News from the middle east.
Jamal Khashoggi and Saudi Arabia’s Overdue Reckoning
For decades, Saudi Arabia has gotten a free pass from the US for its unabashed brutality. But Jamal Khashoggi’s alleged murder may finally be a step too far.
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US “Investigates” Genocide in Myanmar, Commits Genocide in Yemen
Rarely is US hypocrisy so cynical and overt as a recent US State Department investigation into ongoing violence in Myanmar, all while the US continues its full spectrum support of Saudi Arabia’s genocidal war on Yemen.
Naval Blockade Would Mean ‘War’: Moscow Rebukes US-Proposed Tactic to Hamper Russian Trade
Attempts to use the US Navy to block Russia’s trade would amount to a declaration of war, a high-ranking senator commented on the US internal secretary’s suggestion of impeding Russia’s energy trade through a maritime blockade.
YouTube Offers Cryptic Explanation on Shutdown of Syrian Government Accounts (VIDEO)
The video-sharing giant took down four Syrian state-run YouTube channels, including two channels belonging to state media and the official account of the Syrian presidency, amid escalating tensions in the militant-held province of Idlib and repeated warnings by the Russian military that the White Helmets were planning a new false flag chemical attack.
17 Years After 9/11, US Counts Al Qaeda Among Allies in Syria, Yemen
The U.S.’ willingness to treat Al Nusra as an ally in Syria seems set to continue, given the Trump administration’s ultimate goal of targeting Iran’s influence in Syria as well as its newly “redefined” goal of regime change in Damascus.
Al-Qaeda Terrorists Bomb Settlement In Syrian Province Of Hama Leaving 9 Civilians Dead, Over 30 Injured
Al-Qaeda terrorists, re-branded as Jabhat Fatah al-Sham (or Al-Nusra Front), bombed the Muhradah settlement in the Syrian province of Hama, leaving nine civilians dead and more than 30 injured, the Syrian Russian Reconciliation Center reported on Saturday.
Syrian State YouTube Channels ‘Terminated’ Amid Fears of Looming False-Flag Chemical Attack
As Syrian and Russian government forces prepare to recapture the last “rebel stronghold” of Idlib province from Al Qaeda-linked terrorists, YouTube has abruptly shut down all Syrian state and pro-Syrian channels in heed of Russia’s warnings of an anticipated false-flag chemical attack staged by the White Helmets, to be used as grounds for US-UK-France retaliatory strikes.
Pentagon ‘Routinely’ Briefs Trump on ‘Military Options’ in Case of Chemical Attack in Syria
While no final decision has yet been made, a top US general says he’s involved in “routine dialogue” with President Donald Trump to keep him informed about “military options” for retaliation in case “chemical weapons are used” in Syria.
Teenager Killed, 395 Injured by Israeli Snipers Along Gaza Boundary Fence (VIDEO)
A 17-year-old Palestinian was shot dead by an Israeli sniper during Friday’s ‘Great March of Return‘ protest. Nearly 400 others, including journalists and paramedics, were injured by Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) firing Read More…
Russian MoD: Militants Plotted Attacks in Palmyra, Say They Were Trained by US
The militant group “Lions of the East” was set to carry out terrorist attacks in the country, capturing Syria within one week, the Russian Reconciliation Center stated. “The militants’ objective was to conduct a series of terrorist Read More…
Saudi-led Strikes Kill Dozens of Yemeni Children, Trapped by Hodeidah Fighting
Health official says members of extended family were piled into a truck fleeing besieged neighborhood when air strikes hit, killing 27 civilians.
Iran is Taking US to International Court Over Re-imposed Sanctions
Tehran has filed a complaint against the US in the International Court of Justice over President Donald Trump’s move to re-impose sanctions on the Islamic Republic after unilaterally ditching the ‘nuclear deal’.
OPCW Preliminary Report Found No Trace of Nerve Agents in Douma, Syria
The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has announced in a report that they detected chlorine and explosive residues at the site of the alleged chemical attack in Douma, Syria, but the findings remain inconclusive and they were still working on drawing final conclusions. However, they found no evidence that any nerve agents had been used.
Yemeni Detainees Held Without Charges Decry Sexual Torture by Emirati Officers (DRAWINGS, VIDEO)
Tales of mass abuse offer a window into a world of rampant sexual torture and impunity in UAE-controlled prisons in Yemen. The AP has identified at least five secret prisons run by the UAE, a key U.S. ally, where security forces use sexual torture to brutalize and break inmates.
Fishing For Drones: Palestinian Kite With Fishing Net Bring Downs Israeli Drone (VIDEO, PHOTOS)
Palestinian kite fliers are using fishing nets to disrupt Israeli drones deployed over Gaza to target, intimidate, and rain down tear gas from above upon protesters during the weeks of demonstrations known as the Great March of Return.