Trump Has Been Continuing Obama’s Syria-Policy

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By Eric Zuesse Global Research, June 26, 2017 U.S. President Donald Trump, who during the election-campaign ferociously condemned Barack Obama’s foreign policies, while asserting nothing concrete of his own, has, as the U.S. President, committed himself quite clearly to continuing Obama’s publicly stated policy on Syria, which policy was to place, as the first priority, […]

Trump Shifts View on Nonexistent Russian US Election Meddling

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By Stephen Lendman Global Research, June 26, 2017 VISIT MY NEW WEB SITE: stephenlendman.org (Home – Stephen Lendman). Contact at lendmanstephen@sbcglobal.net. The Big Lie refuses to fade away. Even Trump now believes it’s likely true, tweeting: “Just out: The Obama Administration knew far in advance of November 8th about election meddling by Russia. Did nothing […]

The War Against Workers and the Poor

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A Review of Plutocracy: Class War from Metanoia Films By Kim Petersen Global Research, June 26, 2017 In 2017 the United States finds itself with a billionaire president who defeated, as adjudged by electoral college votes, the multimillionaire Hillary Clinton. In fact, high political office in the US has become a stepping stone to personal […]

Why Can’t the UK Stop Terror Attacks?

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Let’s not make the same mistake here. By Philip Giraldi Global Research, June 25, 2017 The American Conservative 23 June 2017 The recent series of terrorist incidents in Europe has produced the inevitable finger pointing regarding the ability of the security services to respond and has also reopened the debate over what might be done to prevent […]

Macron’s Message: France Has No Evidence of Chemical Weapons’ Usage in Syria

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By Sophie Mangal Global Research, June 25, 2017 Inside Syria Media Center The French president in an interview with El Pais (22 JUN 2017) said that the removal of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad from power is no longer a priority in resolving the Syrian crisis. “France no longer sees the displacement of Assad as a priority for anything as well […]

The NYT Big Lie About US Combating ISIS

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By Stephen Lendman Global Research, June 25, 2017 VISIT MY NEW WEB SITE: stephenlendman.org (Home – Stephen Lendman). Contact at lendmanstephen@sbcglobal.net. In his important book titled “The Dirty War on Syria: Washington, Regime Change and Resistance,” Tim Anderson explained America’s war “relies on a level of mass disinformation not seen in living memory.” ISIS is the pretext for endless war without […]

Pay Attention: The Police State Is Here

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By William Hawes Global Research, June 25, 2017 “The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and the realities of the universe, the less taste we shall have for destruction.” –Rachel Carson “We are who we are waiting for/We can make a change” -the author, singing to his daughter recently There’s a storm […]

Killing a Republic – Kissinger and Cyprus

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By Dimitris Konstantakopoulos Global Research, June 25, 2017 Defend Democracy Press 23 June 2017 In July 1974 the US-controlled Athens military junta organized a coup d’état in Cyprus and an assassination attempt against the President of Cyprus Archbishop Makarios. Everything was executed in exactly the same way as it had been a year before in Santiago […]

Father Daniel in Syria: “There Never Was a Popular Uprising in Syria”

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Interview By Fr Daniel Maes and Bahar Azizi Global Research, June 25, 2017 Sott.net 24 June 2017 Since 2010, Father Daniel Maes (78), from the monastery of Postel in Belgium, has been a resident of Syria’s sixth-century Mar Yakub monastery in the city of Qara, 90 kilometers north of the capital Damascus. He has returned to his home country several times […]

Airstrike in Syria: “We Got a Fuckin‘ Problem”

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Intelligence officials doubted the alleged Sarin gas attack at Khan Sheikhoun. WELT AM SONNTAG presents a chat protocol of a security advisor and an active American soldier on duty at a key base in the region. By Die Welt Global Research, June 25, 2017 Die Welt This conversation was provided to Seymour Hersh. It is between a […]

CrossTalk on Syria: Rushing to War?

