(2020-02-06). Staaanley! Bojo's father accidentally reveals China's 'concern' at PM Johnson's lack of support over coronavirus. rt.com 
PM Boris Johnson's father — Stanley — may have inadvertently risked souring the UK's international relations after accidentally revealing in an email China's unhappiness at his son's lack of support over the coronavirus outbreak. | Johnson senior, 79, an environmental campaigner, met the Chinese ambassador to the UK — Liu Xiaoming — on Tuesday to discuss the issue of climate summits due to take place later this year in China and London. | It transpires that during the meeting, the ambassador conveyed China's frustrations at PM Johnson not making contact with the "Chinese head of state or…
(2020-02-06). Russian, Turkish military specialists among hundreds killed & injured in Syria's Idlib terrorist attacks — Moscow. rt.com 
Terrorists took over the Idlib de-escalation zone and carried out thousands of attacks in the last two months, Russia's Foreign Ministry said in a statement, adding that the West is portraying them as "moderate opposition." | Idlib governorate, the last stronghold of anti-government forces in Syria, saw a surge of violence by radical jihadists who have no desire for a peaceful resolution to the almost nine-year-long conflict, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday. Most of the attacks are carried out by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the latest iteration of al-Qaeda in Syria. | The area was proclaimed a de-escal…
(2020-02-06). Syrian Army's Offensive in Idlib Deepens Rift Between Russia and Turkey. globalresearch.ca Major strains are appearing in Russian-Turkish relations, particularly over the Syrian Army's latest offensive against Turkish-backed jihadists in Idlib and Russia's non-agreeance with Turkey's support for the Muslim Brotherhood government based in the Libyan capital of Tripoli. Last week Turkish…
(2020-02-06). Video: Syrian Army Advance in Idlib Province. Netanyahu and Erdogan to the Rescue of Al Qaeda. globalresearch.ca In Greater Idlib the defences of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and other favorites of the foreign powers supporting 'Syrian democracy' are collapsing. | On February 5, the Syrian Army, supported by Russian airpower, took control of a number of villages in southeastern …
(2020-02-06). Turkey Gives Assad Deadline to Pull Back or Face Military Action. theantimedia.com Turkey has given the Syrian government until the end of this month to withdraw from recently seized territory in Idlib province.
(2020-02-06). Northern Syria's two wars. greenleft.org.au 
First, is the war in Idlib province between the Bashar al-Assad dictatorship and va…
(2020-02-06). Erdogan's Spokesman Slams European Parliament for Inviting PKK Members to Conference. sputniknews.com ANKARA (Sputnik) – On Wednesday, the parliament began hosting a two-day conference called "The European Union, Turkey, the Middle East and the Kurds," in which PKK members were among the participants, although the party is considered to be a terrorist group by both Ankara and Brussels.
(2020-02-06). EU calls for end to Idlib bombardment. yenisafak.com Top EU officials urged on Thursday for "bombings and attacks on civilians" in northwest Syria to stop.EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell and Janez Lenarcic, the European commissioner for crisis management, said all parties should respect international humanitarian law, including granting access for humanitarian aid and protecting civilians, In a joint statement, Borrell and Lenarcic said the "extraordinary human suffering" of the people near the province of Idlib was "unacceptable."The EU pledged to continue to provide humanitarian assistance to support the most vulnerable people inside Syria and in neighborin…
(2020-02-06). Lebanon cabinet approves financial rescue plan. yenisafak.com Lebanon's cabinet approved on Thursday a government policy statement that includes a financial rescue plan with minor amendments, ministerial sources and local media said after the meeting.A draft policy statement seen by Reuters on Sunday outlined broad plans to tackle a deep financial crisis, including reducing interest rates, recapitalising banks, restructuring the public sector and seeking support from international donors.It was not immediately clear what amendments were made to the plan, which will be presented to parliament for a vote of confidence in the new government formed last month by the Iran-backed…
(2020-02-05). Erdogan Threatens to Use Force Against Syrian Military in Idlib. telesurenglish.net Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has threatened to use force against the Syrian military if they do not withdraw their troops from the vicinity of Turkey's observation posts in Syria's Idlib province. | RELATED: | The Turkish leader warned the Syrian military that if they choose to ignore his call, he will authorize the use of force against their troops inside the Idlib province. | Shelling by Syrian government forces killed eight…
(2020-02-05). Putin Praises China's Measures to Stop Novel Coronavirus. telesurenglish.net Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Wednesday China's actions to fight the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) during the ceremony of credentials presentations by ambassadors of 23 countries, the Chinese representative among them. | RELATED: | Putin highlighted that Chinese authorities are taking "decisive and vigorous" measures in order to stop the epidemic, adding that "China and all of us are co…
