Quadrilateral coop. on anti-terrorism measures in Iraq
en.mehrnews.com | 2020-05-11
TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA)

Iran, Kuwait review regional issues, coronaravirus outbreak
en.mehrnews.com | 2020-05-11
TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA)

Shipping 9 tons of gold bars from Venezuela to Iran baseless rumor: envoy
en.mehrnews.com | 2020-05-11
TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA)

Black prisoners win victory vs. racist officials
Ted Kelly | workers.org | 2020-05-11
Through strength and perseverance, Eric McGill and Leonttay Pratt have won a meaningful victory against the racist officials at the Lebanon County Correctional Facility in Pennsylvania. Held in solitary confinement for refusing to cut their dreadlocks, McGill and Pratt

Iran: Military Vessel Accident Leaves 19 Dead and 15 Injured
telesurenglish.net | 2020-05-11
Iran's army confirmed on Monday that 19 people were killed and 15 injured after an accident on May 10 aboard the Iranian military vessel Konarak. | RELATED: | Iran Sent Medical Supplies to Afghanistan, Lebanon, and Germany | The ship was participating in a military exercise in the waters off the port of Jask in the Gulf of Oman. | Of those 15 people, 12 were hospitalized and three more, with minor injuries, received medical assistance. | "The circumstances of the incident are c…
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Syria Spinmeisters Fumble Attempts To Narrative Manage OPCW Leaks
Caitlin Johnstone | thealtworld.com | 2020-05-10
It's been over 72 hours since The Grayzone published new leaks further exposing how the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has been lying about its investigation into an alleged chemical attack in Douma, Syria two years ago. | These new documents make it abundantly clear that OPCW leadership were just plain lying when they claimed that a bal…
thealtworld.com/caitlin_johnston/syria-spinmeisters-fumble-attempts-to-narrative-manage-opcw-leaks

Syria Spinmeisters Fumble Attempts to Narrative Manage OPCW Leaks
Andrey Areshev | strategic-culture.org | 2020-05-10
Caitlin JOHNSTONE | It's been over 72 hours since The Grayzone published new leaks further exposing how the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has been lying about its investigation into an alleged chemical attack in Douma, Syria two years ago. | These new documents make it abundantly clear that OPCW leadership were just plain lying when they claimed that a balli…
strategic-culture.org/news/2020/05/10/syria-spinmeisters-fumble-attempts-to-narrative-manage-opcw-leaks/

NYC more than doubles number of 'social-distancing ambassadors' after cops' enforcement of Covid-19 rules causes backlash
rt.com | 2020-05-10
Following troubling viral videos of arrests and concerns about racial disparity in enforcing Covid-19-related social distancing, Mayor Bill De Blasio says he is increasing "ambassadors" in the city from 1,000 to 2,300. | "Enforcement has always been the last resort," the mayor said at a press conference Sunday. | His comment comes in the wake of the city having come under increased scrutiny thanks to a viral video, of what some have flagged as police brutality, showing NYPD officers arresting several people suspected of breaking social-distancing rules, and also to statistics showing the last few months have s…
rt.com/usa/488322-new-york-social-distancing-ambassadors/

UNIFIL Serves Israel, So The Hezbollah Deterrence Will Remain
Elijah Magnier | thealtworld.com | 2020-05-09
Every year, before renewing the United Nations Interim Forces in Lebanon (UNIFIL) mandate, voices are heard from Israel and the US administration asking to expand the term and duties of UNIFIL in order to serve Israel's goals. The US administration stands shoulder to shoulder with Israel in trying to achieve by other means what it could not accomplish through military confrontation. The aim is always to cripple Hezbollah and limit its social and military capabilities. Until this goal is achieved, the UNIFIL mandate is annually renewed until the time comes when Israel no longer needs these "peacekeeping forces" in…
thealtworld.com/elijah_magnier/unifil-serves-israel-so-the-hezbollah-deterrence-will-remain

