(2019-07-11). Battle for Libya: Major Players and Changing Coalitions. uwidata.com 
Relations between Libya, under the control of Khalifa Haftar (Tobruk's government), and Turkey are at a critical point in the aftermath of an airstrike Haftar`s forces carried out against a refugee camp in Tripoli. Haftar has refused responsibility, calling the incident a false-flag conducted by his rival al-Sarraj. Harsh statements from both sides quickly followed, …
(2019-07-11). Travel to Cuba; don't let the blockade stop you. peoplesworld.org 
"Where have you been this trip?" "Cuba and México." "Did you travel with a license from the State Department?" "On the advice of attorneys, I decline to answer that." "You do know you're not allowed to go there without a license?" "On the advice of attorneys, I decline to answer that." "Did you buy any …
(2019-07-11). The Snow Queen and Bremen's Hopes. counterpunch.org 
Being sucked into the political maelstrom are the two vessels which headed every Federal German government since 1949. Elections to the European Union's Parliament in May gave the "Christian Union" a measly, chilly 28.9%. Though still Germany's biggest, its keel is wobbling. With mumbling about Angela Merkel's views and health (sharp eyes and tongues have More
(2019-07-11). Snow queen and Bremen hopes. mronline.org 
In late June, some 5000 protestors camped out, as part of the "Stop Air Base Ramstein Campaign," drawing attention to Germany's increasing militarization via NATO. They demanded the U.S. Army base at Ramstein—where the top generals direct troop movements in Africa and the Near East, and deploy drones to murder anyone the Pentagon decides is […] | Source
(2019-07-11). Activists Walk "Cease and Desist" Order into Nuclear Weapons Base. dissidentvoice.org 
Media Advisory/For Immediate Release/July 10, 2019 BàúCHEL, Germany — Eleven international peace activists entered the Bàºchel Air Base southwest of Frankfurt early this morning to deliver what they called a "Treaty Enforcement Order" declaring that the sharing of US nuclear weapons at the base is a "criminal conspiracy to commit war crimes." Upon entering the …
(2019-07-11). The U.S. Women's Team Takes Its Fight for Gender Equality Global. truthdig.com The 23 women of the soccer team return from winning the World Cup in France to continue another, more difficult battle for equal pay.
(2019-07-11). Erdogan Denies His Party's Deputies are Involved in Launching New Party. theantimedia.com (TM) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan has ruled out claims suggesting that a number of deputies from his ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) are cooperating with former AKP politicians to establish a rival party, Turkish media reported on Friday. There have long been rumors in Turkey that former Erdoƒüan aides Abdullah Gàºl, Ahmet Davutoƒülu and …
(2019-07-11). As Brexit Looms, Britain Bows to Trump's Will. truthout.org I am back in London, in the place I grew up, and to me it feels like the country is being set up to snap like a twig. | For three years now, the British political system has been sliced to pieces by the impossibility of implementing a Brexit that delivers on the result of the 2016 referendum to leave the European Union (EU), and does so in a way that doesn't destroy the country's economy and transform the U.K.'s pound into a vulnerable, soft currency. | Outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May preside…
(2019-07-11). The Workers' Party of Belgium's inspiring breakthrough. greenleft.org.au 
News of the breakthrough by the Workers' Party of Belgium (PTB/PVDA) in the recent European Parliament elections was a welcome advance, as other radical left forces suffered defeats. | The PTB/PVDA has continued to increase its representation since 2014, across Belgium's three regions: the Flemish region of Flanders, Brussels and the French-speaking Wallonia (Walloon) region. | Green Left Weekly's Alex Bainbridge and Peter Boyle spoke with Manuel Monin, a member of the PTB-PVDA in Wallonia, currently based in Melbourne. | | Recently your party has made a breakthrough in the European elections. Can you tell us a…
(2019-07-11). Hiring the swamp: Meet new RFE/RL boss, a Russiagate-pushing neocon. rt.com 
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, a US government-funded propaganda outfit, will soon get a new president — a NeverTrump neoconservative flack, who last worked at an outfit promoting the 'Russiagate conspiracy.'
