Twitter Suspends Dozens of Accounts of Venezuelan Officials
telesurenglish.net | 2020-01-08
Twitter accounts linked to Venezuela's Central Bank, the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB), public media, political leaders, and journalists were suspended without explanation on Tuesday. | RELATED: | Venezuelan National Assembly To Reactivate Legislative Agenda | Accounts belonging to the FANB Strategic Operating Command and Press Department…
telesurenglish.net/news/twitter-suspends-dozens-of-accounts-of-venezuelan-officials-20200107-0021.html
#NoWarWithIran: US Peace Advocates Say 'Time for De-Escalation Is Now'
Jon Queally, staff writer | commondreams.org | 2020-01-08
"Now is the time to end the cycle of military retaliation, walk back aggressive rhetoric, and engage meaningfully in a diplomatic process for peace." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/no_war_with_iran.jpg …
commondreams.org/news/2020/01/07/nowarwithiran-us-peace-advocates-say-time-de-escalation-now?cd-origin=rss
WW editorial: No war on Iran! U.S. out of Iraq!
John Catalinotto | workers.org | 2020-01-08
The gangsters in the White House and the Pentagon are responsible for the targeted assassination of a top representative of a sovereign government. The target, Qassem Soleimani of Iran, was on a peace mission that the U.S. president was aware of and had encouraged. Trump has now followed up . . . | Continue reading WW editorial: No war on Iran! U.S. out of Iraq! at Workers.org…
workers.org/2020/01/45362/
'No lives lost': Trump holds fire on 'big missiles,' talks peace after Iran's strikes on US bases in Iraq
rt.com | 2020-01-08
US President Donald Trump is delivering an eagerly-awaited address to America, as the country stands on the brink of war with Iran. Trump's speech comes hours after Iranian missiles struck two US bases in Iraq. | Speaking from the White House, Trump backed away from threatening further strikes against Iran, describing Tehran's stand-down as "a good thing for all parties concerned." | Our missiles are big, powerful, accurate, lethal and fast…The fact that we have this great military and equipment, however, does not mean that we have to use it. | Trump did, however, vow to impose new economic sanctions on the…
rt.com/usa/477742-trump-responds-iran-strike-us-bases/
Will Soleimani's Assassination Set Back Iraq's October Revolution?
Staff | therealnews.com | 2020-01-07
Soleimani's killing could open a path for peace if cooler heads prevail, argues professor of Middle East politics Sabah Alnasseri.
therealnews.com/stories/soleimani-assassination-iraq-october-revolution
Attacks on Iran, Past and Present
John Scales Avery | counterpunch.org | 2020-01-07
The assassination of General Qasem Soleimani On Friday, 3 January, 2020, progressives in the United States and all peace-loving people throughout the world were horrified to learn that Donald Tromp had added to his long list of crimes and imbicilities by ordering the assassination of General Qasem Soleimani, who is a hero in his own…
counterpunch.org/2020/01/07/attacks-on-iran-past-and-present/
Peace Now: 1,936 Israeli Settlement Units Approved for Occupied West Bank
IMEMC & Agencies | imemc.org | 2020-01-07
In a statement, on Monday, settlement watchdog Peace Now, said that the Israeli planning authority advanced the plans for the building of 1,936 new homes in settlements in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Palestine News Network reported. A total of 786 housing units received the final approval needed before the building …
imemc.org/article/peace-now-1936-israeli-settlement-units-approved-for-occupied-west-bank/
Chile's MPs Reject Proposal to Probe Troops' Abuses in Haiti
telesurenglish.net | 2020-01-07
Chile's parliament rejected Tuesday a proposal for the creation of an investigative commission that would be in charge of clarifying the international denunciations of sexual abuses committed by Chilean peacekeepers deployed in Haiti as part of the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUSTAH). | RELATED: | UN Peacekeeping 15-year Mission Ends With Mixed Legacy in Haiti | The proposal had been submitted by Jaime Naranjo, a lawmaker for the Socialist Party of Chile. I…
telesurenglish.net/news/Chiles-MPs-Reject-Proposal-to-Probe-Troops-Abuses-in-Haiti–20200107-0014.html
Report exposes police brutality against students of India's Jamia Millia Islamia university
Peoples Dispatch | peoplesdispatch.org | 2020-01-07
According to a report on the violence of December 15, the police action was intentionally "aimed at causing maximum damage to the protesters," most of whom were protesting peacefully…
