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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.
Air Pollution Now ‘Biggest Environmental Risk’ In Europe — EU Auditors
MPs and peers have called for the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions to be cut to zero by 2050.
Petition to offer Assange asylum in New Zealand to be presented to parliament
A petition with thousands of signatures supporting Julian Assange’s political asylum is set to be presented to New Zealand’s parliament.
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.
US Not Going to Cooperate With Russia on Idlib – Pentagon
The Russian Defense Ministry stated earlier that terrorists in the rebel-held Syrian city of Idlib have almost completed their preparations for a provocation involving chemical weapons.
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…
Japanese Space Agency to Land Hayabusa-2 Spacecraft on Asteroid and Carry Samples Back to Earth
The mission will see scientists detonate an explosive on the rock known as Ryugu.
Craig Murray: The CIA’s Absence of Conviction
Published almost 2 years ago, in the aftermath of Hillary Clinton’s shattering defeat by the least popular, dangerously unqualified presidential candidate in U.S. history — a loss that Hillary and the DNC refused to own, immediately diverting all the blame to Russia and James Comey while relentlessly cultivating the narrative of Trump/Putin collusion and “Russian meddling” to suppress and discredit the damning revelations within the WikiLeaks emails of the DNC rigging the primary against Bernie Sanders — Craig Murray gives his firsthand account debunking anonymous CIA claims pushing the Russiagate collusion narrative.
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.
Dem. Wasserman Schultz’s Ex-IT Aide Imran Awan Dodges Jail Time After Attorneys Complain About Trump
Imran Awan, the former IT aide to congressional Democrats including Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), avoided jail time Tuesday.