Russia's Reshaping Syria's "Deep State" in Its Own Image
Andrew Korybko | globalresearch.ca | 2018-10-31
The recently promulgated pact between Russia and Syria to have the former's Defense Ministry train the Arab Republic's children in cadet schools for free is a sign that Moscow intends to reshape Syria's permanent military, intelligence, and diplomatic bureaucracies ("deep … | The post Russia's Reshaping Syria's "Deep State" in Its Own Image appeared first on Global Research.
globalresearch.ca/russias-reshaping-syrias-deep-state-own-image/5658556
Denmark Accuses Iran Of Assassination Attempt On Its Territory
Zero Hedge | iranian.com | 2018-10-31
Trump's push for crippling sanctions against Iran got an unexpected supporter on Tuesday, when Denmark accused Iranian intelligence services of trying to carry out a plot to assassinate an Iranian Arab opposition figure on its territory. A Norwegian citizen of Iranian background was arrested in Sweden on Oct. 21 in connection with the plot and […] | The post Denmark Accuses Iran Of Assassination Attempt On Its Territory appeared first on The Iranian.
iranian.com/2018/10/30/denmark-accuses-iran-of-assassination-attempt-on-its-territory/
Jacob Wohl Made These 5 Mistakes in Allegedly Framing Robert Mueller
Staff | truthdig.com | 2018-10-31
The Republican activist reportedly set up a phony company called "Surefire Intelligence," which is being charged with paying supposed women victims of the Special Counsel to allege sexual abuse. | The post Jacob Wohl Made These 5 Mistakes in Allegedly Framing Robert Mueller appeared first on Truthdig: Expert Reporting, Current News, Provocative Columnists.
truthdig.com/articles/jacob-wohl-made-these-5-mistakes-in-allegedly-framing-robert-mueller/
FedEx Whistleblower mechanic Gruzalski, OSHA Investigator/Whitman On Trial & Crimes
Labor Video Project | indybay.org | 2018-10-31
FedEx LAX mechanics won a $8 million dollar judgement against the company for illegally retaliating against them for making health and safety complaints and criminal violations by not only FedEx but officials of OSHA and the FAA. These officials according to FedEx mechanic Brian Gruzulski colluded and conspired with the company to limit their liability. Also Federal OSHA Whistleblower Protection Program investigator and lawyer Darrell Whitman talks about the systemic corruption of government agencies that have been captured by the companies that they are supposed to regulate. He was investigating FedEx violations…
indybay.org/newsitems/2018/10/30/18818586.php
Top US officials tell Yemen's Houthis to stop fighting, but why trust hawks-turned-peacemakers?
RT | rt.com | 2018-10-31
Two senior US officials have publicly called for a ceasefire in Yemen. But apparently US allies are not expected to be the first to stop the violence, even if Washington has the clout to make them. | …
rt.com/usa/442691-pompeo-mattis-yemen-ceasefire/
Saudi Death Squad Controlled by Crown Prince. Report
Stephen Lendman | globalresearch.ca | 2018-10-30
Reportedly a Saudi tiger hit squad was formed in 2017 by crown prince Mohammad bin Salman (MBS) to covertly assassinate regime critics internally and abroad. | Its existence is well known to US and other Western intelligence — comprised of dozens … | The post Saudi Death Squad Controlled by Crown Prince. Report appeared first on Global Research.
globalresearch.ca/saudi-death-squad-controlled-by-crown-prince-report/5658468
Julian Assange warns that Ecuador is moving to end his political asylum
wsws | wsws.org | 2018-10-30
The WikiLeaks founder told an Ecuadorian court hearing that President Moreno had already decided to terminate his asylum but had not yet officially given the order.
www.wsws.org/en/articles/2018/10/30/assa-o30.html
Britain Knew of Secret Khashoggi Plot, Begged Saudis Not to Act: Report
Jason Ditz | theantimedia.com | 2018-10-30
(ANTIWAR.COM) — British media are reporting that the GCHQ, the British version of the NSA, had intercepts giving them three weeks of advanced notice before the death of Jamal Khashoggi that a plot was in the offing. At the time, the plot was believed to be a kidnapping plot to force Khashoggi to return to Saudi Arabia. This is …
Britain Knew of Secret Khashoggi Plot, Begged Saudis Not to Act: Report
Scheme or not? FBI investigate claim woman offered money to fake assault allegations against Mueller
RT | rt.com | 2018-10-30
The FBI is looking into claims that women have been asked to make false accusations of sexual harassment against Special Counsel Robert Mueller in exchange for money — but all may not be as it seems. | …
rt.com/usa/442678-robert-mueller-sex-allegations/
Trump Blames Media for Inciting "Anger" After Bombs Sent to CNN & High-Profile Democrats
Democracy Now! | democracynow.org | 2018-10-25
Federal authorities have launched an investigation after pipe bombs were sent to a number of prominent Democrats, all critics of President Trump. The targets identified include President Obama, Hillary Clinton, George Soros, former Attorney General Eric Holder, Congressmember Maxine Waters and former CIA Director John Brennan. The packages listed Democratic Congressmember Debbie Wasserman Schultz as the return address. Police are also investigating a suspicious package sent to former Vice President Joe Biden and a suspicious package found today at actor Robert De Niro's restaurant in New York. On Wednesday, CNN w…
www.democracynow.org/2018/10/25/trump_blames_media_for_inciting_anger
My Boss Fired Me From My Funeral Home Job for Being Transgender
aclu | aclu.org | 2018-10-25
Aimee Stephens spent most of her life struggling with her gender identity. When she finally came out to her boss, she was fired. | I was in funeral services for nearly three decades before I was fired in 2013 for being transgender. In March, a federal appeals court agreed that it was wrong to fire me just because of who I am. Now, the Supreme Court will consider whether to review that court ruling. | While studying to be a pastor in college, I needed a job, and I found one in a funeral home. There are a lot of different ministries people can pursue, and I realized comforting people during one of the most vulnerab…
aclu.org/blog/lgbt-rights/transgender-rights/my-boss-fired-me-my-funeral-home-job-being-transgender
Aimee Stephens Was Fired Because She Is Transgender. That's Sex Discrimination
aclu | aclu.org | 2018-10-24
The ACLU is asking the Supreme Court to let stand a lower court ruling that Aimee's firing was unlawful. | Jeff Sessions and Donald Trump think federal law shouldn't protect transgender people. They think it should be legal to fire someone just because she's trans. Five federal appeals courts disagree. On Wednesday, the ACLU asked the Supreme Court to let stand one of those rulings, in the case of Aimee Stephens. | Aimee had worked at a funeral home in Detroit for nearly six years when she wrote a letter telling her boss and coworkers that she is transgender. Two weeks after she came out as a woman to her employe…
aclu.org/blog/lgbt-rights/transgender-rights/aimee-stephens-was-fired-because-she-transgender-thats-sex
Unequal Justice: Why Trump Picked Kavanaugh
Bill Blum | progressive.org | 2018-10-23
The Trump Administration lauded Kavanaugh as a judge who "protects American businesses from illegal job-killing regulation."
progressive.org/dispatches/unequal-justice-why-trump-picked-kavanaugh-181023/