By Kathy Gilsinan, Caitlin Cadieux, Daniel Lombroso | (The Atlantic Video Report) | – – “Americans are constantly being told that ISIS is a massive threat—but what does that mean? Are there ways to quantify how big the Islamic State actually is? Atlantic senior editor Kathy Gilsinan breaks down ISIS by the numbers, including the […]
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Archives for 2016
It Begins: Increased flooding, accelerated sea-level rise in Miami since 2006
By The Watcher | – – A new study found that Miami Beach flood events have significantly increased over the last decade due to an acceleration of sea-level rise in South Florida. The study, made by researchers from the University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, analyzed tide and rain-gauge records, media reports, insurance […]
Israel’s Nuclear Weapons Program and the Displacement of Palestinian Bedouins
By IMEMC | – – Fahwad Al-Khadoumi (nsnbc) : Lance Bartholomeusz, Director of UNRWA Operations in the West Bank condemned Israel’s latest round of large scale demolitions of homes in the Palestinian Bedouin refugee community Um al-Khair in the occupied Palestinian West Bank. Israel uses parts of the Negev desert for testing weapons with nuclear […]
Syria: Is al-Qaeda rising as ISIL is rolled Back? Is the US de facto Allied with it?
By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – The cessation of hostilities in Syria never included Daesh (ISIS, ISIL) or al-Qaeda (the Nusra Front or Support Front), but it did include some of the de facto allies of al-Qaeda. The Syrian Arab Army and its Shiite militia allies, with Russian air support, have taken […]
Bernie Sanders’ remarks on winning 8 of last 9 States, b/c it’s not like you’ll see it on Corporate TV
Reuters | (Video News Report) | – – “U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders wins the nominating contest in Wyoming, besting rival Hillary Clinton, and says ‘history has outpaced her’ over the minimum wage issue as they gear up for a crucial match-up in New York. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).” Reuters: “Sanders wins Wyoming […]
In an Age of Global Terror, do Failed States endanger you, too?
By Joseph Chamie and Barry Mirkin | (Inter Press Service) | – – NEW YORK, Apr 9 2016 (IPS) – Regardless of whether they are called fragile, failed, or failing states, scores of countries around the globe are plagued by overwhelming problems with few solutions in sight. Moreover, the instability and dire straits of these […]
Palestinians mark 68th anniversary of their massacre at Deir Yassin by Jewish Terrorists
Ma’an News Agency | – – BETHLEHEM (Ma’an) — Palestinians on Saturday marked the 68th anniversary of the massacre of more than 100 Palestinians civilians carried out by Zionist paramilitary groups in the village of Deir Yassin in 1948 prior to the establishment of Israel. Deir Yassin has long been a symbol of Israeli violence […]
Which Country was the world’s largest Arms Purchaser last Year?
TestTube News | (Video Report) | – – TestTube News: “What Countries Are Buying The Most Weapons?”
With Iraq’s Shiite Gov’t in Collapse, Can Country finally get past US-crafted Sectarianism?
Niqash.org | Baghdad | – – Iraq’s Crises Highlight Major Divide Between Country’s Shiite Politicians The Shiite political alliance that dominates Iraq is cracking under pressure from the country’s crises. But some who appear to be foes today, may actually be friends once the protest signs have been put away. The current protests against the […]
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