Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Vol VII No. 718 Part 4




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August 28/29, 2018




 

"The hypocrisy of America's actions in the world stand clearly opposed to our vision of our country as "the greatest and noblest nation ever to exist, a lone champion standing between the white city of democracy and the terrorists, rapists, barbarians, and other enemies of civilization." - Ta-Nehisi Coates
"Politically speaking, tribal nationalism always insists that its own people is surrounded by "a world of enemies", "one against all", that a fundmental difference exists between this people and all others. It claims its people to be unique, individual, incompatible with all others, and denies theoretically the very possibility of a common mankind long before it is used to destroy the humanity of man": Hannah Arendt, from her book The Origins Of Totalitarianism p.227
"Rebellion against tyrants is obedience to God": Benjamin Franklin
"The doorstep to the temple of wisdom is a knowledge of our own ignorance": Benjamin Franklin
" I am not interested in picking up crumbs of compassion thrown from the table of someone who considers himself my master. I want the full menu of rights."  - Bishop Desmond Tutu:
"Yes, I am my brother's keeper. I am under a moral obligation to him that is inspired, not by any maudlin sentimentality but by the higher duty I owe myself. What would you think me if I were capable of seating myself at a table and gorging myself with food and saw about me the children of my fellow beings starving to death." - Eugene V. Debs: -  1908 speech
"Fear is not the natural state of civilized people". - Aung San Suu Kyi:

Op-Ed

Open Letter To ICH Readers
 
By John Pilger, Paul Craig Roberts, Pepe Escobar, Peter Koenig & Finian Cunningham
ICH Empowers critical ability for people to challenge prevailing agendas and power structures - to create a more just and peaceful world.  -  http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/48228.htm
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Mattis' Infuriating Answers on Yemen
 
By Daniel Larison
The evidence that US support has enabled numerous war crimes is substantial.  http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/50137.htm
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Russia Deploys Fleet Off Syria - Says U.S. Preparing for Possible Attack
 
By Haaretz and Reuters
Up to 13 Russian warships have crossed the Bosphorus toward Syria this week as tensions between rise.  http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/50135.htm
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Putin's Wedding Trip Seals Marriage of Convenience with Merkel
 
By Pepe Escobar
Meeting in Berlin could signal a switch in strategy for Germany when it comes to the US dollar and energy security.  http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/50143.htm
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"Russia is Buying Gold - Will it Save Russia from Dollar Sanctions?"
 
By Peter Koenig and Anastasia Romadina
Putin pointed out, the sanctions are the best thing that happened to Russia since the collapse of the Soviet Union.  http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/50134.htm
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Skripals - When the BBC Hide the Truth
 
By Craig Murray
The ramifications of this little request are enormous as they cut right to the heart of the ramping up of the new Cold War.   http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/50142.htm
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One Dead McCain, 2.5 Million Dead Iraqis
 
By Nick Pemberton
The Democrats are the party of McCain now.  http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/50139.htm
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The Other Side of John McCain
 
By Max Blumenthal
McCain made it his personal duty to market Islamist insurgents to America as a cross between the Minutemen and the Freedom Riders of the civil rights era.  http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/50136.htm
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The Vatican's House of Cards
 
By César Chelala
"Above all, Holy Father, I ask for you to listen to the victims." http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/50140.htm
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Parenthood in the Age of Fear
 
By Mary Louise Kelly
Kim Brooks did something that many parents have done - and it led to a warrant being issued for her arrest.  http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/50133.htm
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Vigilantes with a Badge: Warrior Cops Endanger Our Lives and Freedoms
 
By John W. Whitehead
Those living in the U.S. are now eight times more likely to die in a police confrontation than they are to be killed by a terrorist.  http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/50144.htm
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Nine Social Sins That Need To Be Eliminated To Make The Whole World Happy
 
By Roger Copple
The Human Progress Report Card grade is F. Who is responsible for this?  http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/50138.htm



Hard News
26 persons killed in different towns and villages in Syria
https://www.iraqinews.com/arab-world-news/26-persons-killed-different-towns-villages-syria/

Russia says sees signs U.S. preparing for possible strike on Syria: agencies

https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2018-08-27/russia-says-sees-signs-us-preparing-for-possible-strike-on-syria-agencies

