By Jim Hightower | ( Other Words ) | – – The former Texas governor's only experience for the job comes from stiffing the American people — and their environment. Rick Perry has taken quite a tumble since being governor of Texas. He was a twice-failed GOP presidential wannabe and then ended up being a […]
Iraq: ISIL Attacking Civilians in Mosul Retreat
Human Rights Watch | – – Calls ‘Unbelievers’ Valid Targets (Erbil) – Fighters with the [so-called] Islamic State [Group} (also known as ISIL) have indiscriminately attacked civilian areas in eastern Mosul with mortar rounds and explosives, and deliberately shot at fleeing residents, Human Rights Watch said today. Iraqi and coalition forces have also killed and […]
In defiance of UN, Israel reportedly set to approve thousands of settler units
Ma’an News Agency | – – BETHLEHEM (Ma’an) — Days after the UN Security Council approved a resolution affirming the illegality of Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory and called for their construction to cease, reports emerged that Israel is set to approve thousands of new settler units in occupied East Jerusalem. The Local […]
Wealthy Baghdad Muslim raised 85′ tall Christmas Tree in Solidarity
NewsBeat Social | (Video News report) | – – “A Muslim businessman in Iraq put up an 85-foot-tall Christmas tree in Baghdad to show solidarity with Iraqi Christians and help Iraqis “forget their anguish”” NewsBeat Social: ” LOOK: Christmas Tree in Baghdad ‘Represents Love and Peace’”
Remember when Dems were blasted for Class War? Meet Trump’s Cabinet
By Sam Pizzigati | ( Institute for Policy Studies) | – – Donald Trump and the business kingpins populating his inner circle want to slice the tax bill of America’s top 0.1 percent. In a typical corporate board of directors meeting, what do CEOs see when they look out across their richly lacquered boardroom tables? […]
Palestinian Officials on UNSC Members’ Resolution: Now let them Implement it
Via IMEMC | (PNN) | – – (PNN) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed the adoption of a new United Nations Security Council resolution (co-sponsored by Malaysia, New Zealand, Senegal, and Venezuela) regarding Israel’s illegal colonial settlements, which are seen as undermining peace in the region and the possibility of a two-state solution: “This […]
‘Post-Truth’ or ‘Xenophobia’ or . . . What word sums up Horrible 2016?
By Philip Seargeant | (The Conversation) | – – Every December, lexicographers around the world choose their “words of the year”, and this year, perhaps more than ever, the stories these tell provide a fascinating insight into how we’ve experienced the drama and trauma of the last 12 months. There was much potential in 2016. […]
Israeli forces suppress Bethlehem’s ‘Santa Claus march’ with tear gas, rubber bullets
By Ma’an News Agency | – – BETHLEHEM (Ma’an) — Israeli forces Friday suppressed Bethlehem’s “Santa Claus March,” shooting tear gas and rubber-coated steel bullets at participants, with many suffering from tear gas inhalation. A number of demonstrators, including five journalists and foreigners, participated in a march near the Israeli checkpoint 300 in the north […]
Obama dismantles Bush Muslim Registry to make Trump start from Scratch
By TeleSur | – – Activists say Thursday’s announcement of the dismantling of the notorious NSEERS program is a key victory in the fight against Trump’s Islamophobia. After 14 years of almost constant organizing, activists celebrated Thursday the announcement that the Obama administration would fully dismantle a dormant “special registration” program that targeted migrants from […]
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