(2019-10-13). Crocodile tears? Hillary Clinton tweets that 'sickening horror' in Syria is 'one man's fault' and gets reminded of her deeds. rt.com 
Hillary Clinton has retweeted a post by an NBC correspondent about 'atrocities' unleashed by Turkey's incursion in Syria, hinting that it's all President Donald Trump's fault. Twitter sent her down Memory Lane. | "This sickening horror is one man's fault," she tweeted on Saturday night, commenting on a tweet by NBC's Richard Engel, who said US military officials are concerned that the Turkish offensive "opens the door to BOTH ethnic cleansing of Kurds and return of ISIS/Al-Qaeda." | This sickening horror is one man's fault. t.co/iMe5cCPkDm— Hillary Clinton (@…
(2019-10-13). U.S. Begins Possible Full Withdrawal From Northern Syria. truthdig.com 
WASHINGTON—The United States appears to be heading toward a full military withdrawal from Syria amid growing chaos, cries of betrayal and signs that Turkey's invasion could fuel a broader war. | Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Sunday that President Donald Trump had directed U.S. troops in northern Syria to begin pulling out "as safely and quickly as possible." He did not say Trump ordered troops to leave Syria, but that seemed like the next step in a combat zone growing more unstable by the hour. | Esper, interviewed on two TV news shows, s…
(2019-10-13). Hundreds of Daesh supporters escape in northern Syria as the Turkish invasion continues. thecanary.co 
Turkish forces have approached a key Kurdish-held town in northern Syria (aka Rojava), setting off clashes that allowed hundreds of Daesh (Isis/Isil) supporters to escape from a camp.The move also prompted US soldiers to withdraw from a nearby base.A US military official said the situation across Rojava was "deteriorating rapidly" and that American forces were cut off from the Syrian Kurdish fighters they had previously partnered with.The official said US t…
(2019-10-13). Turkey's "Operation Peace Spring" Rages on Creating a Chaotic Battlefield in Northeastern Syria. globalresearch.ca On Saturday, the fourth day of Turkey's cross border military operation, Turkey's Defense Minister claimed that they had captured a key border town called Ras Al Ain, however the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) denied the claim. | Turkey accidently put …
(2019-10-13). Iran's Khamenei Asks Elite Guard to Develop More Advanced Arms. telesurenglish.net Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards Sunday to develop more advanced and modern weapons, amid increasingly tense disputes with the United States and Gulf Arab states. | RELATED: | Iran Says They Are Ready For Peace Talks With Saudi Arabia | Tensions in the Gulf have risen to new highs since May 2018, when the Trump administration unilaterally withdrew from a 2015 international nuclear accord with Tehran that put limits on its nuclear program…
(2019-10-13). Behind Hong Kong's Black Terror. globalresearch.ca "If we burn, you burn with us." "Self-destruct together." (Lam chao.) | The new slogans of Hong Kong's black bloc — a mob on a rampage connected to the black shirt protestors — made their first appearance on a rainy Sunday …
(2019-10-13). Proposed US Sanctions against Turkey. Why? Washington Supports Turkish Aggression in Northeast Syria. globalresearch.ca US sanctions are war by other means on targeted countries. The Senate, House, and White House are preparing them on Turkey — nothing imposed so far. | They're unrelated to Ankara's alliance with US war on the Syrian Arab Republic, nor …
(2019-10-13). Unwarranted Optimism over US/China Trade Talks. globalresearch.ca Whatever follows the 13th round of US/China trade talks concluding Friday alone matters. Major differences over structural issues remain hard-wired on both sides — unchanged and not about to ahead. | Following Thursday talks, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported …
(2019-10-13). Video: Turkish Forces Confront Kurdish Armed Groups in Northeastern Syria. globalresearch.ca Since October 9, the Turkish Armed Forces and Turkish-backed militants have been developing a ground phase of their operation against Kurdish armed groups in northeastern Syria. | The main Turkish efforts were focused on the towns of Ras al-Ayn and Tell …
(2019-10-13). 750 Suspected IS Group Members Fled Camp Due to Turkish Strikes. telesurenglish.net Around 750 people with suspected links to the Islamic State Group have reportedly fled a displacement camp in north-east Syria as a result of Turkish strikes against Kurdish forces. | RELATED: | Turkey Advances in Northeast Syria Despite US, EU Criticism | The news came after the United States asked all of its 1,000 troops to withdraw "as safely and quick…
(2019-10-13). Emergency Daytime Rally to defend NE Syria. indybay.org Union Square NW corner, Post and Powell…
(2019-10-13). As Turkey Advances, Syrian Army Moves to Confront Invasion. theantimedia.com The Syrian Army has begun deploying further north to potentially confront the Turkish invasion.
