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25 August 2016

Biden meets with Erdogan, backs Turkish invasion of Syria

By Halil Celik, 25 August 2016

The US vice president declared Washington’s support for the escalation, while Russian officials said they were following the invasion with concern.

New flashpoint in escalating war: Turkey shells ISIS and Kurdish forces in Syria

More on the war in Syria »

Devastating earthquake hits Italy

By Marianne Arens, 25 August 2016

At least 200 have died, hundreds are still missing, thousands were injured and tens of thousands have been left homeless.

North Korea tests submarine-launched missile

By Peter Symonds, 25 August 2016

The primary responsibility for escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula lies with the US and its military build-up throughout Asia aimed against China.

French shipbuilder DCNS hit by massive data leak on Scorpene submarine

By Kumaran Ira, 25 August 2016

The leak has raised concerns about whether DCNS’ multi-billion dollar plans to build submarines for Australia could also be compromised.

Newly released emails reveal Clinton ties to CEOs, Persian Gulf despots

By Patrick Martin, 25 August 2016

The allegations of a “pay to play” relationship between the Clinton Foundation and the State Department largely obscure the essential basis of the corruption of the Clintons.

Haiti: What the Clinton e-mails reveal about US election-rigging

Clinton campaigns among the millionaires and billionaires

More on the 2016 US elections »

Mass water shutoffs continue in Detroit, Michigan

By Shannon Jones, 25 August 2016

Water shutoffs affecting 150 customers per day have proceeded without letup during the summer months.

As federal emergency funding ends:
Flint residents describe conditions of ongoing water crisis

By Carlos Delgado, 25 August 2016

Two residents recount their personal experiences in Flint and express their outrage at the system.

Pfizer gobbles up cancer drug maker in $14 billion deal

By Brad Dixon, 25 August 2016

Pfizer will acquire Medivation’s cancer drug Xtandi, which is priced at $129,000 for a year’s treatment.

Judge tosses out Detroit Public Schools lawsuit against teacher “sickouts”

By Marissa Ross and Nancy Hanover, 25 August 2016

In the wake of the dissolution of the DPS and the launching of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, the court case against teacher protests has been wrapped up.

New York politicians maneuver to support charter schools

Russian athletes barred from Paralympic Games

By Andrea Peters, 25 August 2016

In the latest salvo against Russia, the world’s top court of sports has ruled that the country’s disabled athletes cannot participate in the upcoming games.

Finland announces defence agreement with the US

By Jordan Shilton, 25 August 2016

Finland’s expanding ties with Washington are part of a broader process that is transforming the Nordic region into another front in the US-led offensive against Moscow.

Deutsche Bank whistleblower rejects reward, cites collusion between bank and regulators

By Gabriel Black, 25 August 2016

The former vice-president accused the SEC of not prosecuting leading bank officials because of the incestuous relationship between the bank and the ostensible watchdog.

Spain: Pseudo-left Barcelona mayor persecutes migrant street vendors

By James Lerner, 25 August 2016

Under the Ada Colau administration, some 34,473 fines were levied against migrant and refugee street vendors in the first six months of 2016.

Papua New Guinean landowners end blockade of major gas project

By John Braddock, 25 August 2016

Protesting traditional landowners, claiming millions of dollars in unpaid royalties, disrupted vital LNG supplies.

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Рио-2016: «Олимпийский идеал» и действительность капитализма

Билл Вэн Оукен, 25 августа 2016 г.

Олимпийские игры прошли в условиях военной оккупации Бразилии — стране с одним их самых высоких в мире уровнем социального неравенства, которая погружена в экономический, социальный и политический кризис.

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Biden’dan Baltık devletlerine açık çek: ABD sizi savunmak için Rusya’ya savaş açacak

Andre Damon, 25 Ağustos 2016

Savaş suçlusu Biden, tüm savaş suçlarının en büyüğünü (dünya nüfusunu, insan uygarlığını defalarca yok etme kapasitesine sahip nükleer cephanelikleri bulunan ülkeler arasında bir savaşın içine savurmayı) hazırlamayı, “şeref” meselesi diye adlandırmaktadır.

