Daily Archives: July 15, 2019

2019-07-15: News Headlines

teleSUR (2019-07-15). Italy Seizes Air-To-Air Missile, Guns in Raids on Neo-Nazis. telesurenglish.net Italian police have seized Monday a large arsenal of weapons, including an air-to-air missile, in raids on neo-Nazi sympathizers. | RELATED: | Italy Shuts Down Europe's Once Biggest Migrant Center | "During the operation, an air-to-air missile in perfect working order and used by the Qatari army was seized," police said of the 245-kilogram (540-pound) Matra missile. They also found automatic assault rifles that they described as "latest generation" among the cache. | Three men were arre…

Martha Hubert (2019-07-15). CODEPINK Monthly Golden Gate Bridge WALK for PEACE. indybay.org 11: 45 am: Gather at the plaza at the SF end of the eastern walkway of the Golden Gate Bridge. | Arrive early for best parking. We'll take some photos while waiting for folks to show up. | Noon: Walk on the eastern walkway, from the south end to the middle of the bridge, where we'll stop and hold a 15 minute vigil, showing motorists our signs (Berma-shave style, | at least 10 feet between each sign/person). From there, we'll return to our starting point in the plaza at the south end of the bridge. | 1: 30 pm: Photo ops and Closing Circle/Open Mike (no megaphone) on the SF side after the bridge walk. We'll probably…

Turkish Minute (2019-07-14). NATO 'Concerned' by Turkey's Acquisition of Russian S-400 System. theantimedia.com (TM) — NATO said Friday it was "concerned" by Turkey's acquisition of Russia's S-400 missile defense system after Ankara took delivery of its first batch, AFP reported. The alliance has repeatedly warned Turkey that the Russian system is incompatible with other NATO weapons systems, not least the F-35 fighter jet. "We are concerned about the potential consequences …

Telesur (2019-07-14). Guaido Security Arrested for Selling Stolen Venezuelan Army Weapons. globalresearch.ca Venezuelan communication minister announces arrests of Guaido security members trying to sell army weapons stolen the day of the opposition member's failed coup. | *** | Venezuelan Minister of Communication Jorge Rodriguez reports that two security guards of the self-declared interim president, …

Zero Hedge (2019-07-14). "Playing With Fire": China's Military Warns US Over Taiwan Arms Sales. globalresearch.ca China's military has predictably slammed Washington's recent approval to send $2.2 billion in arms to Taiwan, announced Monday. The PLA warned among other things that the move "severely undermined Sino-US military-to-military relations" at an already sensitive juncture in relations. …

Staff (2019-07-14). Nicki Minaj's Boycott of Saudi Arabia Sets a Moral Standard for Artists. therealnews.com CodePink's Ariel Gold discusses the decision of Nicki Minaj to withdraw from a festival in Saudi Arabia after a grassroots campaign among her fans made her aware of the human rights violations in the country…

Staff (2019-07-13). House Passes Bill to Halt US Support for Yemen War, UAE Withdraws Troops. therealnews.com The war in Yemen could end, if U.S. and United Arab Emirates' support for Saudi Arabia's war in Yemen is truly over. However, the House NDAA bill still faces a major hurdle in the Senate. If those who want US military involvement to end pressure Congress, it can be done, says CodePink's Medea Benjamin…

RT (2019-07-13). 'We did bad, evil things there' — Vet turned peace activist on growing dissent with US forever wars. rt.com A recent opinion poll shows the majority of American veterans think foreign wars were not worth fighting. RT spoke to one such person, who says his tours in Iraq and Afghanistan served weapons manufacturers and not people.

John McEvoy (2019-07-12). Illegal Saudi attack on water facility in Yemen tied to Brighton arms factory. thecanary.co A 2018 UN Security Council report has shown that weapons components produced in a Brighton arms factory were involved in an unlawful Saudi attack on Yemen. | Report on Yemen: | The 329-page UN report is dated 26 January 2018 and signed by UN staffer Ahmed Himmiche. It includes an investigation into two bombings of a water facility in Ban al-Hareth District, Sana. | The first bombing occurred on 13 September 2016, when: military aircraft dropped four items of expl…

