By Stephen Lendman Global Research, August 16, 2020 Time and again, the CIA, National Endowment for Democracy (NED), International Republican Institute (IRI), National Democratic Institute (NDI), and USAID have been involved in US schemes to replace independent governments with pro-Western puppet ones. Tactics include violent and non-violent labor strikes, mass street protests, major media propaganda, and […]
Posts Tagged ‘turmoil’
The Rohingya, Facing Turmoil in Exile, Welcomed Back to Myanmar With Words but Not Action
The English-language Bangkok Post reported on May 5 that the Rohingya refugees who return to Myanmar will be safe, according to the military there, as long as they stay confined to the camps being set up for them. Myanmar’s current commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, told a visiting delegation from the UN Security […]
The Jerusalem Decision: From Creative Chaos to Effective Turmoil
Dr Can Erimtan21st Century Wire Did Donald J. Trump have any idea about the impact his words would have across the world?!? Did he have any idea that the whole wide world, including the United Nations, would turn against him? On Wednesday, 6 December 2017, in the White House’s Diplomatic Reception Room the President of […]
CrossTalking – Saudi Turmoil
CrossTalking – Saudi Turmoil By CrossTalkyoutube.com Recent events coming out of Saudi Arabia are truly stunning. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is said to be a reformer and on an anti-corruption drive. Others say differently. Saudi Arabia is experiencing a life threatening crisis that could ignite a region-wide conflict. And the Trump administration appears to […]
Mideast Turmoil: Follow the Oil, Follow the Money
By Charles Hugh Smith In this scenario, time is running out for Saudi Arabia’s free-spending royalty and state — and for all the other free-spending oil exporters. While there are numerous dynamics at work in the turmoil roiling Saudi Arabia and by extension, the Mideast, one way to cut to the chase is […]
Gold Prices To Spike On Middle East Turmoil
We are officially in the first innings of a 2017 gold rush, as gold demand threatens to outstrip supply for the first time in decades—but it’s not going to be costly underground mining that brings in the profits … And many will be turning to Canada… where the government is now welcoming open […]
Driven by US political turmoil global stocks follow Wall Street tailspin
European and Asian markets are taking a battering on Thursday after the biggest Dow Jones selloff in eight months a day earlier. Investors fled riskier assets following accusations President Donald Trump was trying to stop the investigation of former national security adviser Michael Flynn. “With a growing chorus of Democrats accusing Trump of obstructing […]
New Zealand Population Surges Most Since World Turmoil of 1974
New Zealand Population Surges Most Since World Turmoil of 1974 May 12th, 2017 Via: Bloomberg: The last time New Zealand’s population grew this much, the world was reeling from an oil crisis and Richard Nixon’s resignation from the White House. The small nation at […]
At least 15 killed in hotel siege in Somali capital – police
“The operation has now ended but we are still combing the building for any possible militants who are hiding,” Major Ali Mohamed said, adding that the death toll included guards, civilians and militants, Reuters reported. According to an Al-Shabaab spokesman, the number of casualties stands at 30. The militants have been armed with grenades and […]
At Least Two Killed As Raging California Wildfire Destroys 100 Homes
At least two people have been killed as a fast moving California wildfire blazes through central parts of the US state, causing residents to flee and razing scores of homes. Hundreds of firefighters were struggling on Saturday to contain the massive so-called Erskine Fire that has burned at least 100 homes while ravaging lakeside communities […]
Belgium lets FBI in on Investigation into Terror Attacks
nsnbc : As a European first, Belgian authorities have formed a joint investigation team of Belgian investigators and the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to investigate the double terrorist attack in Brussels on March 22. Brussels Airport. Courtesy Jef Versele Facebook. Belgium’s Federal Public Prosecutor Frédéric Van Leeuw confirmed in parliament that the […]
JCPOA revocation by next president to undermine US credibility: American academic
“I think it is doubtful that a Republican president would abrogate the agreement because it would undermine US credibility in the world,” Robert F. Philip, Professor of International Studies in the University of Washington’s Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, told the Tasnim news agency in an interview. Following is the full text of […]
Watch This Frighteningly Life-Like Smart Robot “Joke” About Destroying Humans
Source: ACTIVIST POST The evolution of humanoid robots is well into the concerning stage at this point. DARPA’s latest incarnation of its Atlas robot is seen in the following video beginning to walk at a pace with a sense of balance equal to most humans. Strangely, toward the end of the video, […]
To Refugee Or Not To Refugee – That Is The Question?
Via The Saker February 07, 2016 This comment was chosen by Mod TR from the post “Turkey’s Gates To Europe”. The moderator believes this comment looks at another reason for the flood of refugees into Germany – cheap labour and political useage. There is a lack of concern by the elites/political classes about who they […]
UK: Corbyn’s Labour Shadow Cabinet Reshuffle, Political Accommodation with “New Labour” Blairites
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn never misses an opportunity to strengthen the right wing of his party by his political cowardice and overarching desire for compromise at all costs. His first cabinet reshuffle has proved to be no exception. Billed by his opponents as a “revenge reshuffle” and by his supporters as an occasion to deal […]
Elon Musk: Tesla already fixed Model S problems cited by Consumer Reports
VIDEO Elon Musk fired back at Consumer Reports, which this week yanked its designation of the Model S as a “top pick” for reliability. Musk said in a tweet that the problems cited by the magazine were mostly caused by issues with earlier versions of the car, not the version now in showrooms. […]