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The internet has spawned subtle forms of influence that can flip elections and manipulate everything we say, think and do The post The New Mind Control. “Subliminal Stimulation”, Controlling People without Their Knowledge appeared first on Global Research.

Some years ago, David Ignatius wrote an article in the Washington Post titled, ‘Replant the American Dream’ (1), in which he told of travelling the world as a foreign correspondent some 35 years ago, and how he believed that as … The post Replant the American Dream. “Your USA Today is The World’s Most Hated … Continue reading “Replant the American Dream. “Your USA Today is The World’s Most Hated Nation”. Why?”

Sludge produces investigative journalism on lobbying and money in politics. The American Prospect is re-publishing this article. It was shortly after midnight in Baghdad on Friday, Jan. 3, when a missile strike ordered by President Trump killed Iranian General Qassem … The post The Members of Congress Who Profit from War appeared first on Global Research.

Since its creation, the occupying state developed and enforced laws and practices that led to both the systematic use of torture and to absolute impunity for the perpetrator of this crime. There has never been any individual or agency held … The post Hard Evidence on Torture and Ill-Treatment Against Palestinian Detainees at Israeli Interrogation Centers appeared … Continue reading “Hard Evidence on Torture and Ill-Treatment Against Palestinian Detainees at Israeli Interrogation Centers”

Read below our selection of an array of global conundrum. Trump At Davos: “The Great American Comeback” By Andrew Korybko, January 22, 2020 The theme of Trump’s second Davos speech during his presidency was what he described at the … The post Selected Articles: Trump At Davos: “The Great American Comeback” appeared first on Global … Continue reading “Selected Articles: Trump At Davos: “The Great American Comeback””

After major protests hit multiple cities across Iran in November following a drastic government slash in gasoline subsidies which quickly turned anti-regime, broad internet outages were reported — some lasting as long as a week or more nationwide — following … The post US Officials Admit Covert Tech Program Is Fueling Iran Protests appeared first on Global Research.

46 Syrian service members have been killed and 77 were wounded in recent clashes with radical militants in Greater Idlib in the period from January 16 to January 19, the Russian Reconciliation Center reported. According to the report, 57 civilians … The post Video: Dozens Army Troops Killed, Injured in Idlib Clashes appeared first on … Continue reading “Video: Dozens Army Troops Killed, Injured in Idlib Clashes”

American governments have intervened in dozens of countries globally since 1945, either directly by military invasions, indirectly through funding of elite opposition groups and stimulation of unrest, or covertly from its special services such as the CIA. The level of … The post US Foreign Interventionism and the Disappearance of Classical Liberalism appeared first on … Continue reading “US Foreign Interventionism and the Disappearance of Classical Liberalism”

Last November, WikiLeaks published information from an OPCW whistleblower. A member of its fact finding mission to Douma, Syria, he expressed grave “concern over intentional bias introduced to a redacted version of the report he co-authored.” The OPCW’s so-called Fact … The post OPCW Inspector Debunks Doctored Syria Report. “The Chemical Weapons Incident That Never … Continue reading “OPCW Inspector Debunks Doctored Syria Report. “The Chemical Weapons Incident That Never Occurred””

The theme of Trump’s second Davos speech during his presidency was what he described at the beginning of his talk as “The Great American Comeback”, a point that he returned to time and again to emphasize the fact that he … The post Trump At Davos: “The Great American Comeback” appeared first on Global Research.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is planning to use the influx of foreign leaders to Israel for the 75th anniversary of Auschwitz’s liberation to drum up support for efforts to block the International Criminal Court (ICC) from investigating war crimes, … The post Netanyahu Drumming Up Opposition to ICC as World Leaders Descend on Israel appeared … Continue reading “Netanyahu Drumming Up Opposition to ICC as World Leaders Descend on Israel”

The US President Donald Trump assassinated the commander of the “Axis of the Resistance”, the (Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps) IRGC – Quds Brigade Major General  Qassem Soleimani at Baghdad airport with little consideration of the consequences of this targeted killing. … The post How Are Iran and the “Axis of the Resistance” Affected by the … Continue reading “How Are Iran and the “Axis of the Resistance” Affected by the US Assassination of Soleimani?”

A cornered animal is a dangerous animal. For the elite in Washington, with the terminal decline of their “American Century” and the global empire it built during it, they find themselves in a most unaccommodating corner and thus have become … The post Washington Desperation Drives Nuclear Proliferation appeared first on Global Research.

