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McCain Proposes Military Aid to Al Qaeda; Mideast Map of Who Supports Who
September 4, 2013 0

McCain Proposes Military Aid to Al Qaeda; Mideast Map of Who Supports Who

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Wikipedia has the answer in Foreign rebel fighters in the Syrian civil war There have been a number of foreign fighters that have joined the Syrian civil war in opposition to Assad. While some are jihadists, others, such as Mahdi al-Harati, have joined to help the Syrian revolution.[59] Some fighters have come from as far away as Chechnya and Tajikistan.[60] Another group, the Al-Nusra Front, is headed by Abu Muhammad al-Julani[61] The group includes some of the rebellion’s most battle-hardened and effective fighters

Exploring the Impossible: India Seeks to Expand Trade in Rupees; India Stock Market Sinks; Rupee Decline Continues
September 3, 2013 0

Exploring the Impossible: India Seeks to Expand Trade in Rupees; India Stock Market Sinks; Rupee Decline Continues

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Exploring the Impossible: India Seeks to Expand Trade in Rupees; India Stock Market Sinks; Rupee Decline Continues The desperate act of the day comes from Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid who says India Looking to Expand Rupee-Payment System . India is exploring possibilities of a rupee-based trade-payment mechanism with several countries, Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid said Tuesday, a move that may help stabilize the local currency and reduce the country’s current-account deficit.

The Politics and Strategy of War on Syria
September 1, 2013 0

The Politics and Strategy of War on Syria

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Links The Politics and Strategy of War on Syria Eric Draitser of StopImperialism.com appears on Press TV on Friday August 30, 2013  to discuss the latest on the situation in Syria.  He examines the political divides that exist in the US ruling establishment between military and civilian factions.  Draitser explains how Syria might respond to any military strike, including widening the conflict to other parts of the region.  He also lays out the scenario for a possible escalation before any strikes might take place.

Berlusconi Threatens to Topple Italian Government if Expelled From Senate
August 31, 2013 0

Berlusconi Threatens to Topple Italian Government if Expelled From Senate

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Former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, convicted of tax fraud, Threatens to Topple Letta If Expelled From Senate Silvio Berlusconi threatened to bring down the Italian government if Prime Minister Enrico Letta’s Democratic Party votes to expel the three-time former premier from the Senate.“We’re not available to keep the government going if the left decides to prevent the head of the People of Liberty from remaining in politics,†Berlusconi told a rally organized by the Army of Silvio supporters’ association late yesterday, according to a statement released by the group. Letta is struggling to contain tensions that have strained his coalition government since Italy’s top court upheld Berlusconi’s tax-fraud conviction on Aug

Freedom Fries are Out – French Fries and French Toast Back In
August 30, 2013 0

Freedom Fries are Out – French Fries and French Toast Back In

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Today, the Financial Times warmongers and interventionists whined The Syria vote brings to an end decades of delusion This week’s events will have an impact. They will strengthen a rising US perception that Britain is an ally pulling back from the world. Mr Cameron’s decision to call a referendum on EU membership fits this picture

Syrians in Ghouta Claim Saudi-Supplied Rebels Behind Chemical Attack
August 30, 2013 0

Syrians in Ghouta Claim Saudi-Supplied Rebels Behind Chemical Attack

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Links Syrians in Ghouta Claim Saudi-Supplied Rebels Behind Chemical Attack This article is a collaboration between Dale Gavlak reporting for Mint Press News (also of the Associated Press) and Yahya Ababneh.  Ghouta, Syria — As the machinery for a U.S.-led military intervention in Syria gathers pace following last week’s chemical weapons attack, the U.S. and its allies may be targeting the wrong culprit. Interviews with people in Damascus and Ghouta, a suburb of the Syrian capital, where the humanitarian agency Doctors Without Borders said at least 355 people had died last week from what it believed to be a neurotoxic agent, appear to indicate as much

Celebrating Life: Greetings From Germany
August 29, 2013 0

Celebrating Life: Greetings From Germany

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Celebrating Life: Greetings From Germany Posted by Michael Shedlock at 2:00 PM Disclaimer: The content on this site is provided as general information only and should not be taken as investment advice. All site content, including advertisements, shall not be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell any security or financial instrument, or to participate in any particular trading or investment strategy