(2021-11-02). Turkey: Hackers allegedly used streaming platform Twitch to launder $10m. middleeasteye.net 
Turkey: Hackers allegedly used streaming platform Twitch to launder $10m | Hundreds of streamers said to have taken 20 percent cut to help launder money stolen by hackers through credit cards | Tue, 11/02/2021 – 08: 47 | Twitch underlined that the company would continue to identify and remove any streamers found to have engaged in financial practices that were in violation of local laws or Twitch p…
(2021-11-02). Blinken's Indo-Abraham Accords quickly come undone. asiatimes.com 
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is a man in a hurry. His president expects him to produce foreign policy success stories. Success stories are desperately needed as post-Afghanistan, the superpower has become a laughing stock universally. The trans-Atlantic alliance is seriously disoriented and Russia is on the prowl in the heart of Europe with …
(2021-11-02). Russia Needs To Reinforce Its Defenses In View Of NATO's Moves: Russian President Vladimir Putin. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On November 1st, Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized that Russia needs to beef up its defenses in the face of NATO's moves. | Speaking during a meeting with military officials and arms makers in the southern Russian city of Sochi, Putin specificially noted the deployment of NATO's U.S.-led missile defense components in Eastern Europe and increasingly frequent missions by NATO ships near Russian waters in the Baltic and Black Seas."Even now, a U.S. warship has entered the…
(2021-11-02). Partition — 100 Years of Sectarianism in Ireland. orinocotribune.com By Fra Hughes — Oct 30, 2021 | Modern Irish history has simply been one of subjugation, repression, and tyranny at the hands of the invaders. | In 1921 under threat of immediate and terrible war, Ireland was partitioned against the wishes of the majority of the people on the island. | Britain might have been forced out of 26 counties but they were keeping a foothold on Irish soil by proxy, through their colonial settlers in the six counties in the North East of Ireland. | When Irish men and women won the war for independence and Britain sued for peace, the price of limited autonomous self-rule for Southern I…
(2021-11-02). Russia's Coal Export to India and its Connection to Eurasian Integration. journal-neo.org 
When the mass withdrawal of coal use in countries following green policies began, many experts predicted that this fuel would soon be forgotten entirely. Its extraction and exports would cease to be profitable for the countries implementing them. Even then, it seemed unlikely because "developed" countries such as all Western countries, which stopped burning coal …
(2021-11-02). Crusader Victoria Nuland Visited the Camp of the Heretics Leaving With a Clean Sword. strategic-culture.org 
The United States consciously sent someone who is a living embodiment of Russophobic Soft Power to Moscow to somehow "improve" relations, Tim Kirby writes. | "This time, it's going to happen, they've amassed their forces like never before, if Biden wins they're going to launch the big attack." These apocalyptic words were uttered to me (in Russian) on the eve of the last presidential elections in the United States. The Russian Media both mainstream and alternative were sure that with the rise of Biden "it would finally happen". "It" being a major offensive by Kiev's forces backed either covertly or overtly by NAT…
(2021-11-02). China And India To Likely Become Russia's First S-500 Missile Defense System Buyers. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | India and China may become the first buyers of the latest Russian S-500 Prometheus missile defense system, said Dmitry Shugaev, director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation."When this system is delivered to the Armed Forces in the required volume, it will also be possible to supply it for export. We consider India, as well as China, and all those states with whom we have long-standing, partner and predictable relationships, as future owners of this newest system," he said.
(2021-11-01). Turkey moves in combat vehicles, vast amounts of weapons for new attack in Syria. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Turkish occupation brings new reinforcements to its bases in Hasaka countryside A Turkish occupation-affiliated convoy of military vehicles and heavy trucks laden with huge amounts of logistical weapons has entered different areas in Ras al-Ayn city, in the Hasaka northwestern countryside, in order to reinforce the Turkish occupation's bases and support their mercenaries affiliated with …
(2021-11-01). Erdogan: Biden positive on adding, upgrading 120 F-16s. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Erdogan called Biden's positive position on Turkey's acquisition of F-16 "The question was raised about the modernization of Turkey's existing F-16 aircraft or the purchase of new ones. The defense ministers of the two countries keep the issue in the spotlight. I saw Joe Biden's positive approach to this issue," the Turkish head of state …
(2021-11-01). In Search Of Escalation: Ukrainian Armed Forces Destroy Two DPR Infantry Fighting Vehicles. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On October 28th, Ukraine's Armed Forces destroyed two armored fighting vehicles, part of the Donetsk People's Militia near the contact line. | Footage of the incident was published by a member of the Ukrainian volunteer battalions, Roman Donik on his Facebook account on the evening of October 30th. | The intelligence of the 93rd OMBR of the Armed Forces of Ukraine "Kholodny Yar" noticed three infantry fighting vehicles, which the DPR forces drove to the front line in violati…