Friends, this year the WEF is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Forty-nine (49) of the insanely pompous – and every year more – WEF events took place in Davos, Switzerland. Just one, in 2002, after 9/11, was moved to New … The post The Davos World Economic Forum (WEF) Is at It Again – Celebrating 50th … Continue reading “The Davos World Economic Forum (WEF) Is at It Again – Celebrating 50th Anniversary”

Remember Juan Guaido? Just a year ago the Venezuelan politician, unknown even in his own country, was tapped by the US government to lead a coup against the elected government of Nicolas Maduro. In a phone call with … The post Guaido’s Last Ride appeared first on Global Research.

*** To the Editor: Now in my hundredth year, I cannot remain silent. I entered the United States in January 1921 as a poor immigrant boy, and I have felt obliged to repay the United States for the opportunities given … The post Former Nuremberg War Crimes Prosecutor on the Immoral Killing of the Iranian … Continue reading “Former Nuremberg War Crimes Prosecutor on the Immoral Killing of the Iranian General.”

The planned budget for 2020 is based on principles of conservation and rationality in expenditures, and maximizing income, mobilizing all untapped potential that exists in the economy, stated Vladimir Regueiro Ale, first deputy minister of Finances and Prices, during … The post Despite Limitations, Cuba’s State Budget Maintains Its Eminently Social Focus appeared first on … Continue reading “Despite Limitations, Cuba’s State Budget Maintains Its Eminently Social Focus”

Something big and unprecedented has happened in the Middle East after the assassination of one of Iran’s top commanders, Qasim Suleimani.  The U.S. has long assumed that assassinations of major figures in the Iranian “resistance-axis” in the Middle East … The post US Violated Unspoken Rule of Engagement with Iran appeared first on Global Research.

Nothing hits you harder than realising you’ve been singled out for differential treatment.  This is how I felt as a Muslim American when I learned about the opening of the Guantanamo Bay prison camp. It was 2002, and what would … The post Guantanamo: An Enduring Symbol of US Islamophobia appeared first on Global Research.

The Jordan Valley, including the northern Dead Sea, comprise about 30% of the West Bank. Most of the territory was designated Area C under Oslo II (1995). The 1993 Oslo Accords gave Israel de facto control over the Occupied Territories … The post Netanyahu and Gantz Vow Jordan Valley Annexation appeared first on Global Research.

Thirty-two years ago this month, I was arrested sitting-in and blocking the entrance of the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC. The embassy was hosting an event that evening in honour of Martin Luther King Jr. Looking back at what … The post Honouring Martin Luther King Jr. appeared first on Global Research.

The UK has a housing crisis. According to the National Housing Federation, 8.4 million people in England alone are living in sub-standard housing and 400,000 people are either homeless or at risk of being homeless. For one of the largest … The post The UK Has a Housing Crisis – and We Need Actions, Not … Continue reading “The UK Has a Housing Crisis – and We Need Actions, Not Words to Solve It”

The 2019 protests in Hong Kong were triggered by Carrie Lam‘s attempt to pass an extradition bill between Hong Kong and Mainland China. It is unclear if this were done at Beijing’s request (which I believe it was) or … The post Factors Behind the Hong Kong-China Extradition Bill appeared first on Global Research.

Here is the cardinal rule about government—everything it says through its spokespersons, hired guns, public relations adepts, and the mockingbird corporate media should be considered a self-serving lie, or at best a distortion hammered into shape to fit a predefined … The post Propaganda and Lies: Iran and Ukrainian Flight PS752 appeared first on Global … Continue reading “Propaganda and Lies: Iran and Ukrainian Flight PS752”

As the structure and form of institutions continue to breakdown offering new perspectives and unexpected revelations, it is fitting that former FBI Director James Comey continues to be scrutinized regarding his behavior on multiple aspects of the HRC email scandal, … The post The Comey-Lynch Plausible Deniability Game appeared first on Global Research.

Libya stands at a precarious watershed between a peaceful political settlement – or further civil war. But at least the two main warring factions this week entered into a process of dialogue when they attended a summit in Moscow hosted … The post Libyan Peace Talks and Russian Diplomacy 101 appeared first on Global Research.