The Passion Of Colin Kaepernick

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By directly challenging white supremacy, racism and imperialism, Colin Kaepernick is making himself a household name for all the right reasons. And the NFL, its billionaire owners and the corporate errand boys of sports journalism simply cannot stand it. By Eric Draitser June 24, 2017 “Information Clearing House” –  Like a million and a half […]

Yemen Images Saudi Arabia Doesn’t Want You To See

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Video Batool Ali is six years old, though you would never guess that from her huge, haunted eyes and emaciated frame. Ribs jutting out over her distended belly, Batool weighs less than 16 kilograms (35 pounds). She is one of nearly half a million children in Yemen suffering from severe malnutrition. Posted June 24, 2017 […]

Trump’s Policy Is Clear: Civilian Casualties Don’t Matter in the War on Terror

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Multiple air strikes on cities and the use of white phosphorus—a probable war crime—guarantee a growing death toll. By Phyllis Bennis June 24, 2017 “Information Clearing House” – Recent news reports describe a massive increase in civilian casualties at the hands of the US military or US allies. In Mosul, Iraq, hundreds of residents have been […]

The World Is Going Down With Trump

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By Paul Craig Roberts June 24, 2017 “Information Clearing House” – On June 21 the editorial board of the Washington Post, long a propaganda instrument believed to be in cahoots with the CIA and the deep state, called for more sanctions and more pressure on Russia. One second’s thought is sufficient to realize how bad […]

US Has Killed More Than 20 Million People in 37 “Victim Nations” Since World War II

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By James A. Lucas Global Research, June 24, 2017 Popular Resistance 27 November 2015 First published in November 2015 After the catastrophic attacks of September 11 2001 monumental sorrow and a feeling of desperate and understandable anger began to permeate the American psyche. A few people at that time attempted to promote a balanced perspective […]

Overthrowing Other People’s Governments: The Master List of U.S. “Regime Changes”

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By William Blum Global Research, June 24, 2017 William Blum 1 February 2013 GR Editor’s Note This incisive list of countries by William Blum was first published in 2013,  posted on Global Research in 2014. In relation to recent developments in Latin America and the Middle East, it is worth recalling the history of US […]

US Shooting Down of Syrian Jet: “A Huge Act of War”: Analyst

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By Press TV Global Research, June 24, 2017 PressTV 21 June 2017 The US decision to shoot down a Syrian aircraft should be considered “an act of war” which must be taken to international courts, says a political analyst. Scott Rickard made the remarks on Tuesday when asked about a Syrian warplane that was shot down […]

How America Armed Terrorists in Syria

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Another Middle East debacle By Gareth Porter Global Research, June 24, 2017 The American Conservative 22 June 2017 Three-term Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii, a member of both the Armed Services and Foreign Affairs committees, has proposed legislation that would prohibit any U.S. assistance to terrorist organizations in Syria as well as to any organization […]

Closing Bank Accounts: Israel’s New Policy to Displace Palestinians Out of Jerusalem

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By Middle East Monitor Global Research, June 24, 2017 Middle East Monitor 22 June 2017 Israel is closing the bank accounts of Arab institutions in Jerusalem in an effort to displace Jerusalemites and force them out of the city, the Department of Jerusalem Affairs has said. In a press release, the organisation said the Israeli […]

U.S. Torture, a Saudi Coup and ISIS Crimes – “By, With and Through Allies”

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By Moon of Alabama Global Research, June 24, 2017 Moon of Alabama 22 June 2017 The U.S. military and/or the CIA outsourced parts of their ongoing torture campaign in Yemen to the United Arab Emirates, reports AP. Some “interrogations” are done in the presence of U.S. personal and on U.S. ships: MUKALLA, Yemen (AP) — […]

Enough is enough: Justice for Philando Castile

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In 2014, in my Pravda.Ru article America’s Epidemic of Killer Cops, I asked the following question: “Why would cops in America shoot, strangle, or beat to death an unarmed person?” My answer: “Because they can.” Three years later, nothing has changed. Just a few days ago, a jury in Minnesota predictably acquitted former police officer […]

Saudi Arabia vs Qatar: Middle East Controlled-Demolition Plan?

