(2022-12-16). Two major central banks step up the interest rate war against the working class. wsws.org In their decisions to lift interest rates announced yesterday, the Bank of England and the European Central Bank cited "tight" labour markets and limited wage increases as requiring "forceful" action.
(2022-12-16). Belt and Road Initiative: Prospects for Brazil. infobrics.org The Belt and Road initiative introduced by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2013 serves as a boost to global development. The project was initially focused on connectivity and land integration of the western part of China with Central Asia and Europe; then it has added maritime routes that include Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean, Africa, and as of 2018, they already included it in Latin America with its projection towards the Arctic Ocean…
(2022-12-16). How The West's Media Slip In Some Lies Even When They Start to Allow Some Truths. southfront.org 
Written by Eric Zuesse Bloomberg News headlined on December 12th, "Can Europe's Energy Bridge to Russia Ever Be Rebuilt?" and the hired…
(2022-12-16). Brittney Griner and the U.S. State. mronline.org 
Brittney Griner's ordeal in Russia is over. But she has been secreted away for "reintegration" and the U.S. continues its own brand of international hostage taking.
(2022-12-16). By demanding Russian isolation, Estonia and Baltic states join European efforts towards economic suicide. infobrics.org Local actors such as Estonia allow themselves to serve as proxies for US interests and thus gain influence, but will also bear themselves the greatest costs.
(2022-12-16). 2022 Russia-Brazil Bilateral Trade Reaching Record Highs. infobrics.org Trade volumes between Brazil and Russia are on track to reach a record high of US$10 billion by the end of 2022, according to Rodrigo Baena Soares, Brazil's Ambassador to Russia…
(2022-12-15). Damage detected on shell of Russian spacecraft docked to ISS. ecns.cn Astronauts found damage on Thursday to the outer skin of the instrument-assembly compartment of the Russian spacecraft Soyuz MS-22 that is docked to the International Space Station (ISS).
(2022-12-15). ASML questions U.S. logic on chip product trade restriction. ecns.cn Dutch semiconductor equipment maker ASML Holding NV questioned the logic behind Washington's attempts to get the Netherlands to expand chip-related restrictions on China,…
(2022-12-15). Diplomat tells China story in new book. ecns.cn Veteran diplomat Liu Xiaoming detailed how he interacted with people from all walks of life in the United Kingdom and how he told China's story as the longest-serving Chinese ambassador to the country, where he worked for 11 years.
(2022-12-15). UK urged to earnestly secure Chinese embassy. ecns.cn China has warned of resolute and forceful countermeasures if the United Kingdom does not immediately stop political manipulation and earnestly secure the Chinese embassy and its consulates' normal performance of duties.
(2022-12-16). Parlamento Europeo anuncia reforma tras escándalo de corrupción. telesurtv.net La titular confirmó que las reformas deben estar listo en el nuevo año en pos de cerrar las "fisuras" que permanecen.
(2022-12-16). German states strike mask requirements in public transportation. wsws.org In Germany more than 100 people are dying daily from COVID-19, clinics are at capacity and a winter storm of coronavirus is brewing.
(2022-12-15). DPR: The Number of Civilian Victims of Bombing Has Quadrupled Since Kiev Began Using Western Weapons. libya360.wordpress.com Christelle Néant On 14 December 2022, the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic) organised a conference on Ukraine's use of Western weapons against civilians and civilian infrastructure in the Donbass, at which pieces of Western weapons found at the bombed sites were shown and it was announced that since Kiev has been using these weapons, the number…
(2022-12-15). Bombardment Throughout Ukraine. southfront.org 
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(2022-12-15). Horrific Coincidences In Kherson. southfront.org 
After the withdrawal of the Russian military from the western bank of the Dnieper River in the Kherson region, the situation in this area was quite calm. The armed Forces of Ukraine were busy securing settlements that have recently come under their control, while Russian troops were strengthening their defenses on the eastern bank of the river. Despite some incidents, the situation has so far remained relatively calm. The sides are exchanging artillery fire on the…
(2022-12-15). UK training Ukrainian judges. infobrics.org The maneuver is aimed at convicting Russian citizens, regardless of legal issues.
