Donald Trump recently insinuated that troops stationed in Syria would be returning home, but it appears that more than 700 troops leaving the country are actually destined for another Middle East warzone: Iraq. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said that US forces withdrawing from northern Syria will be relocated to western Iraq, where they will participate […]
UK PM sends unsigned letter to EU asking for Brexit delay
Prime Minister Boris Johnson sent an unsigned letter to the European Union requesting a delay to Britain’s exit from the bloc but added another note in which he explained that he did not want a “deeply corrosive” Brexit extension. Source: Reuters World News
Shotgun carrying student disarmed and HUGGED by high school football coach
The actions of one heroic football coach has prevented tragedy at a high school in Oregon. When encountering a student armed with a loaded shotgun, the brave coach calmly embraced the troubled teen and defused the situation. Newly released video footage from the incident last May shows coach Keanon Lowe comforting the armed student. The […]
Brexit delay and election better than PM Johnson's deal: Farage
Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage said on Sunday a short delay to Brexit in order to hold a national election would be better than accepting Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s deal. Source: Reuters World News
UK's Labour will try to amend Brexit deal legislation: finance spokesman
Britain’s opposition Labour Party will try to amend legislation to ratify Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal, the party’s finance spokesman John McDonnell said on Sunday. Source: Reuters World News
Thousands stage illegal Hong Kong march; shops, metro stations trashed
Thousands of Hong Kong protesters, many wearing masks in defiance of emergency laws, staged an illegal march through the Kowloon district on Sunday that will test the strength of the pro-democracy campaign after four months of unrest. Source: Reuters World News
Turkey says Kurdish militia kills soldier in northeast Syria despite ceasefire
One Turkish soldier was killed and another was wounded on Sunday after an attack by the Syrian Kurdish YPG militia in northeast Syria’s Tel Abyad, the defense ministry said, despite a deal to pause military operations as militants withdraw from the area. Source: Reuters World News
Clashes along Kashmir border as India claims 2 soldiers & 1 civilian killed in Pakistani attack
The Indian military has accused Pakistan of a ceasefire violation in Kashmir that killed two of its soldiers and left one civilian dead. Islamabad says India killed six civilians in the cross-border skirmish. New Delhi claims that the incident, which occurred in the Tangdhar sector along the Line of Control (LoC), was instigated by an […]
Indian soldiers, Pakistani civilians among dead in Kashmir clash
India said on Sunday two soldiers and a civilian were killed in cross-border shelling with Pakistan in the disputed Kashmir region, while Islamabad said six died on its side, making it one of the deadliest days since New Delhi revoked Kashmir’s special status in August. Source: Reuters World News
First F-35 landing on Royal Navy’s new aircraft carrier goes awry after pilot trips and falls on his FACE (VIDEO)
The historic first landing of an F-35 on the deck of the Royal Navy’s brand new aircraft carrier, HMS ‘Queen Elizabeth,’ experienced a slight hiccup after the triumphant pilot slipped and fell flat on his face. The slapstick comedy scene was captured on CCTV footage that was later leaked on the internet. The video shows […]
Canada's Trudeau, main rival trade attacks as campaign grinds to conclusion
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, facing the loss of his Parliamentary majority in an election next week, traded attacks with his main rival on Saturday as a bad-tempered campaign entered its last few days. Source: Reuters World News
Trump, Lopez Obrador agree to take action to stem flow of weapons to Mexico
Mexico’s foreign minister said on Saturday that President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump had agreed to take swift action to stem the flow of illegal weapons from the United States into Mexico, where a drug war is raging. Source: Reuters World News
October 20th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1004
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading ? Source: The Last Refuge
Sunday October 20th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading ? Source: The Last Refuge
'Abominable' film axed in Malaysia after rebuffing order to cut China map
DreamWorks’ animated movie “Abominable” will not be released in Malaysia after its producers declined to meet a censor board requirement to cut a scene showing China’s “nine-dash line” in the South China Sea, the movie distributor said on Sunday. Source: Reuters World News
‘Hillary’s gone Crazy!’ Russian puppet Trump (almost) blows his cover standing up for Kremlin assets Gabbard & Stein
The US president has openly admitted to being a Russian puppet (not really, but who cares)! In his latest tweet, Donald Trump sympathized with Tulsi Gabbard and Jill Stein, whom Hillary Clinton called Kremlin assets and tools. In case anyone forgot, the White House is Kremlin-controlled territory right now, and the US leader was just […]
Australia's attorney-general says Canberra local law on cannabis has no legal force
Australian Attorney-General Christian Porter said on Sunday that Canberra’s new legislation legalizing possession of small amounts of cannabis for personal use do not provide legal protection and clash with federal laws. Source: Reuters World News
