Storm clouds brewing, or “just being cautious”? RT reports on unfolding events at the Iranian US Embassy in the Middle East and tensions in Iran. RTWed, 15 May 2019 22:00 UTC © Reuters / Shannon Stapleton Germany and the Netherlands halted training of Iraqi troops hours afterthe US said it […]
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A U.S. aircraft carrier strike group will arrive in the Middle East within days, U.S. defense officials said, ending the longest period in two decades that such a military presence has been absent from the region. Nancy A. Youssef – Wall Street Journal Dec 3, 2018 F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets […]
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Saudi Arabia has arrested dozens of princes and former government ministers, including a well-known billionaire with extensive holdings in Western companies, as part of a sweeping anti-corruption probe, further cementing King Salman and his crown prince son’s control of the kingdom. A high-level employee at Prince Alwaleed bin Talal’s Kingdom […]
Another grim anniversary for Gaza Efforts to end the Gaza blockade must go hand in hand with the wider Palestinian right to self-determination.By Sharif Nashashibi Sharif Nashashibi is an award-winning journalist and analyst on Arab affairs. July 8 marks the anniversary of last year’s Israeli onslaught against Gaza. Commonly and […]
by Tom Rogan | Jun 21, 2017, 1:16 PM The ailing King Salman of Saudi Arabia has replaced Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef with Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The crown prince is the successor-designate to the Saudi throne. The first thing to note, however, is that this […]
Jared Kushner: The young, well spoken, impeccably groomed son-in-law seems to be unstoppable in his rise to prominence. I mark him as a man to watch very closely. There is certain to be speculation and controversy galore with this man! FROM REUTERS: By Luke Baker | JERUSALEM JERUSALEM U.S. President Donald […]
Interesting story/hypothesis: By Taxi https://platosguns.com/2017/04/16/bedtime-story-for-gilad/ In a recently published article, Gilad Atzmon wondered where the concepts of ‘chosenness’ and a ‘vengeful god’ come from. Here below, I posit a plausible answer to his poignant questions. * * * * * * Imagine it’s four thousand years ago and you are the […]
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Syria Shoots Down Israeli Plane After Israel Launches Air Operation In Support Of ISIS TOPICS:Brandon TurbevilleIsraelSyria March 18, 2017:Activist Post By Brandon Turbeville Only a week away from a number of Israeli officials making statements suggesting the buildup to a war with Hezbollah, the Israeli Air Force once again launched […]