(2022-01-19). There Must Be a Response to the Risk of Biological Catastrophe Posed by US Military Laboratories. journal-neo.org 
In light of the civil disturbances which have swept across Kazakhstan, the risk of a biological catastrophe is growing because of secret US military laboratories in regions of Central Asia and the South Caucasus, which are potentially susceptible to sociopolitical unrest. Aside from the fact that the USA's development of delayed-action bioweapons in Kazakhstan is …
(2022-01-19). US must abandon plans to supply arms to Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) — The United States should reaffirm its interest in the diplomatic resolution of tensions around Ukraine by refusing to supply weapons to Kiev, the Russian Embassy in Washington said in a statement…
(2022-01-19). China and the Unrest in Kazakhstan. journal-neo.org 
Recent developments in Kazakhstan have attracted widespread attention. For a while they have been the main discussion point of the entire global community. This is understandable, since Kazakhstan is the largest country in Central Asia, a region that has a significant impact on the developments in the larger Indo-Pacific region, that has already overtaken the …
(2022-01-19). Iran-Russia interaction to create security in region. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) — Iran-Russia relations will prevent unilateralism in the world and create security in the region, said Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi before leaving for the Russian capital of Moscow on Wednesday.
(2022-01-19). Iranian President arrives in Moscow. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) — The Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi arrived in Moscow a few minutes ago to meet with his Russian counterpart and was welcomed by senior Russian officials.
(2022-01-19). Incoming Pentagon fury: we should have armed Ukraine for war eight years ago. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Amid Russia crisis, Pentagon nominee criticizes Obama response to Crimea A top Pentagon pick for President Joe Biden has criticized the Obama administration's response to Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea from Ukraine as "too slow and too incremental," at her confirmation hearing Thursday. GOP and Democratic members of the Senate Armed Services Committee grilled Celeste …
(2022-01-19). Secret senior State Department official: Russia could invade Ukraine through Belarus. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Though why it would go through a third country is anybody's guess. A Senior State Department Official on the Secretary's Upcoming Travel to Ukraine and Germany Moderator: [T]his briefing today is on background with a senior State Department official who will discuss Secretary Blinken's upcoming trip to Kyiv, Berlin, and an additional stop that has …
(2022-01-19). Explosion reported at Turkey's Kirkuk-Ceyhan Oil Pipeline. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) — A massive explosion hit an oil pipeline in the city of Kahramanmaras in southeastern Turkey on the border with Syria, causing a fire to break out.
(2022-01-19). Coronavirus infection rates in Germany reach all-time high. wsws.org The coronavirus incidence rates in Germany are higher than ever. On Monday, the seven-day incidence—cases per 100,000 people—reached a new all-time high of 553.2.
(2022-01-19). How Hungary's man in Brussels enabled lies about Palestinian school books. electronicintifada.net Olivér Várhelyi fails to correct false claims by lobbyists.
(2022-01-18). Iran absolutely right to ask for guarantees in Vienna talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) — Stating that some people don't want to learn lessons from the failed maximum pressure policy, the Russian diplomat said that Iranians are absolutely right when they ask for guarantees in Vienna talks.
(2022-01-18). Iran-Russia, closer than ever. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) — According to the Russian state TV, President Vladimir Putin will receive his Iranian counterpart Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi in the coming week.
