Posts Tagged ‘jets’

‘Democracy, where are you?’ Nuit Debout protest after govt forces through labor law

The crowd gathered outside the National Assembly building in Paris held placards reading “Democracy, where are you?” and earlier quotes from President Francois Hollande condemning the very article of the constitution used by his government on Tuesday. ‘France must move forward’: Govt imposes controversial labor reform by decree, despite opposition Earlier that afternoon, inside the […]

Impeachment process against Brazil’s Rousseff annulled, new vote called

The decision by Waldir Maranhao – who came into office last week – comes as the impeachment process was passed to the Senate for a vote, following last month’s decision in the lower house. The upper chamber was set to vote on Wednesday. Brazil’s Rousseff likens impeachment to ‘coup,’ vows to fight back Procedural irregularities […]

‘Spirit of the Elbe’: Recalling the day Soviet and US troops met in Germany

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The Zero-Waste Revolution: A New Wave of Eco-Conscious Living

24th April 2016 By Carolanne Wright Contributing Writer for Wake Up World 1.3 billion tonnes of food is wasted worldwide each year. It’s time to change our habits. Zero-waste is the latest trend among eco-friendly and sustainable-living circles — and it’s taking the world by storm. From legislation in France forbidding supermarkets from throwing away unsold […]

Syrian Army Strikes Terrorists in Various Areas

Local Editor The Syrian army and armed forces continued combating terrorism in various provinces of the country, killing ISIL terrorists and destroying their vehicles and ammunition. Homs The army’s air force carried out during the past 24 hours intensive sorties targeting ISIL convoys of vehicles transporting terrorists and ammunition north and east of Palmyra city, […]

Ecuador quake death toll surges to over 400 (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Over 2,000 people were injured in the quake. Most of the victims were from the western city of Portoviejo, which is home to 200,000 residents.  “The pain is immense, but the spirit of the Ecuadorian people is greater,” said Ecuador’s president, Rafael Correa. “We will move forward from this.” READ MORE: Post-quake chaos in Ecuador […]

At least 15 injured in Jerusalem bus explosion (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Initial reports indicated there were 20 casualties. Now Haaretz and Jerusalem Post report 15 people were injured in the blast, with two injured “seriously,” one “moderately,” and five “lightly.” The newspapers cite sources in the Magen David Adom emergency service. Some of the injured were evacuated to Jerusalem’s Shaare Zedek Medical Center. […]

We Stand with Palestine in the Spirit of ‘Sumud’: Statement from the U.S. prisoner, labor and academic solidarity delegation to Palestine

March 24 to April 2, 2016 At a moment of growing resistance to state violence and injustice the world over, a delegation of nineteen anti-prison, labor and scholar-activists from the United States traveled to Palestine in March 2016. Our delegation included former U.S.-held political prisoners and social prisoners, former Black Panther Party members, prison abolitionists, […]

Bernie Earned Less in Year than Hillary Made in Single Speech

Bernie Earned Less in Year than Hillary Made in Single Speech April 15th, 2016 Via: Weekly Standard: Bernie Sanders reportedly earned just over $200,000 in 2014. That same year, Hillary Clinton, Sanders’s top Democratic rival, gave about 45 paid speeches, many of which paid […]

Turkey: 2 Russians detained, alleged spies, accused of murder

     Turkish police have detained two Russians, accusing them of espionage, according to reports. The Russian consulate has confirmed the information, saying the Russian citizens deny all the accusations. Russian authorities are staying in touch with the detained. Turkey hasn’t notified Russian diplomats about the nature of the accusations against the two Russian citizens, the […]

‘Turning point in Zika outbreak’: CDC confirms virus causes microcephaly

The Zika virus drew international attention after the World Health Organization (WHO) reported its rapid spread across the Americas last year. The virus is carried by the same mosquitoes which also spread dengue and yellow fevers, along with some other diseases. The virus, which is now considered a global public health emergency by the WHO, […]

The Beast Is On The Loose In Iraq

An Iraqi tank nicknamed “The Beast” is loose on the battlefields of Iraq, tearing down the countryside, looking for ISIS fighters, in the western city of Hit. A Twitter post on the Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service’s account shows The Beast obliterating an ISIS car loaded with explosives. The Daily Caller reports: The ISIS car was approaching ICTS […]

What is the reason behind Iranians disgust with America?

Many reasons justify that lack of confidence Iranians have in America: Some of these reasons include its support of the [August 15] 1953 coup, not to mention its undying support of the Shah; its support of Iraq under Saddam Hussein’s regime, and Iraq’s use of chemical weapons (which the American administration knew of) against troops […]

"You gonna pay for this one, boy": Black couple subjected to roadside cavity and strip search

     White police officers in the small South Carolina city of Aiken recorded themselves exposing an African-American driver’s breasts and “searching” her partner’s rectum, as revealed in a video released by the Washington Post. Dashcam video of the October 2014 incident show local cops pulling over a vehicle under the guise of driving with a […]

US Military Evacuate Civilians And Dependants From Turkey

The U.S. government have ordered an immediate evacuation of families of U.S. diplomats and military personnel in Turkey, following intelligence that suggests ISIS might attack the country.  The State Department and Pentagon both said that American staffers at the U.S. consulate in Adana, the Incirlik air base, and two other locations must all evacuate immediately. AP.org reports: […]

RT crew caught in tear gas in Paris amidst anti-labor reform protests

Protesters in Paris could be heard shouting “Resistance!” before plumes of smoke broke out. “To dream of a job or to dream of unemployment?” read one of the banners carried by the demonstrators. The Paris rally started in the Montparnasse area of the city. The French Council of Ministers was due to discuss the new […]

4 Signs the Brussels Terror Attacks Timed to Support the New World Order Agenda

Makia Freeman, ContributorWaking Times A Brussels attack occurred yesterday on Tuesday March 22nd, 2016, in the capital city of Belgium and the European Union. Bombs were set off in Brussels metro station Maelbeek (right next to EU and NATO headquarters) and its Zaventem airport. At the time of writing, the toll is reported […]

A Donald Trump Presidency Could Mean Israel Losing $6 Billion in US Aid?

The Israeli government is having to plan how to deal with a Trump presidency and the loss of $6bn a year in US military equipment, arms, loans, grants and gifts from an AIPAC-led Congress. Just as Binyamin Netanyahu is wondering how to replace the EU, his primary trading market, in the event that Europe decides […]

Iran’s nuclear chief: IRGC missile tests not in breach of JCPOA

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi flatly rejected the notion that the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps’ recent missile drill has violated the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a lasting nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers. “The IRGC’s recent (missile) war game was definitely not […]

Anti-ISIS Forces Close In On Raqqa

Syrian Democratic Forces move in closer to the gates of Raqqa, the de-facto ISIS capital in Syria. The armed groups, made up mostly of Kurds from the YPG and YPJ fighting units, along with Arabs and Christians, are now just 20 miles from Raqqa Times of India reports: The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have been […]

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