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April 2014Google: We scan all Gmail messagesPosted: Tuesday, April 29, 2014 Google: We scan all Gmail messages Few will likely find themselves reading the fine print added to the new terms of service issued by Google this week, but the updated version clarifies to customers once and for all that the contents of messages going in and out of Gmail are being scanned. 'Last thing US wants in the world is democracy. It wants control' Kerry Warns Israel Could Become 'An Apartheid State' The secretary of state said that if Israel doesn't make peace soon, it could become 'an apartheid state,' like the old South Africa. Jewish leaders are fuming over the comparison. MKs pan Kerry for saying Israel could become 'apartheid' Anti-Defamation League also slams Washington's top diplomat, who warned of aftermath of talks' collapse John Kerry apologises for Israel 'apartheid' remarks US secretary of state sparked outcry when he said country risked becoming an 'apartheid' state without a peace deal Kerry Expresses Regret After Apartheid Remark No peace with Israel without defining borders: Abbas Israel begins implementing economic sanctions against Palestinians In wake of unity deal with Hamas, bid to join UN organizations, Israel begins to implement slew of economic sanctions against Palestinians, day before talks set to reach deadline. Obama, McCain, and the NATO/EU Gang: Better War than Saying: "It's our Fault"? Once again Americans are watching their government involve itself in an issue in which the United States has nothing at stake economically and no genuine national security interest at risk. Ukraine crisis: Kharkiv mayor Hennadiy Kernes shot The mayor of Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine has been shot and critically wounded amid continuing unrest in the region. US Turns Down Ukraine's Plea for Weapons Russia assures Hagel it won't invade Ukraine US Adds New Russia Sanctions to 'Change Behavior' in Ukraine The United States expanded its sanctions against Russia on Monday, targeting members of President Vladimir Putin's "inner circle" and technology that could be useful to Russia's military, in response to Russia's ongoing involvement in Ukraine. Killing the Putin-Obama 'Trust' U.S. "pressure" – including token economic and travel sanctions against some Russian companies and friends of Putin – is likely to continue. But it is not likely to become more extensive if key European countries "man up" and tell Washington what was obvious from the start; namely, that Russia holds very high cards in this area and that the Europeans will not damage their own flagging economies by approving stronger economic sanctions that would inflict real "punishment" on Russia. Obama's 'strategy' against 'pariah' Russia The Barack Obama administration seems to love the sound of unilateral sanctions in the morning. It must feel like "victory". Why is Putin in Washington's Crosshairs? Dozens killed in Syria, watchdog to probe chlorine claims Egypt court sentences 683 to death including Brotherhood chief International community slams Egypt mass death sentence UN, EU and member states, also non-governmental organisations in Britain criticize the Egyptian court's death sentences Bombers Launch Election Attacks Across Iraq: 84 Killed, 164 Hurt Supreme Court Won't Hear Chris Hedges' Indefinite Detention Case Donald Sterling gets lifetime ban, $2.5 million fine from NBA NBA Suspends Clippers' Owner Donald Sterling For Life, Imposes $2.5 Million Fine NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced Tuesday Clippers owner Donald Sterling will be suspended for life and fined $2.5 million following racist remarks he made in a recorded audio clip. NBA community reacts to Donald Sterling's lifetime ban Silver banned Sterling for life from any association from the Clippers organization or the NBA. He is not allowed to attend any games or practice, or be involved in any business relating to the running of the team. Sterling is also fined $2.5 million dollars, the maximum amount allowed by the NBA. Oprah Slams Clippers Owner Donald Sterling: 'A Plantation Mentality' (Video) The mogul, on CBS This Morning to promote her new tea line with Starbucks, said Sterling's comments remind her of "a plantation mentality in the 21st century, in 2014. It just doesn't fit." Spike Lee: Sterling Has 'Mentality Of A Slave Master, Sees His Players As Slaves Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Welcome to the Finger-Wagging