(2021-11-01). One nation, one army: Turkey continues to treat Azerbaijani soldiers wounded in war against Nagorno-Karabakh. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Another group of participants of the Patriotic War of Azerbaijan returned to their homeland after treatment in Turkey Another group of Azerbaijani servicemen who were seriously injured during the Patriotic War and sent by the YA≈ûAT Foundation for treatment to Turkey returned to their homeland. At present, another 44 Azerbaijani servicemen who were injured during …
(2021-11-01). Portugal: Subway Workers Go On Strike Amid Lisbon Web Summit. telesurenglish.net Metro workers will carry out a strike in a week in which Portugal receives some 40,000 people for the 2021 Web Summit in Lisbon. | RELATED: | On Tuesday, the subway will only start operating at 10: 15 a.m. instead of the usual time at 6: 30 a.m. Then, there will be no shuttle service from 11: 00 PM on Wednesday to 6: 30 AM on Friday. Besides rejecting the wage freeze, the Federation of Transport and Communication Tra…
(2021-11-01). Spain accused of appeasing Morocco after Sahrawi activist blocked from prize. middleeasteye.net 
Spain accused of appeasing Morocco after Sahrawi activist blocked from prize | EU parliament's social democratic group backed far-right nomination for Sakharov Prize over Western Sahara activist | Mon, 11/01/2021 – 12: 00 | The Sahrawi people of Western Sahara have been waiting for a referendum on their independence for decades (MEE/Oscar Rickett) | The Spanish government and the EU parliamen…
(2021-11-01). Spain Investigates Security Company That Spied Assange In London. telesurenglish.net Spain's Fifth Central Court of Instruction opened five criminal actions against the security company Undercover Global (UC Global) Director David Morales for illegally spying on Julian Assange at the Ecuadoran Embassy in London while the WikiLeaks founder political asylum from 2016 to 2019. | RELATED: | Ecuadoran President Rafael Correa (2007-2017) hired this company to ensure the safety of Assange, whom the U.S.
(2021-11-01). U.S. Sixth Fleet flagship in Turkey en route to Black Sea. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com USS Mount Whitney Arrives in Istanbul U.S. Sixth Fleet (SIXTHFLT) command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) and staff arrived in Istanbul, Turkey for a scheduled port visit, Nov. 1. The ship's presence in the Eastern Mediterranean demonstrates the U.S. Navy and NATO's continued commitment to collective defense of the European region and …
(2021-11-01). Turkey to mass-produce combat drones in Ukraine, open several centers. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com From Ukrinform. The article addresses: . "Full-scale production" of Turkish combat drones in Ukraine for its armed forces and for "third-country markets" . Joint Ukrainian-Turkish venture to produce the more advanced Akƒ±ncƒ± combat drone . Turkey building a Bayraktar factory near the Ukrainian capital of Kiev, to be followed by several other centers in the …
(2021-11-01). Turkey Pursues To Manage A Violent November In Syria's North. southfront.org 
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(2021-11-01). Biden will do 'his best' for Turkish F-16 sale, says Erdogan. middleeasteye.net 
Biden will do 'his best' for Turkish F-16 sale, says Erdogan | US president says there is a 'fifty-fifty' chance the sale would be approved by Congress, according to Turkish leader | Mon, 11/01/2021 – 18: 01 | Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks with US President Joe Biden during the G20 leaders' summit in Rome on 30 October 2021 (AFP) |
(2021-11-01). Lavrov: unbroken parade of U.S. warships in Black Sea, new naval bases in Bulgaria, Romania not "neighborly" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com US naval flag demonstration in Black Sea does not add to stability, says Lavrov Russia's top diplomat thus commented on a decision by the US Sixth Fleet to send its flagship, command and control ship USS Mount Whitney to the Black Sea for joint operations with NATO countries. The Americans are actively trying to push …
(2021-11-01). F-15s return to Bulgarian, Romanian air bases, link up with U.S. guided-missile destroyer in Black Sea. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Strike Eagles return to Bulgaria and Romania for second forward dispersals of Castle Forge U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft from the 336th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Wing…have returned to Borcea Air Base, Romania, and Graf Ignatievo AB, Bulgaria, for the second phase of forward dispersals supporting operation Castle Forge, a U.S. Air Forces Europe-Air Forces …
(2021-11-01). Press TV's Spotlight — Iran-P4+1 Talks. thealtworld.com Iran is questioning the seriousness of the United States, as well as its European counterparts which were signatories to the JCPOA. | This, after the US has issued new sanctions against Iran. And the Europeans have issued a statement telling Iran to change course, regarding its nuclear commitments. | Iran says it is committed to the original deal if all the signatories are, but that it will not renegotiate and talk about any other issues. In other words, Iran's defense and security are not up for negotiations. | Guests: | Sara Flounders | Co-Director, International Action Center | NEW YORK | ———…
(2021-11-01). 'Mega-election' Campaign Kicks Off in Venezuela. venezuelanalysis.com The European Union has also deployed its observer team which will be joined by others including the Carter Center and CEELA closer to the day.