(2019-07-11). Charité at War: A chilling portrayal of Nazism and its crimes. wsws.org Charité at War is a German television drama, set in the years 1943 to 1945 at Berlin's Charité hospital, one of the most prominent in Europe. The series depicts life under Nazi rule.
(2019-07-11). Brexit: British Lorries to be Turned Back at Dover by Shipping Companies. globalresearch.ca British lorries that do not have proper documentation will not be able to reach France after a no-deal Brexit because shipping companies will not allow them to board their ships in Dover. These trucks are going to be turned back …
(2019-07-11). Refugee death toll rises in Mediterranean Sea graveyard. wsws.org The courageous action of ship captain Carola Rackete has again focused public attention on the plight of refugees seeking to reach Europe via the Mediterranean Sea.
(2019-07-11). Despite Trump's Threats of Retaliatory Tariffs, France Passes 'Pioneering' Tax on Tech Giants. commondreams.org Despite threats of retaliatory tariffs from the Trump administration, French lawmakers on Thursday passed a "pioneering" 3 percent tax targeting the revenues that giant technology firms generate within France. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/gettyimages-9576687761_0_0.jpg …
(2019-07-11). House Judiciary Committee approves subpoenas for 12 witnesses in Trump probe. rt.com 
The Democrat-controlled House Judiciary Committee has approved subpoenas for 12 witnesses in the ongoing probe into whether President Trump obstructed special counsel Robert Mueller's 'Russian collusion' investigation.
(2019-07-11). Another nail in Russiagate coffin? Federal judge destroys key Mueller report claim. rt.com 
Special counsel Robert Mueller's claim of "sweeping and systematic" Russian meddling in the 2016 US election just took another body blow, as a federal judge ruled that his indictment of a 'troll farm' is not actual proof of it.
(2019-07-10). Norway, Bachelet, and the Twilight of Guaido's Insurrection. mintpressnews.com 
Venezuelanalysis — Guaido's uprising is going through its terminal phrase. He does not yet appear to have reached his end as leader, as he still produces and consolidates an important consensus among the opposition. What has decisively failed is his attempt to form a government without elections with the backing of the hawks in Washington. In almost six months since his self-swearing in as "interim president," it has become palpable that his governing is truly impossible. The coup de grace was de…
(2019-07-10). Wednesday's Daily Brief: Guterres in Kenya, Prisoners sick in Iran, #GlobalGoals, Myanmar, Ukraine updates, and new space partnership. un.org This Wednesday's UN top stories are: latest global terror warnings; political prisoners denied health access in Iran; high-level discussions on Sustainable Development Goals; continued abuse of Rohingya in Myanmar; Odessa killings in Ukraine; and partnering with NASA.
(2019-07-10). Turkey's Erdogan Meet's China's Xi: Sultan Shines in the Court of the Dragon King. globalresearch.ca The graphic image of Turkey pivoting away from NATO towards the Russia-China strategic partnership was provided, in more ways than one, by Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing right after the G20 in Osaka. | Turkey …
(2019-07-10). "Wars Come About As a Result of Lies." Selected Radio Shows. globalresearch.ca "When we understand that wars come about as a result of lies peddled to the British public and the American public and the publics all over Europe and other countries then who are the war criminals? It is not …
(2019-07-10). US-British relations hit bottom following ambassador's leaked Trump criticism. wsws.org Trump's attack on May over Brexit is the latest broadside supportive of her likely successor Boris Johnson and of the breakup of the European Union.
(2019-07-10). Lucky 'cash storm' victims risk charges after armored truck loses $175K on Georgia highway (VIDEOS). rt.com 
An armored vehicle belonging to GardaWorld Corp. popped a door and spilled over $175,000 onto an highway outside Atlanta, Georgia, causing stunned motorists to drop everything and grab some of the flying money for themselves.
