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With Pompeo Visit, US Seeks New Justification for Ongoing Presence in Afghanistan

Mike Pompeo’s remarks during a recent trip to Afghanistan suggest the promotion peace talks with the Taliban disguise a new approach, one which is set to formalize the U.S.’ nearly two-decades-long occupation of the country.

Whitney Webb
By Whitney Webb
With Pompeo Visit, US Seeks New Justification for Ongoing Presence in Afghanistan

Mike Pompeo’s remarks during a recent trip to Afghanistan suggest the promotion peace talks with the Taliban disguise a new approach, one which is set to formalize the U.S.’ nearly two-decades-long occupation of the country.

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This Political Hell was Created by Rigged Primaries and Horrible Establishment Candidates, Not “Protest Votes”

The only way I will ever accept my choice being called a protest vote is if establishment Democrats acknowledge the primary was insurmountably rigged on Clinton’s behalf

Ian Berman
By Ian Berman
This Political Hell was Created by Rigged Primaries and Horrible Establishment Candidates, Not “Protest Votes”

The only way I will ever accept my choice being called a protest vote is if establishment Democrats acknowledge the primary was insurmountably rigged on Clinton’s behalf

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America Bombs, Europe Gets Refugees

The US Government (with France and a few other US allies) bombs Libya, Syria, etc.; and the US regime refuses to accept any of the resulting refugees — the burdens from which are now breaking the EU, and the EU is sinking in economic competition against America’s international corporations.

Eric Zuesse
By Eric Zuesse
America Bombs, Europe Gets Refugees

The US Government (with France and a few other US allies) bombs Libya, Syria, etc.; and the US regime refuses to accept any of the resulting refugees — the burdens from which are now breaking the EU, and the EU is sinking in economic competition against America’s international corporations.

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New Report Finds No Trace of Nerve Agent at Site of Suspected Chemical Attack in Syria

A preliminary report published by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons has found no traces of any nerve agent at the site of a supposed chemical attack in Douma, Syria.

Derrick Broze
By Derrick Broze
New Report Finds No Trace of Nerve Agent at Site of Suspected Chemical Attack in Syria

A preliminary report published by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons has found no traces of any nerve agent at the site of a supposed chemical attack in Douma, Syria.

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A Tribute to American Patriot and Investigative Journalist Robert Parry

Robert Parry was a man wholly dedicated to truth. He worked tirelessly to uncover the Iran-Contra scandal, Oliver North’s secret work at the Reagan White House, the CIA’s role in smuggling cocaine from Colombia and more recently the decline of American journalism.

Rick Sterling
By Rick Sterling
A Tribute to American Patriot and Investigative Journalist Robert Parry

Robert Parry was a man wholly dedicated to truth. He worked tirelessly to uncover the Iran-Contra scandal, Oliver North’s secret work at the Reagan White House, the CIA’s role in smuggling cocaine from Colombia and more recently the decline of American journalism.

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Trump, the Great ‘Visionary Business Guru’ is Actually Crashing the Global Economy

As it turns out, Donald Trump isn’t so much a visionary guru as he is a blindfolded bull in a china shop.

Finian Cunningham
By Finian Cunningham
Trump, the Great ‘Visionary Business Guru’ is Actually Crashing the Global Economy

As it turns out, Donald Trump isn’t so much a visionary guru as he is a blindfolded bull in a china shop.

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Is Saudi Arabia’s Ruling Family Ready to Say Goodbye to Wahhabism?

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has called into question the degree to which the rule of the Al Sauds remains dependent on the religious legitimization of the Wahhabi establishment.

Dr. James M. Dorsey
By Dr. James M. Dorsey
Is Saudi Arabia’s Ruling Family Ready to Say Goodbye to Wahhabism?

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has called into question the degree to which the rule of the Al Sauds remains dependent on the religious legitimization of the Wahhabi establishment.

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