(2019-07-08). U.S. Women's Soccer Team Wins World Cup, Condemning Pay Discrimination and President Trump. democracynow.org 
The U.S. national women's soccer team made history by winning its record fourth World Cup after defeating the Netherlands 2 to 0 on Sunday in Lyon, France. The U.S. women's World Cup victory came just months after members of the 2015 women's team sued the U.S. Soccer Federation over gender discrimination. Following the victory, audience members began to chant "equal pay" in solidarity with the team's demands for an equal salary to their male counterparts. Prize money for this year's Women's World Cup is just $30 million compared to $400 million for the 2018 men's World Cup. Co-captain Megan Rapinoe was awarded th…
(2019-07-08). U.S. Women Eye Gender Equality After World Cup Triumph. truthdig.com Upon defeating the Netherlands to capture its fourth title and second straight, the national team is serenaded with chants of "Equal Pay."
(2019-07-08). Russian-Made S-400 Air Defense System is En Route to Turkey. telesurenglish.net Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Monday morning that Russia's S-400 air defense missiles are currently being prepared to be flown to Turkey. | RELATED: | Cuba, Turkey to Attend Venezuela's Transplant Patients | Speaking to reporters before leaving for Bosnia on Monday, Erdogan wouldn't say, however, when the Russian missile defense system would reach Turkey or where they will be deployed. | "The preparations for the journey, the loading (of the S-400) is continuing ..
(2019-07-08). After years of austerity measures, "radical left" Syriza suffers devastating defeat in Greek elections. wsws.org Mass disaffection with the entire political establishment resulted in a 42 percent abstention, the highest in Greece since parliamentary democracy was re-established 45 years ago.
(2019-07-08). USAID Anti-Russia Propaganda. globalresearch.ca Both right wings of the US war party consider nonbelligerent Russia an existential threat. | The CIA, National Endowment for Democracy (NED), International Republican Institute (IRI), National Democratic Institute, USAID, right-wing US think tanks, the CIA/AFL and other large labor unions, …
(2019-07-08). Their Deplorables and Ours. counterpunch.org 
Hillary Clinton's "basket of deplorables" speech at a September 2016 fundraiser probably did her campaign more harm than she claims her favorite scapegoats, "the Russians" and James Comey, could ever have hoped to do. But what she said wasn't wrong; many a Trump supporter back then was deplorable by any and all reasonable standards. More
(2019-07-08). Debunking the Rumors about Russia Caving in to Israel. dissidentvoice.org ‚Ä¢ Author's Note: This analysis was written for the Unz Review ***** This Spring saw a sudden increase in the volume of articles in the so-called "alternative media and blogosphere" about Putin "selling out" Syria or Iran to the Israelis and their US patrons, or both. What was particularly interesting about this campaign is that …
(2019-07-08). US and Europe to Iran: Do as We Say, Not as We Do — Or Else! globalresearch.ca The US considers itself master of the universe, demanding submissiveness from all other nations. | Its bipartisan ruling authorities tolerate no independent states or social democracies like Venezuela, no military or economic superpowers like Russia and China respectively — what hegemonic …
(2019-07-08). Swedish Prosecutors: 'It's Not on the Cards' to Interview Assange — After Hanging Arrest Warrant Over Him for Seven Years. globalresearch.ca Swedish prosecutors have this week announced that for the time being they will not be issuing a European Investigation Order (EIO) to interview Julian Assange, founder of Wikileaks. According to Sweden's Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, Eva-Marie Persson,"…it …
(2019-07-08). US Call for German Troops in Syria Angers Berlin. globalresearch.ca Discord broke out in German Chancellor Angela Merkel's ruling coalition Sunday, after the United States urged the country to send ground troops to Syria as Washington looks to withdraw from the region. | "We want ground troops from Germany to …
(2019-07-08). Massive forest fire in Germany exposes deadly legacy of World War II. wsws.org The forest area near Làºbtheen is not the only one littered with old munitions: in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania alone, 38,000 hectares are contaminated with munitions.