Syrian Children Abducted to Be Used in New Chemical Scenario in Idlib: Report

https://english.almanar.com.lb/569615

White Helmets accompany large delivery of poisonous chemicals to militants in Syria - MoD

https://www.rt.com/news/437091-militants-syria-chemical-weapons-provocation/  
Al-Jaafari: Western States Planning to Stage New Chemical Incidents to Obstruct Political Process and Justify Aggression on Syria

https://english.almanar.com.lb/569776

War of words between US-Russia as Syria attack looms: Washington and Moscow trade chemical attack warnings as Russian naval buildup grows ahead of strike on Syria's Idlib.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/08/war-words-russia-syria-attack-looms-180828205707552.html

Russian defense minister says in talks with armed groups in Syria's Idlib to reach peace: RIA

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-syria-russia/russian-defense-minister-says-in-talks-with-armed-groups-in-syrias-idlib-to-reach-peace-ria-idUSKCN1LD0XQ

Illegal occupation continues as :
US installs air defense systems in northern Syria

http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/us-reportedly-installs-air-defense-systems-in-northern-syria-136235

Second UN meeting on new Syrian constitution set for next month

http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Middle-East/2018/Aug-28/461472-second-un-meeting-on-new-syrian-constitution-set-for-next-month.ashx

US army accuses RT of 'ridiculous misinformation' over Syria:

US Army colonel has accused RT of 'ridiculous misinformation' for reporting a Russian government suggestion that Islamic State is operating inside a US-controlled zone in Syria, despite the UN and NBC reporting the same.
https://www.rt.com/news/437057-rukban-misinformation-ryan-syria/?
Iran to maintain military presence in Syria despite US pressure

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20180828-iran-to-maintain-military-presence-in-syria-despite-us-pressure/

Apartheid: Israel Regime Will Continue to Act Against Iranian Attempts to Transfer Forces Into Syria

https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/senior-official-israel-will-continue-to-act-against-iran-in-syria-1.6429011

Turkey's Paid Soldiers in Syria Hit Hard by the Plummeting Lira

https://www.haaretz.com/middle-east-news/turkey/turkey-s-paid-soldiers-in-syria-hit-hard-by-the-plummeting-lira-1.6428911

Iraq sending team to U.S. to seek deal on transactions with Iran

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-nuclear-iraq/iraq-sending-team-to-us-to-seek-deal-on-transactions-with-iran-idUSKCN1LD1ZL

Iraq said to be close to deal to increase oil sales to China

http://www.kurdistan24.net/en/news/3e98099f-b87d-42ee-978a-4499b8a33f69

UN Experts: Saudi, UAE May Have Been Responsible for War Crimes in Yemen:

UN Experts accused governments of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates of being responsible for war crimes during more than three years of aggression against Yemen.
https://english.almanar.com.lb/569538

Mattis: Supporting the Arab Coalition (To Kill Children) in Yemen is the right thing to do

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/gulf/2018/08/28/Mattis-Supporting-the-Arab-Coalition-in-Yemen-is-the-right-thing-to-do.html

Bin Salman threatens to target women and children in Yemen: "Do not care about international criticism," Bin Salman is alleged to have told his officers
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20180827-bin-salman-threatens-to-target-women-and-children-in-yemen-despite-international-criticism/

Iran says it has arrested 'tens of spies' in state bodies

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-security-espionage/iran-says-it-has-arrested-tens-of-spies-in-state-bodies-idUSKCN1LD2E8

US exceptionalism:
US rejects UN court jurisdiction over Iran sanctions case

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/08/rejects-court-jurisdiction-iran-sanctions-case-180828133915383.html

Manufacturing consent for war on Iran: -
Iran 'put on notice' for 'continued mischief' in Middle East, says US Defence Secretary:

Mr Mattis called Iran the "single biggest destabilising element" in the Middle East
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/james-mattis-iran-donald-trump-nuclear-deal-syria-russia-a8511891.html

Europe Looks for Ways to Protect Businesses from Iran Sanctions

https://www.lawfareblog.com/europe-looks-ways-protect-businesses-iran-sanctions

Treaties and Irrelevance: Understanding Iran's Suit Against the U.S. for Reimposing Nuclear Sanctions

https://www.lawfareblog.com/treaties-and-irrelevance-understanding-irans-suit-against-us-reimposing-nuclear-sanctions

UN chief suggests deploying UN-mandated armed forces to protect Palestinians

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20180818-un-chief-suggests-deploying-un-mandated-armed-forces-to-protect-palestinians/