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By Gilbert Mercier Global Research, June 23, 2017 News Junkie Post 22 June 2017 There is trouble in oil paradise. It seems that all the elements of an already explosive geopolitical concoction are getting vigorously stirred. The palace coup in Saudi Arabia, conducted by King Salman’s own son, Prince Mohammad bin Salman, on June 21, […]

US Recklessly Provoking Russia. The Unthinkable Could Happen by Accident or Design

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By Stephen Lendman Global Research, June 23, 2017 VISIT MY NEW WEB SITE: stephenlendman.org (Home – Stephen Lendman). Contact at lendmanstephen@sbcglobal.net. Instead of fulfilling a campaign promise to improve bilateral relations, Trump so far continues acting provocatively. He’s pursuing the same reckless agenda as Obama, pushing the envelope toward possible direct confrontation with Russia. Despite […]

Amazon’s Purchase of Whole Foods and the Case for Public Ownership

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By Eric London Global Research, June 23, 2017 World Socialist Web Site 22 June 2017 On June 16, Amazon announced a bid to purchase US grocery giant Whole Foods for $13.7 billion. The deal, which is expected to close later this year, sent Amazon’s shares soaring and netted $2.88 billion for CEO Jeff Bezos in […]

Trump’s Trade Policy Agenda: More Liberalization

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By Christoph Scherrer Global Research, June 23, 2017 Socialist Project President Donald Trump has been portrayed as a protectionist. His immediate cancellation of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) upon assuming the presidency, as well as his support for the border adjustment tax proposed by the Republican leadership in Congress, seems to confirm this portrayal of his […]

Syria Media Distortions: The Latest Case of US “Stumbling” Into War

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By Adam Johnson Global Research, June 23, 2017 FAIR 22 June 2017 A recent headline in The Atlantic (6/9/17) earnestly pondered if the US was “Getting Sucked Into More War in Syria.” “Even as Washington potentially stumbles into war…” was how the article’s discussion began. One of the most common tropes in US media is […]

Persuading Jews Worldwide to Convert to Zionism

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By Rima Najjar Global Research, June 23, 2017 Lawfare as used by the Zionist organization The Lawfare Project and others is meant to persuade every Jew in the world (and not just Israeli Jews) that his or her Jewish identity, welfare and security are inextricably related to the continued suppression of justice, equality and freedom of Palestinian […]

Actual Value of Coins Around the World

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By 911Metallurgist Global Research, June 24, 2017 911Metallurgist A pocketful of loose change can feel like a pocketful of treasure. Those shiny gold- and silver-colored coins jangle so nicely when there’s plenty of them in reach. Even if coins mostly represent small amounts of money, it’s easy to imagine them as being much more valuable. […]

I Moved My Kids Out Of The USA

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It was the best parenting decision I’ve ever made. By Wendy DeChambeau June 22, 2017 “Information Clearing House” – “I really wish you’d reconsider your decision,” my neighbor Steve said. He strode over, hands on hips, and added, “I hear it’s dangerous down there. I’m really worried about your kids.” The decision he was referring […]

U.S. Torture, A Saudi Coup And ISIS Crimes – “By, With And Through Allies”

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By Moon Of Alabama June 22, 2017 “Information Clearing House” – The U.S. military and/or the CIA outsourced parts of their ongoing torture campaign in Yemen to the United Arab Emirates, reports AP. Some “interrogations” are done in the presence of U.S. personal and on U.S. ships: MUKALLA, Yemen (AP) — Hundreds of men swept up in […]

