Col. Lawrence Wilkerson, Colin Powell’s former Chief of Staff, derided the US military-industrial complex, warning that corporate interests have taken over America’s security apparatus “We are the death merchant of the […]
WAR IS A RACKET!
Ukraine: Russia’s and Europe’s Mexico? A short reflection on the Ukrainian demographic fiasco
Josh Vanhee, Belgian Canadian, has lived and worked in Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and Eastern Europe for twenty years. Involved in both non-profit and senior business roles, he writes based on his experience. […]
Brazil, like Russia, under attack by Hybrid War
Pepe Escobar is an independent geopolitical analyst. He writes for RT, Sputnik and TomDispatch, and is a frequent contributor to websites and radio and TV shows ranging from the US to […]
Russia Becomes Globe’s Top Buyer of Gold Bullion, Boosting Reserves
The Central Bank of Russia became the world’s leading purchaser of gold when it bought 356,000 ounces of the precious metal in February, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) At […]
China Is Already Living in 2020
PEPE ESCOBAR | 28.03.2016 Consumed by myriad manifestations of its existential crisis, as usual the West neglected or underestimated the biggest show in Chinese politics: the famous «two sessions» – of […]
New era for pacifist Japan
‘War legislation’ raises regional, public fears amid lack of Diet opposition by Ayako Mie Marking a historic change in Japan’s pacifist postwar defense posture, two contentious security laws took effect […]
Trump and Clinton: Censoring the unpalatable – John Pilger
johnpilger.com – the films and journalism of John Pilger Biography Journalist, film-maker and author, John Pilger is one of two to win British journalism’s highest award twice. For his documentary films, he […]
Quick Look: Kayangan Lake, Coron
Here is a great proof that our indigenous brothers and sisters, in many years, had been very successful in protecting and conserving our environment. We owe the beauty of Kayangan Lake to […]
In Syria, Assad Liberates Palmyra While CIA Battles the Pentagon
Written by Daniel McAdams The big news out of Syria over the past couple of days has been that Syrian government forces with the help of the Russian military have […]
All quiet on Western front after Syrian forces recapture Palmyra from ISIS
Danielle Ryan is an Irish freelance journalist and media analyst. She has lived in the US and Germany and is currently based in Moscow. She previously worked as a digital desk […]
Fidel Castro to “Brother Obama”
Author: Fidel Castro Ruz | internet@granma.cu March 28, 2016 12:03:14 We don’t need the empire to give us anything. Our efforts will be legal and peaceful, because our commitment is […]
Europe needs Russia
The United States and Europe need Russia, particularly when it comes to dealing with major security challenges, since Moscow could well be “the best fighter of international terrorism” in the […]
SYRIA – KURDISH QUESTION
Kurdish Federalization: Trojan Horse or Golden Opportunity for Syria? Ekaterina Blinova Does the idea of Syria’s federalization championed by the Syrian Kurdish Democratic Union Party (PYD) party pose a threat to […]
Luxe Travel: 6 of the Top Luxury Resorts in Phuket Island, Thailand
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Japan Takes Tentative Step Toward Same-Sex Marriage as Tokyo Ward Recognizes Gay Partnerships
International Gay Guide Tokyo Rainbow Pride Parade At a Tuesday assembly, a local authority in Tokyo, Japan — the Shibuya ward — became the nation’s first jurisdiction to recognize same-sex partnerships. The […]
