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August 2012Solitary confinement: Torture chambers for black revolutionariesPosted: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 Solitary confinement: Torture chambers for black revolutionaries An estimated 80,000 men, women and even children are being held in solitary confinement on any given day in US prisons. Riots in Kenya after Somali Shabab member assassinated MOMBASA: Deadly riots broke out in Kenya's main port of Mombasa on Monday after the assassination of a radical cleric linked to Somalia's al Qaeda-allied Shabab militants. Five Somali children killed playing with explosives TAYLOR: No easy solution to Syrian quagmire Fanatical factions of the Free Syrian Army openly flaunt their links to al-Qaida and they denounce Assad for his secular policies, not to mention his British-born wife. Robert Fisk: The Syrian army would like to appear squeaky clean. It isn't "Our own beloved Free Syria Army has actually advertised its own murders on YouTube" Exclusive: 'We believe that the USA is the major player against Syria and the rest are its instruments' The battle for Damascus could be heard inside the Foreign Minister's office yesterday, a vibration of mortars and tank fire from the suburbs of the capital that penetrated Walid Muallem's inner sanctum, a dangerous heartbeat to match the man's words. France ready to recognise Syria opposition government Egyptian Leader Adds Rivals of West to Syria Plan CAIRO — Staking out a new leadership role for Egypt in the shaken landscape of the Arab uprisings, President Mohamed Morsi is reaching out to Iran and other regional powers in an initiative to halt the escalating violence in Syria. Inventing an Iranian Threat Iran threatens no one. Western and Israeli leaders know it. So do over 100 Non-Aligned Movement countries coming to Tehran. They'll be there from August 26 - 31. They'll participate in NAM's 16th summit. Egypt rejected U.S. demand to fire on Iranian ship: Suez chief Iran might let diplomats visit suspected nuclear site Iran indicated on Monday it might allow diplomats visiting Tehran for this week's Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summit to go to the Parchin military base, which U.N. nuclear experts say may have been used for nuclear-related explosives tests. Experts: Tightening Iran Sanctions Hurts Ordinary Iranians The American People are at the Mercy of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu While Israel—cheered on by its American boosters led by AIPAC and Mitt Romney—beats the drums ever louder for a war of aggression against Iran, President Obama in late July signed the United States-Israel Enhanced Cooperation Act. This was hardly a signal that Obama would like to defuse the explosive situation building in the Middle East. Shas spiritual leader calls on Jews to pray for annihilation of Iran During his weekly sermon, Rabbi Ovadia Yosef says Jews should pray for destruction of the enemies of Israel, with an emphasis on Iran and Hezbollah. Plot to Provoke War with Iran Thwarted by Navy Analyst Israel's First Drone Strike Inside Egyptian Territory Kills Sinai Bedouin A week ago or so I wrote here that given Barack Obama's expansive interpretation of U.S. interests, which involves massive drone attacks against targets in multiple Middle Eastern and African countries, that it was only a matter of time before Israel did the same. And now it has. Israeli Military Spy Chief Warns of 'Increasingly Islamist' Region, Predicts War In his annual report to be presented soon, Israeli military spy chief Maj. Gen. Aviv Kochavi is warning of a serious prospect of a war breaking out between Israel and a neighbor soon, citing "increasingly Islamist" neighbors. Over 600 Afghan soldiers killed during the past 2 months Ecuador: UK Wikileaks' Julian Assange 'threat' over Britain has "given up its threat" to enter Ecuador's London embassy to arrest Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, Ecuador's president has said. Ron Paul Stands for Manning and Assange Questions about Assange the media won't ask Ecuador President Rafael "We Are Not A Colony" Posted: Friday, August 17, 2012 South Africa Police Say They Killed 34 Miners Mine "bloodbath" shocks post-apartheid South Africa The police killing of 34 striking platinum miners in the bloodiest security operation since the end of white rule cut to the quick of South Africa's psyche on Friday, with searching questions asked of its post-apartheid soul. Robert Fisk: Syria's conflict has crossed the border, and the ghost of Lebanon's civil war returns Kidnappings in Beirut highlight a sectarian divide made worse by neighbouring violence UN Security Council ends Syrian observer mission The world community, including China, has piled pressure on Syria's government to end 17 months of bloodshed as the UN Security Council ordered the end of the Syrian observer mission. Securing Syria chemical weapons may take tens of thousands of troops U.S. talking to allies and Syria's neighbors about worst-case scenario Latest UN Syria Report Compiled by Washington Think-Tanker Collections of "interviews" conducted abroad and "in the field" shape latest UN report - compiled by US corporate-financier representative Karen Koning AbuZayd. Saudi Shame on the Islamic World These jihadists, who have gravitated to Syria from Britain, Libya, Tunisia, Egypt, Yemen, Iraq, among other countries, are directed by Washington, London and Paris in time-honoured fashion of these