(2022-12-15). Zelensky Wants 'Complete Isolation' of Russian Athletes from Olympics. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday slammed a plan to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics and called for the "complete isolation" of Russians from the games. The plan, put forward by the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee, would allow Russian and Belarusians to participate but not under their …
(2022-12-15). Patriot missiles in Ukraine – NATO's bluff or real escalation. infobrics.org Although it has already been deployed to Poland, the "Patriot" showed it provides only a false sense of security after it failed to intercept missiles fired by the Kiev regime forces which hit a Polish border village of Przewodow, killing two civilians.
(2022-12-15). US Will More Than Double Its Training Program for Ukrainian Troops. news.antiwar.com The Pentagon is planning a major expansion of the number of Ukrainian troops that it will train in Germany and aims to start the new program in early 2023, US officials told The New York Times on Thursday. The expanded program will enable the US military to train up to 800 Ukrainian troops each month, …
(2022-12-15). Russia Warns of 'Unpredictable Consequences' If US Sends Patriot Missiles to Ukraine. commondreams.org Ukraine wants the air defense systems to help shield against Russia's devastating missile onslaught, while opponents fear Moscow could view such a transfer as an intolerable provocation.
(2022-12-15). Military Situation In Eastern Ukraine On December 15, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2022-12-15). Canadians Who Fight in Ukraine Are Mercenaries, Not Heroes. libya360.wordpress.com Morrigan Johnson Dignitaries attend the annual Service of Remembrance for the Public Service at the Legislative Building on Nov. 9, 2022. (Gillian Massie/980 CJME) Heroes or mercenaries? On November 8, 2022, Saskatchewan (a Canadian province) Premier Scott Moe told CBC that Joseph Hildebrand, a recently fallen Canadian man who died in Ukraine, is a "true…
(2022-12-15). U.S. to train Ukrainian military on missile systems, in live-fire battlefield exercises. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Breaking DefenseDecember 15, 2022 US to provide advanced combined armed training to Ukraine The United States will provide combined arms maneuver training to Ukraine geared at enabling the Ukrainian military to better conduct joint operations at the battalion level, the Pentagon announced today. The new training course, which begins in January, will be led by …
(2022-12-15). Military Situation In Southern Ukraine On December 15, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2022-12-15). Washington practically become party to Ukraine war. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman says that Washington, which has practically become a party to the conflict, will not be able to evade complicity in the terror unleashed by the Kyiv regime against Russian civilians.
(2022-12-15). Preparing for war: Finnish military on unprecedented spending spree. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com YLE NewsDecember 15, 2022 Thursday's papers: MoD spending boom, Belarusian dissident in Helsinki, and soft retirementBelarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has urged Finland to change the name of her country in Finnish, which currently translates directly to "white Russia" Russia's invasion of Ukraine has spurred an unprecedented increase in Finnish defence spending. Helsingin Sanomat wrote …
(2022-12-15). U.S. to provide Ukraine with smart missiles/bombs for bombers, jet fighters — WP. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioDecember 15, 2022 US to give Ukraine smart-bomb kits: report The Pentagon is planning to send Ukraine advanced electronic equipment that transforms traditional missiles into "smart bombs" able to accurately target Russian positions, the Washington Post has reported. According to an article published in the Washington Post on Wednesday, the so-called Joint Direct Attack …
(2022-12-15). Russian Lancet Drones Take Out Ukrainian Radars, Air-Defense System & Howitzer (Videos). southfront.org 
ZALA Lancet attack drone. © Marina Lystseva/TASS | On December 15, RIA Novosti and other news sources shared videos documenting four recent Russian strikes with Lancet loitering munitions on Ukrainian military equipment in the special military operation zone. | The strikes targeted Soviet-made 36D6 long-range surveillance and missile control radar, PRV-16ML height-finder radar and 5P85D transporter erector launcher of an S-300PS long-range air-defense system as well as an American-supplied M777…
(2022-12-15). Military Situation In Ukraine On December 15, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russia struck the AFU positions near Kharkov with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU positions near Kupyansk with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU positions near Kherson with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU positions near Zapororozhye with high-precision missiles; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Debrova; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Kupyansk; | Clashes between the…
(2022-12-15). Russian cosmonauts' spacewalk canceled for technical reasons. ecns.cn A previously-planned spacewalk by Russian cosmonauts outside the International Space Station (ISS) was canceled for technical reasons, Russia's state space corporation Roscosmos said Thursday.
