Foreign minister hits back after John Kerry calls Chinese actions in South China Sea ‘provocative’ PUBLISHED : Tuesday, 13 May, 2014, 5:09pm Teddy Ng and Agencies in Hanoi and Washington Several thousand Vietnamese workers protested at Chinese-owned factories yesterday, vandalising… Read More ›
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Here’s how the US could stumble into war in Ukraine
Jean MacKenzie April 25, 2014 15:48 Given Washington’s mishandling of the crisis so far, it is not out of the question. The skeptics were right. Just one week ago, as top diplomats in Geneva heralded an agreement on Ukraine… Read More ›
Ukraine Crisis Deepens as Sevastopol Votes to Join Russia
– The city, which has a separate administrative status from the rest of Crimea 10:37 07/03/2014 MOSCOW, March 7 (RIA Novosti) – Ukraine’s Crimean city of Sevastopol has voted to become part of Russia, mirroring an earlier vote by the… Read More ›
Does the West need a war against Russia? Pravda
EEV: It appears they made this move, because they perceive the Western Powers as weak. They are already projecting additional scenarios for a possible violent escalation. – The U.S. Sixth Fleet headquartered in Naples may enter the Black Sea, but… Read More ›
Secret documents accidentally shown to photographers that revealed Britain would not support military action against Russia ‘do NOT reflect Government’s final decision’ says Hague
After the blunder, No10 considers sanctions: Cameron orders ‘broad spectrum’ of possible actions against Russia to be drawn up Cameron’s adviser Hugh Powell left file on display to photographers Document revealed Britain will not impose sanctions against Russia Will not… Read More ›
Russian test-fires intercontinental ballistic missile
– The Russian defense ministry reports the test-firing of a Topol RS-12M intercontinental ballistic missile Tuesday night as anti-US provocation DEBKAfile March 4, 2014, 9:47 PM (IST) The Russian defense ministry reports the test-firing of a Topol RS-12M intercontinental ballistic… Read More ›
Russia’s Foreign Ministry: Threats of US Secretary of State against Russia unacceptable
March 03, 18:45 MOSCOW “If Ukraine is only a territory of geopolitical games for certain Western politicians, this is the brotherly country for us,” the ministry said ITAR-TASS/Boris Kavashkin MOSCOW, March 03. /ITAR-TASS/. Moscow considers US Secretary of State John… Read More ›
Moscow pledges to respect Ukraine’s territorial integrity after Russian flag raised in Crimea
– Gunmen with rocket-propelled grenades and sniper rifles erected a sign reading “Crimea is Russia” and raised the Russian flag over the building. The gunmen wore black and orange ribbons, a Russian symbol of victory in World War II. After… Read More ›
Bizarre Complaint Stems From Auto-Complete
By RYAN ABBOTT ALEXANDRIA, Va. (CN) – The federal government is stalking a former contractor because Google auto-completed his intended search: “How do I build a radio controlled airplane?” to the unfortunate query “How do I build a… Read More ›
Iran says Obama administration LIED about details of nuke deal, claiming uranium enrichment will actually INCREASE
The White House published its ‘fact sheet’ on the nuclear agreement a day before the text of the pact was officially released The Obama administration claimed the agreement ‘halts the progress of Iran’s nuclear program’ Iran insists that it hasn’t… Read More ›
U.S. vows to defend Japan after China announces new air zone
Nov. 24, 2013 – 03:00PM JST ( 18 ) U.S. vows to defend Japan after China announces new air zone The disputed islands in the East China Sea known as the Senkakus in Japan and the Diaoyus in ChinaAFP… Read More ›
Spy fears: CIA, Pentagon ‘work against’ Russia building GLONASS station in US
Boris Zyryanov, chief of division of electric and radio tests of navigating satellites, supervises the electric testing of the GLONASS-M space navigation satellite (Reuters / Ilya Naymushin) US intelligence and military are pressing the State Department not to license… Read More ›
Saudi Arabia severs diplomatic ties with US over response to conflict in Syria
Saudi Arabia is an important ally to the U.S. as it provides a secure source of oil Saudi diplomats now promise a ‘major shift’ in relations with the U.S. over inaction in the conflict in Syria Secretary of State… Read More ›
Kerry fails to secure deal on US ‘troop immunity’ in Afghanistan
Published time: October 13, 2013 07:51 US Secretary of State John Kerry (L) gives a press conference on October 12, 2013 with Afghan President Hamid Karzai at the presidential palace in Kabul.(AFP Photo / Massoud Hossaini) Talks between… Read More ›
