Daily Archives: October 6, 2018

2018-10-06: News Headlines

Consortiumnews (2018-10-06). Watch LIVE: Online Vigil for Julian Assange. consortiumnews.com As the crisis over Julian Assange continues to mount, the fifth online vigil for Assange is being broadcast live on Saturday from 10 am to 11 pm Eastern by Consortium News. The isolation of Julian Assange, publisher of WikiLeaks, continues… Read more →

RS Ahthion (2018-10-05). That Time Churchill Wanted to Start World War III, Before World War II was Even Over. counterpunch.org As the great industrial slaughter of human beings that was World War 2 came to an end and Germany was being divided the British government was drawing up plans to re-arm the Nazi's and along with the Americans, plan a surprise attack against the Soviet Union. The target date for this incredible insanity was July More

wsws (2018-10-05). US, UK and NATO allies ramp up anti-Russia offensive over "cyber spying" and Skripals. wsws.org To frame the demand for the seven arrests, the US utilised all the material gathered by its NATO allies against Russia over the Skripal/novichok affair.

Crofton Black (2018-10-05). Fake News and False Flags: Pentagon Paid Millions to Create Fake Terrorist Videos. globalresearch.ca This October 3, 2016 article is of relevance to the current debate on fake news | A controversial foreign PR firm known for representing unsavory characters was paid millions by the Pentagon to create fake terrorist videos. | The Pentagon gave a …

Kurt Nimmo (2018-10-05). Illegal Sanctions: Pompeo Arranges Mass Starvation of Iranian People. globalresearch.ca Prior to George W. Bush illegally rolling into Iraq based on a passel of lies, Bill Clinton oversaw Papa Bush's medieval sanctions on the country. The sanctions were not intended to stop Saddam Hussein from building WMDs as we were …

Consortiumnews (2018-10-05). Julian Assange in Crisis for Fifth Unity4J Online Vigil; Consortium News to Broadcast it Live on Saturday. consortiumnews.com As the crisis over Julian Assange continues to mount, the fifth online vigil for Assange will be held on Saturday, to be broadcast live by Consortium News. The isolation of Julian Assange, publisher of WikiLeaks, continues unabated as his lawyers… Read more →

RT (2018-10-05). Journalist explains why US doesn't need hackers to control the world, and it's hard to disagree. rt.com 'Russian hackers' have become the go-to bogeymen for Washington. There's little mention of American hackers though — probably because they aren't needed, since most of the internet is a branch of US intelligence.

Andrew Korybko (2018-10-05). "China's Big Hack": The US Has Its Own Reasons For "Saving the World" From China's Supposed Big Tech Spying. globalresearch.ca If Bloomberg's bombshell report is to be believed, then the US just blew the whistle on what might be the world's most expansive espionage operation of all time, but America is exposing China at this specific moment three years after …

Matthew Chapman, AlterNet (2018-10-04). 'Grow Up!': Watch This Top GOP Senator Shoo Away Women Protesters Begging Him to Listen as They Get Threatened with Arrest. alternet.org The retiring GOP senator is not even pretending to care what women have to say. | With the vote on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh just days away despite the obvious inadequacies in the FBI report Republicans claim absolves him of sexual assault, women are taking to the streets in protest, and survivors are hounding senators relentlessly. But Republi. . .

RT (2018-10-04). 'Wake up people!': Cyber expert McAfee warns of US govt 'spying' through presidential alert texts. rt.com As the US was subjected to an unexpected nationwide message from President Donald Trump, many were startled and confused by the alert. One man, however, warned of a more sinister element to the public safety test.

RT (2018-10-04). Mueller probe winding down? Prosecutors leave team while proof of 'Russia collusion' remains elusive. rt.com The departure of two prosecutors from the team of Special Counsel Robert Mueller has signaled that at least part of his probe is winding down. The investigation has yet to reveal any collusion between Russia and Donald Trump.