‘Iranian threat’ gives Israel ‘fundamental right, even obligation’ to bomb whomever it wants – Pompeo
Israel should not be constrained by international borders or laws if it feels under threat, and can always rely on US support, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said following his meeting with the Israeli PM and the chief of Mossad. The US administration has always been “very clear” that it gives Israel a free rein […]
President Trump Cancels G7 in Miami – Now Seeking Alternate Venue…
President Trump has cancelled plans to host the G7 at Trump Doral in Miami Florida. (Source Link) Source: The Last Refuge
Chilean military declares curfew, president vows to reverse transport fare hike after mayhem in Santiago kills 3 (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
The general in charge of security in Santiago has declared a curfew in the capital and its suburbs, after President Sebastian Pinera tried to de-escalate flaming tensions, promising to scrap a controversial metro ride price hike. “We invite all people to return to their homes to evaluate the measures the government has announced and look […]
‘Russians will have a fight on their hands!’ Alaska governor vows to thwart ‘independence referendum & annexation’ in prank call
Governor Mike Dunleavy said he was aware of Moscow’s plan to stage an independence referendum to reclaim Alaska, and promised to arrange a gold nugget for the visiting Ukrainian leader, in a phone call with Russian pranksters. The governor seemed honored to receive such a ‘high-profile’ call from none other than Ukrainian prime minister and […]
New York Times Narrative Engineers Start Positioning DOJ/FBI “Small Group” Coup-Plotters as Victims of CIA and Intelligence Community Manipulation…
The background context has already been outlined –SEE HERE– so we won’t repeat. Instead, we look at today’s defensive narrative engineering from the New York Times with a similar perspective, but a different set of reminders. Content and distribution tells … Continue reading ? Source: The Last Refuge
Reminder: John Durham Questioning CIA Officials About Intelligence Community Assessment…
Within today’s reporting from the New York Times and NBC, a key aspect is how CIA analysts are worried about explaining and/or justifying the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA). As such it is well worth remembering information about John Durham’s … Continue reading ? Source: The Last Refuge
DOJ-FBI “Small Group” Promote Defense of Spygate Operations – Former FBI/DOJ Officials Nervous, Hiring Lawyers…
The activity of the “small group” of coup plotters consists of three generalized subsidiary agencies: (1) DOJ/FBI, (2) CIA/ODNI, and (3) The State Department. Within each “small group faction” a years-long review of their narrative constructs shows the groups have … Continue reading ? Source: The Last Refuge
China Censors PewDiePie For Criticizing Communist Regime
Top YouTuber called out NBA and Blizzard for kowtowing to oppressive ChiComs. Source: InfoWars Feed
Russian youngster Rublev beats Cilic to seal spot in Kremlin Cup final
Andrey Rublev defeated Croatia’s Marin Cilic to book a spot in Sunday’s Kremlin Cup final as the young Russian tennis star continued his impressive form on home soil. Sixth seed Rublev edged the first set 7-5 against the Croatian former US Open winner – seeded third in Moscow – before taking an equally tight second […]
Labour celebrates ‘pyrrhic victory,’ but Boris Johnson’s plan is a done deal – George Galloway
By postponing a vote on Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal, MPs have only complicated Britain’s divorce from the EU, and in the case of Labour, stacked their own “electoral funeral pyres,â€? former parliamentarian George Galloway told RT. Opposition MPs and protesters in the streets of London celebrated the passing of the so-called Letwin amendment earlier on […]
Deplorables – Brexit and President Trump…
Well produced video highlighting the connective sentiment behind Brexit and President Trump. Source: The Last Refuge
Watch Tulsi Gabbard Roast Hillary Clinton: ‘I Stand Against Everything That She Represents’
‘Ultimately she knows she can’t control me,’ Gabbard tells Tucker. Source: InfoWars Feed
Japan says will not join US anti-Iran ‘coalition’ in Mideast
Press TV – Japan says it will not join any US coalition in the Middle East, but is considering sending its own forces in a bid to ensure oil shipments from the region. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has tasked his ministers to study the possibility of a deployment to the region aimed at “collecting information”. […]
Iran has no choice but to continue resisting enemies’ pressures: Rouhani
MNA – The Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has said that Americans, Zionists and Saudis have joined hands against Iran, stressing that the country has no other choice but to continue resisting against them. President Rouhani made the remarks on Arbaeen Day today during a visit to the house of Dr. Adel Karimi Givi, who became […]
Dialog, diplomacy can solve tensions between Iran, some Arab countries: Qatar
Press TV – Qatar says Iran and some Arab countries can solve their existing tensions through “constructive dialog and diplomacy.” “The tension is not sectarian, as it appears to some; rather it is a power and influence struggle in the region between two different poles,” the Qatari spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lolwah […]
Remain steadfast, Ayatollah Khamenei tells youth