The Rolling Stones created a great and meaningful song ‘The Salt of the Earth’ in 1968: I wanna drink to the hard working people Let’s drink of the lowly of birth I wanna raise my glass to the good and … The post (Burying) ‘The Salt of the Earth’ appeared first on Global Research.

I visited Palestine as a new MP and I was struck by the threats facing the next generation, the ferocity of the attacks they endure and the systematic denial of their rights. I met a three-year-old child whose house was … The post Lisa Nandy MP: My Plans as the New Chair of Labour Friends … Continue reading “Lisa Nandy MP: My Plans as the New Chair of Labour Friends of Palestine & the Middle East”

On Monday, Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif said “(i)f the Europeans continue their improper behavior or send Iran’s file to the Security Council, we will withdraw from the NPT,” adding:’’ “The Europeans’ remarks lack legal justification…(I)f (they)  keep up their actions … The post Iran Threatens to Quit NPT if EU Pursues Reimposition of Security Council … Continue reading “Iran Threatens to Quit NPT if EU Pursues Reimposition of Security Council Sanctions”

NATO al Qaeda ground operatives in Syria continue their recent acceleration of terrorist atrocities against Syria. Rocket bombs have again been fired into civilian neighborhoods of Aleppo. Armed human garbage continue to prevent civilians to be escorted to safe areas … The post NATO Terrorist Attacks Continue in Aleppo; Drones Hit Near Lattakia appeared first … Continue reading “NATO Terrorist Attacks Continue in Aleppo; Drones Hit Near Lattakia”

On December 1, 2018, bowing to Trump regime pressure, Canadian authorities unlawfully arrested and detained Chinese telecom giant Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou in Vancouver on trumped up charges. Charges against her are politically and economically motivated. Canada operates … The post Huawei’s Meng Wanzhou’s Politicized Extradition Hearing appeared first on Global Research.

On January 19th, following his brief meeting with Vladimir Putin at the Libyan peace conference in Berlin, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s press office released the following statement: “The Prime Minister said there will be no normalization of our … The post A Post-Brexit Britain Will Necessarily be Aggressive appeared first on Global Research.

US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Alice G. Wells delivered a letter from President Donald Trump to President Gotabhaya Rajapakse during a one-day trip to Sri Lanka last Wednesday. The letter, according to the … The post US Official Delivers Trump’s Threatening Message to Sri Lankan President appeared first … Continue reading “US Official Delivers Trump’s Threatening Message to Sri Lankan President”

Read our selection below on America’s hypocrisy and missile diplomacy. Pompeo to Iraq: If You Kick Us Out, We Will Bury You By Mike Whitney, January 21, 2020 The Trump administration is threatening to destroy Iraq’s economy by withholding … The post Selected Articles: America’s Hypocrisy and “Missile Diplomacy” appeared first on Global Research.

Supporters of Donald Trump often make the point that he has not started any new wars. One might observe that it has not been for lack of trying, as his cruise missile attacks on Syria based on fabricated evidence and … The post A New Definition of Warfare appeared first on Global Research.

The UN Security Council met in New York on Monday to discuss the investigation by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) into an alleged chemical attack that was said to have taken place in April 2018 in … The post Video: Author of Leaked OPCW Engineering Report on Douma Speaks at UN … Continue reading “Video: Author of Leaked OPCW Engineering Report on Douma Speaks at UN Security Council”

A duchy is a medieval country, territory, fief, or domain ruled by a duke or duchess, a high-ranking nobleman hierarchically second to the king or queen in what is now a defunct European tradition. The Duchy of Cornwall was created … The post The Many Millions from the Duchy of Cornwall Properly Belong Not to … Continue reading “The Many Millions from the Duchy of Cornwall Properly Belong Not to Prince Charles but to the British People”

The Trump administration is threatening to destroy Iraq’s economy by withholding a critical source of money that is controlled by the Federal Reserve. The threat is a response to the Iraqi parliament’s unanimous decision to end Washington’s 17 year-long military … The post Pompeo to Iraq: If You Kick Us Out, We Will Bury You … Continue reading “Pompeo to Iraq: If You Kick Us Out, We Will Bury You”

Charged with bribery, fraud, and breach of trust by attorney general Avichai Mendelblit, Netanyahu is fighting for his political life and personal freedom. According to Mendleblit, Netanyahu “damaged the image of the public service and public trust in it … The post Knesset to Consider Netanyahu’s Bid for Immunity from Prosecution appeared first on Global … Continue reading “Knesset to Consider Netanyahu’s Bid for Immunity from Prosecution”

