The US military is expected to expand the Sixth Fleet’s base on the Greek island of Crete and also build new drone bases in central Greece.
Daily Archives: 7. Oktober 2019
USA und Griechenland unterzeichnen neuen Verteidigungspakt
Die Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika werden auch eine neue Marine- und Luftwaffenbasis im Nordosten Griechenlands errichten, um die NATO-Verbündeten Bulgarien und Rumänien zu versorgen. Der derzeitige Weg zur Versorgung dieser NATO-Verbündeten führt über den Bosporus, der von der Türkei kontrolliert wird.
Lieberman Implies Netanyahu Sent Investigators to Spy on Him, Calls Israel‘s Culture Minister ‚Beast‘
Kingmaker and Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Lieberman also bashes FM Katz as ‚pathetic liar‘ and says that Likud can ‚go to hell‘ if they offer him rotation agreement
2020 elections: Tulsi Gabbard’s return sets stage for debate fireworks
“She’s laid down some of the toughest attacks of all of the debates, first against [Rep. Tim] Ryan, later against Harris,” said Democratic strategist Mark Longabaugh, an adviser for Bernie Sanders’ 2016 campaign, which Gabbard supported. “If I‘m on the stage with her in this upcoming debate, I’d certainly want to be prepared to rebut or to deal with Tulsi Gabbard coming at me.”
2020 Candidates: Tulsi Gabbard
3. Speaking of the debates, why wasn’t she in the September debate?
Short answer: She didn’t qualify.
Slightly longer answer: She needed 2 percent support in four of the polls that the Democratic National Committee counted toward debate qualification.
But Ms. Gabbard qualified for the October debate, widening the lineup to 12 candidates.
Americans are sick of hearing from politicians that we can’t afford clean water, upgraded infrastructure, healthcare, education, etc. I’m running for president to end regime change wars/the new cold war/arms race and redirect our country’s resources to caring for our people.
Trump knocks ‚ridiculous Endless Wars‘ amid US troop pullout from Syria
“The Kurds fought with us, but were paid massive amounts of money and equipment to do so. They have been fighting Turkey for decades. I held off this fight for … almost 3 years, but it is time for us to get out of these ridiculous Endless Wars, many of them tribal, and bring our soldiers home,” Trump tweeted.
“WE WILL FIGHT WHERE IT IS TO OUR BENEFIT, AND ONLY FIGHT TO WIN,” the president added.
The Only Way to End ‘Endless War’
(14.09.2019)
It requires more than bringing ground troops home from Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria. American war-making will persist so long as the United States continues to seek military dominance across the globe. Dominance, assumed to ensure peace, in fact guarantees war. To get serious about stopping endless war, American leaders must do what they most resist: end America’s commitment to armed supremacy and embrace a world of pluralism and peace.
Snipers blamed for bloodshed as Iraq death toll nears 100
A government spokesperson told FRANCE 24 that a probe into the killings is under way. But so far, authorities say they have no idea who is behind them.
Click on the player above to watch the report by Simona Foltyn and Lucile Wassermann.
Tote bei Protesten: Irak sieht Schuld bei „bösartigen Händen“
Das irakische Innenministerium bestreitet, dass Sicherheitskräfte auf Demonstranten geschossen haben. Im Gegenteil, bekräftigte der Sprecher, Generalmajor Saad Maan, man habe alles getan, um für die Sicherheit der Menschen zu sorgen.
„Es gab keine Zusammenstöße oder Konfrontationen zwischen den Sicherheitskräften und den brüderlichen Protestlern“, so Maan. „Aber es gab bösartige Hände, die Menschen ins Visier nahmen, Angehörige der Sicherheitskräfte und Protestler gleichermaßen.“
Portugal: Minderheitsregierung wird fortgesetzt
Bei Costas Amtsübernahme im November 2015 hatten Medien und Beobachter die Kooperationsabkommen der PS mit dem marxistischen Linksblock (BE) und dem grün-kommunistischen Bündnis CDU – mit dem eine Fortsetzung der konservativen Regierung verhindert wurde – spöttisch als „Geringonca“ (etwa: Klappergerüst) bezeichnet.
