Why Edward Snowden Had to ‘Break the Law’ to Become an NSA Whistleblower
He may have had no other choice.
Military Complex
Pentagon Seeks 500 More Ground Troops in Iraq for Mosul Invasion
US has been massing troops around Qayara for months.
Saudis Kill 20 Civilians in Yemen Hours After US Senate Approves $1.15 Billion Weapons Sale
The Saudi-led coalition has been repeatedly criticised for the high civilian death toll from its 18-month-old bombing campaign.
Saudi Official Finally Admits Saudi Arabia Supports Terrorism
Saudi support for Islamic extremism started in the early 1960s.
Israeli Soldier Shoots 13-Year-Old Girl Who ‘Did Not Stop at Crossing’
The Israeli defence ministry said the girl was not carrying a weapon.
US Admits Supplying Saudis With White Phosphorus Munitions
(ANTIWAR) Admit new evidence that Saudi Arabia has begun to use white phosphorus munitions in their war in Yemen, US officials are admitting that the weapons were provided by the United States “in the past.” They declined to say when, or how many weapons were provided.
US Troops Forced To Flee Town After US-Backed Rebels Threaten To “Slaughter” Them
(MEE) US special forces soldiers were reportedly forced to flee a town in northern Syria after Free Syrian Army fighters threatened to “slaughter” them for their “invasion”, according to videos and reports posted on social media on Friday.
Saudi Official Threatens That US 9/11 Bill Would “Fuel Extremeism”
(ANTIWAR) The Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA) has been unanimously passed in both the House and Senate, and is facing a veto from President Obama which could easily produce the first successful override of his presidency. The bill allows American victims of 9/11 to sue Saudi Arabia over its support for 9/11 plotters in court.
US and Israel Just Signed The Biggest Military Aid Deal In History
(MEE) The United States made its biggest pledge of military aid in history on Wednesday, promising Israel $38bn over 10 years to buy advanced planes and weaponry and boost its missile defence shield.
Israel’s acting national security adviser Jacob Nagel and US Under-Secretary of State Tom Shannon signed the deal at the State Department, bringing to an end months of wrangling over the details of the package.