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June 2016Why the British Said No to EuropePosted: Saturday, June 25, 2016 How Severe Is Venezuela's Crisis? European Union’s Imperial Overreach The European Union's haughty and hasty expansion into low-wage Eastern Europe may be its undoing, as the Brexit vote shows popular resistance to the westward migration of workers that followed, writes Jonathan Marshall. Why the British Said No to Europe The majority vote by Britons to leave the European Union was an act of raw democracy. Millions of ordinary people refused to be bullied, intimidated and dismissed with open contempt by their presumed betters in the major parties, the leaders of the business and banking oligarchy and the media. Basta Ya, Brussels! British Voters Reject EU Corporate Slavestate Goodbye to All That: Why the UK Left the EU So what started as a gamble by David Cameron on an outlet for domestic British discontent, to be used as a lever to bargain with Brussels for a few more favors, has metastasized into an astonishing political earthquake about the dis-integration of the European Union. Despite the Vote, the Odds Are Against Britain Leaving the EU The Brexit vote shows that a majority of the British voters understand that the UK government represents interests other than the interests of the British people. As difficult as the British know it is to hold their own government to account, they understand they have no prospect whatsoever of holding the EU government to account. During their time under the EU, the British have been reminded of historical times when law was the word of the sovereign. EU parliament leader: we want Britain out as soon as possible President Martin Schulz says speeding up of UK exit being considered after 'continent taken hostage because of Tory party fight' World's 400 Richest People Lose $127 Billion on Brexit: Chart END OF THE EU? Germany warns FIVE more countries could leave Europe after Brexit FIVE European countries may seek to follow Britain's lead in leaving the EU in a Brexit domino effect, Germany has warned. 'Once occupation ends, terrorism will disappear': Abbas speech in EU parliament enrages Israel Putin calls out NATO's 'insecurity agenda' Russia's repeated – and rebuffed – calls for security cooperation proves it is not Russia, but NATO which is the source of Europe's instability and geopolitical tension. Policy by Waging Undeclared War Against Russia? Washington's NATO buildup on Russia's borders, its refusal to cooperate with Moscow in Syria and Ukraine, and its anti-Putin propaganda form an ominous pattern. Tomgram: Nick Turse, Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics... and U.S. Africa Command United States bombings of other countries Britain Votes To Leave EU Posted: Friday, June 24, 2016 'Explosive Shock' As Britain Votes To Leave EU, Cameron Quits "The British people have made the very clear decision to take a different path and as such I think the country requires fresh leadership to take it in this direction." EU parliament leader: we want Britain out as soon as possible A senior EU leader has confirmed the bloc wants Britain out as soon as possible, warning that David Cameron's decision to delay the start of Brexit negotiations until his successor is in place may not be fast enough. Dow plunges by more than 500 points in first minutes of trading Brexit: Why the UK vote to leave the EU is such a disaster for America After this vote, the UK will be a less attractive partner to Washington Egyptian Court Sentences 2 Al-Jazeera Employees to Death Posted: Saturday, June 18, 2016 U.S. Sets Stage for Libya-Like Regime Change in Eritrea, "Africa's Cuba" The United States is methodically setting the stage for a so-called "humanitarian" military intervention against the small northeast African nation of Eritrea, under legal pretexts much like those used to justify NATO's war of regime change against Libya, in 2011. Mohamed Morsi: Former Egyptian president sentenced to life in prison in espionage trial An Egyptian court has sentenced former Islamist president Mohamed Morsi to life in prison in an espionage trial in which six of his co-defendants were handed death penalties. Egyptian Court Sentences 2 Al-Jazeera Employees to Death An Egyptian court on Saturday sentenced six people, including two Al-Jazeera employees, to death for allegedly passing documents related to national security to Qatar and the Doha-based TV network during the rule of Islamist President Mohammed Morsi. Floods in Southern China Kill 25, Displace Over 33,000 Bernie's Tragic Flaw: Too Soft on Clinton The near certainty that he would jump on the Hillary bandwagon eventually has always been one of the best arguments for being wary of his campaign. NATO Threatens Europe With Annihilation Germany slams NATO 'warmongering' on Russia German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has criticised NATO for having a bellicose policy towards Russia, describing it as "warmongering", the German daily Bild reported. Putin says accepts U.S. is sole superpower, dilutes Trump praise President Vladimir