Kathy Kelly (2019-07-11). Activists Walk "Cease and Desist" Order into Nuclear Weapons Base. dissidentvoice.org Media Advisory/For Immediate Release/July 10, 2019 BàúCHEL, Germany — Eleven international peace activists entered the Bàºchel Air Base southwest of Frankfurt early this morning to deliver what they called a "Treaty Enforcement Order" declaring that the sharing of US nuclear weapons at the base is a "criminal conspiracy to commit war crimes." Upon entering the …

Victor Grossman (2019-07-11). Snow queen and Bremen hopes. mronline.org In late June, some 5000 protestors camped out, as part of the "Stop Air Base Ramstein Campaign," drawing attention to Germany's increasing militarization via NATO. They demanded the U.S. Army base at Ramstein—where the top generals direct troop movements in Africa and the Near East, and deploy drones to murder anyone the Pentagon decides is […] | Source

Ahmed Abdulkareem (2019-07-09). UAE's Yemen Troop Withdrawal Follows New Houthi Weapons and Threats of Attack on Dubai. mintpressnews.com The Houthi strategy of striking the Saudi-led Coalition on its own territory appears to be working, as Saudi Arabia's main partner in its war on Yemen, the UAE, recently announced it would begin a drawdown of troops from the country.

Staff (2019-07-05). An Hour with Noam Chomsky on Fascism, Nuclear Weapons, Climate Change, Julian Assange & More. democracynow.org In April, hundreds of people packed into the Old South Church in Boston to hear the world-renowned dissident and linguist Noam Chomsky speak. In this hour-long special, we air an excerpt of Chomsky's speech and his on-stage interview with Amy Goodman.

2019-07-15: Social Media Postees

Italy Seizes Air-To-Air Missile, Guns in Raids on Neo-Nazis
telesurenglish.net | 2019-07-15
Italian police have seized Monday a large arsenal of weapons, including an air-to-air missile, in raids on neo-Nazi sympathizers. | RELATED: | Italy Shuts Down Europe's Once Biggest Migrant Center | "During the operation, an air-to-air missile in perfect working order and used by the Qatari army was seized," police said of the 245-kilogram (540-pound) Matra missile. They also found automatic assault rifles that they described as "latest generation" among the cache. | Three men were arre…
telesurenglish.net/news/Italy-Seizes-Missile-Guns-in-Raids-on-Neo-Nazis-20190715-0021.html

CODEPINK Monthly Golden Gate Bridge WALK for PEACE
Martha Hubert | indybay.org | 2019-07-15
11: 45 am: Gather at the plaza at the SF end of the eastern walkway of the Golden Gate Bridge. | Arrive early for best parking. We'll take some photos while waiting for folks to show up. | Noon: Walk on the eastern walkway, from the south end to the middle of the bridge, where we'll stop and hold a 15 minute vigil, showing motorists our signs (Berma-shave style, | at least 10 feet between each sign/person). From there, we'll return to our starting point in the plaza at the south end of the bridge. | 1: 30 pm: Photo ops and Closing Circle/Open Mike (no megaphone) on the SF side after the bridge walk. We'll probably…
indybay.org/newsitems/2019/07/13/18824677.php

NATO 'Concerned' by Turkey's Acquisition of Russian S-400 System
Turkish Minute | theantimedia.com | 2019-07-14
(TM) — NATO said Friday it was "concerned" by Turkey's acquisition of Russia's S-400 missile defense system after Ankara took delivery of its first batch, AFP reported. The alliance has repeatedly warned Turkey that the Russian system is incompatible with other NATO weapons systems, not least the F-35 fighter jet. "We are concerned about the potential consequences …

NATO ‘Concerned’ by Turkey’s Acquisition of Russian S-400 System

Guaido Security Arrested for Selling Stolen Venezuelan Army Weapons
Telesur | globalresearch.ca | 2019-07-14
Venezuelan communication minister announces arrests of Guaido security members trying to sell army weapons stolen the day of the opposition member's failed coup. | *** | Venezuelan Minister of Communication Jorge Rodriguez reports that two security guards of the self-declared interim president, | …
globalresearch.ca/guaido-security-arrested-selling-stolen-venezuelan-army-weapons/5683499

Nicki Minaj's Boycott of Saudi Arabia Sets a Moral Standard for Artists
Staff | therealnews.com | 2019-07-14
CodePink's Ariel Gold discusses the decision of Nicki Minaj to withdraw from a festival in Saudi Arabia after a grassroots campaign among her fans made her aware of the human rights violations in the country…
therealnews.com/stories/nicki-minajs-boycott-of-saudi-arabia-sets-a-moral-standard-for-artists

