Posted by seumasach on April 23, 2013
The EU scored a spectacular own-goal in supporting the bombing of Yugoslavia and the KLA. Does it ever learn? It is disingenious to claim that the insurgency in Syria is in any way about bringing democracy: the democratic elements within the Syrian opposition do not support armed struggle against Assad. Europe is supporting terrorism pure and simple and seems to be blind to the dangers of such madness.
PressTV
23rd April, 2013
See also: Euro-imperialism is incompatible with the Euroland project
A political commentator tells Press TV that a decision by the European Union to ease its embargo on Syria will embolden the al-Qaeda terrorists and subsequently create mayhem in the region.
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Posted by seumasach on April 23, 2013
“Libya’s new rulers are still struggling to impose their authority on a country awash with weapons and a myriad of armed militias who often do as they please.’
The term “blowback” is much abused but is certainly applicable here: the destruction of the Libyan state carried out by an alliance between NATO, with France to the fore,Qatar and Al Qaida -type elements created the conditions in which anyone can use terrorism to advance their agenda. It is all very well for Hollande to claim “excellent’ relations with the Libyan authorities but their writ does not run very far.
Al Jazeera
23rd April, 2013
France’s embassy in Libya was hit by what appeared to be a car bomb on Tuesday, injuring two guards in the first such attack in the Libyan capital since the 2011 war that ousted Muammar Gaddafi.
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Posted by seumasach on April 23, 2013
This is a timely intervention by Comrade Ganz and should help to focus Hague and Fabius on the enormity of what they are doing and to step back from the brink
PressTV
23rd April, 2013
The Israeli military’s Chief of Staff Benny Gantz has warned that the efforts by extremist elements to rise to power in Syria by overthrowing the government of President Bashar al-Assad will destabilize the region, including Israel.
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Posted by seumasach on April 21, 2013
“It flags that the US and Iranian intelligence should partner in counterterrorism activities directed against Al-Qaeda, since both countries have been victims of terrorism.”
M.K.Bhadrakumar
Indian Punchline
20th April, 2013
In the past week, the discourse within the United States regarding the policy towards Iran swung notably toward the argument favouring the diplomatic option. Two influential reports contributed to this — one by the United States government and the other, arguably more prestigious, by a galaxy of America’s best-known diplomatists, strategic thinkers and Iran specialists.
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Posted by seumasach on April 21, 2013
Obama Approves EPA’s Higher Radiation Exposure Levels for U.S. Population
Activist Post
18th April, 2013
According to a statement by PEER (Public Employees For Environmental Responsibility) published on the organization’s website on April 8, 2013, Barack Obama has given final approval for the EPA’s attempt to raise radiation levels in soil and water following “radiological incidents.”
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Posted by seumasach on April 21, 2013
SYRIA: THE CAPUCHIN CHURCH IN DEIR EZZOR IS HIT
Order of Capuchin Friars
April, 2013
DEIR EZZOR, Syria – “There was an explosion near our church in Deir Ezzor that destroyed it,” writes Br. Antoine Haddad, Viceprovincial Minister of Lebanon, in a message to us. The news was picked up by the media because the two Capuchin friars who lived there, with the help of the Lebanese and Syrian International Red Cross, and the nuncios of Lebanon and Syria, left with the Sisters of Mother Teresa and about ten seniors who lived in our place. They were the last remaining Christians in the area to leave. The church was completely destroyed, but until now it was not possible to know if the friary was hit or not, because there are no longer any Christians in Deir Ezzor, apart from one who returned because he lived in the ‘quieter’ area of the city. His attempts to get to the scene did not succeed because of intense gunfire. Until recently, our church of Deir Ezzor was the only one left almost intact. But then a few months ago there was a video on YouTube in which you could see the church with the door and side wall gutted and soldiers entering.
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Posted by seumasach on April 18, 2013
Newsmax
17th April, 2013
President Barack Obama’s failure to send any top officials of his administration to former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s funeral Wednesday sparked some heated criticism.
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Posted by seumasach on April 18, 2013
Jim Lobe
Asia Times
17th April, 2013
WASHINGTON – The administration of President Barack Obama should put more emphasis on diplomacy in its quest for a satisfactory resolution of Iran’s nuclear program, according to a major new report released by The Iran Project.
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Posted by seumasach on April 17, 2013
The Trumpet
April, 2013
Australia’s announcement that it is abandoning the U.S. dollar for trade with China is the latest broadside in the global currency war. Starting April 10, Australia and China will no longer use the U.S. dollar for trade between the two nations. For the first time, Australian businesses will be able to conduct trade in Chinese yuan. No more need for U.S. dollar intermediation.
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Posted by seumasach on April 16, 2013
By attempting to fuel the flames of the crisis Britain shows itself to be increasingly isolated
Daily Mail
16th April, 2013
Britain will try to tear up the EU arms embargo against Syria next month so weapons can be supplied to rebels in the country, William Hague announced yesterday.
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Posted by seumasach on April 16, 2013
Spiegel
12th April, 2013
German journalists have discovered barrels of radioactive waste on the floor of the English Channel, just a handful of thousands dumped there decades ago. It was previously thought the material had dissipated. Now politicians are calling for the removal of the potentially harmful containers.
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