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Government warns private TV stations over Delhi riots and coverage of Ukraine-Russia conflict
NEW DELHI: In a strong advisory to private television stations, the government said on Saturday that some debates on coverage of the Ukrainian-Russian conflict and the Delhi riots had provocative and socially unacceptable language, and it…
Iraqi politicians denounce Turkish attacks and ask Turkey to respect good neighborliness –…
Since the 17th of this month, the Turkish occupation has continued to carry out attacks against the guerrilla forces in the southern regions of Kurdistan, with the participation of the Kurdistan…
Sri Lankan police open fire on protesters; 1 dead, 10 injured | national news
By KRISHAN FRANCIS and BHARATHA MALLAWARACHI - Associated Press
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lankan police opened fire on a group of people protesting further…
The Kurdish region’s dam projects a new dispute with the Iraqi central government.
While recent dust storms sparked by Turkish dam construction projects on the Euphrates and Tigris rivers have exposed the region to a serious environmental problem, the Kurdistan region of Iraq is moving towards the construction of more…
How disturbing is Madison Cawthorn’s “thug” comment?
George Orwell's anti-totalitarian allegories "Animal Farm" and "Nineteen Eighty-Four" teach us how the corruption of language leads to the murder of objective truth; and how lies and distortions degrade civic life. In doing so, Orwell…
Prime Minister Imran Khan says America bought media and politicians to replace him
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Islamabad, Pakistan: Prime Minister Imran Khan claims America has bought media and politicians to replace him. He called on young people to take to the streets and protest against the plot against Pakistan.
He said a US official had…
US and Iran at loggerheads over nuclear deal despite claims of progress
Stalled talks over reviving a 2015 deal to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons have revealed tensions between Washington and Tehran as each side tries to avoid blame if year-long negotiations collapse .Talks in Vienna, Austria,…
Excerpts from Judge Jackson’s Senate Hearings
John Buttrick of Concord can be contacted at [email protected] I write on a gray and rainy morning in March. Another day, I might greet it as a taste of warm April showers watering the new spring shoots. But today it chills my…
Political parties will not liberate Palestine
The Corbyn years were filled with hope that Britain could sanction Israel for its human rights abuses, but the general election defeat showed the risks of expecting this from political parties. We cannot make that mistake again, writes…
Obstacles to reform in Iraq
Iraq's fragility and growing problems are not new. The country has experienced three devastating wars in three long decades on top of international sanctions, sectarian warfare and foreign influence. The moment the statues of Saddam…
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid meets the Prime Minister of the Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government
DUBAI: Women-led startups in the Middle East and North Africa are getting a boost with a new initiative to provide them with the guidance, funding and mentorship they need to grow.
She Wins Arabia is a collaboration between the…
Nebraska congressman faces calls to resign after convictions
Although Mr. Fortenberry has already lost his committee assignments under House Republican rules for members facing federal indictments, a conviction does not automatically disqualify him from retaining his seat. He could be kicked out, if…
3 years after the geographical end of the Islamic State… The SDF continue to fight, the…
The Syrian Democratic Forces ended the geographic presence of ISIS mercenaries, in the last pockets where they were fortified in the town of Al-Baghouz, on the Syrian-Iraqi border on March 23, 2019, but the file Islamic State mercenaries…
Tesla’s years of investment in battery technology becomes a buffer against rising nickel costs
For years, Tesla has invested heavily in its battery supply chain and strategy. The company was so focused on these efforts that it even decided to design and!--post-header-->…
Oppose the threats and lies of the USW! Launch a nationwide strike to overturn the…
Marathon Texas City refinery workers (Source: USW)To join the Petroleum Workers Rank Committee, email [email protected] brothers and sisters,The United Steelworkers leadership is using every dirty trick in the book to push…
We the People: What Once Called the War on Terror Has Changed, But It Continues
Each week, The Spokesman-Review examines a question from the naturalization test that immigrants must pass to become US citizens.