powers' criminal involvement with Islamic fundamentalists under the catch-all nom de guerre of Al Qaeda. They are weaponised by Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Israel; they are trained and based by Turkey and Jordan. And their brains are weaponised by Saudi Wahhabism, with all its intolerant pathological hatred to anyone who opposes its tyranny and Western objectives. US Punched Bibi, Barak in the Face Analysis: Dempsey's remark regarding IDF's inability to destroy Iran's nuclear capability meant to show Israel who's boss Flurry of petitions against strike on Iran Groups present online petitions against Israeli strike on Iran as chatter increasingly indicating one is imminent. Meanwhile, reservists sign own petition: Keep strike decision out of public debate Mofaz slams Netanyahu's Iran saber rattling Kadima chairman Shaul Mofaz: You're creating panic. You're trying to terrify us. And we are scared by your lack of judgment. Is Washington Deaf As Well as Criminal? The morons who rule the american sheeple are not only dumb and blind, they are deaf as well. The ears of the american “superpower” only work when the Israeli prime minister, the crazed Netanyahu, speaks. Then Washington hears everything and rushes to comply. Julian Assange: Ecuador grants Wikileaks founder asylum Ecuador has granted asylum to Wikileaks founder Julian Assange two months after he took refuge in its London embassy while fighting extradition from the UK. Julian Assange asylum: Ecuador is right to stand up to the US The United States would paint itself as a promoter of human rights, but any right to make that claim is long gone Ecuador President Rafael "We Are Not A Colony" Correa Stands Up To The Jackbooted British Gestapo Imperial Affront: Ecuador Will Face US Wrath for Asylum Decision Diplomatic cables reveal Australia expects U.S. to charge Julian Assange Asylum for Assange: What are his options? WikiLeaks founder has been granted asylum by Ecuador, but there are logistical issues involved in avoiding arrest. Pussy Riot Verdict: Guilty On Friday a judge in Moscow has found three members of the punk band guilty of "hooliganism" Are US words worsening South China Sea issue? The United States' latest statements about the South China Sea have prompted more US observers to question whether Washington's biased stance toward countries in the region will make relations there tenser and further complicate matters. Pursuing Soft Power, China Puts Stamp on Africa's News China's investment prowess and construction know-how is widely on display in this long-congested African capital. A $200 million ring road is being built and partly financed by Beijing. The international airport is undergoing a $208 million expansion supported by the Chinese, whose loans also paid for a working-class housing complex that residents have nicknamed the Great Wall apartments. Russia in the Middle East: Return of a Superpower? The world is living through a veritable slow-motion earthquake. If things go according to plan, the US obsession with Afghanistan and Iraq will soon be one of those ugly historical disfigurements that — at least for most Americans — will disappear into the memory hole. Diplomats blast 'forced transfer' of Palestinians Posted: Friday, August 10, 2012 Mercenary? Venezuela Detains US Man at Border Crossing President of Venezuela Hugo Chavez says security forces have detained a US citizen under suspicion that he is a mercenary or foreign agent, and insinuated the man could be part of a possible future effort to destabilize the South American nation if the opposition's candidate loses in the upcoming presidential election. Diplomats blast 'forced transfer' of Palestinians Consul generals, diplomats from around the world visit Palestinian villages slated for evacuation to make way for IDF training zones. PM Fayyad: This is not Israeli land. If they want to practice military training, they should go elsewhere Barak: US now shares Israel's sense of urgency on Iran, but there are 'differences' on how to go forward U.S. still believes Iran not on verge of nuclear weapon The United States still believes that Iran is not on the verge of having a nuclear weapon and that Tehran has not made a decision to pursue one, U.S. officials said on Thursday. Saudis warn will intercept Israeli jets Saudi Arabia warned it will intercept Israeli fighter jets that enter its airspace en route to an attack on Iran, the Hebrew daily Yedioth Ahronoth says. South Korea resumes Iranian oil supplies Egypt May Be Hyping Sinai Offensive For Israel's Sake The ostentatious crackdown reportedly didn't impress Sinai residents, who saw no evidence of fighting and witnessed soldiers firing into the air. Egypt's Brotherhood says Mossad behind Sinai attack Egypt launches first air strike on militants in Sinai since 1973, killing at least 20 Strikes follow clashes between armed men and security forces at several security checkpoints in the Sinai region, and deaths of 16 border guards last week. Britain faces legal challenge over secret US 'kill list' in Afghanistan Afghan man who lost relatives in missile strike says UK role in supplying information to US military may be unlawful Uniformed Afghan kills 3 U.S. troops in apparently premeditated assault KABUL, Afghanistan -- A gunman in an Afghan uniform shot and killed three American service members in southern Afghanistan, the U.S. military said Friday, in the latest of an intensifying spate of so-called green-on-blue attacks. Iran