Olympics Rutgers students occupy campus building to protest Condoleezza Rice speech Rutgers University students are staging a sit-in at the Old Queens administration building in New Brunswick to protest the selection of former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice as commencement speaker. Botched Oklahoma execution leaves inmate writhing on gurney After the failure of a 20-minute attempt to execute him, Clayton Lockett was left to die of a heart attack in the execution chamber at the Oklahoma state penitentiary in McAlester. A lawyer said Lockett had effectively been "tortured to death". Study: 1 in 25 sentenced to death in U.S. likely innocent Five Stunning Facts About America's Prison System You Haven't Heard Man Arrested After Taping Arrest With Cell Phone Brazil's 'Internet Bill of Rights' Posted: Thursday, April 24, 2014 Brazil's 'Internet Bill of Rights' a Victory for Web Freedom Tim Berners-Lee, Father of the Internet, says law will 'unleash a new era—in which the rights of citizens in all countries are protected by a Digital Rights Charter' Snowden Installed as University of Glasgow Rector UN committee takes no action on Iran envoy's visa ban A UN committee has taken no action against the US refusal to grant a visa to Iran's newly appointed permanent representative in New York. Obama arrives in Japan, backs its island dispute China calls on U.S. to not take sides in territorial disputes Russia, China block Central African Republic blacklist at U.N. Fatah and Hamas agree landmark pact after seven-year rift Move has aim of forming unity government within five weeks, but Israel says agreement will derail peace talks Netanyahu: Abbas chose Hamas over peace with Israel Israel nixes negotiators' meet after Fatah, Hamas sign deal; Abbas: Unity does not contradict peace talks; announcement comes amid Israeli attack on Gaza terrorist, rockets fired at south. Israeli Air Strike Misses Target, Wounds 12 Civilians in Gaza U.S. sending troops to Eastern Europe The U.S. is sending about 600 ground troops to Eastern Europe this week to “reassure” allies there as Washington resumes its campaign of pressure on Russia over the Ukraine standoff. IMF Agrees $17bn Loan To Ukraine Russia Warns of Retaliation as Ukraine Prepares to Attack Protesters Russian FM Accuses US of Pushing for Attacks Lavrov: Kiev issued 'criminal order' allowing use of weapons against civilians NYT Retracts Russian-Photo Scoop Exclusive: After starting a propaganda stampede – with a lead story about photos of Russian troops purportedly in Ukraine – the New York Times admits the pictures really don’t prove much, and one photo was labeled as snapped in Russia when it was really taken in Ukraine, writes Robert Parry. Ukraine's leaders say have U.S. backing to take on "aggressors" Intensive US Drone Strikes on Southern Yemen Lead to Retaliatory Assassinations An intensive bombing campaign carried out jointly by US drones and Yemeni government forces has left a reported 68 people dead in a three-day-long operation against al-Qa’ida suspects in the south of the country. US soldier accused of killing two teens in Iraq as military investigates Michael Barbera could face court martial for 2007 deaths of unarmed brothers as witnesses testify about possible cover-up Syria Finishing Up Chemical Disarmament, West Opposes Plans to End Mission West Envisions 'Monitors' as a Permanent Presence 'Obama Not Welcome': Filipinos Protest Presidential Visit Police armed with truncheons, shields and a fire hose clashed with more than 100 left-wing activists who rallied at the U.S. Embassy in Manila on Wednesday to oppose a visit by President Barack Obama and an expected security pact that would increase the American military presence in the Philippines. Austria says more sanctions on Russia would inflame tensions Additional sanctions against Russia would inflame tensions between Moscow and Kiev, Austria's chancellor said on Wednesday, urging de-escalation of the conflict instead. Bolivia Approves Downing of Drug-Smuggling Planes War Criminal Tony Blair's 'Why the Middle East Matters' Speech Blair’s Trick We Cannot Still Ignore the Perils of Intervention Posted: Monday, April 21, 2014 We Cannot Still Ignore the Perils of Intervention Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria and now Ukraine. Catastrophe follows where US and EU meddle At Least 55 Killed in Two Days of US Drone Strikes in Yemen Panel Orders Release of Memo in Targeted Killing of Awlaki A federal appeals panel in