Trump Regime to Formally Reject Palestinians' Right of Return

https://stephenlendman.org/2018/08/trump-regime-to-formally-reject-palestinians-right-of-return/

Israel draft law to imprison any holders of Palestinian flag

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20180823-israeli-draft-law-to-imprison-any-holders-of-palestinian-flag/

Robert Fisk: Where's the outrage?: Around 25 soldiers killed in Taliban ambush in northern Afghanistan

https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/israel-settlement-expansion-1000-new-homes-palestinian-land-robert-fisk-wheres-the-outrage-a8504471.html

Rise And Kill First: Israel's targeted assassinations:

Israel's program of targeted assassinations are a key part of the country's defence apparatus but they raise many moral and political questions.
http://radio.abc.net.au/programitem/pgO7ky1ze6?play=true

Gilad Atzmon: Haaretz Warns American Jews of Trump's Downfall:

Haaretz delivered a warning today to American Jewry. "If Trump falls, the testimonies of Cohen, Pecker and Weisselberg could spark an anti-Semitic Backlash."
https://www.gilad.co.uk/writings/2018/8/26/haaretz-warns-american-jews-of-trumps-downfall

13 ethnic Somalis killed in Oromia: Ethiopia troops accused of negligence

http://www.africanews.com/2018/08/28/13-ethnic-somalis-killed-in-oromia-ethiopia-troops-accused-of-negligence/

Seven killed in Burkina Faso blast

https://africa.cgtn.com/2018/08/28/seven-killed-in-burkina-faso-blast/

5 killed in militia fighting in Libyan capital

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/5-killed-in-militia-fighting-in-libyan-capital/1240920

U.S. kills alleged Islamic State militant in Libya

http://www.euronews.com/2018/08/28/us-says-air-strike-kills-islamic-state-militant-in-libya

Are the US and Israel Behind the Fresh Chaos in Libya's Capital?

https://www.mintpressnews.com/are-the-us-and-israel-behind-the-fresh-chaos-in-libyas-capital/248388/

South Sudan rebel leader Machar 'refused' to sign peace deal
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/08/south-sudan-rebel-leader-machar-refused-sign-peace-deal-180828104838422.html

South Africa withdraws white farmland redistribution bill

https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/south-africa-withdraws-white-farmland-redistribution-bill/

Around 25 soldiers killed in Taliban ambush in northern Afghanistan

https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/around-25-soldiers-killed-in-taliban-ambush-in-northern-afghanistan-267908.html

God's Oppressed Children: One out of six Indians is a Dalit, but for years I neither witnessed nor imagined the life of one

https://www.nybooks.com/articles/2017/12/21/dalits-gods-oppressed-children/

Sri Lanka: Over 100 Bodies Found in Mass Grave in Mannar

https://www.telesurtv.net/english/news/Sri-Lanka-Over-100-Bodies-Found-in-Mass-Grave-in-Mannar-20180828-0016.html

North Korea tells U.S. denuclearization talks may fall apart:
"The U.S. is still not ready to meet (North Korean) expectations in terms of taking a step forward to sign a peace treaty
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-usa/trump-called-off-pompeos-north-korea-visit-after-belligerent-letter-report-idUSKCN1LC2H8

South Korea says Pompeo's canceled visit impacts North Korea liaison office plans

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-southkorea/south-korea-says-pompeos-canceled-visit-impacts-north-korea-liaison-office-plans-idUSKCN1LC07W

China's first homegrown aircraft carrier and a new destroyer set sail; Experts say it may be a powerful battle group in the making

https://www.businessinsider.com/chinas-first-homegrown-carrier-and-new-destroyer-set-sail-2018-8

China Hacked Hillary Clinton's Private Email Server; Report

https://dailycaller.com/2018/08/27/china-hacked-clinton-server/

One killed, dozens wounded in Philippines bombing

http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/World/2018/Aug-28/461513-one-killed-dozens-wounded-in-philippines-bombing.ashx

Russian Troops Gear Up for Massive War Games With Chinese Military

https://www.wsj.com/articles/russian-troops-gear-up-for-massive-war-games-with-chinese-military-1535466282

Europe Fights Back on Iran Sanctions:

Germany and France said they're working on financing solutions to sidestep U.S. sanctions against countries such as Iran, including a possible role for central banks.
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/larison/europe-fights-back-on-iran-sanctions/