(2022-01-18). U.S. senators: We are in Ukraine to send clear message to Putin. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. senators: We are in Ukraine to send clear message to Putin Members of the U.S. congressional delegation arrived in Ukraine to send a clear warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin…. The senators stated this at a briefing in Kyiv on Monday, January 17…. "We want to send a message to Vladimir Putin that he …
(2022-01-18). Lavrov praises Biden's Ukraine policy. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Current US administration is more realistic about Ukraine settlement — Lavrov Cf: Biden declares national emergency: U.S. and NATO brand Russia an international pariah The current US administration is more realistic about the settlement in Ukraine, including the special status of Donbass, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at a news conference on Tuesday. The …
(2022-01-18). Britain to deliver anti-tank weapons to Ukraine, Canada deploys special operations forces. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com UK to pass anti-tank defense systems to Ukraine Britain will deliver a new package of security systems to Ukraine to help improve its defensive capabilities…. "We have decided to provide Ukraine with lightweight anti-tank defensive weapons systems," United Kingdom Defense Secretary Ben Wallace told the House of Commons of the British Parliament. *** As we …
(2022-01-18). Blinken meets Zelensky in Ukraine tomorrow, NATO Quad in Berlin after. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Blinken to meet Zelensky, Kuleba in Kyiv U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Kyiv and Berlin from January 18-20, 2022…. *** "Secretary Blinken will begin his trip in Kyiv, Ukraine, where he will meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on January 19 to reinforce the United States' commitment …
(2022-01-18). Putin briefs strategic partner Aliyev on U.S., NATO talks. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Putin told Aliyev about talks with US, NATO on security guarantees for Russia — Kremlin See: Ukraine, Azerbaijan sign deal to strengthen strategic partnership Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call with his Azeri counterpart Ilham Aliyev discussed, among other things, the situation in Ukraine and Russia's talks with the US and NATO on …
(2022-01-18). NATO plans to occupy Ukraine: Russian lower house chairman. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATO aims to occupy Ukraine, says Russian senior lawmaker The speculation over Moscow's alleged plans to invade Ukraine is part of an information campaign supporting NATO's advancement to Ukraine, Chairman of the Russian State Duma (lower house) Vyacheslav Volodin stated on Tuesday. "All this can be viewed as an information campaign on NATO's advancement to …
(2022-01-18). Polish Radio: Britain, Canada deploying more troops to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Canada, UK send troops to Ukraine amid Russian buildup: report Canada has deployed a small contingent of special forces operators to Ukraine to assist the government in Kyiv and help deter Russian aggression, the kresy24.pl website reported, citing Canada's Global News. Earlier UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace announced that a small contingent of British troops …
(2022-01-18). British, U.S. spy planes patrol Donbass, Crimea borders. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com British reconnaissance plane flies along demarcation line in Donbas and administrative border with Crimea Western reconnaissance planes continue to fly along the demarcation line in Donbas. Today, on January 18, a strategic reconnaissance aircraft Boeing RC-135W Rivet Joint arrived in Ukraine from Britain. An hour ago, UK Defense Journal correspondent George Allison reported his departure …
(2022-01-18). CIA director made secret visit to Ukraine to meet president, heads of military intelligence. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com CIA head secretly visited Ukraine, met with Zelensky, — CNN US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director William Burns visited Kyiv on January 12, where he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as CNN reported citing sources. [L]ast Wednesday, the head of the CIA was on a visit to Ukraine. Here he met with the leadership …
(2022-01-18). Leading the charge, EU's Borrell accuses Russia of integrating "occupied territories" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Kremlin's efforts aimed at integrating occupied territories of Ukraine — Borrell Following a visit to Ukraine, including to a line of contact in the conflict zone in the country's east, EU High Representative Josep Borrell expressed concern over Russia's attempts to push the temporarily occupied Donetsk and Luhansk regions away from Ukraine and de facto …
(2022-01-18). EU explains position on new Russia sanctions. rt.com 
Brussels will not impose pre-emptive measures in attempt to stop invasion of Ukraine | The EU's most senior diplomat Josep Borrell has ruled out the introduction of "preventive sanctions" against Russia over the situation in Ukraine, clarifying that any measures would only be implemented in case of an actual attack. | Borrell's comments come as tensions on the Russian frontier with Ukraine remain high and as Moscow stands accused of placing over 100,000 troops in the area in preparation for an invasion. The Kremlin has repeatedly denied these suggestions. | According to TASS, Borrell told the European Parliame…
(2022-01-18). Ukraine explains possible reason for Russian invasion. rt.com 
Moscow could use "defense of citizens" as a pretext for escalation, Ukraine's leader has claimed | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sounded the alarm, saying that Russia could claim that it needs to protect its citizens in the war-torn Donbass as an excuse for military action beyond its borders. | Zelensky's office published the claim on its website on Tuesday, after a meeting between the Ukrainian leader and a group of American senators. The US lawmakers' visit was intended to reaffirm Washington's commitment to Kiev as leaders from both countries have warned that they fear an imminent Russian invas…
(2022-01-18). Kremlin 'Concerned' by 'Extremely Dangerous' Prospect of Delivery of Stingers to Ukraine. sputniknews.com British defence chief Ben Wallace announced Monday that London is supplying Kiev with weapons for "self defence" and small numbers of trainers to teach the Ukrainian army how to use them. US officials and lawmakers, meanwhile, have warned that they would back a Ukrainian "insurgency" with anti-armour and anti-air weapons if Russia invaded.
