(2021-02-14). Will Biden Finally Bring Our Troops Home From Afghanistan? scheerpost.com U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua T. Jasper] By Maj. Danny Sjursen / AntiWar Real talk: Joe Biden hasn't had too many finest hours in his 47 years plus years on the national scene. To be fair, he's had his moments — like a powerful, earthy, and impassioned 1986 speech he delivered to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, opposing the Reagan administration's apologism for the "repulsive… |
(2021-02-14). Iraq: In first, four arrested over killing of anti-government protesters. middleeasteye.net 
Iraq: In first, four arrested over killing of anti-government protesters | Demonstrators have decried longstanding impunity regarding death of some 600 Iraqi protesters since October 2019 uprising | Sun, 02/14/2021 – 15: 40 | An Iraqi protester chants slogans as she waves the national flag during an anti-government demonstration in the southern city of Basra on 7 February 2020 (AFP) | Iraq…
(2021-02-14). Turkey: 13 hostages executed in northern Iraq, 48 PKK militants killed. middleeasteye.net 
Turkey: 13 hostages executed in northern Iraq, 48 PKK militants killed | Ankara says Turks were shot by PKK captors as Turkish troops about to stage rescue operation in Gara region | Sun, 02/14/2021 – 10: 52 | The funeral of three Turkish military personnel killed in action at the Ahmet Hamdi Akseki Mosque in Ankara on 12 February 2021 (AFP) | Ankara said on Sunday that 13 Turkish civilian…
(2021-02-14). Dozens of Houthis and pro-government troops killed in Yemen's Marib. middleeasteye.net 
Dozens of Houthis and pro-government troops killed in Yemen's Marib | Military officials say at least 16 pro-government forces were killed, 21 wounded, in past 24 hours in the strategic area | Sun, 02/14/2021 – 12: 42 | A Russian-built BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicle belonging to forces loyal to Yemen's Saudi-backed government gets into position during clashes with Houthi fighters northwes…
(2021-02-14). Sailors abducted by pirates off Nigeria coast return to Turkey. middleeasteye.net 
Sailors abducted by pirates off Nigeria coast return to Turkey | Fifteen Turkish sailors had been kidnapped in January in the Gulf of Guinea | Sun, 02/14/2021 – 13: 32 | A Turkish sailor who was kidnapped by pirates in the Gulf of Guinea is greeted by his family at Istanbul international airport on 14 February 2021 (Reuters/Handout) | Fifteen Turkish sailors who were kidnapped by pirates o…
(2021-02-14). How One Tiny Country Is Beating The Pandemic And Climate Change. popularresistance.org The small Himalayan country of Bhutan, mainly known for measuring national happiness instead of GDP, is the only carbon-negative country on the planet. Believe it or not, it has only had one single death from COVID-19. Is that a coincidence? | Madeline Drexler's new article in the Atlantic, "The Unlikeliest Pandemic Success Story," dives into the reasons that Bhutan has managed to fare so well against the novel coronavirus while rich countries and middle-income have struggled to keep it in check. The tiny developing country, landlocked between India and Tibet, wasn't exactly set up for success. It began 2020 with…
(2021-02-14). Syria Kurds hand Iraq 100 alleged Islamic State fighters: Reports. middleeasteye.net 
Syria Kurds hand Iraq 100 alleged Islamic State fighters: Reports | Around 1,600 Iraqis were still detained in northeast Syria at the end of last year over allegedly fighting for IS | Sun, 02/14/2021 – 15: 14 | A member of the Syrian Kurdish internal security services stands guard during the release of people suspected of being related to Islamic State group fighters from the Kurdish-run a…
(2021-02-14). As fears rise over San Francisco-area attacks on elderly Asians by black assailants, leftists find the real culprit: WHITE PEOPLE. rt.com 
The Lunar New Year passed in the San Francisco Bay area with fears rising over a series of unprovoked attacks on elderly Asians by black men, but leftists may have found some solace by finding the real perpetrators: white people. | As Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Viet Thanh Nguyen explained, Asians shouldn't respond to the horrific attacks with "knee-jerk" calls for more policing but must instead recognize the violence as "part of a pattern of white supremacy." Even if the assailants are "people of color," he added, "the solution is not to fall back on racist assumptions of our own but to hold the system of…
(2021-02-14). Dem Congresswoman wants 'truth commission' to target 'white supremacy' and rein in 'far-right media' over US Capitol riot. rt.com 
Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-California) has suggested a "truth commission" to tackle "racial injustice" and "white supremacy" in the US, as well as holding "far-right media" and others accountable for the US Capitol riot. | Jacobs floated her idea while appearing on CNN's 'Reliable Sources' on Sunday and said the reason for this "truth commission" proposal is because "we haven't really done the reckoning with the racial injustice and white supremacy of our past that we need to do." | Donald Trump's impeachment trial, according to Jacobs, was "just the start" and more people who "incited, encouraged, or committed acts…
(2021-02-14). 'Creepy': CIA trolled over baffling Valentine's Day poem on Twitter. rt.com 
The Central Intelligence Agency left social media users feeling slightly uncomfortable on Valentine's Day with a bizarre bit of poetry in celebration of the romantic holiday. | "Roses are red. Violets are blue. Happy Valentine's Day from the CIA to you!" the controversial government agency tweeted on Sunday. | Creepy ‚ò Ô∏è The tweet was a follow-up to a previous coded message…
(2021-02-14). New American Regime = Exact Same Challenges for Russia. strategic-culture.org 
The next 8 years will be a time for Russia to look inwards in order to project outwards, Tim Kirby writes. | As a country that has seen total systemic collapse twice during the 20th century, Russia was watching the leadup to the U.S. presidential inauguration with just as much anticipation as the most ardent Trump/Biden supporters and fervent conspiracy theorists. It looked from Moscow, like Trump, after having been blatantly cheated out of the presidency, might just decide to flip the rigged game table over consequences be damned. Whatever chaos would ensue from such a move would surely give the Russians the fre…
(2021-02-14). Why More and More Countries Are Choosing the Russian Vaccine. strategic-culture.org 
On January 29, 2021, the Russian Direct Investment Fund applied for registration of the Sputnik V vaccine in the European Union. In January, Hungary became the first EU country to register the Russian vaccine joining dozens of other states across the world.
(2021-02-14). The Guardian Revealed Its True Face in Sacking a Columnist for Criticising U.S. Military Aid to Israel. strategic-culture.org 
By Jonathan COOK | The revelation that a leftwing journalist, Nathan J Robinson, has been In the tweet below, I have listed a few of the mor…
(2021-02-14). Palestine welcomes Turkey's industrial zone in W. Bank. yenisafak.com Speaking to Anadolu Agency, Palestinian Economy Minister Khaled Al-Osaily said the Turkish support amounts to $10 million and is meant for the internal structure of the industrial zone."There is a plan for Turkish factories to operate in the [industrial] zone," Al-Osaily said.According to the Palestinian minister, the industrial zone will be implemented in two phases: The first is financed by Germany at a cost of about 24 million euros, and includes all external infrastructure and is likely to be completed by mid-2021.The second phase, which targets the internal infrastructure, is financed by Turkey and will cost…
(2021-02-14). Biden Wants to Extradite Peace Hero Assange. indybay.org Proud Democrat Pres Biden's "Justice" Dept is appealing a British decision to not allow extradition of Julian Assange who exposed American war crimes in Iraq. See consortiumnews.com/2021/02/12/biden-doj-files-appeal-to-get-assange-extradited/…
(2021-02-14). Bangladesh extends closure of education institutions. yenisafak.com Bangladesh has announced that it will extend the closure of educational institutions for a further 14-day stretch, a straight 11-month shutdown of in-person education after the first COVID-19 case was registered in the country in March last year, a senior official confirmed on Sunday.The Education Ministry has decided to close all educational institutions until Feb. 28, except for Islamic seminaries due to the coronavirus pandemic, Mohammad Abul Khayer, a communication officer at the ministry confirmed to Anadolu Agency.The ministry is taking all important steps to keep students safe from the deadly virus, Khaye…
(2021-02-14). Lebanon starts COVID-19 vaccine rollout. yenisafak.com Lebanon's national vaccination campaign against the coronavirus pandemic began Sunday.Mahmoud Hasson, the head of the intensive care unit at the Rafik Hariri Hospital in Beirut, and actor Salah Tizani, 93, received the first shots.Caretaker Prime Minister Hassan Diab and Health Minister Hamad Hassan were present during the inoculation."I will not be receiving the vaccine today," Diab told reporters. "Priority will be given to the medical staff, who have made great sacrifices and they must be given full protection in order to do their message."The medical staff and people over 75 will be the first to be vaccinated…