urges Syrians to talk after Tehran meeting Iran urged Syrian rebels on Thursday to start talks with President Bashar al-Assad about political reform and said it won international support at a meeting in Tehran for such a strategy to end the conflict. Iran backs Assad in Syria crisis and blames 'warmongering' US Tehran officials go to Damascus over pilgrims affair, and reach out to Turkey, Lebanon and Qatar in diplomatic offensive Intervention is now driving Syria's descent into darkness Western and Gulf regime support for rebel fighters isn't bringing freedom to Syrians but escalating sectarian conflict and war Hundreds of rebels in Syria leave Aleppo after relentless shelling by regime forces Rebels abandon the frontline they had held for the last 12 days. Pentagon wades into territorial dispute between China, Japan with surveillance Amnesty International: An Instrument of War Propaganda? Of Mice And Men: The Execution of Marvin Wilson Texas accomplished this unrepentant bit of business despite a 2002 decision of the United States Supreme Court styled Atkins v. Virginia, a ruling which many of us at the time believed meant the end of executions for men, like Wilson, whose simple minds could not fathom the concept of the act. The Great Impostors In the name of saving the natural world, governments are privatising it. Deadly church attack in central Nigeria Gunmen shoot dead at least 19 people, including the pastor, in church in town near city of Okene, an army official says. Obama's adventures in Africa Posted: Thursday, August 2, 2012 West provoking civil war in Syria: Jonathan Steele With Secret Order, Obama Enters US in Syrian Civil War Presidential order gives clandestine service greenlight to fund and support opposition forces against Assad government Obama authorized covert support for Syrian rebels, sources say President Barack Obama has signed a covert directive authorizing U.S. support for Syrian rebels battling President Bashar al-Assad's forces, U.S. officials told CNN on Wednesday. Report: Syrian rebels acquired surface-to-air missiles NBC News reported rebels obtained some two dozen missiles, delivered through Turkey; rebel army denies report. Syrian rebels acquire surface-to-air missiles: report Syrian MP killed publicly by FSA firing squad Zeino al-Barri, a politician from a Sunni clan loyal to Syria's President, is killed publicly in Aleppo. Russia: both sides in Syria violate human rights Video: Syrian MP Executed Publicly by "Free Syrian Army" Firing Squad The Role of CIA-pampered Saudi Spymaster in Syria Syrian Fighting Intensifies in Battle for Control of Aleppo The Power of War Propaganda on Iran, and How It Works A new poll finds 80% of Americans think Iran has a nuclear weapons program and that it is a threat to the US and its NATO allies. Netanyahu says US warnings not enough to stop Iran Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said US assurances about military options are not enough to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons. Iranian dissidents don't want war China reacts furiously to new U.S. sanctions over Iran Beijing reacted furiously Wednesday, August 1 to new U.S. sanctions imposed on a Chinese bank over transactions with Iran, urging Washington to revoke them and saying it would lodge an official protest, AFP said. Panetta: U.S. prepared to implement "other options" to prevent nuclear Iran Al Qaeda, the Taliban and Iran should pay US$6bn compensation for 9/11: judge Al Qaeda, the Taliban and Iran should pay US$6 billion (Dh22bn) to relatives of September 11 victims for aiding in the 2001 terrorist attacks, a federal magistrate judge recommended in a largely symbolic decision. Iran, al-Qaeda, Taliban told to pay for 9/11 325 deaths in Iraq makes July the bloodiest month in two years Putin regrets NATO's plan to leave Afghanistan President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Russia is supporting the NATO mission in Afghanistan by providing a transit hub and isn't happy about the alliance's planned withdrawal. Seven Afghans, four NATO troops killed Seven Afghans working with Westerners have been executed, and four NATO troops and an interpreter killed in bomb attacks. Taliban cheers reopening of NATO supply routes Bahrain authorities 'weaponising' tear gas A US-based human rights group has accused the authorities in Bahrain of indiscriminately using tear gas as a weapon against protesters. Spain's Judge Garzon says United States secretly working to have Wikileaks founder tried there A controversial Spanish judge criticized the U.S. investigation into WikiLeaks on Wednesday, saying that the grand jury process which could lead to charges being filed against the secret-spilling site's founder is undemocratic. George galloway V Alister Campbell, MUST SEE!!! Rwanda: Europe Suspends Aid to Kagame Govt A growing number of European governments is joining an international diplomatic drive to press President Paul Kagame's government into ending support for rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Obama's adventures in Africa A recent United Nations report notes that U.S. military drone flights over Somalia are now frequent enough to endanger local air traffic. Calling Africa "the new frontier in terms of counterterrorism and counternarcotics," the Drug Enforcement Administration has begun training paramilitary drug warrior teams in Ghana, and plans to expand the program to Nigeria and Kenya. |
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