La FINUL servant les intérêts d'Israà´l, le Hezbollah restera comme force de dissuasion
Elijah Magnier | thealtworld.com | 2020-05-09
Chaque année, à l'approche du renouvellement du mandat de la Force intérimaire des Nations unies au Liban (FINUL), des voix s'élèvent en Israà´l et dans l'administration américaine en faveur de l'élargissement du mandat et des fonctions de la FINUL pour mieux servir les objectifs d'Israà´l. L'administration américaine et Israà´l unissent leurs efforts pour obtenir par d'autres moyens ce qu'ils ne peuvent accomplir par un affrontement militaire. L'objectif est toujours de paralyser le Hezbollah et de limiter ses capacités sociales et militaires. Tant que cet objectif ne sera pas atteint, le manda…
thealtworld.com/elijah_magnier/la-finul-servant-les-interets-disrael-le-hezbollah-restera-comme-force-de-dissuasion

Syria violence 'a ticking time-bomb that must not be ignored': UN human rights chief
news.un.org | 2020-05-08
As civilian casualties mount across Syria and human rights violations continue unabated, the UN rights chief expressed serious concern on Friday that some parties to the conflict, including ISIL terrorist fighters, may be using the COVID-19 pandemic as "an opportunity to regroup and inflict violence on the population".
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White House accuses FBI of 'MANUFACTURING CRIME' in case against General Flynn
rt.com | 2020-05-08
The war of words between the White House and the James Comey-era FBI has intensified, with Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany accusing the agency of "manufacturing" a criminal case against Michael Flynn. | President Donald Trump's original National Security Adviser, retired General Michael Flynn, was the first and most prominent White House official ensnared by the FBI's 'Russiagate' investigation. Flynn was fired in early 2017 and later pleaded guilty to lying to FBI agents about his contacts with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak. | The Department of Justice dropped its charges against Flynn on Thursday, after…
rt.com/usa/488200-flynn-fbi-manufactured-crime-white-house/

'America needs you!' Comey rallies anti-Trump #Resistance amid meltdown over DOJ dropping Flynn case
rt.com | 2020-05-07
The Justice Department's dropping of charges against former National Security Advisor Gen. Michael Flynn unleashed a torrent of liberal rage. Among those seething at the Trump administration was former FBI chief James Comey. | Flynn was one of the first Trump officials to be targeted by the FBI's 'Russiagate' probe, and pleaded guilty in 2017 of lying to the Bureau about his communications with Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak. | Also on rt.com | | End of Russiagate? DOJ drops case against Trump adviser Flynn that started 'witch hunt' | However, the Dep…
rt.com/usa/488085-comey-rallies-liberals-doj-flynn/

Exclusive: OPCW chief made false claims to denigrate Douma whistleblower, documents reveal
Aaron Maté | thegrayzone.com | 2020-05-06
The Grayzone has obtained documents exposing numerous falsehoods and misleading claims by OPCW Director General Fernando Arias to degrade the…
thegrayzone.com/2020/05/06/opcw-douma-whistleblower/

Iraqi PM lauds Iran's assistance in fighting Daesh
IRNA | iranian.com | 2020-05-10
Iranian Ambassador to Baghdad Iraj Masjedi in a message referred to his meeting with new Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, saying he appreciated Iran's aid in fighting the terrorist group Daesh (the ISIS). During the meeting, Al-Kadhimi talked about mutual cooperation and the continuation of measures in the field of the Algiers Agreement 1975 Banking …
iranian.com/2020/05/10/iraqi-pm-lauds-irans-assistance-in-fighting-daesh/

Lebanon fears second coronavirus wave as new infections surge
yenisafak.com | 2020-05-11
Lebanese authorities warned of a new wave of coronavirus cases after the number jumped to its highest point in more than a month as the government eased some restrictions on public life.The country has been under lockdown since mid-March to rein in an outbreak that has infected 859 people and killed 26.Lebanon started lifting restrictions last week as part of a longer-term plan, letting restaurants, hair salons, construction sites and other businesses open so far at lower capacity.But the government may shut the country down again to ward off any resurgence, with Lebanon's higher defence council set to convene on…
yenisafak.com/en/world/lebanon-fears-second-coronavirus-wave-as-new-infections-surge-3519185