(2021-11-01). U.S. interceptor missile warships in Aegean, Baltic, Black Seas. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Forward Deployed Naval Forces-Europe Destroyers Operate with NATO Allies at Sea "Simultaneously operating two forward deployed destroyers with NATO allies on opposite ends of the continent demonstrates the reach of NATO…." The Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyers USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) and USS Porter (DDG 78) participated in multilateral exercises with Standing NATO Maritime …
(2021-11-01). U.S., NATO accuse Russia of building up troops…on its own territory: Washington Post. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com United States, Europe claim Russia building up troops on border with Ukraine Officials in the United States and Europe in recent weeks have noted a buildup of troops on the border with Ukraine…. "The renewed movements of Russian forces in the area come as the Kremlin embraces a harder line on Ukraine," the Washington Post …
(2021-11-01). Algeria terminates contract to supply gas to Europe via Morocco. peoplesdispatch.org The decision by Algeria has worsened the already fraught diplomatic relations between the two countries. It also raises concerns about gas shortage and energy price rise in Europe, with predictions of high demand during the cold winter months…
(2021-11-01). Defend the daily newspaper junge Welt against attack by Germany's secret service. wsws.org The left-wing daily newspaper junge Welt has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Republic of Germany because it has been under surveillance by the intelligence agencies for years and is listed in the "left-wing extremism" chapter of the secret service annual report.
(2021-11-01). Balkans, Bosnia, Afghanistan, Iraq: NATO oversees training of Latvian expeditionary forces. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com ACO CSEL Visits Latvian Senior Leaders Course Allied Command Operations (ACO) Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL) Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Siim Saliste visited the Latvian Senior Leaders Course from October 28 to 29, 2021. During the visit, CSM Saliste was welcomed by CSM of the Latvian Armed Forces Edgars Joksts-Bogdanovs before speaking at the course …
(2021-11-01). Turkish Drones Pounding SDF Positions In Northern Syria For Third Day In Row. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On November 1, local sources reported that a Turkish drone had targeted an SDF military checkpoint in Syria's Raqqa Governorate. If confirmed, this is the third Turkish drone attack over the past 3 days. | The strike reportedly hit the vicinity of the village of Bir Arab, west of the town of Tal Abyad, killing 4 SDF fighters and 2 soldiers the Syrian Arab Army. | The SAA positions and a Russian observation po…
(2021-11-01). US Expert Says "Most Concerning Legacy Of AUKUS" Is Russian-Chinese Military Cooperation. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageAUKUS alliance leaves Moscow and Beijing no choice but to strengthen military ties. | Written by Paul Antonopoulos, independent geopolitical analyst | In an
(2021-11-01). Military Situation In Syria On November 1, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On November 1, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 8 times: 4 — in Idlib province, 4 — in Latakia province | On November 1, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Kansafra village | On November 1, artillery of Turkish-backed forces shelled SDF positions near Ain Issa | On October 31, SAA and Russian forces carried out Joint military exercises in the countryside of Tal Tamar | On October 3…
(2021-11-01). Why Putin Criticized the Bolshevik Counter Revolution: Trotsky, Parvus and the War on Civilization. strategic-culture.org 
Doesn't Putin respect Soviet Russian accomplishments including the sacrifices made to put down Hitler? How could Putin be a true anti-imperialist if he is an anti-revolutionary? | A scandal arose this week as President Putin took some time to denounce the Bolshevik Revolution at the "Just over a century ago, Russia objectively faced serious problems… Russia could have dealt with its problems gradually and in a civilised manner. But revolutionary shocks led to the collapse and disintegration of a great power… These…
(2021-11-01). Assange's Isolation In UK Prison Risks His Life: UN Rapporteur. telesurenglish.net In an interview with the outlet Russia Today on Saturday, the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on Torture Nils Melzer stated that the psychological problems that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange faces stem from the abuse he suffers in U.K. Belmarsh high-security prison. | RELATED: | Melzer visited Assange at Belmarsh prison in May 2019 with a team of medical experts, all of whom concluded that this acti…
(2021-11-01). Moscow ends decades-long NATO diplomatic mission, as alliance continues anti-Russian provocations. wsws.org After NATO expelled eight members of Russia's diplomatic team on allegations of spying in early October, Moscow will end its decades-long diplomatic mission to the trans-Atlantic alliance.
(2021-11-01). Save Tom Friedman's Mind: Restore Armistice Day. warisacrime.org 
By David Swanson, World BEYOND War, November 1, 2021 When the New York Times is paying Thomas Friedman many thousands of dollars to wonder whether Russia or China would help the United States if space aliens attack it, a few conclusions can be drawn. The ludicrousness of the UFO propaganda coming out of a U.S. …
(2021-11-01). Senior Russian MP denounces latest U.S./NATO provocation in Black Sea. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Senior Russian MP slams US decision to send warship to Black Sea as a provocation The US decision to send the 6th Fleet's flagship to the Black Sea for operations with NATO forces is a provocation, Head of the State Duma Committee on Defense Andrei Kartapolov said on Monday. "I believe that such actions as …
(2021-11-01). Ukraine's daily COVID-19 cases and deaths hit record highs. wsws.org The reckless policies of the Ukrainian ruling class have led to a health disaster that shows no signs of ending.