The question of the day : Name a US military conflict after the September 11, 2001 attacks.…
US and allies set to revoke normal trade relations with Russia over war in Ukraine, says Biden – as…
Some judges are concerned about the slow progress of cases. And some Republican politicians have used the delays to criticize the Biden administration's handling of affairs, saying it's time to wrap up the investigations and move…
Support-A-Soldier, based in GJ, tries to supply protective vests to Ukraine | Western Colorado
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Why 2005 was a major turning point in the 21st century
Extract of Trouble: Hard Times in the 21st Centurywritten by Helen Thompson and published by Oxford University Press.The dramatic nature of political events in 2016, from the Brexit referendum to the election of Donald Trump, encouraged…
How did Justin Welby’s much publicized Tony Blair toast fail to mention the word…
"After 9/11, I decided that we had to be with America right now. You know, the whole issue is about the use of chemical, biological weapons, the development of nuclear weapons, etc. We had to take a very strong stance on this. Now, I may…
Open Thread: Comment live, day two, as Kelly Slater tries to avoid MEO Portugal’s elimination…
"It's not Afghanistan or Iraq. It's the Eastern front in World War II. Putin called it the West's bluff.
Although I am impressed by the courage and resilience of the Ukrainian people during the first phase of Putin's Gambit, this war…
Congresswoman Says US Should Treat ‘All Refugees’ Same as Ukrainian Flees
LONDON: During his meeting with Iraqi Christian leaders on Monday, Pope Francis encouraged Iraqi Christian communities to promote dialogue and build brotherhood to prevent extremism and fundamentalism.
He held an audience with…
‘White and civilized’ people: media reprimanded for ‘racist’ coverage of…
General outrage has been seen over global media coverage of the Ukrainian refugee crisis following the Russian invasion, with many pointing out that notable media anchors are not even being subtle with their racist reporting.
Multiple media…
Letters to the Editor February 27, 2022
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The Decline and Imminent Fall of Our Republic: The Big Lie
We now remember the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union in 1940, but this time it is Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The rise in the 1920s and 1930s of totalitarians,…
How disconnected is the American political process from economic reality?
The growing disconnect between the capitalist system and the economic realities plaguing the United States is now coming to an end. On the ground, the accumulated problems of American capitalism undermine its empire and challenge its…
Marine General’s ‘Critical Military Theory’ Essay Gets Diversity Completely Wrong
Retired Lt. Gen. Gregory Newbold's recent commentary seeks to underscore the importance of having an army consistently focused on lethality. He emphasizes that to win wars, military and civilian leaders must make lethality the…
Scottish independence: Boris Johnson must not be allowed to forget these words
HOW refreshing it is to hear Boris Johnson finally grasp the case for a nation taking responsibility for its own choices. On February 10, he said of the situation in Ukraine: "We believe that all peoples, regardless of where…
Hazaras in Pakistan. Two new enemies: ISIS and COVID, 2016-2022
As of 2016, ISIS replaced Lashkar-e-Jhangvi as the deadliest anti-Hazara terror group. In 2020, the Hazaras were accused of spreading COVID under the name "Shia virus".
by Massimo Introvigné
Article 5 of 5. Read…
Mellman: Carrying loads and paying prices in Ukraine
JOhn F. Kennedy formulated America's Cold War creed in his inaugural address: "We will pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose to any enemy, in order to ensure the survival and success of freedom".…
TotalEnergies’ EXCLUSIVE $27 billion Iraq deal stalled over contract wrangles
TotalEnergies' $27 billion energy deal stalled since SeptemberI was offered very lucrative termsKey details still need to be approved by cabinet and parliamentIraq struggles to attract new Western investorsBASRA/LONDON, Feb 14 (Reuters) - A…
The Blind Man’s Bluff Posing as the Brinkmanship – OpEd – Eurasia Review
By Alex Holstein*
War is imminent. Despite a White House flip-flop to the contrary, that appears to be the prevailing consensus on the battle post among many peripheral politicians, television pundits and world leaders, as they insist…
“PKK terrorists fleeing TSK operations infiltrate Kirkuk disguised as craftsmen”
PKK terrorists fleeing Operation Winter Eagle carried out by the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) on February 2 in northern Iraq and Syria have infiltrated the Iraqi city of Kirkuk disguised as craftsmen, an official has…
Boris Johnson’s Partygate has echoes of Al Capone’s downfall – Carnegie Europe
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has grabbed daily headlines in recent weeks, with stories of 'Partygate' threatening to end his run for the helm of the UK. Beyond the wild oscillations of these reports, alternately amusing and…
Foolish politicians have made life easy for the enemies of the West
At first it happened slowly, but now it is sudden and harsh: the era of unreality in which we have lived in comfort and safety is coming to an end.