(2019-07-08). Paul Hanebrink's A Specter Haunting Europe: The Myth of Judeo-Bolshevism. wsws.org Hanebrink's book focuses on examining the relationship between the fear of the "specter of communism" haunting Europe—to which Marx and Engels famously alluded in their Communist Manifesto of 1847—and of anti-Semitism.
(2019-07-08). Climate Change Is Producing a Harrowing New Phenomenon. truthdig.com News slips in from here and there in the northern hemisphere of outlandish temperatures. Records have been set; thermometers seem to need recalibration. Relief comes from the drop of a few degrees and from rainfall. But this is momentary. People are aware that the weather is more and more erratic, the heat of the summer much more brutal. | It is true that Europe faced remarkable temperatures in June, but the month before South Asia was hit by a severe heat wave. This is not a freak situation. India's weather has been measured since the late 18th century. The records improved with the establishment of the Indian M…
(2019-07-08). Netanyahu Compares Iranian Uranium Enrichment to Nazi Invasion of the Rhineland. globalresearch.ca The prime minister of Israel would have the people of Europe believe Iran's recent decision to increase uranium enrichment—currently at a paltry 3.67 percent—is comparable to the German army marching into the Rhineland in March 1936. | . | . | Netanyahu: Iran's …
(2019-07-08). Cheated by the JCPOA, Iran No Longer Trusts Europe and Is Heading towards Full Withdrawal. globalresearch.ca For more than 14 months now, Europe has offered no solution to ease the crippling US sanctions on Iran, giving the "Islamic Republic" no valid reason to hold on the JCPOA nuclear deal. The Leader of the Revolution Sayyed Ali …
(2019-07-08). Is China's Debt Load the Locus of the Next Crisis? globalresearch.ca A reader of this blog recently noted the magnitude of the debt problem in China and argued it will be the locus of the next debt-financial crisis—not Europe. Making good points in support of his view, my reply follows arguing …
(2019-07-07). US Wins 4th FIFA World Cup Amid Chants for 'Equal Pay'. telesurenglish.net The United States won a record-extending fourth women's football World Cup with a 2-0 victory over the Netherlands Sunday as second-half goals from Megan Rapinoe and Rose Lavelle confirmed their status as the leading power in the women's game. | RELATED: | US Women's Soccer Captain Won't Go to 'F**king White House' | Rapinoe, the co-captain of the U.S. team is known for her v…
(2019-07-07). Suicide as Corporate Murder: France Télécom on Trial. truthout.org On June 27, a jury at a criminal court in Paris, France, heard testimony from Noémie Louvradoux, the daughter of Rémy Louvradoux, a 56-year-old management controller and father of four. Noémie's father killed himself by self-immolation outside the office block where he worked in the Mérignac suburb near Bordeaux, France, on the morning of April 26, 2011. | Noémie Louvradoux's testimony is part of the last of 39 cases that have been presented…
(2019-07-07). New York City Salutes Women's World Cup Team Victory With Ticker Tape On Wednesday — de Blasio Says. blackstarnews.com 
U.S. Soccer Lady Dynamos won record fourth World Cup. Photo: Fox screenshot | | The victorious U.S. women's national soccer team, crowned Sunday as World Cup champions will be honored with a ticker tape parade on Wednesday in New York and presented with the keys to the City, Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced. | | The U.S. team, with its 2-0 victory over the Netherlands lifted the cup for the record fourth time. "On and off the field, this team represents what's best about New York City and our nation," de Blasio said. "The confidence, grit, and perseverance of the U.S. women's national soccer team serve as…
