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Tag: Syria
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Questioning the Investigation of Syria’s Alleged Sarin-Gas AttackThe head of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, Ahmet Üzümcü (pictured), should resign over his role in the production of a biased report. Posted on Jul 5, 2017
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Russia-China Relationship Is Growing Closer, and That Could Hurt the U.S.Global power is being shifted by Sino-Russian rapprochement, a development largely caused by American actions. Posted on Jul 5, 2017
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Trump Did Us All a Favor: He Helped Us Agree That Health Care Is a RightTrumpcare has turned single-payer opponents into unwitting proponents; nonpartisan journalism may be on its way out, and maybe that’s a good thing; meanwhile, much media coverage of the war in Syria has been questionable. Posted on Jul 3, 2017
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The Media Aren’t Telling the Real Story of Trump’s Missile Strike in SyriaPulitzer Prize-winning journalist Seymour Hersh cast doubt on the White House narrative in Syria, but mainstream media continue to maintain radio silence on his revelations. Posted on Jul 1, 2017
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Russians Alarmed, Washington Befuddled by White House Threat to SyriaThe American statement that Syrian President Bashar Assad (pictured) is preparing to use poison gas could have dire consequences. Posted on Jun 29, 2017
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Robert Parry Wins 2017 Martha Gellhorn Prize for JournalismThe veteran investigative reporter and founder of Consortiumnews.com is honored for a career of truth-telling and dissidence. Posted on Jun 28, 2017
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White House Issues Warning to Syria, Surprising Many in the U.S. GovernmentStatement advises Assad he would “pay a heavy price” for using chemical weapons on Syrian civilians. Posted on Jun 27, 2017
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Donald Trump’s Increased Military Spending Won’t Make America Great—or SaferThe president is slashing the U.S. domestic budget and putting money into a war machine that only continues to inflame tensions around the world. Posted on Jun 27, 2017
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Trump Accuses Syria of Planning Gas Attack as U.N. Ambassador Points Finger at Russia and IranThere seems to be a faction of hawks around the president who want to maintain a condition of undeclared war with Russia and Iran. Posted on Jun 27, 2017
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Seymour Hersh Casts Doubt on April’s Syrian Gas AttackBehind the scenes of the U.S. attack on a Syrian air base, American military and intelligence officials doubted that the Syrians had used chemical weapons, according to the investigative reporter. Posted on Jun 27, 2017
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Chris Hedges and Christian Parenti on the Deep-Reaching Ramifications of Climate Change (Video)The Truthdig columnist and “On Contact” host discusses heightened global conflict due to climate change with author and professor Christian Parenti (pictured). Posted on Jun 24, 2017
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Syria’s ‘Hell on Earth,’ Up Close and PersonalFootage of real-life bloodshed justifies the infernal title of Sebastian Junger’s documentary film, co-directed by Nick Quested. Posted on Jun 22, 2017
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Russia Cancels Diplomatic Meeting With U.S. in Wake of Latest SanctionsPresident Vladimir Putin’s spokesman says the U.S. move wasn’t constructive and warns of possible retaliation. Posted on Jun 21, 2017
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Killer Drones and the Militarization of U.S. Foreign PolicyContinuing the use of drone warfare will exacerbate foreign distrust of American intentions, playing into the hands of our opponents. Posted on Jun 21, 2017
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Can the U.S. Establish a ‘Deconfliction’ With Russia in Syria?Tensions are high after the Air Force shot down a Syrian warplane, leading Russia to announce it may shoot down any U.S. aircraft operating in western Syria. Posted on Jun 20, 2017
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U.S. Shoots Down Syrian Air Force JetThe military claims the action was taken in “collective self defense” of its partner forces. Posted on Jun 18, 2017
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Trauma Inflicted on Children in the War on Terror Is Clouding Global Society’s FutureIf the defeat of terrorist groups means the destruction of childhood and the death of dreams across much of the world, what kind of victory will that be? Posted on Jun 17, 2017
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U.N. Investigator: U.S. Coalition Airstrikes Causing ‘Staggering Loss of Life’ in SyriaThe effort to retake the city of Raqqa from Islamic State “has also led to 160,000 civilians fleeing their homes and becoming internally displaced,” the official says. Posted on Jun 14, 2017
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A Bernie Sanders-Led Party Would Still Be an Imperialist, Pro-War PartyEven if the Vermont senator ran with the People’s Party, he would remain, in the eyes of his critics, a warmonger by virtue of his positions. Posted on Jun 13, 2017
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How a Washington Post Columnist Whitewashes Saudi Arabia’s ActionsThe United Arab Emirates ambassador to the U.S. heaps praise on work by journalist David Ignatius and uses the media to push for war. Posted on Jun 12, 2017
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The Tillerson-Trump Rumble Over Qatar Shows White House DivisionsThe U.S. has two foreign policies: that of the former ExxonMobil CEO who is an old Middle East hand, and that of a Queens real estate mogul who became president. Posted on Jun 10, 2017
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Capturing the Chaos of the Syrian Civil WarTruthdig columnist Jordan Riefe and Deputy Editor Kasia Anderson sat down with Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Sebastian Junger and Emmy-nominated producer Nick Quested to discuss their latest documentary, “Hell on Earth,” which reveals the carnage of the war. Posted on Jun 8, 2017
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The Arab American Left and Palestine: The Untold StoryAuthor Pamela Pennock pushes back against politically fueled stereotypes and makes a case for reframing Arab Americans’ present-day struggles. Posted on Jun 5, 2017
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Noam Chomsky on Climate Change, Foreign Policy and ‘the Facade of Trumpisms’ (Video)The acclaimed political critic and philosopher delves into a number of pressing subjects in a special hour-long talk with Amy Goodman on Democracy Now! Posted on Jun 1, 2017