peoplesdispatch.org/2020/01/07/report-exposes-police-brutality-against-students-of-indias-jamia-millia-islamia-university/
Guaidó and supporters storm Venezuelan Parliament building
Peoples Dispatch | peoplesdispatch.org | 2020-01-07
The far-right Venezuelan opposition led by Juan Guaidó continues to manufacture international media charades in order to spread lies and create chaos. After losing his post as president of the National Assembly on Sunday January 5 to Luis Parra of the center party Justice First (PJ), Guaidó has refused to recognize the results and set up a parallel parliament. Today, the first ordinary session of the National Assembly was held under the direction of the newly elected leadership. | The session which met quorum and was carried out normally was denounced by far-right opposition legislators as being a "farce." As had…
peoplesdispatch.org/2020/01/07/guaido-and-supporters-storm-venezuelan-parliament-building/
Bolivia's MAS to Launch Presidential Campaign in Argentina
telesurenglish.net | 2020-01-07
The campaign for the presidential elections in Bolivia will start on Jan. 22 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where exiled President Evo Morales will lead an event that he hopes will attract more than 15,000 people. | RELATED: | Morales Slams De Facto Bolivian Gov't for Meddling in Venezuela | Morales announced it during a visit to Isla Maciel in Argentina where he also met with religious and Bolivian authorities residing there. | The Indigenous leader also confirmed that on Jan. 1…
telesurenglish.net/news/mas-to-launch-presidential-campaign-on-jan-22nd-in-argentina-20200107-0012.html
UN chief monitoring Venezuela developments 'with concern'
news.un.org | 2020-01-07
The latest twist in Venezuela's ongoing political crisis "make urgently needed dialogue even more difficult to achieve", the UN Secretary-General has said.
news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2020/01/1054881
Venezuela Urges the US to Abide by International Law
telesurenglish.net | 2020-01-07
Venezuela's Foreign minister Jorge Arreaza urged Tuesday United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to respect international law as well as the sovereignty of the South American country with regards to the National Assembly's newly-elected leadership. | RELATED: | Argentina Doesn't Recognize Guaido, Revokes Envoy's Credentials | "Mr. Pompeo, consider for once that your strategy failed. You showed no skills as puppeteers and now you lost your main puppet. Respect international…
telesurenglish.net/news/Venezuela-Urges-the-US-to-Abide-by-International-Law-20200107-0022.html
Argentina Doesn't Recognize Guaido, Revokes Envoy's Credentials
telesurenglish.net | 2020-01-07
Argentina's government said Tuesday it did not recognize lawmaker Juan Guaido as Venezuela's president and revoked the credentials of his representative in Buenos Aires. | RELATED: | Venezuelan Opposition Rejects Juan Guaido's Leadership | The new administration of Argentina's progressive President Alberto Fernandez sent a letter to Elisa Trotta Gamus, who represented Guaido in Argentina, to notify her that her "special mission" in Argentina had been terminated. | "I am writing to you…
telesurenglish.net/news/Argentina-Doesnt-Recognize-Guaido-Revokes-Envoys-Credentials-20200107-0005.html
Canadian Peace Congress Condemns Imperial War Crimes
Laura Savinkoff | globalresearch.ca | 2020-01-07
Dear Friends for Peace, | The Canadian Peace Congress condemns the murders of Iranian General Soleimani and others in the motorcade leaving Baghdad International Airport on January 3rd, 2020 as an act of war by the United States against Iraq and …
globalresearch.ca/canadian-peace-congress-condemns-imperial-war-crimes/5699932
Milwaukee: Protesters stand against act of war on Iran, say, "Not in our name"
Fight Back | fightbacknews.org | 2020-01-07
Milwaukee, WI – The four corners of 27th and West Oklahoma on Milwaukee's South Side were filled with protesters on the afternoon of January 4. Activists were gathered to stand against the U.S.'s acts of war against Iran. It was a chilly afternoon, the wind biting into those assembled, but loud chanting intermingled with the frequent honks from motorists on the busy Milwaukee streets echoed into the area. | "Honk for peace! Honk for peace! No more war in the Middle East!" chanted 100 demonstrators brave enough to stand against the imperialist war machine. Everyone held banners, flags or handmade signs. | Kellie L…
www.fightbacknews.org/2020/1/6/milwaukee-protesters-stand-against-act-war-iran-say-not-our-name
Take Action Now: No War With Iran
NationAction | thenation.com | 2020-01-07
Protest endless war, learn about the situation in Iran, and work towards peace at home and abroad.