(2021-02-14). Saudi Arabia extends virus restrictions for 20 days. yenisafak.com Saudi Arabia on Sunday extended precautionary measures against the coronavirus pandemic for additional 20 days, in an effort to curb the spread of the virus.The extension of the restrictions will be effective as of Sunday 10: 00 pm (19: 00 GMT), the Saudi Interior Ministry said in a statement cited by the official SPA news agency.On Feb. 3, the kingdom ordered precautionary measures to stem the spread of the pandemic upon recommendations from health authorities.Under the measures, social gatherings should not exceed 20 people and the suspension of all events and parties, including weddings, and corporate meetings a…
(2021-02-14). Democrats' Shameful Cave. commondreams.org www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/gettyimages-12923215461.jpg …
(2021-02-14). Ex-Istanbul mayor dies at 76. yenisafak.com Kadir Topbas, the former mayor of Istanbul, passed away on Saturday at the age of 76.He was hospitalized last November after he contracted COVID-19.Topbas was elected mayor of Istanbul in 2004 as candidate of the ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party, and maintained his position until 2017 when he resigned.In 2004, he became the head of Istanbul-based United Cities and Local Governments, Middle East and West Asia Regional Government, and vice president of the United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG). He became UCLG co-chair in 2007.Topbas was the first politician to have won three consecutive local election…
(2021-02-14). Japan okays use of Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine. laprensalatina.com Tokyo, Feb 14 (efe-epa).- Japan on Sunday formally approved Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine for domestic use, marking an important step to immunize most of its people in the run-up to the Summer Olympics that begin on July 23 in Tokyo. The immunization drive will start on Wednesday as the government targets to inoculate its entire population …
(2021-02-14). Taliban denies reports over death of 'Taliban leader'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) — A senior Taliban member denied the controversial news over the death of Taliban leader Mullah Haibatullah Akhunzada in an explosion in Quetta of Pakistan.
(2021-02-14). Salmond accuser feels 'let down' by Scottish government and exploited by Holyrood inquiry. thecanary.co A woman who came forward with allegations of sexual harassment by Alex Salmond has found the Holyrood committee's investigation "more traumatic" than the High Court trial of the former first minister. | "Let down": | The woman, speaking anonymously on the BBC's The Sunday Show, said the Scottish government "let down" women who complained because of its unlawful investigation. She also said the committee inquiry set up to look into the botched investigation of Salmond had turned the issue into a "political fight" and suggested any conclusions it reaches will be "utterly useless". | She also denied claims t…
(2021-02-14). More than 30 injured in Thai anti-monarchy protests. laprensalatina.com Bangkok, Feb 14 (efe-epa).- At least 31 people were injured in a clash between police and protesters during demonstrations against lèse majesté law in Thailand a day ago, officials said on Sunday. The injured include 11 protesters and 20 police officers in the protests by students and pro-democracy activists, Thai Public Broadcasting Service reported, citing …
(2021-02-14). At least 100 injured after strong earthquake rattles northeast Japan. laprensalatina.com Tokyo, Feb 14 (efe-epa).- At least 100 people were injured after a magnitude-7.3 earthquake struck northeast Japan, local news agency Kyodo reported Sunday. However, no serious injuries have been reported. Most of those hurt were from the Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures and sustained their injuries due to falling objects, landslides and fires. The epicenter of …
(2021-02-14). Dimitrov, Karatsev, Zverev off to Australian Open quarterfinals. laprensalatina.com Melbourne, Australia, Feb 14 (efe-epa).- Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov on Sunday thrashed Austrian Dominic Thiem in straight sets to book an Australian Open last-eight clash against Russian Aslan Karatsev, who became the seventh man in the Open Era to reach the quarterfinals on his slam debut. Later, German Alexander Zverev also made it to the tournament's …