RT (2018-10-03). FBI documents detail Clinton and Mueller's own 'Russiagate' — but they're classified. rt.com The FBI is facing new calls to declassify documents relating to the sale of US uranium to a Russian company, documents that could implicate Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and 'Russiagate' witch-hunter Robert Mueller. |

Shared by Ben NortonAaron Maté (2018-10-02). Trump Officials Headline Neocon Iran Regime-Change Summit: Inside UANI. therealnews.com John Bolton and Mike Pompeo headlined the annual United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) summit, where speakers celebrated the strangling of the Iranian economy under U.S. sanctions and cheered on regime change. We report from inside

Shared by Hezvo Mpunga (2018-10-02). Trump Officials Headline Neocon Iran Regime-Change Summit: Inside UANI. therealnews.com John Bolton and Mike Pompeo headlined the annual United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) summit, where speakers celebrated the strangling of the Iranian economy under U.S. sanctions and cheered on regime change. We report from inside

Shared by Jocelyn Dombroski (2018-09-30). U.S. Punishes Iranians and Threatens Nations That Disobey. therealnews.com As the Trump administration and its Israeli government ally continue their destabilization campaign against Iran, the EU, Russia, and China have reached a deal with Tehran that would shield financial transactions from newly reimposed U.S. sanctions. The U.S. has warned of "terrible consequences" for those defying its sanctions. Can Iran and the remaining nuclear deal…

Shared by Aaron Maté (2018-09-30). U.S. Punishes Iranians and Threatens Nations That Disobey. therealnews.com As the Trump administration and its Israeli government ally continue their destabilization campaign against Iran, the EU, Russia, and China have reached a deal with Tehran that would shield financial transactions from newly reimposed U.S. sanctions. The U.S. has warned of "terrible consequences" for those defying its sanctions. Can Iran and the remaining nuclear deal…

Consortiumnews (2018-09-26). Being Julian Assange. consortiumnews.com As Julian Assange's fate may soon be resolved, here's an in-depth look at the history of WikiLeaks, the infiltration of activist communities and the strength & vulnerability of the world-changing publisher whose freedom is at stake, by Suzie Dawson. By… Read more →

Democracy Now! (2018-09-25). Marcy Wheeler: Rosenstein's Ouster Would Not Necessarily Signal End of Mueller Investigation. democracynow.org Drama unfolded Monday when Axios reported that Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein verbally resigned over the weekend amid mounting tension over the investigation by special counsel Robert Mueller into Russia's role in the 2016 presidential election. Last week, Rosenstein and White House Chief of Staff John Kelly met at the White House hours after The New York Times reported Rosenstein had suggested secretly recording Trump in the White House and discussed recruiting Cabinet members to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove Trump from office for being unfit. But on Monday, Trump confirmed Rosenstein still has a j…

Democracy Now! (2018-09-24). Headlines for September 24, 2018. democracynow.org Feinstein Calls for Postponing Kavanaugh Nomination Process After Second Woman Speaks Out, Trump Questions Blasey Ford's Attempted Rape Claim, Trump Admin to Deny Green Cards to Immigrants Who Collect Public Assistance, NYT: Rosenstein Suggested Secretly Recording President Trump, Iran Blames U.S. & Gulf States After 29 Die in Attack on Military Parade, Giuliani: The Overthrow of Iran's Government Is "Going to Happen", Coal Ash Spill Reported in Cape Fear River in North Carolina, Pompeo Warns U.S. Preparing "Series of Actions" Targeting Venezuela, 20,000 March in Switzerland for Equal Pay for Women, Cruz and O'Ro…

TeleSur English (2018-09-24). Trump Administration Pledges Fresh 'Action' Against Venezuela. venezuelanalysis.com Pompeo wasn't specific on which actions would be used "to increase the pressure level against the Venezuelan leadership."