Former Libyan rebels say seized prime minister over al Qaeda capture
Source: Reuters – Thu, 10 Oct 2013 05:59 AM Author: Reuters TRIPOLI, Oct 10 (Reuters) – A group of former Libyan rebels said it seized Prime Minister Ali Zeidan from a Tripoli hotel on Thursday because of his government’s role… Read More ›
Time Mag hides Putin’s success from US public
EEV: So, I guess it is not a conspiracy any longer, that us U.S. citizens are being insulated from international news. Hmmm? Monday, 16 September 2013 Time Magazine’s cover for its September 16 issue features a picture of contented-looking… Read More ›
A war the Pentagon doesn’t want
EEV: This is from the July 18th meeting. As you can easily see, Sen. McCain was already determined to go to war. By Robert H. Scales, Published: September 5 Robert H. Scales, a retired Army major general, is a former commandant… Read More ›
A New Revolt of the Generals? – “embarrassed” to be associated with the White House’s bumbling of the situation
Sep 6, 2013By Paul McLearyin Secretary of State John Kerry confers with Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel as they testify with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the “The Authorization… Read More ›
Pictures emerge showing US Secretary John Kerry and President Assad dining in Syria together
Heather Saul Tuesday, 3 September 2013 Pictures have emerged showing the US Secretary of State John Kerry dining with President Bashar al-Assad, as Mr Kerry continued to push for a military strike on Syria following a suspected chemical attack…. Read More ›
N.Korea has everything in place for new atom test: US expert
N.Korea needs more tests to “miniaturise” bomb, an expert said. -Reuters Wed, Jul 17, 2013 Reuters VIENNA – North Korea has strong technical reasons to carry out another nuclear test but may be hesitating because it would anger China, a prominent… Read More ›
I have watched Barack Obama transform into the security president
During his 10 years as the Observer’s correspondent in America, Paul Harris has seen a new toughness from the once fiery campaigner Paul Harris in New York The Observer, Saturday 15 June 2013 11.11 EDT Barack Obama giving… Read More ›
China breaking UN sanctions to support North Korea
As John Kerry arrives in Beijing, China continues to flout United Nations sanctions in order to prop up Kim Jong-un’s regime, The Sunday Telegraph can reveal. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, left, speaks with China’s Premier Li Keqiang during… Read More ›
North Korea blocks access to key joint industrial zone
Apr 3, 2013 Online: Apr 03, 2013 Print: Apr 04, 2013 Last Modfied: Apr 03, 2013 SEOUL – Pyongyang told Seoul on Wednesday that it was banning access to their Kaesong joint industrial park, but said South Koreans in the… Read More ›
Egyptian opposition refuses to meet with Kerry: Tells Kerry ” democracy is not just slogans but rules for all “
Sabbahi compares U.S. support for FJP to that of Mubarak 01 March, 19:27 (ANSAmed) – CAIRO, MARCH 1 – Two leaders of Egypt’s opposition National Salvation Front (NSF), Hamdeen Sabbahi and Mohamed ElBaradei, will not be attending the meeting… Read More ›
John Kerry: Americans have the right to be stupid
Tuesday, 26 February 2013 ‘In America, you have a right to be stupid, if you want to be… and we tolerate that,’ Kerry said to a packed Internet cafe in Berlin. Kerry stopped in Berlin as part of his nine-country… Read More ›
Clinton won’t testify on Benghazi due to illness
Posted By Josh Rogin Saturday, December 15, 2012 – 7:55 PM Secretary of State Hillary Clinton won’t testify to Congress next week on Benghazi, after fainting and suffering a concussion Saturday and due to her ongoing stomach ailment. “While… Read More ›
Benghazi documents available to senators only today and tomorrow, when most senators are not in Washington
Benghazi documents available to senators only when they are out of town Posted By Josh RoginThursday, November 8, 2012 – 12:16 PM Share Under pressure from senators, the State Department is allowing some lawmakers to look at cables and… Read More ›
Now even Democrats demand that Barack Obama comes clean over al-Qaeda and Middle East attacks
By Toby Harnden In Washington PUBLISHED:14:39 EST, 28 September 2012| UPDATED:17:03 EST, 28 September 2012 Democrats, including Senator John Kerry, a possible Secretary of State if Barack Obama wins a second term, have joined Republicans in demanding answers as to… Read More ›