(2022-01-18). British plane carrying military equipment to Ukraine diverted around Germany. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Germany forbids to use its airspace to transport military aid to Ukraine British planes with military assistance were forced to fly round the territory of Germany British transport aircraft with military assistance to Ukraine had to go around the German airspace and take a longer route since Germany did not allow the use of its …
(2022-01-18). While in Kiev, Canadian FM pledged support for Ukraine's wars present and to come. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Stefanishyna, Joly discuss strengthening military aid to Ukraine Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine Olga Stefanishyna and Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly discussed strengthening military assistance to Ukraine. "The parties discussed the issues of deterring Russia's armed aggression, supporting Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic aspirations, and cooperation between Ukraine and Canada in the …
(2022-01-18). Former Ukrainian President Poroshenko's dramatic return to fight 'treason' charges. rt.com 
The case is the latest in a series of prosecutions brought against high-profile politicians | Petro Poroshenko, who served as the president of Ukraine until 2019, is facing an acrimonious criminal prosecution on a string of charges, including treason, which could see him put behind bars for more than a decade if convicted. | The former leader, who is also one of the country's wealthiest oligarchs, returned to the country on Monday to face the allegations. Poroshenko, who has amassed an estimated $1.6 billion fortune from industries such as confectionery, denies the claims and has branded the prosecution politi…
(2022-01-18). Turkey Eyes a Major Role in Africa through Arms Deals. journal-neo.org 
Armed with drones and active diplomacy, Turkey is slowly — but surely — charting a path for a major role for itself in Africa. While Russia has historically dominated African arms market with 49 percent of market share, Turkey's ambitious foray includes geo-political interests, especially with regards to how it sees itself as a natural …
(2022-01-18). Latvia moves troops to Belarusian, Russian borders; Finland, Sweden NATO members "in principle" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Latvia steps up military presence in the east, says Defense Minister In response to the Russian activity in the Baltic Sea, Latvia has deployed professional units in Vidzeme and Latgale, whereas Sweden has stepped up its army presence in Gotland, Defense Minister Artis Pabriks told Latvian Television on January 17. He said out that cooperation …
(2022-01-18). Ambassador to Minsk: Russia won't ignore NATO buildup on Belarusian border. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Ambassador: Russia will not turn blind eye to NATO military buildup near Belarusian borders Russia will not turn a blind eye to the NATO buildup near the borders of Belarus, Russian Ambassador to Belarus Boris Gryzlov said in an interview with the Russian news agency TASS. "We are closely watching what is happening, including the …
(2022-01-18). Official: NATO buildup makes Belarus-Russia combat readiness drills more necessary. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Belarus-Russia combat readiness exercise especially important today Conducting a snap combat readiness inspection of the regional grouping of troops (forces) of the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation will be an important event to ensure the security of the Union State, State Secretary of the Security Council Aleksandr Volfovich told the BelTA news agency …
(2022-01-18). China-Europe freight trains on eastern corridor reach record high. ecns.cn Inbound and outbound China-Europe freight trains operated by Manzhouli and Suifenhe ports, the eastern corridor in north China's Heilongjiang, have exceeded 15,000, according to the China Railway Harbin Group on Tuesday.
(2022-01-18). NE China ports bustling with China-Europe freight trains. ecns.cn China's land ports of Manzhouli and Suifenhe on the China-Russia border have seen over 15,000 China-Europe freight trains since operations started in 2013, according to the China Railway Harbin Group Co., Ltd.
(2022-01-18). European Parliament elects first female president in 20 years. rt.com 
Malta's Roberta Metsola has pledged to connect with citizens beyond the Brussels and Strasbourg "bubbles" | Maltese lawmaker Roberta Metsola has been appointed to the largely ceremonial role of presiding over the EU Parliament, succeeding Italian politician David Sassoli, who passed away at the age of 65 earlier this month. | Metsola, 42, who has been serving as a member of the European Parliament for Malta since 2013, is its first Maltese president. Prior to that, she served as the first vice president of the European Parliament during Sassoli's tenure. | In a video posted to Twitter ahead of her election, Me…
(2022-01-18). Where To Put Your World War III Investment Dollar. journal-neo.org 
Is US President Joe Biden taking notes from the Trump administration on jockeying defense stocks? The question has to be asked in view of American military industrial stocks getting boosted by all the play on the tensions in Europe. What other reason could there be for lighting the fuse on World War III? Let's take a …
(2022-01-18). European Parliament's Vice President Metsola Elected as President. sputniknews.com BRUSSELS (Sputnik) – First Vice-President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola has been elected by absolute majority as the new president of the EU body in the first round, according to the election results released on Tuesday.