(2021-02-14). Russian women hold human chain protests in support of Yulia Navalnaya. laprensalatina.com Moscow, Feb 14 (efe-epa).- Some 300 women formed a human chain in Moscow on Sunday in solidarity with Yulia Navalnaya, the wife of leading Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny. The protest, which was unauthorized, doubled up as a call to release all political prisoners and came after several large protests were met by a police …
(2021-02-14). Druze mark 1982 strike against Israel's annexation laws in Golan Heights. laprensalatina.com Jerusalem, Feb 14 (efe-epa).- Members of the Druze community in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on Sunday staged a protest to commemorate the 1982 strike against the annexation of the territory from Syria. Several hundred took part in marches and some of the protesters in the Druze town of Majdal Shams held aloft portraits of Syrian …
(2021-02-14). Living and loving with HIV: a UN Resident Coordinator blog. news.un.org To mark Valentine's Day, the annual 14 February celebration of love and affection, Gita Sabharwal, UN Resident Coordinator in Thailand, and Patchara Benjarattanaporn, Thailand Country Director for UNAIDS, call for an end to discrimination against people living with HIV, and recognition of the contribution they make to Thai society.
(2021-02-14). Iran, Iraq's KRG emphasize removing problems on joint borders. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran and Iraq's Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) stressed the need for removing problems on joint borders.
(2021-02-14). Israelis to face tough response if cross red lines in Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) — Iranian foreign minister's senior assistant on special political affairs, Ali-Asghar Khaji, warned the Israeli regime against crossing red lines in Syria, in a reference to the Zionists' alleged air raids on Syrian soil.
(2021-02-14). Bomb blast leaves 1 dead, 1 injured in Afghanistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) — One person has been killed and another injured in an explosion in the central province of Uruzgan in Afghanistan.
(2021-02-14). VIDEO: Hirom lake hosting Eurasian cranes. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) — These days, the Hirom Lake, located in Larestan, Fars province, south of Iran, hosts a large population of Eurasian cranes that landed there on their way back to their northern habitats.
(2021-02-14). VIDEO: Snowfall disrupts Moscow air travel. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) — Airports in Moscow have been disrupted due to heavy snowfall that has blanketed the Russian capital.
(2021-02-14). Iran counts on purchasing arms from Russia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) — Iran hopes it will be able to procure arms from Russia to ensure security in the region, Senior Assistant to Iranian Foreign Minister in Special Political Affairs Ali-Asghar Khaji told Sputnik.
(2021-02-14). Iran urges IAEA to ensure confidentiality of information. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) — Iran's permanent ambassador to the International Organizations in Vienna said that Tehran has urged the IAEA to ensure the confidentiality of information regarding its nuclear program.
(2021-02-14). Rural serenity of winter days in Mazandaran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) — Emaft, a village in the central district of Savadkuh County, Mazandaran province, is among the thousands of Iranian villages that bring visitors a deep feeling of serenity, which is considered a virtue in the modern world.
(2021-02-14). Army launches military drill in west Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) — The Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran staged a military drill in Qasr-e Shirin in Kermanshah Province.
(2021-02-14). Systematic human rights violations ongoing in Bahrain. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) — Today the continuous violation of human rights, suppression of people seeking their own minimalist demands along with al-Khalifa alliance with Zionism can be witnessed in Bahrain, a senior Iranian Parliamentary advisor said.
(2021-02-14). FAO, Iran start joint plan to reinvigorate agri. innovation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) — FAO supports the establishment of an agricultural innovation lab in Iran to enhance the national capacity in generating novel approaches for tackling growing food and nutrition security challenges.
(2021-02-14). Russia says partners in EU need Nord Stream 2 project. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) — Russian Deputy Prime Minister said that the Nord Stream 2 pipeline does not face the risk of being unused as EU countries are interested in the project.