For years, the global trading system has given us cheap manufactured goods. Asian…
Jailed ISIS leader confesses intent to assassinate opposition politicians: report
A senior Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIL) operative has confessed his intention to assassinate the leader of the Republican People's Party (CHP), Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, and the CHP mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem İmamoğlu, in plus attacks…
US judge sentences former oil baron to five years for tax evasion
A US judge has sentenced the former CEO of Gulf Keystone, an oil company whose secret dealings with Iraqi-Kurdish politicians nearly led to his downfall, to five years in prison for tax evasion, the US Department of Health revealed last…
Islamic State strikes from the shadows in vulnerable Syria and Iraq
FILE - A US attack helicopter fires flares in Hassakeh, northeastern Syria, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022. With a spectacular prison break in Syria and a deadly attack on an army barracks…
One of these politicians could be the next British Prime Minister if Boris Johnson steps down
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing increased pressure to resign due to 'partygate' and accusations that he intervened to help evacuate animals from Afghanistan.
Mr Johnson dismissed reports that No 10 was involved in Nowzad's charity…
Has it become impossible to organize an Olympic Games to the test of politics?
Editor's note: CGTN's First Voice provides instant commentary on breaking news. The daily column clarifies emerging issues and better sets the news agenda, providing a Chinese perspective on the latest…
Biden must appoint a new Supreme Court justice
The retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer is big news for the Supreme Court. It's less clear what effect this will have on the midterm elections - although the court's expected rulings on abortion and other burning issues could certainly…
US should not send troops to Ukraine | Letters
I am very disturbed by the pressure from the Biden administration and the mainstream media to go to war with Russia! It's insane!Biden/Harris want to send our young men and women 5,000 miles to fight and die in Ukraine with whom we have no…
Mistrust, disengagement and discord will be Boris Johnson’s shameful legacy | John Harris
AAs Boris Johnson and the Conservative Party anxiously tread the political waters while repeatedly being dragged down by conflict and disgrace, two plot lines unfold. One is for the immediate moment and will reach another key moment with…
Australian politics’ most devastating insults: Politicians are keeping Paul Keating’s…
Quick wit and brutal bashings have long been a feature of Australian politics – and thank goodness they are often the only thing that makes Question Time watchable.MPs from all parties have let out jokes, snubs and barbs that would see…
The Strategic Construction of Pakistan — Some Thoughts
Powerful countries like the United States, China, and Russia have what military theorists call “grand strategy” and “other” strategies, including military strategy. Strategies sit below policies in the modern state hierarchy. The…
Arada enters Dubai real estate market with $65m land purchase
SINGAPORE: Credit Suisse Chairman Antonio Horta-Osorio has resigned following an internal investigation into his personal conduct, including breaches of COVID-19 rules, raising questions about the embattled lender's new strategy as…
Young asylum seekers do not have access to the free bus system
SCOTLAND's free bus scheme for young people has been criticized by a charity, which described it as 'a form of apartheid' after asylum seekers found it virtually impossible to to access.