(2019-10-13). Trump Isn't Really Ending Endless Wars, He's Making Them Worse. commondreams.org Civil war and foreign interventions in Syria have created a geopolitical Gordian knot, an intractable humanitarian crisis, and a maddeningly complex conflict zone of wars within wars. It should come as no surprise that an erratic leader like President Donald Trump would make the suffering worse.
(2019-10-13). Kurds Consider Asking for Russian No-Fly Zone as Moscow Demands Foreign Armies Leave Syria. commondreams.org A CNN exclusive by Barbara Starr and Ryan Browne reveals that Gen. Mazloum Kobani Abdi told the U.S., "I need to know if you are capable of protecting my people, of stopping these bombs falling on us or not. I need to know, because if you're not, I need to make a deal with Russia and the regime now and invite their planes to protect this region."
(2019-10-13). Erdogan War Crimes, SDF Atrocities, No Reconciliation. globalresearch.ca Erdogan has accelerated his war crimes against Syria, in Day 2 of Turkey's new military aggression. His regime thug troops again bombed the electrical cables of the Alouk Water Station in Ras al-Ain, bombed on Day 1, and immediately repaired …
(2019-10-13). The History of Hong Kong, Britain's Colonial Legacy. Fast Forward to 2019. globalresearch.ca The recent history of Hong Kong doesn't begin where most Westerners might imagine. It began with the Rothschild's British East India Company that existed from the early 1700s to nearly 1900, when Rothschild conceived the idea of inflicting opium onto …
(2019-10-13). Are You Ready to Die? The US Military/ Security Complex Wants Tensions to Increase… globalresearch.ca The Zionist Neoconservatives who run US foreign policy are now herding the US out of the remaining arms limitations agreements. It appears that Washington intends to withdraw from the Open Skies agreement with Russia. See this. | The Open Skies …
(2019-10-13). Mike Pence Wants Indiana's Punitive Form of Medicaid to Become a National Model. truthout.org | | This article by Faith in Healthcare's editor, co-published in the Health and Human Rights Journal, tells the story of two ambitious politicians who set out a few years ago to undercut Medicaid in their state. Then-Governor of Indiana Mike Pence and his healthcare advisor Seema Verma have now ascended to the national stage. With Pence as Vice President and Verma as administrator…
(2019-10-13). President Xi's Trip to Nepal Will Unlock New Strategic Opportunities. globalresearch.ca Chinese President Xi Jinping's trip to Nepal will unlock new strategic opportunities for bilateral relations, as well as positively influence their ties with India by improving the prospects for trilateral cooperation. | At first glance, observers would be forgiven for …
(2019-10-13). A New Beginning For California Pan African Global Trade and Investment. indybay.org The State of California is poised to join The global competition with India, Europe, China and the rest of the world to expan Trade and Investment with the Pan African Diaspora, over 1.4 billion people globally.
(2019-10-13). March 4 Education: San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose 2019. indybay.org San Francisco: Plaza between Asian Museum and Main Library | at Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102 | Oakland: Lake Merritt Amphitheater, Lake Merritt Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94612 | San Jose: Plaza de César Chávez, 1 Paseo De San Antonio, San Jose, CA 95113…
(2019-10-13). UN chief praises Japanese climate resilience, as Typhoon Hagibis cleanup begins. un.org With Typhoon Hagibis causing destruction and loss of life in Japan, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has praised the leadership role the country is playing in climate resilience, and its "extensive and efficient preparation for this latest extreme weather event".
(2019-10-13). Did Hong Kong Police Use Excessive Force? dissidentvoice.org Accusations of #HongKong #police using excessive #force are without end. This video puts the issues into perspective.