Tories surge to 15-POINT lead over Jeremy Corbyn‘s Labour in the polls as Leave voters return to the Tories to back Boris Johnson‘s Brexit plan
Six in ten Brexiteers are now backing Mr Johnson‘s Party, the highest level since the 2017 election.
Labour in contrast dropped one per cent to 23 per cent, but has picked up Remain votes according to the poll by Opinium for the Observer.
The Lib Dems saw the largest fall, dropping five per cent from 20 per cent to 15 per cent, including losing seven per cent of Remainers.
Semenza, Ratcliffe und Kaelin: Medizin-Nobelpreis an drei Zellforscher
Der Nobelpreis für Physiologie und Medizin geht in diesem Jahr an drei Zellforscher, die elementare Mechanismen in Zellen entdeckt haben. William Kaelin, Gregg Semenza und Peter Ratcliffe haben erforscht, auf welche Weise Zellen den schwankenden Sauerstoffgehalt ihrer Umgebung wahrnehmen und sich daran anpassen.
Israel‘s Invisible Workers
It’s not only the ambulance service, but also the police and the Labor and Social Affairs Ministry that act as if all there is nothing they can do but declare the deaths of workers, as if it were a matter of divine decree and not the result of a systematic abdication of responsibility by everyone involved in the issue. No other explanation is possible for the horrifying fact that since the start of the year, 67 people have died in work accidents in Israel.
Two Israeli Communists among Protestors Injured at Kafr Qaddum
One of the two Israeli Communist demonstrators injured at Kafr Qaddum is evacuated by Palestinians, last Friday October 4. (Photo: Zo Haderech)
Minister in charge of police says ‚very violent‘ culture to blame for Arab sector violence
Public Security and Strategic Affairs Gilad Erdan draws ire of Joint List leader who calls the remarks ‚racist‘ and accuses the minister of victim blaming; comments come in wake of protests against lack of police response to rise of violence in Israel‘s Arab communities.
Arab Israelis vow to continue protests against violence, police neglect
Many Israeli-Arab communities have experienced a recent surge in violence, with some 70 people killed in 2019, marking a 20% increase from last year. This September, 13 Arab-Israeli civilians were murdered.
Arab leaders place most of the blame on the Israeli authorities, accusing police of not putting enough effort into fighting illegal firearms.
Fourth and final day of PM‘s pre-indictment hearings to highlight Case 2000
Netanyahu‘s pre-trial hearings are set to warp up with a case which alleges that Israel‘s leader and Yedioth Ahronoth publisher had a quid pro quo of positive coverage for prime minister and his wife in exchange for weakening of rival newspaper
Half of Israelis Oppose Unity Government Headed by Netanyahu, Poll Finds
Of the remaining respondents, 42 percent of Israelis support a unity government of Kahol Lavan and Likud headed by Netanyahu, and eight percent were undecided.
Hariri in Abu Dhabi to rally support for Lebanon
Prime Minister Saad Hariri arrived in Abu Dhabi Sunday on the first leg of an Arab and foreign tour aiming to drum up Arab and international financial …
Is Turkey‘s third Syria incursion looming?
Furthermore, Turkish authorities do often question the motives of the continued military support of the U.S. to the YPG although the war against ISIL has already been won. Many in Ankara recall the establishment of the Kurdish autonomous region in northern Iraq in the 1990s and express concerns that this trend in Syria may lead to the disintegration of its southern neighbor.
Schlag für Kurden: USA lassen Türkei in Nordsyrien freie Hand
Befürchtet wird unter anderem, dass die YPG-Miliz wegen Gefechten mit türkischen Truppen ihre Anti-Terror-Aufgaben vernachlässigen müsse, beispielsweise die Sicherung von inhaftierten IS-Kämpfern. Auch wird laut „New York Times“ befürchtet, dass sich die Kurden im Kampf gegen die Türkei mit der syrischen Regierung unter Machthaber Baschar al-Assad verbünden könnten.