Concerns were raised after a…
“Another country – not the one I represented as a diplomat for 30 years” –…
Alexandra Hall Hall, who resigned from the Foreign Office over Brexit lies, now believes Britain's unease runs much deeper than that or Boris JohnsonIt has often been said that British diplomats are not sufficiently representative of the…
Tibetan documentary filmmaker travels to Denmark to push for boycott of Winter Olympics
Standing outside the Chinese Embassy in Copenhagen, Dhondup Wangchen holds a sign saying "No to Beijing 2022". His next destination is Sweden.
Tibetan documentary filmmaker Dhondup Wangchen travels across Europe to publicize China as the…
The real “extremists” are those who defend the greed of billionaires
Am I the only person on this planet of 7.9 billion people (according to Google anyway) who has long concluded that apart from a very small proportion of the world's population, the rest of us are is serious about selling a…
Political rhetoric can be stifled by speaking face to face
John rolfe
| Take it personallyYou've probably noticed that we all tend to get along until our political views come out. I blame this on our mental junk food diet: our favorite executives and media define reality for us. It makes us…
World News | Voices in UK grow louder to revoke Blair’s knight title
London Jan. 5 (ANI): Hundreds of thousands across the UK gather to join the call to strip former Prime Minister Tony Blair of his recently awarded knight for his role in the war in Iraq.An online petition has been…
Your letters January 4, 2022 | Your letters
See where we are see you in three yearsThese days, the "It's Your Call" attacks on President Biden are…
The McRaker: Don’t Look Up Cements Adam McKay’s Status As Columnist Of American Idiocy
In 2006, when President George W. Bush was thanking his generals for "snatching defeat from the clutches of those who try to defeat us in Iraq," Adam McKay received a surprise call from Michael Moore. McKay is then 36 years old, has just…
Certification of election results opens new chapter in Iraq political conflict
The two Federal Court decisions, issued on the same day, dismiss a lawsuit Canceling the October elections and certifying their results unchanged ended a prolonged and bitter legal struggle over the results, paving the way for a political…
Former US Senator Harry Reid has died at 82
LAS VEGAS (KLAS)- Former US Senator Harry Reid, an American politician who represented Nevada in the United States Senate for 30 years, has died. Reid was known as a champion who fought for the state he loved.
Reid is described…
On Christmas Day, Israeli Christians ‘Thrive’ While Middle Eastern Brethren Are…
(December 24, 2021 / JNS) As Christians face persecution and dwindling numbers across the Middle East, Christian Israelis face a different reality with increasing numbers and a high quality of life.
The number of Christians in Israel…
Stormy weather pushes Egypt to close classes and ports
BEIRUT: Six people, including four women, were killed in the Syrian Al-Hol camp for people displaced by Daesh in December, a group of war observers based in Britain said on Sunday.
The camp, which is controlled by the Kurdish-led…
In this time of soaring wealth, there is an alternative for Britain
On the other end of the scale, the direct and indirect impacts of COVID-19 have already been far worse for those on the fringes, whether in the Global North, but of course much more in the Global South. In June, the UN Department of…
Amateur hour for US diplomacy in Albania
On December 11, Sali Berisha, Albanian Prime Minister and President with two terms, addressed some ten thousand participants in the congress of the Democratic Party jubilant in the main football stadium in Tirana. The political event was…
Politics is not the panacea for all ills
Any system that can provide people with a decent quality of life, housing, jobs, health care, education and fundamental freedoms could be considered an option. The term "democracy" is defined as "the government of the people, by the…
Where is ISIS’s new stronghold in Iraq?