(2022-12-15). 12m Tons of Russian Goods to Transit via Iran to India. infobrics.org Following India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's visit to Moscow in November, Russia and Iran have agreed to allow the passage of 12 million tons of Russian goods via Tehran…
(2022-12-15). NATO East: Japanese-Russian military tensions rise. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Stars and StripesDecember 15, 2022 Russian bombers, fighter jets skirt Japanese skies to send a message, expert says Russian bombers made a recent show of force near Japan to indicate the cost of being an "unfriendly country," according to a Tokyo-based security expert. Two Russian nuclear-capable Tu-95 strategic bombers accompanied by Sukhoi fighter jets made …
(2022-12-15). Turkey invites leaders of Russia, Syria for talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Turkish President was quoted on Thursday as saying he proposed to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to form a trilateral mechanism with Russia and Syria to accelerate diplomacy between Ankara and Damascus.
(2022-12-15). China's power generation up in November. ecns.cn A fire at an oil plant in the city of Angarsk in the Russian region of Irkutsk has killed two people and injured four others, quoted authorities in the Irkutsk region as saying on Thursday.
(2022-12-15). Fire at oil plant near Russia's Irkutsk kills 2, injures 4. ecns.cn A fire at an oil plant in the city of Angarsk in the Russian region of Irkutsk has killed two people and injured four others, quoted authorities in the Irkutsk region as saying on Thursday.
(2022-12-15). You Should Thank this Russian Naval Officer that You and Your Loved Ones Are Alive Today. covertactionmagazine.com Let's hope there are more Vasily Arkhipovs out there today—we need them now more than ever On October 27, 1962, Soviet naval officer Vasily Arkhipov helped prevent the outbreak of World War III and saved humanity from nuclear catastrophe. A minesweeper during the Pacific War, Arkhipov was the commander of a diesel submarine that had …
(2022-12-15). Russia warns US over sending Patriot missile systems to Kyiv. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — If the United States sends its Patriot missile systems to Kyiv, that would be another provocative step that may lead to unpredictable consequences, the Russian embassy in Washington warned in a statement on Wednesday.
(2022-12-15). Serbia Seeks Troop Deployment in Kosovo. news.antiwar.com Serbia has formally asked NATO if it can deploy up to 1,000 troops into northern Kosovo, where Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic says ethnic Serbs are being "terrorized" by the Kosovo government based in Pristina. Vucic made the request to the commander of NATO forces in Kosovo, known as KFOR. Serbian officials say that a UN …
(2022-12-15). Multinational and combat-ready: NATO battlegroups prepare for war in Balkans, Black Sea region. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATODecember 14, 2022 NATO's multinational battlegroup in Bulgaria reaches full capability NATO's multinational battlegroup in Bulgaria reached full operational capability on Wednesday (14 December 2022). The milestone was marked by a ceremony presided over by Bulgaria's Chief of Defence, Admiral Emil Eftimov, and the Commander of Italy's Joint Operations Command, Lieutenant General Francesco Paolo Figliuolo. …
(2022-12-15). Albaneses toman por la fuerza municipio Mitrovica en Kosovo. telesurtv.net Efectivos policiales de Kosovo custodiaron la sesión asambleísta en la que los ocupantes prestaron juramento.
(2022-12-15). We Charge Imperialism: The International People's Tribunal. popularresistance.org Since the end of the Cold War, the world has witnessed an unprecedented proliferation of sanctions regimes, particularly by the United Nations Security Council, the European Union, and the United States. This is due in part to the collapse of the Soviet Union, which ended the deadlock between superpowers at the Security Council. Over the past few decades, sanctions were slowly reconfigured from war time weapons into peacetime policy instruments. In order for this effort to materialize, policymakers, legal scholars, and government officials campaigned to legitimate sanctions as a lawful weapon to punish nations wh…
(2022-12-15). The British American Project and Fighting Back Against the Israel Lobby with Matt Kennard, Asa Winstanley and Huda Amori. mintpressnews.com On this special episode of The Watchdog, Lowkey discusses and later analyzes the role played by external actors in dictating the domestic political environment in the United Kingdom.