Manhattan ordered the release on Monday of key portions of a classified Justice Department memorandum that provided the legal justification for the targeted killing of a United States citizen, Anwar al-Awlaki, who had joined Al Qaeda and died in a 2011 drone strike in Yemen. Foreign Suicide Bombers Kill Thousands and Bring Iraq to the Brink of Civil War A wave of suicide bombings carried out by foreign volunteers entering Iraq from Syria is killing some 1,000 civilians a month, bringing the country back to the brink of civil war. Ukraine: Poland Trained Putchists Two Months in Advance Lies have shorter and shorter legs. Two months after the change of regime in Kiev, the Polish press has disclosed the role of Donald Tusk's government in preparing the coup. The new revelations belie Western discourse and demonstrate that the current interim government of Oleksandr Tourtchynov was imposed by NATO in violation of international law. Ukraine and the grand chessboard The US State Department, via spokeswoman Jennifer Psaki, said that reports of CIA Director John Brennan telling regime changers in Kiev to "conduct tactical operations" - or an "anti-terrorist" offensive - in eastern Ukraine are "completely false". This means Brennan did issue his marching orders. And by now the "anti-terrorist" campaign - with its nice little Dubya rhetorical touch - has degenerated into farce. In Cold War Echo, Obama Strategy Writes Off Putin Mr. Obama is focused on isolating President Vladimir V. Putin's Russia by cutting off its economic and political ties to the outside world, limiting its expansionist ambitions in its own neighborhood and effectively making it a pariah state. Shootout in eastern Ukraine leaves 6 dead Six people have been reported killed in a gun battle near Sloviansk in the worst violence in eastern Ukraine in seven weeks of protests against the pro-Western government in Kiev. Ukraine, short on military budget, starts fundraising drive Ukraine rabbi calls anti-Semitic leaflet a political hoax Chief rabbi of Donetsk says while anti-Semitic leaflet was initially shocking, he now believes it was fake. Peddler of Iraq War Lies Now Pushes Lies On Urkaine to Drum Up Confrontation with Russia Pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine ask Putin to send troops Ukraine crisis: Geneva talks produce agreement on defusing conflict US, Russia, Ukraine and EU agree measures including end of violence, disarming of illegal groups and amnesty for protesters In West Bank, Israeli and Palestinian teens arrested for rock throwing face different fates Venezuela unrest: Fresh violence erupts in Caracas Fresh violence has erupted in the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, between police and opponents of President Nicolas Maduro. Masked protesters burned effigies of the president after a rally called "Resurrection of Democracy". "Crimes Against Peace": Historic Class Action Law Suit Against George W. Bush White-Washing White Terrorism The Jewish Community Center Shootings The Rhetoric of Violence At least nine people were killed and at least 35 others were wounded in shootings across Chicago on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Homeland Security Adviser Warns Parents That Their Mouthy Kids May Grow Up To Be Terrorists The Downfall of Jean-Bertrand Aristide President Jean-Bertrand Aristide of Haiti was forced out of power by a countrywide uprising in February 2004. He had lost the support of both domestic and international backers. Hear from his lawyer Ira Kurzban who lived through that time. Washington Drives The World To War Posted: Tuesday, April 15, 2014 The End of the Great American Fantasy Through all of my life there has been an odd and persistent bias on the part of otherwise honest Americans: What America does overseas is always good and right. We do not speak against it. Death From Above: How American Drone Strikes Are Devastating Yemen On the ground in a country where unmanned missile attacks are a terrifyingly regular occurrence CIA caught red handed in Ukraine Iran asks for U.N. committee meeting on U.S. ban on envoy Silicon Valley could force NSA reform, tomorrow. What's taking so long? Tech CEOs are complaining, but bills are languishing. Time for internet companies to pull an OKCupid and call out the NSA, on every homepage Guantánamo hearings halted amid accusations of FBI spying on legal team Allegations surfaced Monday that the FBI turned a member of a 9/11 defendant's defence team into a secret informant