2018-10-06: Social Media Postees

Watch LIVE: Online Vigil for Julian Assange
Consortiumnews | consortiumnews.com | 2018-10-06
As the crisis over Julian Assange continues to mount, the fifth online vigil for Assange is being broadcast live on Saturday from 10 am to 11 pm Eastern by Consortium News. The isolation of Julian Assange, publisher of WikiLeaks, continues… Read more ?…
consortiumnews.com/2018/10/06/watch-live-online-vigil-for-julian-assange/

That Time Churchill Wanted to Start World War III, Before World War II was Even Over
RS Ahthion | counterpunch.org | 2018-10-05
As the great industrial slaughter of human beings that was World War 2 came to an end and Germany was being divided the British government was drawing up plans to re-arm the Nazi's and along with the Americans, plan a surprise attack against the Soviet Union. The target date for this incredible insanity was July…
counterpunch.org/2018/10/05/that-time-churchill-wanted-to-start-world-war-iii-before-world-war-ii-was-even-over/

"China's Big Hack": The US Has Its Own Reasons For "Saving the World" From China's Supposed Big Tech Spying
Andrew Korybko | globalresearch.ca | 2018-10-05
If Bloomberg's bombshell report is to be believed, then the US just blew the whistle on what might be the world's most expansive espionage operation of all time, but America is exposing China at this specific moment three years after … | The post "China's Big Hack": The US Has Its Own Reasons For "Saving the World" From China's Supposed Big Tech Spying appeared first on Global Research.
globalresearch.ca/chinas-big-hack-the-us-has-its-own-reasons-for-saving-the-world-from-chinas-supposed-big-tech-spying/5656227

Fake News and False Flags: Pentagon Paid Millions to Create Fake Terrorist Videos
Crofton Black | globalresearch.ca | 2018-10-05
This October 3, 2016 article is of relevance to the current debate on fake news | A controversial foreign PR firm known for representing unsavory characters was paid millions by the Pentagon to create fake terrorist videos. | The Pentagon gave a … | The post Fake News and False Flags: Pentagon Paid Millions to Create Fake Terrorist Videos appeared first on Global Research.
globalresearch.ca/fake-news-and-false-flags-pentagon-paid-millions-to-create-fake-terrorist-videos/5549083

Julian Assange in Crisis for Fifth Unity4J Online Vigil; Consortium News to Broadcast it Live on Saturday
Consortiumnews | consortiumnews.com | 2018-10-05
As the crisis over Julian Assange continues to mount, the fifth online vigil for Assange will be held on Saturday, to be broadcast live by Consortium News. The isolation of Julian Assange, publisher of WikiLeaks, continues unabated as his lawyers… Read more ?…
consortiumnews.com/2018/10/05/julian-assange-in-crisis-for-fifth-unity4j-online-vigil-consortium-news-to-broadcast-it-live-on-saturday/

US, UK and NATO allies ramp up anti-Russia offensive over "cyber spying" and Skripals
wsws | wsws.org | 2018-10-05
To frame the demand for the seven arrests, the US utilised all the material gathered by its NATO allies against Russia over the Skripal/novichok affair.
www.wsws.org/en/articles/2018/10/05/russ-o05.html

Illegal Sanctions: Pompeo Arranges Mass Starvation of Iranian People
Kurt Nimmo | globalresearch.ca | 2018-10-05
Prior to George W. Bush illegally rolling into Iraq based on a passel of lies, Bill Clinton oversaw Papa Bush's medieval sanctions on the country. The sanctions were not intended to stop Saddam Hussein from building WMDs as we were … | The post Illegal Sanctions: Pompeo Arranges Mass Starvation of Iranian People appeared first on Global Research.
globalresearch.ca/illegal-sanctions-pompeo-arranges-mass-starvation-of-iranian-people/5656154

Journalist explains why US doesn't need hackers to control the world, and it's hard to disagree
RT | rt.com | 2018-10-05
'Russian hackers' have become the go-to bogeymen for Washington. There's little mention of American hackers though — probably because they aren't needed, since most of the internet is a branch of US intelligence.
rt.com/usa/440462-us-doesnt-need-hackers-surveillance/

'Wake up people!': Cyber expert McAfee warns of US govt 'spying' through presidential alert texts
RT | rt.com | 2018-10-04
As the US was subjected to an unexpected nationwide message from President Donald Trump, many were startled and confused by the alert. One man, however, warned of a more sinister element to the public safety test.
rt.com/usa/440333-mcafee-warning-government-spying/