Turkey is increasing its military involvement in the Libyan conflict. After officially sending its military advisers and officers to support the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord (GNA), Turkey set up air defense systems near Mitiga Airport. The airport hosts warplanes … The post Video: Thousands of Turkish Proxy Fighters Flood into Libya Amid Berlin Peace … Continue reading “Video: Thousands of Turkish Proxy Fighters Flood into Libya Amid Berlin Peace Talks”

Macedonian-Albanian leader Ali Ahmeti revealed late last week that he refused to go along with the plot to partition his country, which naturally begs the question of why he didn’t want to “pull a Kosovo” when powerful forces were obviously … The post “Greater Albania” Or Greater Dystopia? Why Did Macedonian-Albanian Leader Refuse to “Pull … Continue reading ““Greater Albania” Or Greater Dystopia? Why Did Macedonian-Albanian Leader Refuse to “Pull a Kosovo”?”

The Berlin Conference on Libya held on Sunday will not end the conflict in the North African country, especially as the leaders of the two opposing Libyan factions refused to face each other. In fact, Fayez al-Sarraj of the Muslim … The post Berlin Conference Has Not Brought Peace to Libya appeared first on Global … Continue reading “Berlin Conference Has Not Brought Peace to Libya”

Last Wednesday, the coup government of Bolivia launched a massive military operation claiming to be a pre-emptive strike against the expected violence to occur this Wednesday during Plurinational State Foundation Day celebrations that memorializes the change in the name of … The post Attempts to Remove Morales’ Memory from Bolivia Will Likely Reinvigorate an Anti-Imperialist … Continue reading “Attempts to Remove Morales’ Memory from Bolivia Will Likely Reinvigorate an Anti-Imperialist Struggle”

Na Conferência de Berlim, o Secretário de Estado dos EUA, Mike Pompeo, pediu “o fim da interferência estrangeira na Líbia, o embargo de armas e um cessar-fogo duradouro”. O mesmo fizeram a França, o Reino Unido e a Itália, os … The post Os agressores, são agora os responsáveis pela “soberania” da Líbia appeared first … Continue reading “Os agressores, são agora os responsáveis pela “soberania” da Líbia”

Alla Conferenza di Berlino il segretario di stato Usa Mike Pompeo ha richiesto «la fine dell’interferenza straniera in Libia, l’embargo sulle armi e un durevole cessate il fuoco».  Lo stesso hanno fatto Francia, Regno Unito e Italia, gli stessi paesi … The post Gli aggressori garanti della «sovranità» libica appeared first on Global Research.

At Global Research we have always sought out ways to make the articles we publish accessible to as many people as possible. We want the information on our website to circulate freely which is why we don’t use paywalls, you … The post Support Independent Media: Global Research Needs Your Help appeared first on Global Research.

The Glock is a series of  semi-automatic pistols designed Austrian manufacturer Glock Ges.m.b.H. *** According to Americans, God is a really pro-gun dude. In fact, one pastor of a New Bethel Christian Church gave a sermon where he announced that … The post My God and My Glock – The Theology of Guns in America … Continue reading “My God and My Glock – The Theology of Guns in America”

Just as one New Year’s festivities end, another begins. China is set to celebrate the Year of the Rat on January 25. Folklore says it’s a good year for business and fertility. But it also marks an economic and … The post Is 2020 China’s Year of Economic and Political Milestone? appeared first on Global … Continue reading “Is 2020 China’s Year of Economic and Political Milestone?”

  SELECTED ARTICLE How Mercenaries and Advisers Fight the Wars the UK Won’t Own By Paul Rogers, January 20, 2020 The Bahraini repression of dissent in 2011-12 caused controversy around the world, but the British government – then a … The post Selected Articles: The Government that Honors MLK with a National Holiday Killed Him … Continue reading “Selected Articles: The Government that Honors MLK with a National Holiday Killed Him”

A major international conference on Libya will convene in Berlin on Sunday. At the invitation of Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel, heads of state and top officials of the leading imperialist powers in Europe and the US will come together to … The post The Libya Conference and “The New Scramble for Africa” appeared first on … Continue reading “The Libya Conference and “The New Scramble for Africa””