Norman G. Finkelstein : Why the UK Labour Party should not adopt the IHRA Definition or any other definition of anti-Semitism
https://mondoweiss.net/2018/08/labour-should-definition-semitism/

Yanis Varoufakis: Greece was never bailed out - it remains locked in an EU debtor's prison

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/aug/26/greece-was-never-bailed-out---it-remains-a-debtors-prison-and-the-eu-still-holds-the-keys

French Environment Minister Resigns in Protest

https://www.commondreams.org/news/2018/08/28/i-dont-want-lie-myself-anymore-calling-macrons-timid-steps-climate-inadequate-french

'National Shame': 147 Indigenous Deaths in Australian Custody

https://www.telesurtv.net/english/news/National-Shame-147-Indigenous-Deaths-in-Australian-Custody-20180828-0011.html

Colombia Formalizes UNASUR Withdrawal Without Regional Support

https://videosenglish.telesurtv.net/video/737610/colombia-formalizes-unasur-withdrawal-without-regional-support/

Ex- police officer guilty of murder for killing 15-year-old African American

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/08/officer-roy-oliver-guilty-murder-killing-jordan-edwards-180828194523334.html

The School Shootings That Weren't:

The federal government said schools reported 235 shootings in one school year. But an NPR investigation finds that more than two-thirds of these reported incidents didn't happen.
https://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2018/08/27/640323347/the-school-shootings-that-werent

Trump calls out Google for 'rigged' search results, 'illegal' censorship, vows to take action

https://www.rt.com/usa/437054-trump-google-censorship-news/

Kudlow: We're 'Taking a Look' at Regulating Google

https://www.thedailybeast.com/kudlow-were-taking-a-look-at-regulating-google

Senators Criticize Google CEO for Declining to Testify

https://www.bloombergquint.com/politics/2018/08/28/google-ceo-pichai-faulted-by-senators-for-declining-to-testify#gs.kVl2_Ds

Watch; John Brennan MAY BE CHARGED WITH TREASON

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4ACJLVa6ZA

CNN, Credibly Accused of Lying to its Audience About a Key Claim in its Blockbuster Cohen Story, Refuses to Comment

https://theintercept.com/2018/08/28/cnn-credibly-accused-of-lying-to-its-audience-about-a-key-claim-in-its-blockbuster-cohen-story-refuses-to-comment/

Kushner Cos. Fined For Falsifying Construction Permits:

President Trump's son-in-law - and current adviser - Jared Kushner was at the helm of the real estate company when the company falsified construction applications at 17 sites.
http://www.mainepublic.org/post/kushner-companies-fined-falsifying-construction-permits#stream/0

Kushner Companies, Michael Cohen Accused of Falsifying Construction Permits:

Two real-estate tycoons faced scrutiny Monday for allegedly falsifying permit documents in an attempt to push rent-controlled tenants out of their buildings
https://www.thedailybeast.com/kushner-companies-michael-cohen-accused-of-falsifying-construction-permits

SOURCES: China Hacked Hillary Clinton's Private Email Server

https://dailycaller.com/2018/08/27/china-hacked-clinton-server/

Watch a Crowd Burst Out Laughing at a GOP Congressman for Saying He Makes Himself 'Accessible' to Them

https://twitter.com/Spencer4Texas/status/1034094239716728838/video/1

Patrick J. Buchanan: "McCain's Death Leaves Void" : Are the Interventionists Now Leaderless?:

No one around has the prestige or media following of McCain.
http://buchanan.org/blog/are-the-interventionists-now-leaderless-129973

New Study Reveals Hurricane Maria Was Nearly as Deadly as 9/11

https://www.alternet.org/news-amp-politics/white-house-shows-no-remorse-after-new-study-reveals-hurricane-maria-was-nearly

Evangelicals to Trump: 'History Will Record the Greatness That You Have Brought',

https://www.thedailybeast.com/evangelicals-to-trump-history-will-record-the-greatness-that-you-have-brought

U.S. trade deficit widens in July to highest in five months

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-trade-deficit-widens-to-july-to-highest-in-five-months-2018-08-28
Peace and Joy

Tom Feeley

Cost Of War
 
Number Of Iraqis Slaughtered In US War And Occupation Of Iraq "1,455,590"

Number of U.S. Military Personnel Sacrificed (Officially acknowledged) In America's War On Iraq:  4,801

Number Of  International Occupation Force Troops Slaughtered In Afghanistan :
3,430 
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