Putin: Russia Has Learned More ‘False Flag’ Chemical Attacks In Syria Are Coming

Putin shocked reporters when he said that Russia has received intelligence from “trusted sources” that more attacks using chemical weapons are being prepared.

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By ZeroHedge.com
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at the meeting in St.Petersburg, Russia. President Vladimir Putin said, Friday, Dec. 30, 2016 that Russia will not be expelling US diplomats in response to a new round of US sanctions. (AP/Dmitri Lovetsky)

With Rex Tillerson on his way to Russia, moments ago Russian president Vladimir Putin shocked reporters when he said that Russia has received intelligence from "trusted sources" that more attacks using chemical weapons are being prepared on the Damascus region, meant to pin the blame on the Assad government. "We have information from various

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The Escalating War On Syria And Need For International Law

America’s attacks on Syria mark an escalation in the war of aggression and violation of international law against Syria. This could lead to WW3 unless there is sufficient outcry and opposition.

Rick Sterling
By Rick Sterling
Bolivian Ambassador to the United Nations Sacha Sergio Llorenti Soliz holds a photo of former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell holding up a vial that he described as one that could contain anthrax, during a Security Council meeting on the situation in Syria, Friday, April 7, 2017 at United Nations headquarters. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

On Tuesday 4 April there were reports of children and other civilians killed by chemical poisoning in the town of Khan Sheikhoun, Syria. There were contradictory reports, some saying they smelled the gas; others claiming it caused immediate death like odorless sarin. On Wednesday 5 April, President Trump blamed the Syrian government despite

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Remember Iraq? Bolivian Ambassador Blasts US For Another Illegal Attack

“The United States has not only unilaterally attacked,” Llorenti said, “the United States has become that investigator, has become the prosecutor, has become the judge, has become the jury.”

Lauren McCauley
By Lauren McCauley
Bolivian Ambassador to the United Nations Sacha Sergio Llorenti Soliz holds a photo of former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell holding up a vial that he described as one that could contain anthrax, during a Security Council meeting on the situation in Syria, Friday, April 7, 2017 at United Nations headquarters. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Wielding an image of former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell during his infamous "weapons of mass destruction" speech that helped make the case for the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003, Sacha Llorenti, the Bolivian ambassador to the United Nations, blasted the United States for its unilateral military action against Syria saying it is "vital to

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The Last Days Of Obama: Napoleonic Maneuvers At The Security Council

Like Napoleon’s strategy in Egypt, efforts to portray Obama as sympathizer with Muslims and Arabs have backfired.

Caleb T. Maupin
By Caleb T. Maupin
Obama Drone Art

(ANALYSIS) --- It seemed to come almost out of nowhere. The United States usually protects Israel from critical resolutions at the UN Security Council. However, in a dramatic move, the US abstained and a resolution criticizing recent settlement activity was passed by the 15-member body. But this was not the end. John Kerry, Obama’s former

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Bolton: Cut Aid To All Who Voted Against Israel In UN Resolution

John Bolton has reportedly called on the incoming Trump administration to retaliate against countries who supported a recent UN Security Council resolution against Israeli settlements.

Jason Ditz
By Jason Ditz
Former U.S. ambassador to the U.N. John Bolton speaks at the Republican Jewish Coalition Saturday, March 29, 2014, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

(ANALYSIS) --- Picked by President-elect Donald Trump to be a key figure in the US State Department John Bolton is calling on the US to impose harsh cuts in US aid to “retaliate” against all 14 nations which voted in favor of the UN Security Council resolution critical of Israel’s settlement expansion. Bolton suggested this as leverage to push a

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White House Says Obama Will Veto Any New UN Resolution Critical Of Israel

The US traditionally makes it a point to veto any resolution remotely Israel-themed at the UN, and last week’s abstention was the first in eight years.

Jason Ditz
By Jason Ditz
Secretary of State John Kerry speaks about Israeli-Palestinian policy, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016, at the State Department in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

(ANALYSIS) --- Underscoring that last week’s abstention from a UN Security Council vote criticizing Israeli settlements was for show, and had no policy implications for the Obama Administration, White House officials today promised to veto any additional UN resolutions about Israel for the rest of Obama’s time in office. The US traditionally

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