(2022-12-15). Corrupting the European Parliament: Qatar's Sports Diplomacy. dissidentvoice.org 
How utterly fitting that it should happen at this time. The Qatar FIFA World Cup is coming to a close, a tournament nakedly bought by a state keen to be a standard bearer, not merely of the Arab world, but the world of shameless sportswashing. Despite being criticised for its human rights record, its laws …
(2022-12-15). Foreign Ministry statement on hostile stances towards Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry on Thursday issued a statement over the hostile positions of several European governments toward Iran, as well as several other regional and international issues.
(2022-12-15). Baku: 2020 Caucasus war victory for entire Turkic people. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com AzertagDecember 15, 2022 President Ilham Aliyev received the Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States On December 15, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received the Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States (TST) Kubanichbek Omuraliyev. AZERTAC reports that President Ilham Aliyev congratulated Kubanichbek Omuraliyev on his election as the …
(2022-12-15). Enfermeras se suman a ola de paros en Reino Unido. cubadebate.cu Reino Unido vivía este jueves la primera de dos jornadas de huelga del personal de la enfermería en Inglaterra, Gales e Irlanda del Norte para reclamar subidas salariales. Miles de enfermeras se han sumado a la ola de huelgas que afecta este mes a la sanidad pública, el transporte ferroviario, los aeropuertos, los servicios de correos y otros sectores del país europeo.
(2022-12-15). Wolf conservation impacts human health. america.cgtn.com The Endangered Wolf Center in Missouri aims to help preserve and reintroduce the endangered animals into the wild.
(2022-12-15). Irish soldier killed after UN convoy attacked in Lebanon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — An Irish soldier has been killed on a United Nations peacekeeping mission after a convoy of two armored utility vehicles carrying eight personnel traveling to Beirut came under small arms fire, Ireland's defense forces said.
(2022-12-15). Mine explosion in Azerbaijan leaves 1 soldier dead, 7 injured. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — An Azerbaijani soldier was killed and seven others were injured following a mine explosion in Azerbaijan's Kalbajar region, local authorities said on Wednesday.
(2022-12-15). What did Macron Tell Biden? journal-neo.org 
'This is not how you treat allies' was, as various media reports in the US and Europe show, the message that the French leader gave to the US President Joe Biden during the former's recent visit to the US. The message is a continuation of the logic i.e., Europe's growing discomfort with US geopolitics, that …
(2022-12-15). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org UK pay stoppages continue on railways and postal services joined by nurses as government prepares anti-strike laws and the army to break strikes; Belgian workers to hold one-day national strike demanding energy price caps and abolition of pay rise restrictions; protests in Syrian province Suweida call for general strike over living conditions to bring down the government; many Kenyan health workers in Mombasa County defy court order and unions to end pay strike; civil servants on five-day strike in Plateau State, Nigeria over wages and pension contributions unpaid for three months…
(2022-12-15). Nationwide crackdown on "Last Generation" climate activists in Germany. wsws.org The house searches are meant to criminalise and intimidate peaceful protest, civil disobedience and other forms of resistance.
(2022-12-15). Hainan delegation seeks new investments in FTP. ecns.cn Hainan province is making a major effort to strengthen investment in its free trade port, with a business delegation from the province led by Vice-Governor Ni Qiang setting off from Haikou on Friday for activities in Hong Kong and Germany.
(2022-12-14). Police killings fuel protests across Peru against newly installed US-backed Boluarte regime. wsws.org The Dina Boluarte regime, declared the safeguard of democracy by US and European imperialism, has launched a brutal crackdown against peaceful demonstrations.
