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“Nuit Debout” – Have Protests in France Turned Into a Larger Movement?
“Nuit Debout” – Have Protests in France Turned Into a Larger Movement? The French people have been protesting new labor laws for a couple of weeks, but what I find particular interesting is the potential for these gatherings to turn into a full fledged political movement. We all know by now that the status quo […]
The One Percent Rallies Behind IMF Director Christine LaGarde
The One Percent Rallies Behind IMF Director Christine LaGarde Washington removed Dominique Strauss-Kahn as the leading contender for the French presidency and as director of the IMF by framing him on phony charges of raping a New York hotel maid. The obviously false charge was proven to be totally fabricated and had to be dropped. […]
In Paris Tragedy, It’s Necessary to Know Who’s Pulling the Strings
In Paris Tragedy, It’s Necessary to Know Who’s Pulling the Strings Putin demands a real investigation, but the Western establishment has already decided how to use the massacre Originally appeared in German at German Economic News. Translated by David Norris The attacks on Paris could lead to a massive military operation of NATO in Syria. Russia’s president Putin has […]
French President Declares State Of Emergency, Enforces Curfew, Closes Borders, Reinforces Army
French President Declares State Of Emergency, Enforces Curfew, Closes Borders, Reinforces Army In the wake of the stunning wave of bombings, shootouts, and hostage situations unfolding in Paris on Friday, French President Francois Hollande has closed the French border. Addressing the nation, President Francois Hollande called on everyone to remain strong and show “compassion and unity.” “There […]
The Biggest Issue Now Is “The Math”
The Biggest Issue Now Is “The Math” Some quick pre-market observations from Bloomberg’s Richard Breslow Just Don’t Nip Out for a Haircut The Greek citizenry voted and the handicappers got it very wrong. The result of the vote was called much earlier than anyone expected. It wasn’t close. Much was made last week of the […]
If You Can’t Beat ‘Em: France Up in Arms Over NSA Spying, Passes New Surveillance Law
If You Can’t Beat ‘Em: France Up in Arms Over NSA Spying, Passes New Surveillance Law On Wednesday, France woke up to find that the National Security Agency had been snooping on the phones of its last three presidents. Top secret documents provided by Wikileaks to two media outlets, Mediapart and Libération, showed that the NSA had […]
The Minsk Peace Deal: Farce Or Sellout?
The Minsk Peace Deal: Farce Or Sellout? Judging by the report on RT http://rt.com/news/231667-minsk-ceasefire-deal-breakup/ I conclude that the Ukraine peace deal worked out in Minsk by Putin, Merkel, Hollande, and Poroshenko has little chance of success. As Washington is not a partner to the Minsk peace deal, how can there be peace when Washington has made […]
Ukraine Ceasefire Deal Agreed After Negotiations All-Nighter; Doubts Remain About Its Implementation
Ukraine Ceasefire Deal Agreed After Negotiations All-Nighter; Doubts Remain About Its Implementation It would have simply been too much to handle for Europe and the risk off algos if hours after the embarrassing failure of the emergency Eurogroup meeting in Brussels failed to reach any deal involving Greece, the Ukraine ceasefire negotiations in Minsk were also to […]
The US’ Suicidal Strategy On Ukraine
The US’ Suicidal Strategy On Ukraine We’re alienating allies & risking a much larger war Ukraine is back in the news cycle and for good reason. The cease-fire has broken, fighting is intensifying, and the western-supported and installed leadership in Kiev is losing the campaign. At this point, the West’s choice is to either […]
Is Peace or War at Hand?
Is Peace or War at Hand? King World News illustrates this article with photos. If you enjoy visuals, go here:http://kingworldnews.com/paul-craig-roberts-world-now-cusp-total-war/ At this time we do not know the outcome of the meeting in Moscow between Merkel, Hollande, and Putin. The meeting with Putin was initiated by Merkel and Hollande, because they are disturbed by the […]
Ukraine ‘Peace’ Talks In Tatters: Defiant Putin “Won’t Tolerate Unipolar World”; Hollande Proposes “Strong Autonomy” For Rebel Region
Ukraine ‘Peace’ Talks In Tatters: Defiant Putin “Won’t Tolerate Unipolar World”; Hollande Proposes “Strong Autonomy” For Rebel Region Just as the existing ‘truce’ in Ukraine has been made a total farce as 1000s of military and civilians have been killed, so any ‘hope’ that this weekend’s “peace efforts” will result in anything but more talk is rapidly […]
Russia sanctions ‘must be lifted now’ – Hollande
Russia sanctions ‘must be lifted now’ – Hollande French President Francois Hollande is wary of the impact economic crisis in Russia might have on Europe. He has called for sanctions imposed against Moscow to be lifted as soon as there’s progress in peace talks over Ukraine. “If Russia has a crisis, it is not necessarily […]