Putin said on Friday he accepted the United States was probably still the world's sole superpower and he was ready to work with whoever won the presidency, but didn't want to be told how to live by Americans. Russia dismantles the myth of the American Navy's invincibility U.S. dangles large land return as anti-base resentment surges in Okinawa 'Our Anger Is Past Its Limit': Tens of Thousands Rally Against US Bases in Okinawa Demonstration a reflection of years of resentment against US military footprint on island, with former Marine suspected of recent murder and rape adding fuel to fire Okinawan Women Demand U.S. Forces Out After Another Rape and Murder: Suspect an ex-Marine and U.S. Military Employee Saudi FM Backs State Dept Call for Syria Regime Change State Dept: No Plans to Make Memo Calling for War Public State Department "Dissent" Memo Backs Escalation of Regime-change War in Syria The leaking of a so-called "dissent channel cable"—a classified memo signed by over 50 mid-level State Department officials calling for the Obama administration to re-direct its military intervention in Syria to a war against the government of President Bashar al-Assad—has ratcheted up tensions between Washington and Moscow. Syria - Russian Surprise Attack Blows Up Kerry's Delaying Tactic The U.S. is unwilling to stop the war on Syria and to settle the case at the negotiation table. It wants a 100% of its demands fulfilled, the dissolution of the Syrian government and state and the inauguration of a U.S. proxy administration in Syria. NATO Chief: Alliance May Respond to Cyber Attacks With Conventional Warfare Claimed Cyber Attacks May Become Pretext for Huge Wars Iran Foreign Minister Encourages Closer Business Ties With Germany Kremlin: Mingling of moderate and extremist Syria rebels complicates air strikes The Kremlin complained on Friday that the mingling of so-called moderate rebels with Nusra Front fighters on the ground in Syria made it hard to distinguish between the two when it came to targeting air strikes. Orlando gunman killa 50 Posted: Monday, June 13, 2016 America's most deadly mass shooter, 29, called 911 to pledge allegiance to ISIS before shooting dead 50 in Orlando gay nightclub as his father reveals 'he got angry when he saw men kiss' Orlando gunman known to FBI shows difficulty of 'lone wolf' cases Orlando: Vigils held after US' deadliest shooting Vigils held across the US after deadliest shooting spree in country's history targets gay nightclub in Florida. Gunman Omar Mateen Described as Belligerent, Racist and 'Toxic' The US Is Preparing to Oust President Evo Morales US intelligence agencies have ramped up their operations intended to remove Bolivian President Evo Morales from office. All options are on the table, including assassination. Barack Obama, who sees the weakening of Latin America's "hostile bloc of populist states" as one of his administration's foreign-policy victories, intends to buoy this success before stepping down. Venezuela's Struggle to Survive Amid a reassertion of U.S.-backed neoliberal policies in Latin America, Venezuela's socialist government totters at a tipping point, beset by a severe economic crisis, but Lisa Sullivan sees a ground-up struggle of Venezuelans to survive. Pro-Government Venezuelans Rally to Defend Social Programs Lula Leads Protests in Brazil Against Temer Government Brazilians continue to denounce the Senate's removal of President Dilma Rousseff. Argentina to suspend RT from national broadcasting The Argentinian state media authority has decided to suspend the nationwide broadcast of RT Spanish. In 2014, RT became the first foreign TV channel to be shown on national television in Argentina. WikiLeaks to publish more Hillary Clinton emails - Julian Assange New release likely to fan controversy and provide further ammunition for Republican presidential rival Donald Trump Russia: We will respond to entry of U.S. naval vessel into Black Sea War With Russia Without Public Debate? NATO is continuing its military buildup and "exercises" on Russia's borders, Moscow is taking "counter-measures," while the US mainstream media remains silent. NATO threatens Putin with war! In advance of next month's NATO summit in Warsaw, Poland, the western military alliance has organised a massive military build-up in Eastern Europe, heightening the danger of a military conflict with nuclear-armed Russia. Kurdish YPG, Arab Allies Deal New Blow to Islamic State Group Al Qaeda's Zawahiri backs new Taliban chief Akhundzada Al Qaeda leader al-Zawahiri has endorsed new Taliban chief Akhundzada in a video message, according to a monitoring site. Experts believe al Qaeda's pledge could be an attempt to curtail IS' expansion in Afghanistan. Why the Obama Administration Is Favoring al-Qaeda's Main Syrian Ally The Nuclear Codes Come With Big Challenges For Clinton Or Trump Whatever your take on the presidential race, Tuesday's primary results make it all but certain that, come January, President Obama will hand over the keys to the White House?—?and the nuclear codes?