(2022-12-14). Germany and Peru Coup Attempts? WEF Engineered False Flags? globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-14). US Sending Patriot Missiles to Ukraine Marks Escalation. libya360.wordpress.com CNN is claiming Washington may finalize plans to send the Patriot air defense missile system to Ukraine. However, what CNN doesn't say is just as important: — The US says it will send the missiles in days after the decision is made; — It takes MONTHS to train crews to operate the Patriot missile system;…
(2022-12-14). Military Overview: Dozen Of Russian UAVs Targeted Ukrainian Capital. southfront.org 
On December 14, the Russian Armed Forces targeted in the capital of Ukraine. Air defense forces were working in the Kiev region, residents are being asked to stay in shelters, the head of the military administration of the region. Air alert sounded in the Kiev region. | Alarms also sounded in the neighboring Vinnytsia and Zhytomyr regions, according to the reports by local administrations. | In the early morning, the mayor of the city Vitali Klitschko claimed that…
(2022-12-14). Under Cover of War, Zelensky is Leading Ukraine's Massive Privatization Drive. mintpressnews.com On the latest edition of the MintCast, host Mnar Adley is joined by journalist Max Blumenthal, editor-in-chief of The Grayzone, to discuss Zelensky, the war, and the consequences for Europe.
(2022-12-14). VIDEO: Russian missiles hit presidntial building in Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Footage shows the moment when the Russian missiles targetED the presidential building in Ukraine.
(2022-12-14). Military Situation In Ukraine On December 14, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russia struck the AFU positions near Kramatorsk with high-precision missiles; | Russia struck the AFU positions near Zaporozhye with high-precision missiles; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Debrova; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Stelmakhovka; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near Vodyanoye; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Bakhmut city; | The Russian Army repelle…
(2022-12-14). Patrick Lawrence: In Ukraine, the Autumn of Oligarchs. scheerpost.com 
By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost The nice thing about being an oligarch is that you are so wealthy it doesn't matter that you are looked upon as a predatory pariah. The nice thing about being an American oligarch, such as Jeff Bezos, is that America does not have oligarchs: It has highly successful …
(2022-12-14). NATO facing 'very real' arms shortage due to Ukraine war. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Members of NATO face "very" real" arms shortages due to the conflict in Ukraine, and the alliance is working with the military-industrial complex on filling these gaps, US Permanent Representative to NATO Julianne Smith said.
(2022-12-14). U.S. to Send More Wunderwaffen to Ukraine. libya360.wordpress.com Moon of Alabama A new round of Wunderwaffen deliveries to Ukraine is taking place. It is unlikely to change the strategic or even operational picture of the war. The U.S. and its 'allies' are engaged in a boil-the-frog operation in which they steadily increase the lethality and complexity of arms and other support they deliver to Ukraine….
(2022-12-14). Military Situation In Eastern Ukraine On December 14, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russian forces struck the AFU positions near Kramatorsk with high-precision missiles; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue on the streets in the eastern part of Bakhmut; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue in Soledar; | According to preliminary reports, Russian forces took control of Vodyanoye; | The Russian Army repelled the AFU attack near the town of Pavlovka; | Clashes between the Russian Army and the AFU continue near…
(2022-12-14). The US is the main instigator of terrorism around the world. journal-neo.org 
The European Union, quite impoverished of late thanks to its North American "ally," is now actively planning to use frozen Russian assets to finance the reconstruction of Ukraine's economy, shattered by the war imposed on it by the US and NATO. It appears that the EU's plans include an attempt to steal the Russian Central …
(2022-12-14). U.S. to deploy advanced Patriot missile interceptor batteries to Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioDecember 14, 2022 US to send Patriot air defence system to Ukraine: CNN The administration of US President Joe Biden is finalising plans to provide Ukraine with the Patriot air defence system and could announce the move later this week, news outlets have reported. *** According to three US officials, who spoke to CNN …
(2022-12-14). Georgian combat deaths in greater Ukraine war climb to 35. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geDecember 14, 2022 Two Georgian volunteers killed in Ukraine action Two Georgian volunteers were killed in combat action against Russian troops in the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut on Tuesday, the Georgian Foreign Ministry has confirmed. *** The Georgian Embassy in Ukraine is now working to repatriate the bodies of the volunteers to Georgia, the body …
(2022-12-14). VIDEO: Belarus combat vehicles moving toward Ukraine border. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Footage shows the movement of Belarussian military vehicles toward the country's border with Ukraine.
