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The Strange, Sad Saga Of The Taylor Force Act

Taylor Force’s death is deeply sad on all levels—including the fact that it is now being used to advance the interests of a violent, ethnocratic regime that is antithetical to the interests and principles of his fellow citizens.

Alison Weir
By Alison Weir
The Strange, Sad Saga Of The Taylor Force Act

Taylor Force’s death is deeply sad on all levels—including the fact that it is now being used to advance the interests of a violent, ethnocratic regime that is antithetical to the interests and principles of his fellow citizens.

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The White Helmets Are Committing Acts Of Terror Across Syria

The supposedly Syrian NGO White Helmets were established in Turkey, not in Syria. They are largely trained in Turkey and Jordan, not inside Syria. They were established in March 2013 by a British ex-military officer with $300,000 in seed funding from Japan, the U.K. and the U.S.

Vanessa Beeley
By Vanessa Beeley
The White Helmets Are Committing Acts Of Terror Across Syria

The supposedly Syrian NGO White Helmets were established in Turkey, not in Syria. They are largely trained in Turkey and Jordan, not inside Syria. They were established in March 2013 by a British ex-military officer with $300,000 in seed funding from Japan, the U.K. and the U.S.

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After Venezuela Election, US Turns Up Heat – A Coup Could Be Ahead

The Trump administration has described Sunday’s constituent assembly election in Venezuela as “another step toward dictatorship,” despite high voter turnout and little evidence that the assembly will dissolve the country’s legislature. Will Venezuela be the CIA’s next regime change target?

Whitney Webb
By Whitney Webb
After Venezuela Election, US Turns Up Heat – A Coup Could Be Ahead

The Trump administration has described Sunday’s constituent assembly election in Venezuela as “another step toward dictatorship,” despite high voter turnout and little evidence that the assembly will dissolve the country’s legislature. Will Venezuela be the CIA’s next regime change target?

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NATO’s “War On Terror” Leaves Famine, Disease In Its Wake In Africa

Resource exploitation, military occupation and so-called “anti-terror” efforts led by Western countries are destabilizing several countries in Africa, leading to widespread starvation and sickness for millions of people. Famine has become a daily fact of life for many in Somalia, South Sudan and elsewhere in Africa.

Mnar Adley
By Mnar Adley
NATO’s “War On Terror” Leaves Famine, Disease In Its Wake In Africa

Resource exploitation, military occupation and so-called “anti-terror” efforts led by Western countries are destabilizing several countries in Africa, leading to widespread starvation and sickness for millions of people. Famine has become a daily fact of life for many in Somalia, South Sudan and elsewhere in Africa.

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Trump Plans To Close ‘War Crimes Office’ Sparking Concern

The US ‘is essentially downgrading the importance of accountability for the commission of atrocity crimes.’

Jessica Corbett
By Jessica Corbett
Trump Plans To Close ‘War Crimes Office’ Sparking Concern

The US ‘is essentially downgrading the importance of accountability for the commission of atrocity crimes.’

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Over 500,000 Syrian Refugees Return To Gov’t-Controlled Areas Of Syria

Though it has been claimed that Syria’s refugees have fled the country to get away from its leader, poll results and other statistics indicate that Syria’s president still remains wildly popular in the country. His most recent re-election saw him win a whopping 88 percent of the popular vote.

Whitney Webb
By Whitney Webb
Over 500,000 Syrian Refugees Return To Gov’t-Controlled Areas Of Syria

Though it has been claimed that Syria’s refugees have fled the country to get away from its leader, poll results and other statistics indicate that Syria’s president still remains wildly popular in the country. His most recent re-election saw him win a whopping 88 percent of the popular vote.

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Despite 200 Israeli Nukes Aimed At Iran, US To Fund Israel Defense To Tune Of $700M

The newest draft of next year’s National Defense Authorization Act will give Israel hundreds of millions of dollars to develop missile defense systems against the non-existent nuclear threat of Iran while Israel points over 200 nukes at the Islamic Republic. Israel currently stands as the largest recipient of U.S. military and economic aid, receiving nearly $10 million daily.

MintPress News Desk
By MintPress News Desk
Despite 200 Israeli Nukes Aimed At Iran, US To Fund Israel Defense To Tune Of $700M

The newest draft of next year’s National Defense Authorization Act will give Israel hundreds of millions of dollars to develop missile defense systems against the non-existent nuclear threat of Iran while Israel points over 200 nukes at the Islamic Republic. Israel currently stands as the largest recipient of U.S. military and economic aid, receiving nearly $10 million daily.

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