(2019-07-07). Greece Turns Right: Prime Minister Tsipras Concedes Election Defeat. truthdig.com ATHENS, Greece—Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras conceded defeat Sunday after a partial vote count showed Greece's opposition conservatives comfortably winning the first parliamentary election since the country emerged from its international bailouts. | The conservative New Democracy party of Kyriakos Mitsotakis had 39.7% of the vote compared to Tsipras' Syriza party with 31.5% after nearly 60% of ballots were tallied. | The result was a stinging blow to Tsipras, who had insisted he could overturn a sizeable gap in opinion polls running up to…
(2019-07-07). Conservatives Win Greek Elections, Tsipras Concedes. telesurenglish.net Greece's opposition conservatives from the New Democracy party return to power with a landslide victory against Syriza after snap elections held on Sunday. | RELATED: | Greece to Seek Consent for Early Repayment of IMF Loans | "I will work hard to persuade our fellow citizens who have not supported us that I am here for everyone, for every Greek," Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who is set to become the next Prime Minister said after the outgoing Premier Alexis Tsipras conceded defeat. | With 9…
(2019-07-07). Conservatives Beat Tsipras in Greece Elections: Exit Polls. telesurenglish.net Greece's opposition conservatives were on track to return to power by a landslide Sunday, exit polls suggested. | RELATED: | Greek Parliament Votes to Pursue Reparations from Germany for WWII Abuses | Two exit polls gave conservative New Democracy a commanding lead of between 38 and 42 percent of the vote, suggesting an outright…
(2019-07-07). Venezuelan Gov't and Opposition to Continue Talks in Barbados. telesurenglish.net Norway's Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed on Sunday that representatives from both the Venezuelan government and the country's opposition have decided to continue the process of dialogue mediated by the Scandinavian nation. | RELATED: | President Maduro Ratifies Commitment to Dialogue in Norway | "Both parts will meet this week in Barbados to advance in the search of an agreed-upon and constitutional solution for the country. Negotiations will be carried out in a continuous and…
(2019-07-07). Ebola Outbreak in Congo an Emergency: UK Development Secretary. telesurenglish.net The United Kingdom's (U.K.) international development secretary, Rory Stewart, has called to declare Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) an emergency, after a two-day visit to the emergency health centers for Ebola virus victims in the northeastern cities of Butembo and Beni. | RELATED: | Political Games Hinder Efforts to End Ebola in Congo: WHO | "We are on the edge with this crisis. We keep pulling it back from the brink but it is very dangerous. The very…
(2019-07-07). Why is Germany's Left Struggling to Gain Traction? therealnews.com 
Heinz Bierbaum, a former deputy chair of Germany's Left Party, Die Linke, discusses the recent disappointing European Parliament results, the rise of the right, the possible collapse of the Merkel government, and the Greens as a new mainstream party…
(2019-07-07). Increasing Pressure on Europe to Salvage Nuclear Deal, Iran Announces Plans to Exceed Uranium Enrichment Cap. commondreams.org Iran increased pressure on European leaders to provide relief from crippling economic sanctions and salvage the 2015 nuclear deal with an announcement Sunday that the Middle Eastern country is set to exceed the pact's uranium enrichment cap. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/gettyimages-11543487191.jpg …
(2019-07-07). Iran Steps Further From Nuke Deal, Adding Pressure on Europe. truthdig.com 
The nation calls for a diplomatic solution to a crisis that began a year ago when President Trump unilaterally withdrew from the 2015 accord.
(2019-07-06). Spain Says Iranian Oil Tanker Was Seized by Britain at US Request. theantimedia.com Analysts expressed surprise at the unusually aggressive move against a commercial oil tanker.
(2019-07-06). Madrid threatens migrant rescue ship with massive fines. wsws.org Spain's social-democratic government has warned it will impose hundreds of thousands of euros in fines on vessels for rescuing refugees in the Mediterranean.