Ukraine launches 'gradual' operation, action limited Putin denies Russian involvement in Ukraine during call to Obama Military seize airfield controlled by anti-govt activists in eastern Ukraine Ukrainian troops have seized an airfield in the city of Kramatorsk as part of a security operation against anti-government activists in the eastern part of the country. Activists claimed several people were wounded. Ukrainian president open to referendum on federalization amid increasing tensions Afghanistan says U.S. air strike kills three civilians Obama to reassure Putin: Won't provide lethal aid to Ukraine Lavrov warns West from supporting Ukrainian military action as Kiev's deadline passes for separatists to end siege of government buildings in eastern Ukraine. 3 Months Later, Here's What Denver Looks Like Since Legalizing Marijuana Three months following Colorado's decision to legalize the production, sale, possession and use of recreational marijuana – a vote that Denver city officials including Mayor Michael Hancock, among others, fought kicking and screaming – guess what's happened to Denver crime rates in 2014? Nigerian bus station hit by deadly explosion At least 71 feared dead after blast in outskirts of capital, Abuja, as hundreds of commuters travelled to work Edward Snowden on Pulitzer winners: 'Their work has given us a better future' NSA whistleblower praises Guardian and Washington Post after pair share Pulitzer prize for public service Pulitzer Vindicates: Snowden Journalists Win Top Honor Guardian and Washington Post each honored with Pulitzer for Public Service Iran complains to UN over US ban on envoy Aboutalebi Iran has complained to the United Nations over the decision by the United States to refuse a visa for its newly appointed permanent representative. US Is an Oligarchy Not a Democracy, says Scientific Study A study, to appear in the Fall 2014 issue of the academic journal Perspectives on Politics, finds that the U.S. is no democracy, but instead an oligarchy, meaning profoundly corrupt, so that the answer to the study's opening question, "Who governs? Who really rules?" Fears of full-scale Russian invasion as eastern Ukraine cities toppled A series of coordinated attacks by pro-Russia gunmen in eastern Ukraine are eerily reminiscent of the Crimea takeover, writes Roland Oliphant in Slavyansk Ukraine's ousted president puts blame on CIA UN ambassador: Ukraine unrest has 'tell-tale signs of Moscow's involvement' U.S. officials angry: Israel doesn't back stance on Russia Amid tension, Netanyahu backs out of event he was invited to personally by Putin. US warns Russia of 'additional consequences' over Ukraine White House to send Biden to Kiev as conflict with Russia escalates Jerry Lewis: Women are funny, but not when crude Washington Drives The World To War Russia, Venezuela and the Asian/Pacific Pivot Venezuela shows protest can be a defence of privilege Posted: Saturday, April 12, 2014 Venezuela shows that protest can be a defence of privilege Street action is now regularly used with western backing to target elected governments in the interests of elites Protesters in East Ukraine Rise Up Against Kiev and the West Ahead of talks, protesters overtake police stations in demand for referendum vote Civil war looms as pro-US regime threatens massacre of east Ukraine protesters Ukraine stands on the brink of civil war, as the unelected pro-Western regime that seized power this February in Kiev threatens a bloody crackdown on protesters occupying local government offices in cities across traditionally pro-Russian sections of eastern Ukraine. Kiev backpedals on referendums after deadline to stop protest expires In pictures: Russian military build-up near Ukraine Russia Claims NATO Satellite Photos Were Taken Last August Russia's Lavrov says NATO forces in Eastern Europe would violate agreements Message from the President of Russia to the leaders of several European countries Vladimir Putin addressed a letter to the leaders of several European countries, to which Russian natural gas is supplied via Ukraine's territory. Former Australian FM Denounces Jewish Lobby's 'Extraordinary Influence' In new book, Bob Carr claims office of former Australian PM Julia Gillard was effectively held hostage by Jewish lobby. Criminal Court a U.S.