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Huge Swathes Of Ukraine Without Power & Water After New Russian Strikes
Huge Swathes Of Ukraine Without Power & Water After New Russian Strikes Ukraine’s energy operator Energoatom has announced Wednesday emergency power shutdowns in effect across all regions of the country amid a new large wave of Russian airstrikes. Sirens have been sounding throughout the day across the country. President Volodymyr Zelensky in follow-up estimated that 10 million Ukrainians now […]
Report: Russia Moving to Curtail Israeli Airstrikes on Syria
Report: Russia Moving to Curtail Israeli Airstrikes on Syria Russia looking to upgrade Syria’s air defense systems With several Israeli airstrikes against Syria seemingly every week, it has come to feel like the new normal. There are rarely serious engagements in Syria’s own war anymore, but airstrikes are consistent, and generally without Israel wanting to […]
In Major Escalation, Israel Unleashes Airstrikes, Shelling On Syria In Retaliation For Alleged Iran Attack
In Major Escalation, Israel Unleashes Airstrikes, Shelling On Syria In Retaliation For Alleged Iran Attack Summary: The situation is fluid to say the least, but as far as we can tell this is what has happened tonight so far: 1. Sirens go off in Golan Heights 2. Loud explosions heard Then blame-game begins… 3. AP: […]
The Civil War Is At Home
The Civil War Is At Home Francesco Hayez The Death of the Doge Marin Faliero 1867 Dr. D’s swift response to my essay yesterday, Every Kingdom Divided Against Itself. On the mechanisms by which empires fall. They’re always similar and familiar. Dr. D: Wonderfully said. Since no one will report, here’s what happened to that […]
“Massive Explosions” Heard Above Syria Amid Reports Of Fighter Jets Airstrikes; Pentagon Denies
“Massive Explosions” Heard Above Syria Amid Reports Of Fighter Jets Airstrikes; Pentagon Denies Update: confusion, of course. According to Syria’s TV channels, there has been an “aggression on T4 airfield with several strikes, likely to be by the US”. Meanwhile Pentagon officials deny any US involvement. SENIOR U.S OFFICIAL SAYS NO TRUTH TO REPORTS OF […]
Saudi airstrikes kill 48 Yemeni civilians in 24 hours
Saudi airstrikes kill 48 Yemeni civilians in 24 hours BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:40 P.M.) – At least 48 Yemeni civilians have been killed by the Saudi Coalition in the last 24 hours, the Saba News Agency reported. “A total of 48 civilians, including women and children, were killed and wounded in 51 airstrikes launched by US-backed […]
Saudi air raids kill dozens of Yemeni civilians amid humanitarian crisis
Saudi air raids kill dozens of Yemeni civilians amid humanitarian crisis A man sits on cars damaged by a Saudi-led air strike in Sanaa, Yemen, September 19, 2015 © Mohamed al-Sayaghi / Reuters The latest Saudi-led airstrikes in Yemen have left dozens of civilians dead and nearly 160 injured at a time that sees medical […]
Endless enemies – how the US is supporting the Islamic State by fighting it
Endless enemies – how the US is supporting the Islamic State by fighting it From al-Qaeda to the Islamic State to Assad, the US is fighting terrorists of its own creation by partnering with other terrorists of its own creation Geopolitics is a murky game. Precisely how murky is reflected in the well-worn phrase, “The […]