(2022-12-14). No To Restrictions On Freedom Of Expression! popularresistance.org On the occasion of the attack on the Soviet Union by the fascist German Wehrmacht in June 1941, the Friedenskoordination (Friko) Berlin organized the commemoration event ‚ÄûWe will not forget!" on June 22, 2022 at the Soviet memorial in Treptower Park. | Due to my speech, which I gave as part of this commemoration, and a statement on the Russia-Ukraine conflict on my website, investigations have been initiated against me. According to a letter from the Berlin State Criminal Police Office dated October 19, 2022, a Berlin lawyer has accused me of having committed a crime. One refers to the ß…
(2022-12-14). Sen. Schumer Says Ukraine Aid Will Be Included in Omnibus Bill. news.antiwar.com Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said Tuesday that more funding for Ukraine would be included in an upcoming omnibus spending bill that Congress is looking to pass before the end of the year. Congressional negotiators have been at odds over the final numbers of the spending bill, but Schumer said that he expects a …
(2022-12-14). Russia, China to Develop Oil, Gas Equipment. infobrics.org "We plan to jointly engage in the development and production of equipment that can be used both in China and in Russia."
(2022-12-14). Iran welcomes expanding judiciary cooperation with Russia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Iran Judiciary's head Gholam Hossein Mohseni-Ejeii in a meeting with Russia's Prosecutor-General Igor Krasnov announced Iran's readiness to expand judiciary cooperation with Russia and other neighboring countries.
(2022-12-14). Iran, Russia sign deal to develop space cooperation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Iran and Russia signed a deal on Wednesday to develop their cooperation in the space industry.
(2022-12-14). From Russian Foreign Ministry. smoothiex12.blogspot.com 
(2022-12-14). In Video: Russian Tank In Action. southfront.org
(2022-12-14). Over 40% of Iran, Russia trade transactions done in ruble. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Moscow announced on Wednesday that over 40% of the trade transactions between Iran and Russia are carried out in ruble.
(2022-12-14). A Peek at Russia's Response to the G7 Oil Price Cap. globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-14). The United States and White supremacy at war with China. mronline.org 
In 1904, Jack London, the most celebrated American writer of the time, was sent as a reporter to cover the war between Russia and Japan.
(2022-12-14). Egypt Joins the New Development Bank as IMF Twists the Screws. journal-neo.org 
Recently, Egypt ratified its participation in the New Development Bank (NDB) founded by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) back in 2014. But interestingly, neither the New York Times nor any other mainstream western media outlet covered the news. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's cabinet finally ratified the agreement establishing the NDB and …
(2022-12-14). Political Analyst Andrew Korybko: The Latest Unrest in Iran is Actually a US-Backed Hybrid War (Interview). orinocotribune.com The full English version of the interview that Russian-American political analyst and journalist Andrew Korybko recently gave to Iran's Kayhan newspaper, which was reported on by the Tehran Times, is presented here. | 1. Do you confirm that the recent unrest that occurred in Iran is connected to Hybrid Warfare? | Yes, the latest events were the result of external forces exacerbating preexisting fault lines within Iranian society for the purpose of catalyzing street clashes between civilians and the security services. Some participants were misled by foreign information warfare narratives while a few among them ar…
(2022-12-14). Can Brittney Griner's release expose U.S. hypocrisy on prisons? workers.org 
As the majority of the world knows by now, Brittney Griner, a star player with the Women's National Basketball Association's Phoenix Mercury, was released from a Russian prison Dec. 8 in a prisoner exchange swap for Viktor Bout, a Russian prisoner held in the U.S. Brittney Griner Credit: BBC News . . . |
(2022-12-14). NATO membership will cost Finland more than 70 million euros annually. infobrics.org Apparently, there is no strategic benefit in being part of the Atlantic alliance.