-Israeli "Red Line" for Palestinians When Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas decided to defy the United States and Israel over stalled peace negotiations, he formally indicated to the United Nations last week that Palestine will join 15 international conventions relating mostly to the protection of human rights and treaties governing conflicts and prisoners of war. But he held back one of his key bargaining chips that Israel and the United States fear most: becoming a party to the Rome Statute that created the International Criminal Court (ICC) to punish war crimes and genocide – and where Israelis could be docked. The Iranian Nuclear Weapons Program That Wasn’t When U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts Carmen M. Ortiz unsealed the indictment of a Chinese citizen in the UK for violating the embargo against Iran, she made what appeared to be a new U.S. accusation of an Iran nuclear weapons programme. CIA and White House under pressure after Senate torture report leaks Senate committee found CIA interrogations and detentions to be 'brutal' and urges administration to release report as quickly as possible CIA’s Use of Torture Went Beyond Legal Authority, Senate Report Rays Vladimir Putin professes high hopes for Ukraine summit But diplomats predict little chance of breakthrough as four powers meet for first time since President Yanukovych fled Angela Merkel denied access to her NSA file Frustration with US government rises over failure to clear up questions about surveillance of German chancellor's phone Edward Snowden: US government spied on human rights workers Whistleblower tells Council of Europe NSA deliberately snooped on groups such as Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International Nevada Cattle Rancher Wins 'Range War' With Feds Clark Co. Sheriff Announces BLM ‘Will Cease Operation,’ Will Release Cattle Shortly Armed Right-Wing Militia Members Descend On Nevada To Help Rancher Defy Court Order "We provide armed response," according to a Montana militia member named Jim Lordy. Lordy traveled to Nevada in order to support a local rancher for believes that he should not have to follow federal court orders. When he arrived there, he told a local reporter that "[w]e need guns to protect ourselves from the tyrannical government." South Africa: Twenty Years of Apartheid by Another Name The McCutcheon Ruling and Zombie Democracy in the U.S. Assad's staying power on show Kuwait orders media blackout on 'coup' video Media ban enforced on videotape allegedly showing former senior officials scheming to topple government of Gulf nation. Russia's Ace in the Hole: Iran Posted: Tuesday, April 8, 2014 Vatican rejects "chosen people" claim, calls on Israel to end "occupation" A high-ranking Israeli official on Sunday slammed a statement from Catholic bishops, who called for international organizations to lead the cause of Palestinian statehood. Venezuela Backlash: Protesters' Tactics Cause Support to Wane Venezuela protests are sign that US wants our oil, says Nicolás Maduro In an exclusive interview with the Guardian, Venezuela's president claims the Obama administration is fomenting unrest with the aim of provoking a Ukraine-style 'slow-motion' coup Russia's Ace in the Hole: Iran Tensions between Russia and the West are hitting a new peak. And in this face-off, Moscow has an extraordinary piece of leverage: a super-sophisticated, bomber-killing missile that it once threatened to sell to Iran. Why a rare astrological event LAST NIGHT could herald the 'End of Days' 20 injured in Pittsburgh-area high school stabbings, authorities say At least 20 students were injured Wednesday morning in a stabbing incident at Franklin Regional Senior High School in the Pittsburgh area, said Dan Stevens, an emergency management agency spokesman. Rwanda bars France from genocide ceremony Posted: Monday, April 7, 2014 Rwanda bars France from genocide ceremony French ambassador to Rwanda banned from attending event amid diplomatic row over France's role in the 1994 genocide. Kagame renews charge that France took part in Rwanda genocide President Paul Kagame. He has once again accused France of "participating" in the 1994 genocide in an interview to mark the 20th anniversary of the mass killings. Photo/Cyril Ndegeya France Pulls Out of Event to Mark Rwanda Genocide French Justice Minister Christiane Taubira canceled plans to attend events after Rwandan President Paul Kagame accused France of playing a "direct role" in the genocide 20 years ago that killed 800,000 Rwandans Obama Issues Threats To Russia And NATO The Obama regime has issued simultaneous threats to the enemy it is making out of Russia and to its European NATO allies on which