(2020-02-04). HuffPost UK editor works with gov't censorship program while smearing anti-war scholars as tools of Russia. thegrayzone.com HuffPost UK ran yet another hit piece smearing academic critics of the dirty war on Syria as Russian stooges. The…
(2020-02-04). Video: Human Shields: Turkish Forces Suffer Casualties in Syrian Army Attack on Idlib. globalresearch.ca Turkey and the United States are employing active diplomatic, media and even limited military measures to contain the Syrian Army offensive against terrorists in Greater Idlib. | On January 31, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatened the Damascus government with a military …
(2020-02-04). Headlines for February 4, 2020. democracynow.org Delay in Iowa Democratic Primary Results Causes Confusion, Mixed Messages, Final Arguments Made in Impeachment Trial of President Trump Ahead of SOTU, Hong Kong Medical Workers Demand Border Closure as Coronavirus Claims Life of Hong Kong Man, Leaked Audio Shows Iran Knew It Downed Ukraine Jet Despite Early Denials, Syrian and Turkish Forces Escalate Attacks as Turkey Suffers First Losses from Direct Combat, Massachusetts Prisoners Allege Violent Retaliatory Abuse by Guards, Trial Begins For Ex-CIA Software Engineer Accused of "Vault 7" Leak, Weinstein Rape Accuser Breaks Down During Harsh Questioning, Shooting a…
(2020-02-03). ACLU: Trump Is Expanding His Racist Travel Ban, This Time Targeting Africans. democracynow.org 
The Trump administration has expanded its contested travel ban to six additional countries — most of which are African nations. Under the new restrictions, nationals of Nigeria, Eritrea, Myanmar and Kyrgyzstan will no longer be able to obtain visas to live and work in the U.S., while Sudan and Tanzania will no longer be able to participate in the diversity visa lottery program. The ban, commonly referred to as the "Muslim ban," already affects citizens from Iran, Libya, Syria, Yemen, Somalia, Venezuela and North Korea. The expansion is expected to affect more than 350 million people. Democrats say they will…
(2020-02-03). Headlines for February 3, 2020. democracynow.org GOP Refuses to Call Witnesses in Impeachment Trial, Paving Way for Trump's Acquittal, Iowa Caucuses Kick Off 2020 Elections as DNC Loosens Rules to Let Bloomberg into Debates, Trump Expands Racist, Anti-Muslim Travel Ban, Coronavirus Claims First Victim Outside of China as Death Toll Tops 360, Hospitals in Syria Targeted as 100,000s of Civilians Forced to Flee, Palestinian Authority Cuts Ties with U.S. and Israel over Trump Middle East Plan, Iraqi Protesters Slam Appointment of Establishment Prime Minister-Designate, Dept. of Defense: U.S. Dropped 7,500 Bombs on Afghanistan in 2019, 6 Indigenous Leaders Killed in…
(2020-02-03). Syria: UN health agency highlights 'critical health threats' facing Idlib civilians. news.un.org The World Health Organization (WHO) raised the alarm on Monday over critical health threats facing hundreds-of thousands of Syrians forced to flee due to intensified hostilities in Syria's northwest, where health facilities and workers have increasingly come under attack.
(2020-02-03). Global initiative launched to keep top sports events safe from terrorism. news.un.org Representatives from international sporting federations and the private sector joined with ambassadors at UN Headquarters in New York on Monday to launch a global programme aimed at safeguarding major sporting events from terrorism-related threats.
(2020-02-02). Why aren't Americans rising up like the people of Chile and Lebanon? zcomm.org The tinder for a revolutionary movement is everywhere…
(2020-02-01). UN chief 'deeply concerned' by military escalation in northwest Syria. news.un.org The UN Secretary-General has called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in northwest Syria.
(2020-01-31). Wealthy Gulf States Plan to Spend Big to Coax Syria Away from Iran. mintpressnews.com 
In the first of a three-part series, Agha Hussein investigates efforts by wealthy Gulf Arab countries to ply post-war Syria away from Iran by investing heavily in its reconstruction.
(2020-01-31). Headlines for January 31, 2020. democracynow.org Senate Poised to Acquit President Trump in Impeachment Trial, World Health Organization Declares International Public Health Emergency, U.S. Special Envoy Warns of International Crisis in Idlib, Syria, Britain Formally Withdrawing from European Union Tonight, Pentagon Deploys 1st Low-Yield Nuclear Warhead-Armed Submarine, Trump Admin Poised to Loosen Restrictions on Use of Landmines, Human Rights Groups Condemn Mexico for Crackdown on Central American Migrants, Mexican Butterfly Conservationist Found Dead, Bolivia's Movement for Socialism Candidate Luis Arce Returns to Bolivia, U.S. Pushes EU to End Ban on Chemic…
(2020-01-29). Headlines for January 29, 2020. democracynow.org McConnell Tries to Secure Votes to Block Impeachment Witnesses, "Our Rights Are Not for Sale": Palestinians Reject Trump's Middle East Plan, Trump Praises Pompeo for Shouting and Cursing at NPR Reporter, WaPo Reinstates Reporter Suspended for Tweeting About Kobe Rape Case, Death Toll from Coronavirus Virus Hits 132, with 6,000 Infected, Over 100,000 Syrian Civilians Flee Regime Offensive in Idlib, Floods Kill 30, Displace 16,000 in Madagascar, Mississippi to Shut Down Unit of Parchman Prison After Deaths of 9 Prisoners, Maryland Cop Charged with Murder for Killing Handcuffed Man in Police Car…