(2022-12-14). NATO Rapid Deployable Corps — "Tàºrkiye" certified as "warfighting core" for 2023. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Soldiers serve critical roles during Loyal Leda 2022 The international combat readiness evaluation exercise, has certified NATO Rapid Deployable Corps — Turkiye as the alliance's warfighting corps for 2023. The 10-day combat readiness evaluation exercise hosted at the NATO Joint Force Training Centre in Poland from Nov. 30 to Dec. 9 is an Allied …
(2022-12-14). Five NATO carrier strike groups: U.S. rotates interceptor missile warships for expanding deployment in Mediterranean. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The U.S. as part of its NATO role is expanding the permanent deployment of Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, equipped to fire Standard Missile 3 Block IIAs, capable of destroying Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles, from four to six at Naval Station Rota. — RR ==== NATOAllied Maritime CommandDecember 14, 2022 SNMG2 transfers Flagship in ROTA ROTA, Spain — …
(2022-12-14). Germany Signs Contract to Purchase F-35s That Can Carry US Nuclear Warheads. news.antiwar.com Germany on Wednesday signed a contract with the US to purchase dozens of Lockheed Martin-made F-35 fighter jets, which are capable of carrying nuclear warheads that the US keeps in Germany. There are about 20 US B-61 nuclear gravity bombs stored in Germany under NATO's nuclear sharing program. While Germany has no nuclear weapons of …
(2022-12-14). Washington's message to Belgrade: Northern Kosovo belongs to NATO, not Serbia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com B92December 14, 2022 Washington's message to Belgrade: It cannot happenUS special representative for the Western Balkans Gabriel Escobar said US categorically opposes the return of Serbian forces to the north of Kosovo and Metohija "We categorically reject it. We do not support that at all, Escobar said in an interview with Radio Free Europe, answering …
(2022-12-14). If the US Told Rwanda and Uganda to Get Out of Congo, the War Would End. libya360.wordpress.com Ann Garrison Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and Rwandan president Paul Kagame Rwanda and Uganda continue their plunder and destabilization of the Democratic Republic of the Congo as proxies of the United States. The European Union has sanctioned five members of different armed groups operating in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), including the spokesman…
(2022-12-14). U.S. Defies Turkey, Deploys M777 Howitzers & Bradley Vehicles In Northern Syria (Photos). southfront.org 
A U.S. Soldier from the 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company, 1/163rd Combined Arms Battalion, inspects a Bradley M2A3 Fighting Vehicle at Ali Al Salem AB, Jan. 27, 2022. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Chloe Ochs) | The United States-led Coalition deployed additional heavy weapons in northern Syria, defying Turkey's recent threats to Kurdish forces in the region. | On December 13, photos of the reinforcements surfaced online. The photos showed several M777 towed 155 mm howitzers. Local sources in no…
(2022-12-14). British empire killed 165 million Indians in 40 years: How colonialism inspired fascism. mronline.org 
A scholarly study found that British colonialism caused approximately 165 million deaths in India from 1880 to 1920, while stealing trillions of dollars of wealth. The global capitalist system was founded on European imperial genocides, which inspired Adolf Hitler and led to fascism.
(2022-12-14). 44 spy suspects linked to Mossad detained in Turkey. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — 44 individuals, suspected of spying on Palestinians in Turkey, were detained by Istanbul police and the National Intelligence Organization (MIT).
(2022-12-14). Patrick Lawrence: Germany & The Lies of Empire. scheerpost.com 
(2022-12-14). Francia derrota a Marruecos 2-0 y discutirá la Copa del Mundo ante Argentina. cubadebate.cu La selección de Francia derrotó este miércoles dos goles por cero a Marruecos en la semifinal del Mundial de Fútbol de Catar, y se enfrentará a Argentina para discutir la Copa del Mundo el próximo domingo 18 de diciembre. Apenas en el minuto cinco del partido, Theo Hernández con una media volea conectó y anotó el primero de la noche para los franceses.
(2022-12-14). UK behind European countries on home upgrades to combat bills and climate crisis. imperial.ac.uk The UK's efforts to upgrade homes to combat energy bills and climate change are trailing behind European countries, according to a new Imperial paper.
(2022-12-14). Parlamento Europeo destituye a vicepresidenta por corrupción. telesurtv.net La decisión fue aprobada de manera casi unánime con 625 votos a favor, uno en contra y dos abstenciones.