ISIS's sporadic attacks in Iraq have once again caused disaster and drawn public attention to the dangers of the terrorist group's remnants in the country. According to security officials in the Iraqi Kurdistan region, on Friday ISIS…
Veterans leading Afghan evacuations seek help from Biden and Congress
Hundreds of veterans and other frontline volunteers who have organized ongoing evacuations from Afghanistan say their efforts have become "untenable" without increased support from the US government. In a letter to President Joe Biden and…
Draconian border security does not work and costs lives. Why is Britain pushing it? | Daniel…
In the Calais World War II museum, housed in a former Nazi bunker in one of the city's parks, a room is dedicated to smugglers. A giant map shows the routes by which members of the French resistance brought fiery Jews, stranded British…
Turkey’s Foreign Policy Balancing Law – Analysis – Eurasia Review
It is often claimed that Turkey broke with the West for good in the 2000s after the Justice and Development Party (AKP) came to power. The argument is that by changing direction internally, Ankara turned away from what the West hoped to…
Tucker Carlson’s “Patriot Purge” Special Leads Two Fox News Contributors to Resign
For his part, Mr Goldberg said he had thought of William F. Buckley, the late founder of National Review, who saw it as part of his mission to "put seriousness on conservative arguments" and purge certain extreme fringe groups, including…
As the crisis at Europe’s borders eases, migrants face a return to the reality they sought to…
BAGHDAD - The deadly crisis Belarus has been accused of creating on its border with Europe appears to have subsided this week, raising hopes for the end of what had become a spiraling confrontation between the East and the Where is.Yet as…
Carlson speaks at Fox Nation’s Patriot Awards, lashes out at DC politicians
Hello and welcome to Fox News First. Here's what you need to know to start your day ...Carlson attacks politicians in Washington at Fox Nation's Patriot AwardsFox News Host Tucker carlson spoke about his personal experiences with America…
Iraq facing “governance crisis”, President Salih told MEPS21
ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) - Iraqi President Barham Salih said Iraq still faces a deep “governance crisis” which must be resolved in order to achieve peace.
The Iraqi president made the remarks Tuesday during…
NJ vets and families facing isolation, PTSD – read this
We thank them for their service, but returning veterans need moreLt. Col. Robert Vicci is the CEO of vetREST, which, according to their website, "helps vets meet their challenges in order to find peace after their hidden battles.""Veech"…
US uses Saudi Arabia to expand influence in Iraq
Since its occupation of Iraq in 2003 began to turn sour, the United States has led rearguard action against Iran, cementing its influence in the neighboring state, with opportunistic help from the United States. Russia…
Defense Ministry Settled 417 Iraq War Compensation Claims This Year | Military
The Ministry of Defense quietly settled 417 Iraqi compensation claims and paid out several million pounds to resolve accusations that British troops subjected Iraqis to cruel and inhuman treatment, arbitrary detention or assault.The…
Playlists, but no soundtracks, for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan
As politicians and generals struggled to reduce the volume of bad news from America's war zones, the troops tossed all kinds of music.The songs were pieces of freedom that burned quickly, unconstrained by the blast walls and barbed wire of…
With few seats, Iraqi protest movement hopes to find voice in parliament |
NASIRIYAH, Iraq - For the first time in Iraq, a new generation of representatives is entering parliament, born from a civil society movement tired of the corruption that has long tarnished politics.
Among the newcomers is pharmacist Alaa…
In Iraq, allegations of electoral fraud fuel uncertainty, divisions
BAGHDAD - More than three weeks after the Iraqis voted in parliamentary elections, pro-Iranian Shiite militias who have emerged as the biggest losers are still rejecting the outcome of the vote, plunging the country into political…
Why the Turkish opposition CHP’s no is critical
The main opposition of the Republican People's Party (CHP) to an extension bill the government's mandate to conduct military operations in Syria and Iraq was not a change of mind or an ordinary surprise. The CHP bowed to pressure from the…
How corruption ruined Lebanon – The New York Times
Diab's plan also included a forensic audit of the central bank, the Banque du Liban, which is responsible in particular for safeguarding the country's monetary and economic stability. Riad Salameh, who has been the bank's governor since…
“Leave no one behind”: what does a successful COP26 look like for climate activists?
100,000 people are expected to take to the streets around COP26 on November 6 to demand meaningful action.Led by indigenous peoples and communities on the front lines of the climate crisis, the march will be made up of a diverse alliance of…
Clarence Page: Colin Powell, you will be missed in the ‘sensitive center’ | Remark
When I learned that former Secretary of State Colin Powell had passed, my mind raced in the fall of 2004,…