Washington is relying to support sanctions on Russia. This cannot end well. Sharp Rise in Tensions in Eastern Ukraine Pro-Russians call east Ukraine region independent US reportedly starts supplying Syrian rebels with anti-tank weapons Rebels embattled against the regime of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad have reportedly come into possession of high-powered anti-tank weaponry, the likes of which may have been supplied by the United States. Seymour Hersh Unearths More Lies on Syria Was Turkey Behind Syrian Sarin Attack? Journalist Seymour Hersh has unearthed information implicating Turkish intelligence in last summer's Sarin attack near Damascus that almost pushed President Obama into a war to topple Syria's government and open a path for an al-Qaeda victory, writes Robert Parry. The Red Line and the Rat Line Seymour M. Hersh on Obama, Erdog(an and the Syrian rebels U.S. rejects claim that Turkey planned Syria atrocity Edward Snowden and Glenn Greenwald address US campaigners via video - Whistleblower and journalist make rare joint appearance - Germany criticises US for lack of assurances over spying Merkel ally says U.S. assurances on NSA spying 'insufficient' One Word Defines U.S. Foreign Policy: Hubris When Hannah Arendt, the famous German-American political philosopher, criticized American involvement in the Vietnam War, she said that our foreign policy "experts" fell prey to using excessive means to achieve minor aims in a region of marginal interest to the United States. CIA torture report: Nancy Pelosi blames Dick Cheney - House minority leader: 'I think he's proud of it' - Top Republican accuses Pelosi of politicising Senate report U.S. Tries Candor to Assure China on Cyberattacks Is The Black Church The New Plantation? France says Southern Libya now a "viper's nests for Islamist militants" Venezuela: A Call for Peace Posted: Sunday, April 6, 2014 Where is Venezuela's Political Violence Coming From? A Complete List of Fatalities from the Disturbances Venezuelan Human Rights Council Created Venezuela: A Call for Peace THE recent protests in Venezuela have made international headlines. Much of the foreign media coverage has distorted the reality of my country and the facts surrounding the events. EU weighs new approach towards Russia in wake of Ukraine crisis European Union foreign ministers tried to map out a new strategy towards Russia at talks in Athens on Saturday, pledging to keep a tough stance over its tensions with Ukraine, while steering clear of provoking Moscow into further conflict. Pro-Russians storm government offices in eastern Ukraine Russia seeks over $11bn in 'debt' from Ukraine Ukraine detains 15 suspected of planning unrest in Russian-dominated east NASA to end most activities with Russia McDonald's quits Crimea as fears of trade clash grow US reviews Mideast peace push as tit-for-tat moves multiply Are US lawmakers the real target of NASA's Russia boycott? Under the Hood of the House Intel Committee's NSA Reform Bill Palestinian minister delivers UN membership requests Israel threatens annexation against Palestinian move to join UN agencies US opposes Palestinian moves to statehood US Ambassador to the UN says any unilateral action could be 'tremendously destructive' to the peace process; Israeli, Palestinian, American negotiators to meet in attempt to bridge gaps. Israel is facing a backlash in America Consider two incidents that occurred in the past few days in the United States and you should start to grasp the elements of a slow, subtle but steady and important shift that is taking place in the country. US to send 2 more ships to Japan by 2017 to counter North Korea nuclear threat North Korea says US 'hell-bent on regime change' North Korea on Friday accused the United States of being "hell-bent on regime change" and warned that any maneuvers with that intention will be viewed as a "red line" that will result in countermeasures. Iran upbeat on nuclear talks, says all sticky issues addressed Afghan election scores 58 pct turnout: commission chief Court: Improper for Judiciary to Decide Whether Killing US Citizens with Drones Violates Due Process Rights U.S. will not stand in way of Scottish independence: Salmond The leader of Scotland's separatist movement predicted on Friday that the United States would not try to stand in the way of the breakup of Britain, Washington's staunchest ally for decades, if Scots vote for independence at a referendum this year. U.N. chief says C. African Republic peacekeepers 