(2019-07-09). "This Is Not a Surprise": U.S. Sanctions and Saber Rattling Led to Iran's Renewed Uranium Enrichment. democracynow.org 
In ongoing fallout from the Trump administration's decision to pull out of the Iran nuclear accord, the International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed on Monday that Iran has begun enriching uranium above the level agreed to by the 2015 nuclear deal. Iran has threatened to continue to increase their production of enriched uranium if European signatories of the nuclear deal do not help ease the impact of the U.S. sanctions. We speak with Trita Parsi, executive vice president of the new think tank, the Quincy Institute, and author of "Losing an Enemy: Obama, Iran, and the Triumph of Diplomacy."
(2019-07-09). Greece's Syriza Government Loses Election After Imposing Harsh Austerity (1/2). therealnews.com 
Former Deputy Defence Minister Costas Isychos says Greek voters punished Alexis Tsipras for betraying his anti-austerity mandate…
(2019-07-09). Greek Neo-Nazi Party Golden Dawn Rejected by Greek Voters (2/2). therealnews.com 
Greece's Former Deputy Defence Minister Costas Isychos says support for the far-right remains strong despite neo-Nazi defeat…
(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). Georgian protests, military parade, Libya and Turkey. uwidata.com Georgian protests New protests took place this week in Georgia. On July 4, the Georgian Interior Ministry announced the detention of four people accused of assaulting police officers during rallies in central Tbilisi on June 20-21. On Thursday, the Prosecutor General's Office announced that it was investigating a meeting about organizing mass riots and an …
(2019-07-08). What gift has Iran prepared for Europe on JCPOA? uwidata.com Hasan Rouhani's ultimatum to Europe for rescuing the Joint Comprehensive Action Plan (JCPOA) has expired and the whole world is waiting to see what Iran will do next — continue observing the nuclear deal or create a nuclear bomb. Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif has made a statement suggesting Iran will go over to the …
(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…
(2019-07-06). 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.
(2019-07-05). 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 …
(2019-07-04). 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). 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). 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). 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 …
(2019-06-28). Georgia Tried to Ban Abortion, So We Sued. aclu.org Abortion bans place people in danger, and Georgia's is no exception. | Alabama. Arkansas. Kentucky. Ohio. And today, Georgia. That's the list of states where the ACLU has had to go to court over the last few months to challenge laws banning abortion. | The Georgia law bans abortion at six weeks of pregnancy and is in clear violation of the Supreme Court's decision in Roe v. Wade. In fact, that is the whole point of the law. Georgia politicians, including Governor Brian Kemp, emboldened by President Trump's appointment of two new justices to the Supreme Court, think this is their chance to get the court to take aw…
(2019-06-20). Milton Nascimento fans urge him to cancel Israel show. bdsmovement.net 
Milton Nascimento fans urge him to cancel Israel show: UpdateFans attending European tour dates join Palestinian and Brazilian arts organizations in urging star to cancel apartheid Tel Aviv show | Cultural BoycottJune 20, 2019 | By: | | Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI)
(2019-06-06). Venezuela: Pompeo Exposes Frustration Over Opposition Divisions as China, Russia Call for Non-Interference. venezuelanalysis.com The US Secretary of State claims efforts to unify the opposition have been "devilishly difficult."
(2019-05-30). Venezuela: Norway Talks End as Pence Telephones Guaido. venezuelanalysis.com Maduro praised "constructive dialogue" while the opposition reiterated appeals to the armed forces.
(2019-05-27). Venezuela: New Round of 'Face to Face' Talks to be Held in Norway. venezuelanalysis.com The content of the dialogue between Maduro's and Guaido's teams has not been disclosed.
(2019-05-17). Oriaku Njoku & Jill Heaviside on Abortion Rights in Georgia and Beyond. fair.org 
Abortions will happen, as they always have. The question is what they'll be like, for whom? If that's your question about the future, it makes sense to talk with the people who are doing the work now — of support, advocacy and funding to allow women to access safe and affordable abortion care.
(2019-05-15). Russia Warns US Against Venezuela Meddling as Alleged Bomb Threat Temporarily Closes National Assembly. venezuelanalysis.com Four more opposition deputies have also been accused of treason and conspiracy following the April 30 attempted putsch, bringing the total to fourteen.