—?to Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump. Amnesty accuses Nigerian army of killing at least 17 unarmed Biafran separatists The true cost of your cheap clothes: slave wages for Bangladesh factory workers Everyone loves a bargain but the true cost of that latest wardrobe addition is pitiful wages for Bangladesh's legion of factory workers, writes Simon Parry. How Americans Came to Kill in the Middle East Posted: Tuesday, June 7, 2016 'March of Silence' in Uruguay sends message of remembrance to South America They were marching shoulder-to-shoulder, young and old, in absolute silence. Some were carrying small placards with names and photos of their loved ones, who disappeared four decades ago, during the pro-Western dictatorship here in Uruguay. John Kerry Gives Saudis a Big Pass on Indiscriminate Bombing of Civilians in Yemen NY Gov. Cuomo signs "unconstitutional, McCarthyite" pro-Israel exec. order punishing BDS boycott movement Andrew Cuomo pushed through discriminatory policy to punish groups that boycott Israel for Palestinian human rights New York Governor Signs Pro-Israel, Anti-BDS Executive Order The governor is ordering the state to come up with a list of groups engaged in "boycott, divestment or sanctions activity targeting Israel." Pakistani sweet shop owner admits killing 30 people with poison-laced sweets The owner said he mixed poison with the sweets to 'teach his brother a lesson' 31 people suddenly dropped dead in a Pakistani village. Now police claim to know the horrible reason why. Muhammad Ali: a Torchbearer of Resistance Clinton to Sanders: I dropped out for Obama – it was 'the right thing to do' Clinton recalls her decision to concede to Obama in 2008, turning up the heat on Sanders ahead of primaries she's expected to use to declare victory. How Americans Came to Kill in the Middle East US Asks Russia to Not Hit Nusra Front in Syria, Moscow Says Backed by Russian air cover, Syrian regime forces reach Raqqa border Syria: The U.S. Is Unwilling To Settle - Russia Returns For Another Round The Obama administration does not want peace in Syria. The Russians finally have to admit to themselves that the U.S. is no partner for a continuation of a cease fire, a coordinated attack against the Islamic State and al-Qaeda and for peace in Syria. Hustler magazine hits the mailboxes of Utah lawmakers Utah lawmakers began receiving unwanted copies of Hustler magazine's latest issue this week, an attempt by the periodical's eccentric founder to push back against a Legislature-approved resolution calling pornography a "public health crisis." NATO: America's Other Cold War Dinosaur Posted: Friday, June 3, 2016 Caracas Warns of Military Intervention Into Venezuela Amid Clash With OAS NATO: America's Other Cold War Dinosaur Russia's got a point: The U.S. broke a NATO promise A Russian Warning We, the undersigned, are Russians living and working in the USA. We have been watching with increasing anxiety as the current US and NATO policies have set us on an extremely dangerous collision course with the Russian Federation, as well as with China. Target Russia. Target China. Target Iran Not a day goes by without US Think Tankland doing what it does best; pushing all sorts of scenarios for cold – and hot – war with Russia, plus myriad confrontations with China and Iran. Family of Driver Killed in US Attack File Criminal Case Relatives of Mohammad Azam, killed while driving Mullah Mansoor across Pakistan, lodge a first investigation report for murder Isis faces likely defeat in battles across Iraq and Syria – but what happens next? In the second of a four-part series examining Isis, Patrick Cockburn says the terror group may be under threat, but regaining the terrority it captured would not necessarily stabilise the region Fighting Continues near Fallujah; 254 Killed in Iraq Saudi Coalition Blacklisted by UN for Killing Children in Yemen Report Also Faults US for Strike on Kunduz Hospital in Afghanistan Fabricated Reports of Russian Airstrikes Killing Civilians in Syria Report: Russia Discusses Sending Special Forces to Syria Russian Leadership Seen Split on Putting Troops on the Ground Britain is at war in Libya and nobody thought to tell us British SAS troops may be fighting in Yemen, Syria, Iraq, and Libya – but Parliament hasn't been told about any of these deployments, let alone been given the chance to debate them Isis in Syria: US-backed Forces Target Jihadist Stronghold on Turkish Border War Criminal Blair Warmongers for Ground Invasion of Syria and Iraq How Hillary Clinton will squander the nuclear deal with Iran America's Habit of Fighting Unnecessary Wars Clinton's Foreign Policy Speech Marred by Inherent Contradictions "Hillary Clinton's history of supporting interventionism puts her in a weird place to be portraying her opponent as trigger happy." The Bigger Nuclear Risk: Trump or Clinton? If the U.S. election comes down to Hillary Clinton v. Donald Trump, the American people will have to decide between two candidates who could risk the future of the planet, albeit for very different reasons, writes Robert Parry. |
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