(2021-02-14). Yemeni army launch drone attack on Saudi airport. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) — The Yemeni army has targeted Abha International Airport in southern Saudi Arabia in a drone strike on Sunday.
(2021-02-14). Persepolis 1-0 Paykan: IPL. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) — In a match held on Sunday at Azadi Stadium, Persepolis defeated Paykan 1-0 in the 15th week of the Iran Professional League.
(2021-02-14). Afghan FM appreciates Iran's aid in containing tanker blast. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) — Afghanistan's Minister of Foreign Affairs expressed his sincere appreciation for the timely action and cooperation of Iranian authorities in controlling the fire, preventing further damage and opening border caused by blast.
(2021-02-14). London, Washington discuss Iran nuclear program in phone call. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) — The British Foreign Secretary said that he had discussed Iran's nuclear program in a telephone conversation with his American counterpart.
(2021-02-14). Bodies of 13 Turkish civilians found in N.Iraq terror cave. yenisafak.com Bodies of 13 Turkish civilians were found during Turkey's anti-terror operation in northern Iraq, according to the Turkish defense chief on Sunday."While our activities in the Operation Claw-Eagle 2 zone were continuing, the mortal remains of 13 citizens were found in a cave," said Hulusi Akar at the operations center on the border in southeastern Sirnak province.He said the innocent and unarmed Turks were shot dead — one in the shoulder, and the rest in their heads."According to the information by two terrorists who were captured alive, our citizens were martyred by the 'cave manager' before the start of the an…
(2021-02-14). Anti-terror operation held in southeast Turkey. yenisafak.com Turkish security forces seized ammunition, equipment and organizational documents in a counter-terrorism operation in the eastern Sirnak province, the governor's office said on Saturday.According to a statement, a joint team of gendarmerie commandos and police held the operation in the vicinity of Mt. Gabar and targeted over a dozen shelter and caves in which weapons and equipment were buried under ground.Among the items found during the operation — dubbed EREN-10 Martyr Lieutenant Mustafa Erdal — were sniper rifles, guns, flame thrower, rockets, hand grenades and grenade throwers, improvised explosive devices,…
(2021-02-14). Over 100 injured in powerful Japan earthquake. yenisafak.com Over 100 injuries were reported after a magnitude 7.3 earthquake hit northeastern Japan on Saturday, according to local media Sunday."Injuries were reported in Fukushima and Miyagi prefectures and six others, including Chiba, Kanagawa and Saitama, all neighboring Tokyo. The quake was felt in several other areas including the capital," the Kyodo News Agency said, adding that there have been no deaths attributed to the earthquake.It also said there was no tsunami following the disaster.The Japan Meteorological Agency said the powerful tremor off Fukushima occurred at 11.07 p.m. local time (1407GMT) 60 kilometers (3…
(2021-02-14). Three PKK terrorists killed in northern Iraq. yenisafak.com Three PKK terrorists in northern Iraq were neutralized by Turkish drones, according to the Turkish National Defense Ministry on Sunday."3 PKK terrorists spotted in the Gara region in northern Iraq… trying to escape with a paramotor were neutralized by our UAVs," the ministry said on Twitter.The total number of terrorists neutralized in the region has reached 53, it added.Turkey launched Operation Claw-Eagle 2 on Feb. 10 to prevent the PKK/KCK and other terror groups from re-establishing positions used to carry out cross-border terror attacks. The operation was completed on Sunday.Operations Claw-Tiger and Claw-…
(2021-02-14). German travel vlogger embraces Islam after spending a year in Pakistan. yenisafak.com Popular German travel vlogger and content creator Christian Betzmann shocked his fans on social media when he announced that he has embraced Islam after spending a year in Pakistan.Taking to Instagram, Betzmann posted a photo of himself holding a certificate from the Islamic School of Miami accompanied by a caption saying that he "accepted Islam.""I started this channel last December and spend almost 1 year in Pakistan. During this time I met so many incredible people and learned a lot about the religion and the lifestyle. Growing up in Europe, the word Islam was always connected with negativity, war, terrorism,"