Tasnim – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei called on young students to remain steadfast on the right path to help the country and mankind. Ayatollah Khamenei on Saturday morning took part in a mourning ceremony marking the Arbaeen, the 40th day after the events of Ashura and martyrdom of Imam Hussain […]
Soros/Deep State-Backed Antifa Publicly Announces Plan To Drive Trump From Office
Marines activated to repel any illegal attempts to remove President Trump. Source: InfoWars Feed
China’s Top Trade Negotiator Sides With Trump: We ‘Have Made Substantial Progress’ In Trade Deal
‘Stopping the escalation of the trade war benefits China, the U.S., and the whole world,’ he says. Source: InfoWars Feed
Corporate Wokeness Continues: Kellogg’s Launches LGBT Cereal
Social justice now invading children’s breakfast. Source: InfoWars Feed
Rand Paul Confronted By Unhinged Leftist In California Restaurant
‘We’re not putting up with your Republican bulls**t!’ says crazy lady. Source: InfoWars Feed
Chaos: In Latest Humiliation For PM Johnson, UK Parliament Votes To Delay Decision On Brexit Deal
Elites once again show their contempt for democracy. Source: InfoWars Feed
Hillary Clinton: Trump ‘Is Trying’ to ‘Rig’ 2020 Election So He Can’t Be Forced Out of Power
“There is this bizarre adulation Trump has for dictators and authoritarians.” Source: InfoWars Feed
Clinton Email Probe: State Department Finds 38 People Committed Violations
The investigation covered 33,000 emails that Clinton turned over for review after her use of the private email account became public. Source: InfoWars Feed
Inside The Trump-CNN Lawsuit
“Jeff Zucker, basically the president of CNN has a personal vendetta against Trump.� Source: InfoWars Feed
Democrats Want to be Economic Populists. Why Are They Clinging to a Flawed Reagan-Era Tax Credit?
Illustration: Soohee Cho/The Intercept Tuesday’s presidential debate confirmed that the Democratic Party’s center of gravity has fundamentally shifted. The contenders projected a willingness to abandon the long-held shibboleths of liberal economic policymaking, embracing measures like universal child care, free college, public health care, and debt cancellation. Even the most moderate candidate on stage, Minnesota Sen. […]
Photos: Leader attends Arbaeen mourning ceremony
Tasnim – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei attended the mourning ceremony of Arbaeen at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Hussainia on Saturday. Source: The Iran Project
Photos: Grand procession held in Tehran to commemorate Arbaeen
Tasnim – A large number of residents of Tehran attended a procession on Saturday in commemoration of Arbaeen, marking forty days after the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shia Imam, Imam Hussein (AS). Source: The Iran Project
Leader attends Arbaeen mourning ceremony
MNA – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei attended the mourning ceremony of Arbaeen at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Hussainia on Saturday. The ceremony was also attended by a number of senior state officials, as well as groups of university students. Further details about the ceremony will be published later. Arbaeen, known as the […]
Iran envoy: Trust in Int’l treaties eroded by re-imposition of US sanctions
Tasnim – Iran’s ambassador to the Netherlands said the US president’s personal decision to re-impose sanctions against the Islamic Republic after withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal undermined trust in international treaties and organizations. “The re-imposition of the cruel and unilateral (US) sanctions (on Iran) is in clear breach of the United Nations Security Council […]
Iran, Turkey FMs hold phone talk on Syria developments
MNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held a phone conversation with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu late on Friday to discuss the latest regional issues, especially the developments in northern Syria. The phone conversation came after FM Zarif’s consultations with the officials of other regional countries following Turkey’s incursion on northern Syria. Earlier […]
Iran condemns Afghan mosque attack
Tasnim – Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned a terrorist attack on a mosque in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province that has killed scores of people. In a statement on Friday, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi offered condolences and sympathy to the Afghan government and nation, especially the families of the victims of the barbaric act. “This act of […]
October 19th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1003
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading ? Source: The Last Refuge
Saturday October 19th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading ? Source: The Last Refuge
The Brexit Deal, The EU, and the North American Trade Aspect…
Trying to find the details within the U.K-EU Brexit deal is more difficult than finding evidence of a Yeti. The negotiating team secrecy is inherent to the way the elites within the European systems work. Essentially the “betters” rule the … Continue reading ? Source: The Last Refuge
Oil hovers near four-year highs as Saudi, Russia agree supply rise
Reuters – Oil held near four-year highs on Thursday, supported by the imminent loss of Iranian supply through U.S. sanctions, but also tempered by the prospect of a rapid production boost from Saudi Arabia and Russia. Brent crude oil futures LCOc1 were down 19 cents at $86.10 a barrel by 1133 GMT, having risen to […]
Monday September 24th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading → Source: The Last Refuge