Iran Preparing to Publish Evidence US Supporting ISIS

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US seeks to ‘milk’ terrorism sponsor Saudi Arabia – Iran’s Revolutionary Guard By RT June 22, 2017 “Information Clearing House” – As the US influence in the Middle East wanes, it increasingly associates itself with dictatorships like Saudi Arabia, whose “dark face” and “role in supporting terrorism is known to everyone in the region,” a high […]

Russia-gate Flops as Democrats’ Golden Ticket

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The national Democrats saw Russia-gate and the drive to impeach President Trump as their golden ticket back to power, but so far the ticket seems to be made of fool’s gold, writes Robert Parry. By Robert Parry June 22, 2017 “Information Clearing House” – The national Democratic Party and many liberals have bet heavily on […]

Memo to America: You Should Be Terrified of World War III

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By Ryan Cooper June 22, 2017 “Information Clearing House” –  Open conflict between Russia and the United States is heating up in Syria. After American forces shot down a Syrian fighter jet, Russia suspended use of an Obama-era communications line used to prevent collisions and conflict, and threatened to shoot down American planes. America’s Syria policy was […]

Why I Reject Western Courts And Justice

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By Andre Vltchek June 22, 2017 “Information Clearing House” – There is a small courthouse from the ‘British era’, standing right in the center of Hong Kong. It is neat, well-built, remarkably organized and some would even say – elegant. Earlier this year I visited there with an Afghan-British lawyer, who had been touring East […]

Being a “Vaccine Heretic” against the Church of Big Pharma. Co-opting Scientific Research

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Definitions below have been obtained from a variety of open-source online sites – and then edited to fit By Dr. Gary G. Kohls Global Research, June 22, 2017 Big Pharma is the pejorative term given to the vast number of multinational (global) pharmaceutical corporations. It takes no Hippocratic Oath, does not insist that its sycophants give […]

Syria’s White Helmets, Al Qaeda’s Co-Workers : Severed Heads of Syrian Arab Army Soldiers Paraded as Trophies

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White Helmets Endorsed by Channel 4 By Vanessa Beeley Global Research, June 22, 2017 21st Century Wire 21 June 2017 Before the Grenfell Tower blaze had died down to a smouldering monument to the tragic death of possibly hundreds of, so far, unidentified victims, trapped in the molten edifice, Channel 4 produced a programme showcasing the Al […]

Saudi Arabia, Israel to Establish Economic Relations for First Time: Report

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By Press TV Global Research, June 22, 2017 PressTV 17 June 2017 Saudi Arabia and the Israeli regime are in clandestine talks to establish official economic relations for the first time since the entity was created on the Palestinian territories some 69 years ago, a report says. The Times, citing unnamed Arab and American sources, said in […]

U.S. Crimes in Syria Can Only Be Stopped by Fear of Responsibility

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By Anna Jaunger Global Research, June 22, 2017 Inside Syria Media Center At the background of the previous incidents, the development of the current situation in Syria has taken a different turn. The U.S. is extremely concerned about the decisive steps of the Syria’s allies regarding the criminal actions of the Western coalition. Considering Russia’s decision […]

Undermining EU Sovereignty: The Reason Behind the U.S. Government’s “Secret Hatred of Europeans”

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By Eric Zuesse Global Research, June 22, 2017 Strategic Culture Foundation 21 June 2017 The reason for the U.S. government’s hostility — at least since 4 February 2014 —toward Europeans, has been a mystery, until now. This hostility wasn’t even publicly recognized at all, until it leaked out, on that date, from a tapped phone-line of arguably […]

Plans for Redrawing the Middle East: The Project for a “New Middle East”

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By Mahdi Darius Nazemroaya Global Research, June 22, 2017 Global Research 18 November 2006 This article first published by GR in November 2006 is of particular relevance  to an understanding of the ongoing process of destabilization and political fragmentation of Iraq, Syria and Yemen.   Washington’s strategy consists in breaking up Syria and Iraq. *     […]