(2022-01-18). Prophylactic Scopolamine Butylbromide and Death Rattle in Patients at the End of Life—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply In the Netherlands, patients who are admitted to a hospice facility have a maximum estimated life expectancy of 3 months and are expected to stay in hospice until death. At admission, symptoms, care needs, and expectations around dying are always discussed with patients and their relatives by the hospice physician and the nurse. Obtaining informed consent for our study was embedded in the procedure of admission to the hospice facility. For patients meeting study inclusion criteria, our study trial was introduced at the end of the intake interview. Introduction of the study included information about the…
(2022-01-18). Coordinating plans along NATO's eastern flank: chief of Polish general staff in Georgia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The Chief of the General Staff of Poland was hosted at the Ministry of Defense of Georgia The Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland is paying an official visit to Georgia. General Raimund Andjejak is hosted by the Commander of the Georgian Defense Forces, Major General Giorgi …
(2022-01-18). North Korea launched cyberattack against Russia – media. rt.com 
One employee's account was allegedly compromised | The North Korean hacker group APT37 attacked the Russian Foreign Ministry and its employees in late 2021 and subsequently compromised the account of a government employee, US information security experts have reported. | According to researchers at US cybersecurity companies Cluster25 and Black Lotus Labs, and later reported by Moscow daily Kommersant, a phishing campaign was targeted at the Ministry back in October. The researchers claim that some employees were sent archives of documents and asked to provide vaccination details, while others were fed with li…
(2022-01-18). The Afghan Syndrome and the Same Old Mistake of American Neoconservatives. journal-neo.org 
After the disgraceful flight of United States troops from Afghanistan, when the whole world watched with surprise and horror the nightmarish scenes at the airport, the rate at which the once-US-friendly government collapsed, giving way to the Taliban (banned in Russia), and experienced the tragic human stories of those Afghans who remained in the country, …
(2022-01-18). German media on course for war against Russia. wsws.org The press spokesmen for German capitalism seem determined to wage its third war against Russia or the Soviet Union in little more than a century.
(2022-01-18). Japan claims sovereignty over Russian territory. rt.com 
Minister believes the southern part of the Kuril Islands is rightfully Japanese | Tokyo will not give up its claim that Russia's southern Kuril Islands in the Pacific Ocean are rightfully Japanese, and wants to reach a deal with Moscow to resolve the dispute, its foreign minister said on Tuesday. | Speaking at a press conference, Yoshimasa Hayashi responded to claims by his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov that Tokyo is refusing to recognize the results of the Second World War, when the Soviet Union took control of the Kuril Islands. | "Our sovereignty extends to the four Northern Islands," Hayashi said. "We…
(2022-01-18). Travel "Bridge" between Russia and Southeast Asia is being Restored. journal-neo.org 
Southeast Asia (SEA) is a vast territory surrounded by warm oceans and located in the equatorial, subequatorial, and tropical climatic zones. This geographical position provides suitable conditions for beach holidays and the creation of resorts. In addition to the warm climate, beautiful landscapes, exotic nature, and sea beaches, the countries of Southeast Asia have an …
(2022-01-18). UK Tory Party threatens war against Russia, prepares class war at home. wsws.org The Tory agenda is driven by a raging crisis of British and world imperialism that has been deepened immeasurably by the pandemic.
(2022-01-18). Sweden Launches 'Drone Hunt' as More Objects Sighted Over Country's Nuclear Power Plants. sputniknews.com Following several sightings of drones above nuclear power plants and even the royal castle, the Swedish police and the Coast Guard are now investigating the Stockholm archipelago to established whether the drones could have come from the sea.
(2022-01-18). Sweden Re-Establishes Yet Another Cold War-Era Regiment. sputniknews.com After decades of reduction of personnel and budgets, Sweden is seeing a protracted build-up that includes a number of Cold War-era units re-established and the arrival of forces in formerly demilitarised areas.
(2022-01-18). Israeli Prime Minister Bennett Speaks on Second Day of 'Davos' Virtual 2022 WEF. sputniknews.com The World Economic Forum (WEF) summit which traditionally takes place in January in Davos, Switzerland is being held virtually this year, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
(2022-01-18). Modi calls world to arms against crypto. rt.com 
Indian leader compares threat of cryptocurrencies to inflation and climate change | India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi said all nations should unite in tackling the threats posed by cryptocurrencies, speaking virtually at the 2022 World Economic Forum's annual conference in Davos, Switzerland. | "Cryptocurrency is an example of the kind of challenges we are facing as a global family with a changing global order. To fight this, every nation, every global agency needs to have collective and synchronized action," Modi said in his address. | Modi compared crypto to major economic challenges like supply-chain dis…
(2022-01-18). Japanese PM Kishida Delivers Speech on Second Day of Davos 2022 WEF Virtual Event. sputniknews.com The World Economic Forum had previously postponed its annual in-person meeting in Davos due to the omicron coronavirus strain. A face-to-face meeting in Switzerland is expected to take place this summer.