False Promises of the European Dream: Moldova and Bulgaria Elect Pro-Russian Presidents
By Sergey Gladysh, November 14 2016
As the European Union continues to spiral towards an all-out disaster due to significant economic problems, the migrant crisis, cultural decay, and an overall loss of purpose, countries like Moldova and Bulgaria, which were once blinded by the false promises of the European dream, are beginning to shift course back towards the only nation in Europe today that is experiencing a remarkable renaissance – yes, Russia.
Restoring Dialogue with the Kremlin? Donald Trump and Potential US-Russia Break Points
By Michael Averko, November 14 2016
It remains to be seen whether Trump will continue to second guess the negative establishment views on Russia, or change course as he has done on some other issues. Trump’s inner circle of political elites includes some individuals who’ve expressed negatively inaccurate comments about Russia. On the flip side, during his presidential campaign, he (in at least one instance) favorably spoke of involving folks with fresh foreign policy ideas, who the establishment has shunned.
By LocalOrg, November 14 2016
It is the system that is deplorable. It is the corporate-financier special interests who are deplorable for monopolizing and dominating every aspect of the American people’s lives for profit and power. It is the politicians who are deplorable for selling themselves to these interests while posing as public servants and representatives. It is the corporate media who helps both special interests and their pet politicians pander to the public, mislead them, confuse them, and most deplorable of all, divide them against one another.
Steve Bannon: A Fascist in the White House
By Tom Carter, November 15 2016
Former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke celebrated Bannon’s appointment as Trump’s chief strategist in an interview with radio host Don Advo, a neo-Nazi sympathizer. Reacting to the news of Bannon’s appointment, Advo commented, “We appear to have taken over.” Duke agreed.
By Tony Cartalucci, November 16 2016
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is heading a controversial campaign against crime, embodied in his “war on drugs” which has led to violence spanning the nation’s troubled urban centers. President Duterte’s comments have ranged from reasonable, to utterly indifferent regarding fears of extrajudicial executions, vigilantism, and very real human rights abuses – opening a door of opportunity for his political opponents both at home and abroad.
By Bashar al Assad, November 16 2016
“We can say, you can win the war only when you restore stability in Syria. You cannot talk about winning the war as long as there’s killing and destruction on daily basis. That doesn’t mean we are losing the war; the army is making good advancement on daily basis against the terrorists. Of course, they still have the support of Turkey, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and some Western countries including the United States, but the only option that we have in that regard is to win. If you don’t win and the terrorists win, Syria wouldn’t exist anymore.”
By Zack Whittaker, November 17 2016
The law will force internet providers to record every internet customer’s top-level web history in real-time for up to a year, which can be accessed by numerous government departments; force companies to decrypt data on demand – though the government has never been that clear on exactly how it forces foreign firms to do that that; and even disclose any new security features in products before they launch.
U.S. Imposes New Fine for Trading with Cuba
By Cuba vs Bloqueo, November 17 2016
The fine only serves to generate concern among economic entities interested in engaging with Cuba, and clearly demonstrates that the blockade continues to harm the Cuban economy.
Obama just Cancelled Oil and Gas Drilling on sacred Blackfeet Land
By Tom Cahil, November 18 2016
In a stunning move, President Obama has announced he won’t allow any oil and gas leases on land deemed sacred by the Blackfeet Tribe.
Largest Bank in Norway Sells its Assets in Dakota Access Pipeline
By Perry Wheeler, November 18 2016
The largest bank in Norway, DNB, has announced that it has sold its assets in the Dakota Access pipeline.
Greece’s Public Health Services on the Brink of Collapse
By Defend Democracy Press, November 18 2016
Six years of economic crisis, loan agreements, austerity cuts and freezing of new hiring threaten the primary care health care system. A report published by the Panhellenic Federation of Employees at Public Hospitals draws a dire picture of the situation and furthermore blames the Health Ministry and Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras.
By M Rajshekhar and Abhishek Dey, November 18 2016
As demonetisation enters its second week, traders in Patna’s Maroofganj mandi are seeing something unprecedented. In the last seven days, the supply of new stocks in this wholesale market, which supplies cooking oil, spices, rice, wheat and pulses to shopkeepers across Patna, has plummeted. The strange thing is: despite the contraction in both supply and demand, commodity prices are stable.