thenation.com/article/take-action-now-no-war-with-iran/
Take Action Now: No War With Iran
NationAction | thenation.com | 2020-01-07
Protest endless war, learn about the situation in Iran, and work towards peace at home and abroad.
thenation.com/article/take-action-now-no-war-with-iran/
Grand Rapids, MI protest against war with Iran
Fight Back | fightbacknews.org | 2020-01-07
Grand Rapids, MI – On January 4, about 35 people gathered at the intersection of Division and Fulton, the center point of Grand Rapids, to express their outrage and protest the assassination of General Qassem Soleimani, the head of Iran's elite Quds Force. Soleimani was killed outside Baghdad's airport. | Signs read: "No war on Iran," "U.S. out of Iraq and the Middle East," "No war," "Bad president/bad decisions" and the iconic "Give peace a chance." The crowd chanted, "No more war" and "No war in Iran." | Organized by a small group of progressive activists, the protest attracted a diverse group of people from or…
www.fightbacknews.org/2020/1/6/grand-rapids-mi-protest-against-war-iran
Cleveland activists rally against U.S. attack on Iran
Fight Back | fightbacknews.org | 2020-01-07
Cleveland, OH – Anti-war activists took to Market Square in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, January 4, at noon to denounce U.S. imperialism and aggression towards Iran following the murder of top Iranian general Qassem Soleimani by the Trump regime. | Chanting slogans of "1, 2, 3, 4, we don't want your racist war! 5, 6, 7, 8, stop the killings, stop the hate!" and "We are people, we want peace! U.S. out of Middle East!" around 100 protesters rallied as prepared speeches were given by representatives from the Workers World Party, Cleveland State University's Middle East and Northern Africa student group, Pe…
www.fightbacknews.org/2020/1/7/cleveland-activists-rally-against-us-attack-iran
Invoke U.N.'s Uniting for Peace Resolution before Trump Embroils Us in War with Iran
Dimitri Lascaris | dissidentvoice.org | 2020-01-07
In the early hours of January 3, 2020, the United States military assassinated Iran's most powerful military commander, General Qasem Soleimani. Soleimani's killing, accomplished by means of a drone strike in Baghdad, was done without the authorization of the Iraqi government. It thus constitutes a grave breach of Iraqi sovereignty. It also constitutes an act of …
dissidentvoice.org/2020/01/invoke-u-n-s-uniting-for-peace-resolution-before-trump-embroils-us-in-war-with-iran/
Maduro government ousts Guaidó as speaker of the Venezuelan National Assembly
wsws.org | 2020-01-07
The move to sideline the opposition is largely based on calculations that it can exploit the war crisis in the Middle East and growing popular opposition to the lawlessness of US foreign policy.
www.wsws.org/en/articles/2020/01/07/vene-j07.html
Iraqi PM reveals Soleimani was on peace mission when assassinated, exploding Trump's lie of 'imminent attacks'
Max Blumenthal | thegrayzone.com | 2020-01-06
The Trump administration claimed Iranian general Qasem Soleimani was planning "imminent attacks" on US interests when it assassinated him. That…
thegrayzone.com/2020/01/06/soleimani-peace-mission-assassinated-trump-lie-imminent-attacks/
Hundreds of protesters for peace come out in Pacific Northwest Jan. 4
Liberation Staff | liberationnews.org | 2020-01-06
Reports from Seattle, Spokane, Kennewick and Boise…
liberationnews.org/hundreds-of-protesters-for-peace-come-out-in-pacific-northwest-jan-4/
As 'holiday truce' ends, is peace on the table for the Philippines?