(2019-10-13). At the Foot of Mammon. What is the Cold Truth. Remember the Illegal US Invasion of Iraq? globalresearch.ca Some say the following quote came from journalist John Swinton (1829-1901), but it matters not who actually said it. The cold hard truth is that it was spoken by someone who worked as a writer for a newspaper, and had …
(2019-10-13). Rescue Operations Underway in Japan After Typhoon Hagibis Kills Dozens and Causes 'Immense Damage'. commondreams.org Rescue operations were underway Sunday in Tokyo and several other prefectures in Japan that were battered Satruday by powerful winds and heavy rains from the deadly Typhoon Hagibis. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/japan.jpg …
(2019-10-13). Remember the media outrage when Turkey was found guilty of war crimes? No, neither do we. thecanary.co 
NATO member Turkey invaded northern Syria on 9 October, attacking largely-Kurdish fighters who led the way in defeating Daesh (Isis/Isil). There are now allegations that "Turkish-backed terrorist groups are committing war crimes" in the region. And that wouldn't come as a surprise. Because although there was little…
(2019-10-12). AP Fact Check: Trump's Shoddy Information on Syria, Impeachment, More. truthdig.com 
The Associated Press refutes a number of the president's latest statements on the U.S. economy, Syria and Turkey, ISIS and more.
(2019-10-12). 4 dead, 4 injured in shooting at Brooklyn gambling den. rt.com 
Four people were killed and four injured in a shooting in Brooklyn's Crown Heights neighborhood. The incident took place at a private club on Utica Avenue, that police believe was being run as an "illegal gambling location." | Gunfire broke out shortly before 7am on Saturday at the club, NYPD Chief Dermot Shea told a press conference. Four men aged between 32 and 49 were shot dead and three people, two men and a woman, were wounded. Aother victim suffered a leg injury while fleeing the scene. | The wounded were taken to nearby hospitals, and police recovered two firearms in the club. According to Shea, there w…
(2019-10-12). Iran Says They Are Ready For Peace Talks With Saudi Arabia. telesurenglish.net The Islamic Republic of Iran announced on Saturday that they are prepared to hold talks with regional rival Saudi Arabia, with or without the help of a mediator. | RELATED: | US Deploys Large Force to Saudi Arabia | The Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday that the rumors about Pakistan's President Imran Khan mediating a potential meeting between Tehran and Riyadh were untrue. According to the Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi: "I am not aware of any mediation," he told state broadcaster I…
(2019-10-12). New Anti-capitalist Party demands military escalation against Turkey in Syria. wsws.org The Pabloite NPA bitterly opposes a struggle to unify the working class internationally in a movement against imperialist war and the Middle Eastern bourgeoisie.
(2019-10-12). Turkish Military Advances into Syrian Border City. telesurenglish.net Turkish-backed Syrian rebels advanced into Ras al Ain in northeast Syria on Saturday but it was unclear how far, with Turkey saying the town center had been taken and Kurdish-led forces denying this and saying they were counter-attacking. | RELATED: | Turkey Advances in Northeast Syria Despite US, EU Criticism | The battle for Ras al Ain raged as Turkey pursued a four-day-old, cross-border offensive against a Syrian Kurdish militia despite an outcry from the United States and Europ…
(2019-10-12). Dortmund, Germany withdraws prestigious award from the author Kamila Shamsie over support for BDS. wsws.org The withdrawal of the prize is yet another case of censorship by the German state and local authorities, which claim to oppose anti-Semitism but in fact suppress and criminalise any criticism of the Israeli government's right-wing policies.
(2019-10-12). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and New Zealand. wsws.org The World Socialist Web Site invites workers and other readers to contribute to this regular feature.
(2019-10-12). US and China reach limited trade deal. wsws.org The markets responded enthusiastically with the Dow finishing up by more than 300 points, but for all the celebrations, the agreement is very limited.
(2019-10-12). Tokyo Area Shuts Down as Powerful Typhoon Lashes Japan. truthdig.com TOKYO — A heavy downpour and strong winds pounded Tokyo and surrounding areas on Saturday as a powerful typhoon forecast to be Japan's worst in six decades made landfall and passed over the capital, where streets, nearby beaches and train stations were long deserted. | Store shelves were bare after people stocked up on water and food ahead of Typhoon Hagibis. The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of dangerously heavy rainfall in Tokyo and surrounding prefectures, including Gunma, Saitama and Kanagawa, and later expanded the area to include Fukushima and Miyagi to the north. A coastal earthquake also rattle…
(2019-10-12). US sends 3,000 more troops to defend Saudi monarchy. wsws.org The escalation of the US troop deployment in the region followed on the heels of a missile attack on an Iranian oil tanker in the Red Sea.
(2019-10-12). Inspiring student in France creates environmental app to motivate others to make a difference daily. nationofchange.org "At the end of the day I know that I've done something good on this day for the planet."
