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Biden Must Call Off the B-52s Bombing Afghan Cities
by Medea Benjamin & Nicolas J. S. Davies Nine provincial capitals in Afghanistan have fallen to the Taliban in six days - Zaranj, Sheberghan, Sar-e-Pul, Kunduz, Taloqan, Aybak, Farah, Pul-e-Khumri and Faizabad - while fighting continues in four more - Lashkargah, Kandahar, Herat & Mazar-i-Sharif. U.S. military officials now believe Kabul, Afghanistan’s capital, could fall in one to three months.
By CODEPINK4 years ago in The Swamp
Arms Sales: What We Know About Bombs Being Dropped in Our Name
At some point before the summer of 2018, an arms deal from the US to Saudi Arabia was sealed and delivered. A 227kg laser-guided bomb made by Lockheed Martin, one of many thousands, was part of that sale. On August 9th, 2018 one of those Lockheed Martin bombs was dropped on a school bus full of Yemeni children. They were on their way to a field trip when their lives came to a sudden end. Amidst shock and grief, their loved ones would learn that Lockheed Martin was responsible for creating the bomb that murdered their children.
By CODEPINK5 years ago in The Swamp
New Era Begins As NATO Forces Withdraw From Afghanistan:
During the latest NATO meeting on 14 June 2021 in Brussels, US President Biden and Turkey’s President Erdogan agreed Turkey would lead to protect Kabul’s Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. Turkey would like to carry on this mission with the existence of troops from Pakistan and Hungary.
By Ece Uyguc5 years ago in The Swamp
Israel's 'AI in war' claims and the irony of it.
The devastating and long-drawn-out conflict between Israel and Hamas came to an end just a while back. The peace was essentially brokered by the international pressure on Israel but US and Egypt also played a presumable individual role. Israel was subject to the dynamics of international geopolitics when their traditional allies did not back their profuse use of rockets on the Gaza strip. The violence ended with both sides reporting they won, which essentially meant both sides were happy and the conflict had indeed ended. Israel named its operation “operation guardian of the wall”, which is just another name to the identical operations done by the country on the Gaza strip over the years, some with and some without provocation.
By Ipkstar5 years ago in The Swamp
The Formation of Quad Group and the Objectives of Indo-Pacific Engagement.
Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is the informal strategic dialogue between India, the USA, Japan, and Australia to ensure a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.
By DEEPAK SETHI5 years ago in The Swamp
Biometric system for pilgrims to be in effect soon
Saudia Arabia houses the two most sacred cities of the Islamic Religion. Makkah where the holy Kaabah i.e., Masjid-al-Haram is and Madinah where Roza-e-Rasool (SAWW) i.e., Masjid-al-Nabawi is. Despite, there are thousands of other sacred hills, places, mosques, caves, graveyards and mountains of great spiritual and historical importance for Muslims.
By hajj umrah package5 years ago in The Swamp
Interests and Bullets: Mossad Killed Al Qaeda Leader al-Masri for the US in Tehran
The New York Times broke with the story, revealing the killing of Abu Muhammad al-Masri, the second most highly ranked leader in Al Qaeda. According to the NYT, Israel carried out this targeted killing for, upon the request of, the United States of America. Both countries had interests in killing him. But here are some unintuitive things worthy of consideration.
By Shahaf Rabi5 years ago in The Swamp
Fort Knox
The Depository Centre of the US Bullion Deposit in Fort Knox, Tennessee, is located in the heart of Knoxville, TN, south of Nashville and has the highest security in the world. It is not only the largest U.S. depository for ingots, but also the largest and safest in the world.
By Something Complicated5 years ago in The Swamp
New Rochelle’s Nick Trotta Comes Home to Honor After Distinguished Career as Secret Service Agent
Photo by Radek Kucharski The mystique of being a Secret Service Agent can almost be encapsulated in the dark glare of the signature sunglasses. On the other hand, the optics definitely serve a function beyond just looking cool, according to 30 year Secret Service Agent Nick Trotta. “The one thing I don’t think you want us to do is to come up to that rope line with the President and squint,” he says. But while his recent honoring at St. Joseph’s Church in New Rochelle wasn’t a matter of trying to spot dry eyes among an abundance of tears, the affair certainly hit home for the New Rochelle native and recently retired Assistant Director of the service.
By Rich Monetti5 years ago in The Swamp
25 Ways North Korea Could Wipe Out South Korea
25 - Korean People's Navy Established on June 5, 1946 the Korean People's Navy is divided into the East Sea with 10 squadrons, and the West Sea fleets with 6 squadrons that combine a total manpower of 148,000 personnel.
By Vidello Productions6 years ago in The Swamp
What Is There To Gain From War with Iran?
To date, over 6,000 Americans have died due to our blundering in both Iraq and Afghanistan. In the Vietnam War we lost over 58,000 Americans and what for? What have these wars brought to the American people I ask you? We are still in Afghanistan and Iraq. Vietnam was a complete failure and what is interesting is all of these wars never had a clear goal or mission in mind. I must ask what is our mission in Iran if it begets war.
By Skyler6 years ago in The Swamp
Manufactured Wars
Today, the Trump Administration has put the United States on the wrong side of history yet again. What we are witnessed to today is a repeat of how wrong Government has been ever since World War II. We have failed to heed the warnings from General Douglas Mac Arthur. And, I quote
By Dr. Williams7 years ago in The Swamp