'We did bad, evil things there' — Vet turned peace activist on growing dissent with US forever wars
rt.com | 2019-07-13
A recent opinion poll shows the majority of American veterans think foreign wars were not worth fighting. RT spoke to one such person, who says his tours in Iraq and Afghanistan served weapons manufacturers and not people. | …
rt.com/usa/464099-us-foreign-wars-unjustified/

House Passes Bill to Halt US Support for Yemen War, UAE Withdraws Troops
Staff | therealnews.com | 2019-07-13
The war in Yemen could end, if U.S. and United Arab Emirates' support for Saudi Arabia's war in Yemen is truly over. However, the House NDAA bill still faces a major hurdle in the Senate. If those who want US military involvement to end pressure Congress, it can be done, says CodePink's Medea Benjamin…
therealnews.com/stories/house-passes-bill-to-halt-us-support-for-yemen-war-uae-withdraws-troops

Illegal Saudi attack on water facility in Yemen tied to Brighton arms factory
John McEvoy | thecanary.co | 2019-07-12
A 2018 UN Security Council report has shown that weapons components produced in a Brighton arms factory were involved in an unlawful Saudi attack on Yemen. | Report on Yemen: | The 329-page UN report is dated 26 January 2018 and signed by UN staffer Ahmed Himmiche. It includes an investigation into two bombings of a water facility in Ban al-Hareth District, Sana. | The first bombing occurred on 13 September 2016, when: military aircraft dropped four items of expl…
thecanary.co/uk/news/2019/07/12/illegal-saudi-attack-on-water-facility-in-yemen-tied-to-brighton-arms-factory/

Snow queen and Bremen hopes
Victor Grossman | mronline.org | 2019-07-11
In late June, some 5000 protestors camped out, as part of the "Stop Air Base Ramstein Campaign," drawing attention to Germany's increasing militarization via NATO. They demanded the U.S. Army base at Ramstein–where the top generals direct troop movements in Africa and the Near East, and deploy drones to murder anyone the Pentagon decides is […] | Source…
mronline.org/2019/07/10/snow-queen-and-bremen-hopes/

Activists Walk "Cease and Desist" Order into Nuclear Weapons Base
Kathy Kelly | dissidentvoice.org | 2019-07-11
Media Advisory/For Immediate Release/July 10, 2019 BàúCHEL, Germany — Eleven international peace activists entered the Bàºchel Air Base southwest of Frankfurt early this morning to deliver what they called a "Treaty Enforcement Order" declaring that the sharing of US nuclear weapons at the base is a "criminal conspiracy to commit war crimes." Upon entering the …
dissidentvoice.org/2019/07/activists-walk-cease-and-desist-order-into-nuclear-weapons-base/

UAE's Yemen Troop Withdrawal Follows New Houthi Weapons and Threats of Attack on Dubai
Ahmed Abdulkareem | mintpressnews.com | 2019-07-09
The Houthi strategy of striking the Saudi-led Coalition on its own territory appears to be working, as Saudi Arabia's main partner in its war on Yemen, the UAE, recently announced it would begin a drawdown of troops from the country.
mintpressnews.com/uae-yemen-troop-withdrawal-houthi-new-drones-missiles/260253/

UAE's Yemen Troop Withdrawal Follows New Houthi Weapons and Threats of Attack on Dubai
Ahmed Abdulkareem | mintpressnews.com | 2019-07-09
The Houthi strategy of striking the Saudi-led Coalition on its own territory appears to be working, as Saudi Arabia's main partner in its war on Yemen, the UAE, recently announced it would begin a drawdown of troops from the country.
mintpressnews.com/uae-yemen-troop-withdrawal-houthi-new-drones-missiles/260253/

An Hour with Noam Chomsky on Fascism, Nuclear Weapons, Climate Change, Julian Assange & More
Staff | democracynow.org | 2019-07-05
In April, hundreds of people packed into the Old South Church in Boston to hear the world-renowned dissident and linguist Noam Chomsky speak. In this hour-long special, we air an excerpt of Chomsky's speech and his on-stage interview with Amy Goodman.
www.democracynow.org/2019/7/5/an_hour_with_noam_chomsky_on