(2019-10-12). As countries pull arms sales to Turkey, the UK government is still complicit in death. thecanary.co 
On 9 October, Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan launched a violent invasion of largely-Kurdish areas in northern Syria (aka Rojava). Now, several European countries have stepped up and sto…
(2019-10-12). 'Terrifying and Totally Predictable': Pentagon Confirms US Forces in Syria Came Under Turkish Artillery Fire. commondreams.org As tens of thousands of civilians flee northeast Syria amid Turkey's ongoing offensive targeting Kurdish forces in the region—an operation enabled by U.S. President Donald Trump—the Pentagon confirmed late Friday that "U.S. troops in the vicinity of Kobani came under artillery fire from Turkish positions." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/syria_us_forces.png …
(2019-10-11). Corbyn says sanctions on Turkey could be needed if 'appalling' attacks on Kurdish areas of Syria continue. thecanary.co 
The British government has faced criticism for failing to act over Turkey's invasion of northern Syria. The UK's NATO ally is attacking largely-Kurdis…
(2019-10-11). Turkish army and militia forces surround Kurdish towns as invasion advances. peoplesworld.org 
Scores of Kurdish civilians, including children, were killed and injured as Turkish forces and their jihadist allies closed in on the towns of Tel Abyad and Serekaniye in northern Syria yesterday. NATO's second-largest army began its invasion after launching airstrikes across the Syrian border. Troops flooded into the largely Kurdish region east of the Euphrates …
(2019-10-11). If you take away freedom, all four seasons and I will die. mronline.org 
Turkey has invaded Syria. In particular, Turkey has crossed the border to destroy the largely Syrian Kurdish province of Rojava, south of the Turkey-Syria border and east of the Euphrates River. The green light for this invasion came from Washington, DC, when U.S. President Donald Trump told Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that the U.S. […] | Source
(2019-10-11). A Know-Nothing President Steps Into a Turkish/Kurdish Minefield. therealnews.com 
The U.S. is deeply involved in the region surrounding Syria. Its actions helped lay the groundwork for the current struggle faced by the Kurds.
(2019-10-11). Kurdish Fighters Always Feared Trump Would be a Treacherous Ally. counterpunch.org 
In a field beside a disused railway station on the plain just south of the Syrian-Turkish frontier, a brigade of Syrian Kurdish soldiers were retraining in order to resist an invasion by the Turkish army. "We acted like a regular army when we were fighting Daesh [Isis]," Rojvan, a veteran Kurdish commander of the YPG More
(2019-10-11). U.S. and Turkey out of Syria — No to the NATO invasion! liberationnews.org 
Down with the Turkish invasion! U.S. and Turkey out of Syria and the Middle East!
(2019-10-11). An Outside View from the Palestinian Camps of Lebanon Raises Troubling Questions. dissidentvoice.org 
Every time I return from visiting Palestinian refugee camps dispersed throughout Lebanon, I'm haunted by the monumental suffering that has been systematically imposed on the twelve million Palestinians. There are between 5-6 million Palestinians in exile, and 6 million under Israeli occupation in the West Bank, Gaza and Israel. Whether they live in historic Palestine …
(2019-10-11). Building Soldier Resistance Under the Shadows of Fascism. counterpunch.org 
In the summer of 1967, I was edging closer to joining the Trotskyist movement. In June, Israel had claimed victory in the Six-Day War. This left it with the occupied territories that have continued to galvanize Palestinian resistance for more than a half-century. By this time, I had given up on the myth of "socialist More
(2019-10-11). Trump nominates John Sullivan as US ambassador to Russia. rt.com 
US President Donald Trump has nominated Deputy Secretary of State John Joseph Sullivan as the new ambassador to Russia. If confirmed by the Senate, he will fill the spot vacated by the departure of Jon Huntsman. | Sullivan, 59, has served as deputy secretary since May 2017. He was acting secretary of state in March and April 2018, following the resignation of Rex Tillerson and the confirmation of current Secretary Mike Pompeo. | Most of his previous government experience has been in law, rather than diplomacy. Early on in his career, Sullivan clerked for a Fifth Circuit appeals judge and Supreme Court Justice…
(2019-10-11). Houthis Vow Retaliation As Saudi Naval Blockade Sparks Fresh Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen. mintpressnews.com 
Saudi Arabia has stepped up its seizure and detention of ships carrying food and fuel into Yemen, sparking shortages that experts warn will push the country's civilians into even more dire straits.
(2019-10-11). Climate Justice in India: A critical overview. mronline.org 
Global climate strike led by Greta Thunberg and youth around the world has trigged climate justice debates in the mainstream. In India, from the past few weeks, we have witnessed climate protests in major metropolitan cities demanding governments to act on the current climate crisis to ensure a livable future for the coming generations. | Source