Mueller probe winding down? Prosecutors leave team while proof of 'Russia collusion' remains elusive
RT | rt.com | 2018-10-04
The departure of two prosecutors from the team of Special Counsel Robert Mueller has signaled that at least part of his probe is winding down. The investigation has yet to reveal any collusion between Russia and Donald Trump.
rt.com/usa/440328-mueller-probe-russia-winding-down/

FBI documents detail Clinton and Mueller's own 'Russiagate' — but they're classified
RT | rt.com | 2018-10-03
The FBI is facing new calls to declassify documents relating to the sale of US uranium to a Russian company, documents that could implicate Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and 'Russiagate' witch-hunter Robert Mueller.
rt.com/usa/440256-clinton-uranium-documents-classified/

Trump Officials Headline Neocon Iran Regime-Change Summit: Inside UANI
Shared by Hezvo Mpunga | therealnews.com | 2018-10-02
John Bolton and Mike Pompeo headlined the annual United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) summit, where speakers celebrated the strangling of the Iranian economy under U.S. sanctions and cheered on regime change. We report from inside | The post Trump Officials Headline Neocon Iran Regime-Change Summit: Inside UANI appeared first on The Real News Network.
therealnews.com/stories/trump-officials-headline-pro-regime-change-summit-on-iran

U.S. Punishes Iranians and Threatens Nations That Disobey
Shared by Jocelyn Dombroski | therealnews.com | 2018-09-30
As the Trump administration and its Israeli government ally continue their destabilization campaign against Iran, the EU, Russia, and China have reached a deal with Tehran that would shield financial transactions from newly reimposed U.S. sanctions. The U.S. has warned of "terrible consequences" for those defying its sanctions. Can Iran and the remaining nuclear deal… | The post U.S. Punishes Iranians and…
therealnews.com/stories/u-s-punishes-iranians-and-threatens-nations-that-disobey

Being Julian Assange
Consortiumnews | consortiumnews.com | 2018-09-26
As Julian Assange's fate may soon be resolved, here's an in-depth look at the history of WikiLeaks, the infiltration of activist communities and the strength & vulnerability of the world-changing publisher whose freedom is at stake, by Suzie Dawson. By… Read more ?…
consortiumnews.com/2018/09/25/being-julian-assange/

Marcy Wheeler: Rosenstein's Ouster Would Not Necessarily Signal End of Mueller Investigation
Democracy Now! | democracynow.org | 2018-09-25
Drama unfolded Monday when Axios reported that Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein verbally resigned over the weekend amid mounting tension over the investigation by special counsel Robert Mueller into Russia's role in the 2016 presidential election. Last week, Rosenstein and White House Chief of Staff John Kelly met at the White House hours after The New York Times reported Rosenstein had suggested secretly recording Trump in the White House and discussed recruiting Cabinet members to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove Trump from office for being unfit. But on Monday, Trump confirmed Rosenstein still has a j…
www.democracynow.org/2018/9/25/marcy_wheeler_rosensteins_ouster_would_not

Headlines for September 24, 2018
Democracy Now! | democracynow.org | 2018-09-24
Feinstein Calls for Postponing Kavanaugh Nomination Process After Second Woman Speaks Out, Trump Questions Blasey Ford's Attempted Rape Claim, Trump Admin to Deny Green Cards to Immigrants Who Collect Public Assistance, NYT: Rosenstein Suggested Secretly Recording President Trump, Iran Blames U.S. & Gulf States After 29 Die in Attack on Military Parade, Giuliani: The Overthrow of Iran's Government Is "Going to Happen", Coal Ash Spill Reported in Cape Fear River in North Carolina, Pompeo Warns U.S. Preparing "Series of Actions" Targeting Venezuela, 20,000 March in Switzerland for Equal Pay for Women, Cruz and O'Ro…
www.democracynow.org/2018/9/24/headlines

Trump Administration Pledges Fresh 'Action' Against Venezuela
TeleSur English | venezuelanalysis.com | 2018-09-24
Pompeo wasn't specific on which actions would be used "to increase the pressure level against the Venezuelan leadership."
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14064

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