Dangerous Escalation’
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The US State Department has reiterated its demand that Russia unconditionally return three Ukrainian boats seized during a November maritime incident. They also announced an increase in direct US financing for the Ukrainian Navy in response to the “dangerous escalation.”
Iraq War Study Destined to Never Be Seen by the Public
On May 1, 2003, President George W. Bush delivered his infamous “Mission Accomplished” speech on the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (pictured below). The US Army’s official report detailing ‘lessons learned’ could end up in the dustbin of history.
Provocation: US, Israel Send Secret Cohort to Ukraine to Train on S-300 Systems
When Russian Minister of Defense Sergei Shoigu announced that Russia would be delivering its s30o anti-missile and antiaircraft defense system to Syria – it effectively altered the military and geostrategic landscape of the Middle East, and specifically in the Syrian theatre.
According to a recent Syria News report, Mr. Shoigu stated that primary defensive advantages are as follows:
Israeli Ambassador to France Attempted to Censor ‘Crippling of Gaza Youth’ Report
Israeli Ambassador to France, Aliza bin Noun, attempted to suppress a report that aired on the France 2 TV channel last week. The investigative report delves into the crippling of young Gazans at the hands of Israeli sniper fire.
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Britain Steps Up ‘Arctic Strategy’ vs. Russia, Sending 800 Troops to Norway
Antiwar.com reports…
The British Defense Secretary is announcing that 800 commandos are being deployed into Norway starting next year, and continuing every winter for at least a decade. The troops will join US and Dutch troops there, and are targeting Russia.