Peoples Dispatch | peoplesdispatch.org | 2020-01-06
The 'holiday truce' between the Duterte government and the Maoist insurgents of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) is set to be over on January 7. The truce was called in mid-December as the martial law declared on Mindanao in the southern Philippines to deal with the Islamic State faction in the Marawi region, was scheduled to end on December 31. | After multiple calls from civil society organizations, Congress and the Cabinet, the government eventually negotiated a truce with the CPP militants beginning on December 24. Despite calls from hardliners within the military ruling party, PDP-Laban, includin…
peoplesdispatch.org/2020/01/06/as-holiday-truce-ends-is-peace-on-the-table-for-the-philippines/
Venezuelan Government and Opposition Fraction Announce Release of 14 'Political Prisoners'
Paul Dobson | venezuelanalysis.com | 2020-01-06
The National Roundtable for Peaceful Dialogue also offered its backing to the new National Assembly president, Luis Parra.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14757
Censorship in Canada? Vanessa Beeley's Talks on Syria
John Ryan | dissidentvoice.org | 2020-01-06
White Helmets Vanessa Beeley is a British journalist who was invited to Canada in the fall of 2019 to present talks in seven cities on the conflict in Syria. The sponsors of her speaking tour were several anti-war groups, including the Geopolitical Economy Research Group, the Hamilton Coalition to Stop the War, and Peace Alliance …
dissidentvoice.org/2020/01/censorship-in-canada-vanessa-beeleys-talks-on-syria/
How Soleimani's Assassination Violates International Law and Puts Peace Further Out of Reach
Staff | therealnews.com | 2020-01-06
Phyllis Bennis says Congress must stop Trump from taking the U.S. to war without any justification or provocation.
therealnews.com/stories/soleimani-assassination-violates-international-law
Venezuelan National Assembly To Reactivate Legislative Agenda
telesurenglish.net | 2020-01-06
The new President of the National Assembly (NA) of Venezuela Luis Parra said Monday that the new directive will work to "reactivate the legislative agenda" and move towards the formation of a National Electoral Council (CNE) to regulate the next round of elections in the country. | RELATED: | Morales Slams De Facto Bolivian Gov't for Meddling in Venezuela | The deputy of the Venezuelan opposition political party "Justice First" questioned the actions of lawmakers Juan Guaido wh…
telesurenglish.net/news/venezuelan-national-assembly-to-reactivate-legislative-agenda-20200106-0014.html
Coastal Gaslink Evicted from Unist'ot'en Territory
UnistotenCamp | dissidentvoice.org | 2020-01-05
All Coastal Gaslink workers have now been peacefully evicted from Unist'ot'en and Gidimt'en territories. Under the authority of Anuk nu'at'en (Wet'suwet'en law), and with support of the Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs of all five clans, the Wet'suwet'en are standing up for the last of our lands and we need you to stand with us. We will …
dissidentvoice.org/2020/01/coastal-gaslink-evicted-from-unistoten-territory/
Venezuela: Guaido Replaced as Parliament Head in Disputed Vote
Lucas Koerner and Ricardo Vaz | venezuelanalysis.com | 2020-01-05
Pro-Guaido opposition lawmakers have rejected the vote, forming a parallel parliament with US and international right-wing support.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14755
Sudan urged to step up protection, restore peace, following West Darfur violence
news.un.org | 2020-01-03
Authorities in Sudan are being urged to restore peace and order in the wake of intercommunal clashes in West Darfur state which erupted on Sunday and left 65 people dead, 54 injured, and thousands displaced.