Militäreinmarsch der Türkei: US-Truppen verlassen Nordsyrien
Die Türkei steht laut dem Weißen Haus in Washington kurz davor, in Nordsyrien einzurücken. Ziel des Truppeneinmarsches soll den Angaben zufolge die lange geplante Errichtung einer Sicherheitszone in dem umkämpften Gebiet sein. Dort sollen unter anderem Flüchtlinge aus der Türkei angesiedelt werden.
Trump Endorses Turkish Military Operation in Syria, Shifting U.S. Policy
On Monday, witnesses in Syria saw United States forces withdrawing from two positions in northeastern Syria: observation posts in Tel Abyad and Ein Eissa.
Drei Gründe für die Eskalation in Ecuador
Der „Betrug“ Morenos an seiner Wählerschaft, die maßgeblich aus Anhängern der linken Partei Alianza País bestand, der wirtschaftliche Abstieg des Landes und die nun einsetzende Repression sind drei Gründe für die Eskalation.
Boris Johnson warns Emmanuel Macron: ‚Don‘t be lured into the mistaken belief that the UK is staying in the EU‘
Mr Johnson is expected to meet with Mr Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel later this week in a bid to persuade them to urge the European Union to enter serious talks
Johnson will an Brexit-Termin festhalten
Der britische Premierminister Boris Johnson hat eine erneute Verschiebung des Brexit ausgeschlossen. Die EU solle nicht „irrtümlich“ davon ausgehen, dass Großbritannien über den derzeitigen Austrittstermin Ende Oktober hinaus in dem Staatenverbund bleiben werde, sagte Johnson nach Angaben eines Sprechers in einem Telefonat mit Frankreichs Präsident Emmanuel Macron.
Sozialisten in Portugal auf Siegeskurs
In der ablaufenden Legislaturperiode war der 58 Jahre alte gelernte Jurist ohne formelle Koalitionsbildung vom marxistischen Linksblock (BE) und dem grün-kommunistischen Bündnis CDU unterstützt worden. Vor der Abstimmung habe es aber „keine Kontakte mit anderen Parteien“ über die Bildung der künftigen Regierung gegeben, versicherte Costa am Sonntag vor Journalisten.
US Troops Will Withdraw From Northeast Syria to Avoid Turkish Assault
In a surprise announcement late Sunday night, the Whitehouse Press Secretary released a statement that said, „Today, President Donald J. Trump spoke with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey by telephone. Turkey will soon be moving forward with its long-planned operation in Northern Syria. The United States Armed Forces will not support or be involved in that operation, and the United States forces, having defeated the ISIS territorial „Caliphate,“ will no longer be in the immediate area.“
The statement does not make it clear if U.S. troops will fully withdraw from Syria or if they will just relocate. The statement also says, „Turkey will now be responsible for all ISIS fighters in the area captured over the past two years.“
White House says Turkey will soon launch Syria operation
„Turkey will soon be moving forward with its long-planned operation into Northern Syria. The United States Armed Forces will not support or be involved in the operation, and United States forces, having defeated the ISIS territorial ‚Caliphate,‘ will no longer be in the immediate area,“ White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham said in a statement.
The announcement comes hours after President Trump held a phone call with Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in which the two reportedly discussed the conflict and agreed to a meeting in Washington in November.
A father‘s grief and the Made in USA bomb dropped in Yemen
The total extent of export licences to the kingdom is not known, and neither is it known when the bomb that killed Raja was sold. The SIPRI Arms Transfers Database, the world’s most extensive record, yielded no results: it contains just a fraction of true sales, as pre-digital record-keeping was poor and states cite national security concerns to avoid disclosing records.
Exit poll shows tough road to form government in Tunisia
Ennahda now has two months from the election to create a coalition before the president can ask another party to begin negotiations to form a government.
If that fails, the election will be held again.
Turkey‘s Erdogan to meet Trump in US over Syria ‚safe zone‘
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and US counterpart Donald Trump agreed during a phone call to meet in Washington next month to discuss creating a „safe zone“ in northern Syria, the Turkish presidency said Sunday.
Britain‘s Johnson asks France‘s Macron to ‚push forward‘ on Brexit
Johnson discussed his Brexit proposal, which has been widely rebuffed in Brussels, with Macron and Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa on Sunday.