The U.S. Army has failed to monitor over $1 billion worth of arms and other military equipment transfers to Kuwait and Iraq, Amnesty International says in a report citing a 2016 U.S. government audit. The now-declassified document by the Department of Defence audit, was obtained by the rights group following Freedom of Information requests. The […]
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CIA Honors its Fallen in Annual Memorial Ceremony…
On Monday, the Central Intelligence Agency held its annual memorial ceremony to pay tribute to the men and women of CIA who have died in the line of duty – courageous Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Eight stars were added to the Memorial Wall this year. CIA dedicated the Memorial Wall […]
U.S. Strike Targeting Islamic State Fighters in a Mosul Building in Iraq Killed More Than 100 Civilians…
A US strike targeting Islamic State fighters in a Mosul building in Iraq killed at least 105 civilians when the blast caused ISIS weapons to explode. US Air Force Brigadier General Matt Isler confirmed the incident on March 17 claimed the lives of at least 105 civilians – adding a further 36 remain unaccounted for. […]
New NATO Headquarters Cost $1.23 Billion…
President Trump departed from prepared remarks Thursday to comment on the ostentatious new NATO headquarters in Brussels at a dedication ceremony with world leaders. “I never asked once what the new NATO headquarters cost,” Trump said, bringing attention to the glass structure. “I refuse to do that, but it is beautiful.” In fact, the building […]
Trump Called Rodrigo Duterte to Congratulate Him on His Murderous Drug War…
In a phone call from the White House late last month, U.S. President Donald Trump heaped praise on Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, one of the world’s most murderous heads of state, for doing what Trump called an “unbelievable job” in his war on drugs. Trump offered an unqualified endorsement of Duterte’s bloody extermination campaign against […]
‘Not if, but when’: Intel Chief Says Kurdish Secession from Iraq Imminent…
Iraqi Kurdistan’s independence from Baghdad appears to be only a matter of time, presenting a tremendous challenge to Iraq’s future, according to the head of the US Defense Intelligence Agency. “Kurdish independence is on a trajectory where it is probably not if, but when. And it will complicate the situation unless there’s an agreement in […]
Judge Presiding Over ‘El Chapo’s’ Case Killed Outside Home…
Judge Vicente Bermudez Zacarias, 37, was the judge presiding over Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman’s case, according to SDP Noticias. Zacarias lived in Metepec, which is 45 miles west of Mexico City. SDP Noticias reported that the person who shot Zacarias fled the scene. Zacarias later died at the hospital in Metepec…
State Calls in Turkish Ambassador Over Violence Against Protesters…
The State Department summoned Turkish Ambassador Serdar Kilic after bodyguards for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan violently attacked protesters Tuesday. “We can confirm that Ambassador Kilic was summoned to the State Department and met with Under Secretary [of State Thomas] Shannon on Wednesday,” a State official told NBC News Thursday. As Lauretta reported last night, […]
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Another Massive Gang Sweep: 83 ‘Bloods’ Arrested Charlotte…
North Carolina’s largest ever crackdown on street gangs led to arrests in Charlotte and four states Thursday, with dozens of alleged members of United Blood Nation charged with a vast conspiracy of murders, assaults and other violent crimes. In all, 83 people, all believed to be part of a UBN wing known as “Nine Trey […]
Secretary Tillerson and Secretary Kelly Hold Joint Press Conference with Mexican Officials – Drug Cartel Initiatives…
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Department of Homeland Security Secretary John F. Kelly hold a press conference with Mexican Foreign Secretary Luis Videgaray and Mexico’s Secretary of Government Miguel Angel Osorio Chong. President Trump has instructed the State Department and DHS to initiate a new -more aggressive- posture toward the elimination of drugs…
U.S.-Led Coalition Carried Out Airstrikes On Syrian Army Convoy…
A Jordanian warplane operating under the US-led coalition carried out airstrikes against a Syrian Arab Army (SAA) convoy advancing along the Al-Tanf-Damascus-Baghdad international road. The airstrikes targeted Syrian forces in Al-Shuhaimi area, 50 km from the town of Al-Tanf located at the Syrian-Iraqi border. The airstrikes destroyed two battle tanks, and damaged a Shilka vehicle, […]
France, Germany Resist U.S. Plan for Bigger NATO Role Against Islamic State…
Brussels (Reuters) France and Germany are resisting a plan by U.S. officials for NATO to take a bigger role in the fight against Islamic State in Syria and Iraq, in line with calls from President Donald Trump for the alliance to do more to combat terrorism. Many alliance members hope the plan will be announced […]
U.S. to Sign Major Oil Deals with Saudi Arabia During Trump Visit…
Oil major Saudi Aramco is expected to sign contracts with a dozen US firms during President Donald Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia, Reuters reports, quoting sources familiar with the matter. According to the news agency, US companies Schlumberger, Halliburton, Baker Hughes, and Weatherford will help Saudi Arabia to develop local production. The Saudis will also […]
Chelsea Manning Freed from Ft. Leavenworth…
Pvt. Chelsea Manning, the transgender soldier convicted of giving classified government materials to WikiLeaks, was freed from a Kansas military prison early Wednesday morning after serving seven years of her 35-year sentence. “After another anxious four months of waiting, the day has finally arrived. I am looking forward to so much! Whatever is ahead of […]
DOJ: Task Force Takes Out 21 Of The ‘Most Violent’ MS-13 Members In L.A….
The Justice Department announced Wednesday that a law enforcement task force has taken out MS-13 leadership in Los Angeles. The task force, which included state, local, and federal law enforcement agencies, arrested 21 members and associates of MS-13 Wednesday. The DOJ has brought RICO charges against 44 individuals in LA. “This case has targeted the […]
Syrian Army Rapidly Advancing on UK/US Special Forces Base…
Syrian government forces accompanied by Iranian and Hezbollah fighters are within 15 miles (24km) of a joint US/UK Special Forces base, sparking fears of a confrontation. British SAS troops were photographed at the heavily-fortified base at al-Tanf in 2016 and are thought to be operating alongside units from the US military, including in a training […]
Selling More Weapons to the Reckless Saudis…
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia are working on a package of arms deals and financial investments aimed at elevating economic and security cooperation between Washington and Riyadh after several years of strained relations over the U.S. diplomatic outreach to Iran. The potential agreements, coupled with Mr. Trump’s scheduled arrival in Saudi Arabia this week or […]
Syria Talks Restart in Geneva…
A new round of Syria peace talks opened Tuesday in Geneva as the Damascus regime fiercely denied it used a prison crematorium to hide evidence of thousands of murdered detainees. Five previous rounds of UN-backed negotiations have failed to yield a solution to the six-year conflict. UN envoy Staffan de Mistura met with Syrian government […]
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Strategic Syria Policy Now Lies with Tillerson and Lavrov by Alistair Crooke…
No, we are not referring to James Comey’s dismissal (though this too, does reflect a change of mode). Perhaps we should have paid closer attention to Roger Stone, a long-time friend of the President, and his erstwhile campaign manager, who insists, and insists trenchantly, that Trump is his ‘own man’. Those who think Trump can […]
Germany May Pull Troops Out of Turkish Base…
Wolfgang Hellmich, the chairman of the Bundestag Defense Committee told the German news agency dpa “we’re not going to be blackmailed” by the Ankara government after a second German parliamentary delegation was prevented from visiting Turkey’s Incirlik facility. The air base is being used in the international fightback against so-called “Islamic State” (IS) militants…
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