news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2020/01/1054721
Top 20 The Grayzone stories of 2019: From Venezuela coup attempt to Russiagate delusions, information warfare to new cold war
The Grayzone | thegrayzone.com | 2020-01-02
2019 was a big year for The Grayzone. We traveled the world and broke many stories, exposing the empire's schemes…
thegrayzone.com/2020/01/01/top-20-the-grayzone-stories-of-2019/
Top 20 The Grayzone stories of 2019: From Venezuela coup attempt to Russiagate delusions, information warfare to new cold war
The Grayzone | thegrayzone.com | 2020-01-02
2019 was a big year for The Grayzone. We traveled the world and broke many stories, exposing the empire's schemes…
thegrayzone.com/2020/01/01/top-20-the-grayzone-stories-of-2019/
UNICEF chief hopes 2020 will be 'a year of peace' for Syria's children
news.un.org | 2020-01-02
Only an end to the war in Syria can bring safety to children there, the head of the UN child rights agency said on Thursday.
news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2020/01/1054661
Sat. Jan. 4 National Day of Action U.S. Troops Out of Iraq!
ANSWER | liberationnews.org | 2020-01-01
Initiators for this call include the ANSWER Coalition, CODEPINK, Popular Resistance, World Beyond War and many other anti-war and peace organizations.
liberationnews.org/sat-jan-4-national-day-of-action-u-s-troops-out-of-iraq/
Venezuela Repels 'Terrorist' Attack on Military Bases, 1 Soldier Dead
Ricardo Vaz | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-12-23
The assailants stormed several military installations before being engaged by the Venezuelan army.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14752
Notes on a private TV newscast in Bolivia. The contrast with Venezuela is clear as day
Joe Emersberger | zcomm.org | 2019-12-20
In August, I took detailed notes a news broadcast on one of Venezuela's largest TV networks. I summarized these notes in an interview I did with the Real News Network making the point that Venezuela's private media (which reaches 60-90% of households) is remarkably free — most especially when you consider the US is openly Read…
zcomm.org/zblogs/notes-on-a-private-tv-newscast-in-bolivia-the-contrast-with-venezuela-is-clear-as-day/
UN Peacekeepers Fathered Hundreds of Babies With Girls in Haiti as Young as 11
The Mind Unleashed | theantimedia.com | 2019-12-19
Girls as young as 11 were impregnated by peacekeepers and left "in misery" to raise their children alone.
UN Peacekeepers Fathered Hundreds of Babies With Girls in Haiti as Young as 11
Venezuela: Guaido Introduces Remote Voting in Bid to Secure Reelection
Lucas Koerner and Ricardo Vaz | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-12-18
The opposition leader has been under fire amid recent scandals.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14749
ALBA Summit: Venezuela Promises to Relaunch PetroCaribe in 2020
Paul Dobson | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-12-16
Heads of state also pledged to bolster various regional social programs including the Miracle Mission and Latin American Medical Schools.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14745
Francisco Rodriguez answers some questions I asked about Venezuela
Joe Emersberger | zcomm.org | 2019-12-16
Venezuelan economist Francisco Rodriguez, formerly of Torino Economics, answered a few questions of mine about his country. He was the economic adviser to Henri Falcon, the second place finisher in the May 2018 presidential election. His updated estimate for 2019 is that Venezuela's real GDP will contract by 25% . That's horrific, but less severe Read…
zcomm.org/zblogs/francisco-rodriguez-answers-some-questions-i-asked-him-about-venezuela/
Venezuela Oil Production Continues Slow Recovery
Ricardo Vaz | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-12-11
According to state oil company PDVSA, production is again approaching one million barrels per day.
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14744
Venezuela's Civilian Militia Surpasses Target, Reaches 3.3 Million Members
Paul Dobson | venezuelanalysis.com | 2019-12-09
The body is due to be legally incorporated into the Armed Forces as a "combat unit."
venezuelanalysis.com/news/14742