(2019-07-06). AFRICAN DIASPORA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FEATURES SUNDAY SHOWING OF "GURUMBE: AFRO-ANDALUSIAN MEMORIES" ILLUSTRATING AFRICANS CONTRIBUTIONS TO FLAMENCO MUSIC. blackstarnews.com 
On Sunday, July 7, at 2: pm the African Diaspora International Film Festival will present Gurumbe: Afro-Andulusian Memories at Teachers College, Columbia University, at 525 west 120th street. This film explores the essential contributions Africans made to the development of Flamenco music. | Flamenco is synonymous with Spanish culture. Yet, since its inception, theorists have sidelined the fundamental contribution of Afro-Andalusians to this art form. | Commercial exploitation of the American colonies brought hundreds of Africans to Spain to be sold as slaves, forming a population which, over time, managed to gai…
(2019-07-06). Turkey's 'Middle Corridor' Looking to Integrate with China's 'Belt and Road' (BRI). globalresearch.ca The visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to China on July 2 carries with it high hopes that progress will be made on integrating his country's "Middle Corridor" with BRI. The "Middle Corridor" is Turkey's vision of connecting with …
(2019-07-06). A far-right YouTuber gets milkshaked during a livestream tirade against refugees. thecanary.co An Irish activist has ' milkshaked' a far-right YouTuber while livestreaming. The attack happened while he was delivering a tirade against refugees. | The YouTuber has also previously said the arrival of asylum seekers in Ireland represents a "war" on Irish people. | Targeting asylum seekers: | The target of the milkshake was Rowan Croft, AKA Grand Torino…
(2019-07-06). Syriza poised to hand over power to New Democracy in Greece's July 7 elections. wsws.org Syriza called early elections to hand power to fascistic, right-wing forces amid growing opposition among workers to its reactionary policies.
(2019-07-06). 'Gaffe Machine' Biden forgets the narrative, says no Russian meddling happened on his watch. rt.com 
Democratic frontrunner and former VP Joe Biden has been mocked for saying that no election interference happened on his watch. Some took his words as a denial of the establishment narrative about 2016 'Russian meddling'.
(2019-07-06). Germany: Following the murder of politician Walter Làºbcke—the call for a strong state. wsws.org The 2018 report by the secret service again describes the Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei as "left-wing extremist" and an "object for surveillance."
(2019-07-06). Is Deutsche Bank the Next 'Lehman Brothers'? globalresearch.ca Europe's biggest investment bank, Deutsche bank, is in big trouble. This Sunday it will announce a major restructuring. It's also a harbinger of a bigger problem with European banks in general, which are loaded with trillions of euros in non-performing …
(2019-07-06). Protest At Italy's New York Consulate–Discriminatory Treatment Against African Migrants. blackstarnews.com 
At 12 noon today there will be a protest in front of the Italian Consulate in New York City, calling on the government of Italy to drop charges against captain Carola Rackete and the crew of the Sea-Watch 3, to release the boat from impound, and reverse the policy of closing Italian ports to humanitarian vessels. | Every year, thousands of migrants from Africa, Asia, and the Middle East die while crossing the Mediterranean. The crossing has grown more dangerous since Italy closed its ports to humanitarian vessels a year ago. Carola Rackete and the crew of the Sea-Watch 3 rescued 41 migrants from the Mediterranean…
(2019-07-06). Magnitude 7.1 earthquake hits Southern California (VIDEOS). rt.com 
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake has been recorded in Southern California, according to the European Quake Monitor and the USGS.
