By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – The cessation of hostilities in Syria never included Daesh (ISIS, ISIL) or al-Qaeda (the Nusra Front or Support Front), but it did include some of the de facto allies of al-Qaeda. The Syrian Arab Army and its Shiite militia allies, with Russian air support, have taken […]
Archives for April 2016
Bernie Sanders’ remarks on winning 8 of last 9 States, b/c it’s not like you’ll see it on Corporate TV
Reuters | (Video News Report) | – – “U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders wins the nominating contest in Wyoming, besting rival Hillary Clinton, and says ‘history has outpaced her’ over the minimum wage issue as they gear up for a crucial match-up in New York. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).” Reuters: “Sanders wins Wyoming […]
In an Age of Global Terror, do Failed States endanger you, too?
By Joseph Chamie and Barry Mirkin | (Inter Press Service) | – – NEW YORK, Apr 9 2016 (IPS) – Regardless of whether they are called fragile, failed, or failing states, scores of countries around the globe are plagued by overwhelming problems with few solutions in sight. Moreover, the instability and dire straits of these […]
Palestinians mark 68th anniversary of their massacre at Deir Yassin by Jewish Terrorists
Ma’an News Agency | – – BETHLEHEM (Ma’an) — Palestinians on Saturday marked the 68th anniversary of the massacre of more than 100 Palestinians civilians carried out by Zionist paramilitary groups in the village of Deir Yassin in 1948 prior to the establishment of Israel. Deir Yassin has long been a symbol of Israeli violence […]
Which Country was the world’s largest Arms Purchaser last Year?
TestTube News | (Video Report) | – – TestTube News: “What Countries Are Buying The Most Weapons?”
With Iraq’s Shiite Gov’t in Collapse, Can Country finally get past US-crafted Sectarianism?
Niqash.org | Baghdad | – – Iraq’s Crises Highlight Major Divide Between Country’s Shiite Politicians The Shiite political alliance that dominates Iraq is cracking under pressure from the country’s crises. But some who appear to be foes today, may actually be friends once the protest signs have been put away. The current protests against the […]
If ISIL falls before November, how will it affect the US Election?
By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – GOP frontrunner Donald Trump openly attributes his success at the polls to the terrorist attacks on Paris last fall, in which Daesh (ISIS, ISIL) was involved. Ever since Mosul fell to the organization (originally al-Qaeda in Mesopotamia) in June of 2014, it has provoked great concern […]
How American Green Energy created 2.5 million Jobs and saved you from Bronchitis
The Tree | – – As renewable jobs skyrocket in the US, so do their immense health benefits. According to a recent report from Environmental Entrepreneurs, the clean energy industry currently employs more than 2.5 million Americans in sectors like energy efficiency and renewable energy. These findings come at a time where the health benefits […]
Far-Right Israeli Government ‘At Risk of Collapse,’ as Electorate feels Buyer’s Remorse
TeleSur | – – The right-wing coalition may collapse if the Zionist Union fails to join the government. A key Israeli minister said Thursday that the government is at risk of collapsing if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s narrow coalition is not enlarged soon. Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan’s comments came amid claims that talks have […]
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