Tırmanan savaşta yeni parlama noktası: Türkiye Suriye’deki IŞİD ve Kürt güçlerini bombalıyor

Barry Grey, 25 Ağustos 2016

Türkiye’nin Suriye’deki Kürt güçlerine yönelik genişleyen saldırısı ile Esad rejiminin YPG’ye ve SDG’ye yönelik daha saldırgan tutumu arasında apaçık bir çakışma söz konusudur.

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Chèque en blanc de Biden aux pays Baltes : les USA feront la guerre à la Russie pour vous défendre

Par Andre Damon, 25 août 2016

Le vice-président américain Biden a dit que l’engagement de Washington à défendre militairement les petits Etats de Lettonie, Lituanie et Estonie était pour les États-Unis une question d’« honneur sacré ».

Grande-Bretagne: les conspirateurs anti-Corbyn préparent un groupe parlementaire rival

Par Julie Hyland, 25 août 2016

Le plan du Labour Co-operative Party est avancé par l’aile droite travailliste comme moyen d’éviter une scission immédiate qui leur rendrait difficile de rallier un quelconque soutien

Vingt ans après la «réforme» de l’aide sociale de Clinton

Par Jerry White, 25 août 2016

Le projet de loi sur l’aide sociale de Clinton a marqué l’abandon complet par le Parti démocrate des politiques de réformes libérales associées au New Deal de Roosevelt dans les années 1930 et à la guerre de Johnson contre la pauvreté du milieu des années 1960.

Allemagne : le gouvernement conseille à la population de stocker de la nourriture en cas de guerre

Par Sven Heymanns, 25 août 2016

Le nouveau Plan de défense civile de l'Allemagne montre combien, 75 ans après la catastrophe de la Deuxième Guerre mondiale, la question de la guerre est de retour dans la vie quotidienne.

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Stoppt die Kriegsvorbereitung der Bundesregierung

Partei für Soziale Gleichheit, 25. August 2016

Das „Konzept Zivile Verteidigung“, das der deutsche Innenminister Thomas de Maizière am Mittwoch offiziell vorstellte, listet auf 69 Seiten umfangreiche Maßnahmen auf, um die Bevölkerung auf einen Krieg vorzubereiten.

US-Vizepräsident Biden will für baltische Staaten in den Krieg ziehen

Von Andre Damon, 25. August 2016

Biden erklärte, Washingtons Zusage, die winzigen Staaten Lettland, Litauen und Estland militärisch zu verteidigen, sei eine Frage der „heiligen Ehre“.

Neue Eskalation im Syrienkrieg: Türkei beschießt IS-Stellungen und kurdische Milizen

Von Barry Grey, 25. August 2016

Die Türkei und die USA verfolgen in Syrien zunehmend entgegengesetzte Interessen. Diese Entwicklung durchkreuzt Washingtons Strategie, den syrischen Präsidenten Baschar al-Assad zu stürzen.

Schweres Erdbeben in Italien

Von Marianne Arens, 25. August 2016

Ein schweres Erdbeben in Norditalien forderte in der Nacht zum 24. August Hunderte Todesopfer.

Volkswagen: Konflikt mit Zulieferern vorerst beigelegt

Von Dietmar Henning, 25. August 2016

Am Dienstagmorgen einigten sich die Verhandlungsführer des Volkswagen-Konzerns und der beiden Zulieferer Car Trim und ES Autoguss auf die Beilegung ihres Konflikts.

Nach Handgemenge in der Stadt Sisco: Frankreich beginnt Verbotskampagne gegen Burkini

Von Kumaran Ira, 25. August 2016

Nachdem es in der korsischen Stadt Sisco zu einer Auseinandersetzung zwischen Dorfbewohnern und drei muslimischen Familien mit nordafrikanischem Hintergrund gekommen war, sprach der Bürgermeister in der Stadt ein Verbot für den „Burkini“ aus.

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