(2019-07-05). Why has Arab League turned on Turkey, Iran? uwidata.com 
The Secretary General of the of the League of Arab States, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, has once again charged Turkey and Iran with expansionism allegedly aimed at spreading their influence to the Arab countries of the Middle East. As he spoke in Cairo at the opening of an Arab Parliament seminar on "building a unified strategy …
(2019-07-05). Irish youths have highest level of depression in Europe, according to new report. thecanary.co A new study has shown that many young people in Ireland are suffering from depression. Published by Eurofund, the study revealed that young people in…
(2019-07-05). After UK seizure of Iranian tanker, ex-official says Iran should seize an 'English tanker' in response. thecanary.co On 4 July, Royal Marines helped to seize an Iranian oil tanker heading to Syria in order to enforce European sanctions on the war-torn country. Now, a former commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guard ( IRGC) says his country should seize a British tanker in response. | Rezaei, who led the IR…
(2019-07-04). Ta-Nehisi Coates: "Joe Biden Shouldn't Be President" democracynow.org 
Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden is under fire for fondly reminiscing about his "civil" relationship with segregationist senators in the 1970s and 1980s. Speaking at a fundraiser at the Carlyle Hotel in New York City on Tuesday night, Biden expressed nostalgia for his relationship with the late Democratic pro- segregation Senators James Eastland of Mississippi and Herman Talmadge of Georgia. Biden reportedly said, "I was in a caucus with James O. Eastland. … He never called me 'boy'; he called me 'son.'" Biden went on to say, "A guy like Herman Talmadge, one of the meanest guys I ever knew, you go do…
(2019-07-04). On the Picket Line: Muslim Jenni-O workers' walkout. workers.org 
Muslim Jenni-O workers' walkout In protest of the boss's racism and Islamophobia, 35 to 40 Muslim workers at the Jennie-O turkey processing plant in Melrose, Minn., marched into the parking lot instead of clocking in for their 1 p.m. shift on June 10. A worker there since 2015 told Workday . . . | Continue reading On the Picket Line: Muslim Jenni-O workers' walkout at Workers.org
(2019-07-04). Libya's Civil War is Becoming a Proxy War. therealnews.com 
The shooting down of a Turkish drone near Tripoli and the capture of six Turkish sailors by Gen. Haftar's forces reveals the Turkey's and Egypt's involvement on both sides of the civil war. Meanwhile Haftar's forces are accused of bombing a migration detention center near Tripoli, killing 44 and injuring 130…
(2019-07-04). Trump's 180-degree turn on the S-400: a tactical move or a distraction? uwidata.com 
The multi-month crisis between the US and Turkey on the purchase of Russian S-400 missile defense systems recently took an unexpected turn. According to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President Donald Trump said that Washington would not impose sanctions over the deal during the summit in Japan. The statements were greeted with amazement all over …
(2019-07-03). Philosopher Srecko Horvat on the Yugoslav Fight Against Fascism and the Rising Right-Wing Political Forces in Europe. theintercept.com In this bonus episode of Intercepted, philosopher Srecko Horvat discusses the historical lessons from the WWII-era struggle against fascism in Yugoslavia.
(2019-07-03). Monthly Review June 2019. uwidata.com Europe EU: leadership stalemate EU leaders met several times throughout June in order to determine who will become the new head of the European Commission. The recently elected new European Parliament will have to approve the successor to Jean Claude Juncker. At the end of June, German politician Manfred Weber, previously considered the main contender …
(2019-07-01). US Sanctions Maduro's Son as Venezuela Discussed at G20. venezuelanalysis.com Russian President Vladimir Putin challenged Juan Guaido to run in elections while Trump said he has "five different alternatives for Venezuela."
(2019-07-01). G20: Trump's 'America First' Policies Reflect the Limits of Globalization. therealnews.com 
Despite Trump's affinities with authoritarian leaders such as India's Modi and Russia's Putin, he continues to destabilize the existing neoliberal consensus and now BRICS countries are taking up the neoliberal mantle, says Patrick Bond…
(2019-07-01). US-Saudi Energy Relations. uwidata.com 
In 2017, according to the US Energy Information Administration, Saudi Arabia, following Russia, Iran and Qatar, had the fourth-largest natural gas reserves in the world. According to the US Energy Information Administration, the country's natural gas reserves amounted to 304 trillion cubic meters. Most of Saudi Arabia's natural gas is consumed in the petrochemical sector …