'overwhelmed' French and African soldiers serving in Central African Republic are "overwhelmed" by the "state of anarchy" in the country, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Saturday, a day after Chadian troops began withdrawing from the peacekeeping mission. New organization in Yemen seeks to criminalize U.S. drone strikes A new organization has been founded in Yemen is seeking to bring an end to the deadly US drone program in the country, Press TV reports. Liberia confirms spread of 'unprecedented' Ebola epidemic Posted: Tuesday, April 1, 2014 Liberia confirms spread of 'unprecedented' Ebola epidemic Aid organisation Doctors Without Borders said an Ebola outbreak suspected of killing dozens in Guinea was an "unprecedented epidemic" as Liberia confirmed its first cases of the deadly contagion. NSA Blows Its Own Top Secret Program in Order to Propagandize The NSA engages in this fear-mongering not only publicly but also privately. As part of its efforts to persuade news organizations not to publish newsworthy stories from Snowden materials, its representatives constantly say the same thing: If you publish what we’re doing, it will endanger lives, including NSA personnel, by making people angry about what we’re doing in their countries and want to attack us. NSA performed warrantless searches on Americans' calls and emails – Clapper US intelligence chiefs have confirmed that the National Security Agency has used a "back door" in surveillance law to perform warrantless searches on Americans’ communications. The Kerry-Lavrov chess match It's hardly a match between equals - as one is playing Monopoly while the other plays chess. It's as if Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has been postponing his checkmate, while US Secretary of State John Kerry increasingly realizes he's facing the inevitable. Ukraine agrees to host NATO war games NATO to promote ties with Ukraine, boost military presence in Eastern Europe Russia to pour funds into Crimea, prime minister says Russian Military ‘Buildup’ Greatly Exaggerated, Putin Redeploys Troops Little Evidence Hysteria over Eastern Ukraine Was Warranted Optimistic IMF bets on third time lucky in Ukraine The International Monetary Fund should be ready to hand Ukraine the first $3 billion of a new aid package next month, the Fund's top European official said on Monday, drawing a line under two failed programs with the country in recent years. NATO plans more support for east Europeans worried by Crimea Abbas: Palestinians to seek further UN recognition Report: FIFA threatens to expel Israel over restrictions on Palestinians According to Inside World Football, FIFA has given Israel until the summer to improve travel and playing conditions for Palestinian soccer players. US Rejected Israeli Demand for Iran Nuclear Confession The Barack Obama administration appears to have rejected a deal-breaking demand by Israel for an Iranian confession to having had a covert nuclear weapons program as a condition for completing the comprehensive nuclear agreement. North & South Korea fire nearly 1,000 rounds of artillary into neighbor's waters as tensions mount An official with South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said no shells from either side were fired at any land or military installations. Residents on a front-line South Korean island said they were evacuated to shelters during the exchange. The US Is Paying the Cost of Supporting the House of Saud as Cracks Begin to Appear It has helped to restore authoritarian rule in the Middle East, but the costs are becoming clear Venezuela tackles food shortage with ID card system Government says system will stop people overbuying groceries for resale – but critics say it's the first step towards rationing Venezuela clears protest city's streets Human Rights Breached by Continued Protest Violence, Venezuelan Ombudswoman Says Ongoing protests in Venezuela are undermining human rights, according to Ombudswoman Gabriela Ramírez, who believes media inaccuracy contributes to the prolongation of these infringements. Meanwhile in Washington, U.S. senator Marco Rubio presented Congress with a mistaken photo while petitioning for sanctions against Venezuela. Saudi Arabia declares all atheists are terrorists in new law to crack down on political dissidents Saudi Arabia has introduced a series of new laws which define atheists as terrorists, according to a report from Human Rights Watch. |
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