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Trump Is Nearing a Decision on Whether to Exit the Paris Climate DealIf the president withdraws from the agreement, he will break ranks with more than 190 countries. Posted on May 31, 2017
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Donald Trump Is Now in Sync With U.S. Imperial Policy in SyriaThe United States has countered the Syrian-Russian-Iranian-Turkish de-escalation with a major escalation: “no-go” zones. Posted on May 30, 2017
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Pentagon Confirms Airstrike Killed More Than 100 Civilians in MosulThis account is at odds with what the U.S.-led coalition’s top officer suggested during a Pentagon press briefing held 11 days after the strike. Posted on May 25, 2017
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Michael Flynn’s Turkey Connection Is Worth PursuingFlynn reportedly barred an attack on Islamic State after receiving more than $500,000 from a Turkish source. The implications could be key to special counsel Robert Mueller’s probe. Posted on May 18, 2017
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Obama and Trump Could Both Be Considered Guilty of War CrimesA group of Obama White House lawyers—who defended the U.S. bombing of Libya, drone wars and the “proxy” war against Syria—is suing Trump for failing to legally justify his attack on a Syrian air base. Posted on May 11, 2017
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What Foreign Policy Will New French President Pursue in the Middle East?Although Emmanuel Macron seems to shy from furthering foreign military engagement, his positions on Middle Eastern foreign policy seem similar to those in Washington, D.C. Posted on May 9, 2017
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What Is the ‘Trump Doctrine’ of Foreign Policy?At first glance, international relations under the new president seem inconsistent and arbitrary. In fact, he’s operating on four major principles. Posted on May 6, 2017
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Hillary Clinton Does Not Belong in the Anti-Trump Resistance MovementThe Democratic presidential contender is back in public view, claiming she’s part of the “resistance”—but it’s just another selling point she and establishment Democrats are pushing. Posted on May 4, 2017
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Donald Trump Is on Course to Be One of the Worst Presidents in U.S. HistoryTrump had a chance for a transformational presidency, but his decisions in his first 100 days in office have put him on an almost irreversible path to failure. Posted on May 1, 2017
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Former President Obama Has a New Job: Control the Official Narrative of American ExceptionalismBarack Obama now must protect the ruling class, the empire and his role in maintaining the empire: his legacy. Posted on Apr 28, 2017
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The Final Stage of the Machiavellian Elites’ Takeover of AmericaNeoconservatism was born during the Cold War with an overt mission to roll back Russian/Soviet influence everywhere. That mission continues today. Posted on Apr 27, 2017
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Russian Explanation of the Mass Poisoning in Syria Could Be TrueEvidence shows the deadly poison could have come from the bombing of an ammunition depot, not from a nerve gas attack. Posted on Apr 26, 2017
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Where Is the Elizabeth Warren of Foreign Policy?Since the election, Congressional Democrats’ silence on foreign policy questions has been deafening. It’s time for them to chart a new course. Posted on Apr 26, 2017
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The Honeymoon of the GeneralsTrump has appointed generals to crucial posts in his administration, lifted restraints on how commanders in the field can act and let the military send more personnel into the Middle East. Posted on Apr 25, 2017
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American Imperialism Leads the World Into Dante’s Vision of HellThis four-part series called “Universal Empire” examines the current stage of the neocon takeover of American policy that began after World War II. Posted on Apr 24, 2017
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Rocket Science
Posted on Apr 23, 2017
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With Error Fixed, Evidence Against ‘Sarin Attack’ Remains ConvincingNew results show even more strongly that a U.S. report on the incident in Syria was wrong. They also suggest that Donald Trump lacked information that justified a missile strike. Posted on Apr 21, 2017
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Ajamu Baraka: A Renewed Peace Movement Is the Antidote to Misguided Black PoliticiansThe human rights activist and 2016 Green Party vice presidential candidate is leading the Black Alliance for Peace, a project against “war, repression and imperialism.” Posted on Apr 21, 2017
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How to Lose the Next War in the Middle EastThe short answer: Fight it. Posted on Apr 21, 2017
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Rising Political Star Tulsi Gabbard Wins Some Local Love at Hawaii Town Hall (Video)More than 600 people showed up at Waiakea High School in Hilo to hear the Democratic congresswoman speak about homelessness, decriminalizing marijuana, health care, Syria, North Korea and other topics. Posted on Apr 20, 2017
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Again With the Provocation
Posted on Apr 20, 2017
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North Korea’s Message for Trump: We Will Protect Ourselves With Nuclear Weapons (Video)If the United States takes military action against North Korea, “it would mean from that very day an all-out war,” Vice Foreign Minister Han Song Ryol (pictured) says. Posted on Apr 20, 2017
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Blaming Russia Helps Democratic Party’s Anti-Bernie Elites Maintain PowerRather than pursuing an independent investigation into the 2016 election, the Democratic establishment has used hyperbole to block Bernie Sanders and progressives from pulling away from Wall Street. Posted on Apr 20, 2017
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The Nerve Gas Attack Described in White House Report Did Not Occur, Expert Says of Syria IncidentSome kind of poisoning event may have produced mass casualties on April 4, but the White House Intelligence Report did not accurately describe that event, a weapons specialist from MIT writes. Posted on Apr 19, 2017
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What Happened to Russiagate?For five months, there was a daily drumbeat on Russiagate, the theory that Russia put Donald Trump in the White House. Now, the “scandal” has disappeared. Posted on Apr 18, 2017
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