Monthly Archives: April 2020

2020-04-30: News Headlines

RT (2020-04-30). Germany bans Hezbollah, conducts multiple anti-terrorist raids. rt.com Berlin has banned the Lebanese militant organization and political party, Hezbollah, labeling the group a terrorist outfit as German police carry out raids on those suspected of being members. | "[Interior Minister Horst Seehofer] today banned the operation of the Shiite terrorist organization Hezbollah (Party of God) in Germany," an Interior Ministry spokesperson Police measures have been taking place in several federal states at the sam…

en.mehrnews (2020-04-30). 'US has no legal argument to be JCPOA participant': Iran UN envoy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) — Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Majid Takht-Ravanchi argued that Washington's new efforts to pressure Iran through Resolution 2231 is futile.

en.mehrnews (2020-04-30). Germany follows US in designating Hezbollah as terrorist group. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) — Germany has banned all activities related to Lebanon's Hezbollah movement on its soil and designated it a terrorist organization, the Interior Ministry said on Thursday.

teleSUR (2020-04-29). Lebanon: Banks Targeted During Second Day of Protests. telesurenglish.net In Lebanon, a dozen banks across the country were set on fire and vandalized during the second consecutive night of protests. | RELATED: | The acts of vandalism occurred amidst the country's frustration with the financial crisis in the country, and the uncontrolled depreciation of the national currency. | Hundreds of protesters took to the streets from the capital Beirut to southern Sidon, along with Nabatieh, the Bekaa Valley and Tripoli and Akkar in the north. | About 81 securi…

South Front (2020-04-29). Video: Israeli Military Buildup Near Golan Heights Follows Strikes on Syrian Capital. globalresearch.ca Israel has deployed additional units of the Iron Dome and Patriot air defense systems near the borders of Lebanon and Syria. Pro-Israeli sources claim that the country's military is preparing to repel possible retaliatory strikes from Hezbollah and other Iranian-backed …

Ryan Cristián (2020-04-29). Israel Attacks Syria, US OKs Annexation, OPCW Caught Again & Impending (Already Here) Bio False Flag. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (4/28/19). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth …

news.un (2020-04-29). Syria: As coronavirus threat intensifies, ceasefire more urgent than ever. news.un.org Syria desperately needs a nationwide ceasefire to enable its war-weary citizens to access the equipment and resources necessary to combat COVID-19, the UN's top envoy for the country told the Security Council on Wednesday.

Steven Sahiounie (2020-04-29). Syrian Resistance to the US Occupation Escalates. globalresearch.ca US President Trump ordered a surprise withdrawal of US troops from Syria in October 2019; however, he bent to pressure from aides and Pentagon officials and soon reversed his decision. He then ordered about 500 US soldiers to occupy the …

en.mehrnews (2020-04-29). Using full name of "Persian Gulf" in UN docs. 'necessary'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) — On the occasion of 'Persian Gulf National Day', Iranian Ambassador to UK Hamid Baeedinejad republished a document from the UN Secretariat, in which, the need to use the full name of "Persian Gulf" has been emphasized in the documents, publications and statements of the United Nations Organization.

Marwa Osman (2020-04-29). Hunger Grows in Lebanon—MES EP.51. thealtworld.com The past six months have brought hardships unseen in Lebanon even during the bitter days of its 15-year civil wae that ended in 1990. Decades of corruption and financial mismanagement by warlords-turned-politicians and a cabal of business elites combined with greedy Banks to plunge Lebanon's economy into its worst crisis in living memory. We discuss this segment with Dr. Nasri Harb, economist at USAL university. | In the meantime, Israelis are sparing no effort to complete the process of Judaization. In light of the world's preoccupation with the fight against the COVID-19 epidemic, the pace of settlement expansi…

The Grayzone (2020-04-28). Exclusive: OPCW insiders slam 'compromised' new Syria chemical weapons probe. thegrayzone.com Current and former staff members of the OPCW have denounced the organization's IIT report alleging Syrian government sarin use at…

Peoples Dispatch (2020-04-28). Protests erupt in Lebanon over collapsing economy. peoplesdispatch.org Thousands of Lebanese took to the streets on April 27, Monday, demanding revolution amid rising poverty, hunger, economic hardship and uncertainty, even as the government seems to turn a blind eye to the urgent issues plaguing the country…

Jason Ditz (2020-02-20). Turkey Kills Over 50 Syrian Troops, Russian Warplanes Intervene to Halt Offensive. theantimedia.com Russia called the situation a "worst case scenario."

Middle East Eye (2020-02-07). Russia Says Israel Used Civilian Plane as Human Shield During Syria Strikes. theantimedia.com Russia accused Israel of "making a total mockery of the lives of hundreds of innocent civilians."

Middle East Eye (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.

Al-Masdar News (2020-04-29). Iran Breaks Through US-Led Blockade To Deliver Record Amount Of Oil To Syria. iranian.com Iran has managed to break through the long-term US blockade to deliver a large amount of oil to the Syrian Arab Republic, a tanker tracking website has revealed. According to the website Tanker Trackers, Iran has significantly increased their oil exports to Syria, with several cargoes reportedly reaching the Port of Baniyas in the Tartous …

WSWS (2020-04-30). Aid group warns of 3.2 million COVID-19 deaths, 1 billion infections in war-torn countries. wsws.org The threat of massive fatalities is the legacy of decades of US imperialist wars that have ravaged entire societies, from Afghanistan, to Iraq, Libya, Syria and Yemen.

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'US has no legal argument to be JCPOA participant': Iran UN envoy
en.mehrnews.com | 2020-04-30
TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA)

Germany bans Hezbollah, conducts multiple anti-terrorist raids
rt.com | 2020-04-30
Berlin has banned the Lebanese militant organization and political party, Hezbollah, labeling the group a terrorist outfit as German police carry out raids on those suspected of being members. | "[Interior Minister Horst Seehofer] today banned the operation of the Shiite terrorist organization Hezbollah (Party of God) in Germany," an Interior Ministry spokesperson tweeted on Thursday morning. | Police measures have been taking place in several federal states at the sam…
rt.com/news/487307-germany-bans-hezbollah-raids/

Germany follows US in designating Hezbollah as terrorist group
en.mehrnews.com | 2020-04-30
TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA)

Lebanon: Banks Targeted During Second Day of Protests
telesurenglish.net | 2020-04-29
In Lebanon, a dozen banks across the country were set on fire and vandalized during the second consecutive night of protests. | RELATED: | Lebanon Forms New Government | The acts of vandalism occurred amidst the country's frustration with the financial crisis in the country, and the uncontrolled depreciation of the national currency. | Hundreds of protesters took to the streets from the capital Beirut to southern Sidon, along with Nabatieh, the Bekaa Valley and Tripoli and Akkar in the north. | About 81 securi…
telesurenglish.net/news/lebanon-banks-targeted-during-second-day-of-protests-20200429-0011.html

Video: Israeli Military Buildup Near Golan Heights Follows Strikes on Syrian Capital
South Front | globalresearch.ca | 2020-04-29
Israel has deployed additional units of the Iron Dome and Patriot air defense systems near the borders of Lebanon and Syria. Pro-Israeli sources claim that the country's military is preparing to repel possible retaliatory strikes from Hezbollah and other Iranian-backed …
globalresearch.ca/video-israeli-military-buildup-near-golan-heights-follows-strikes-syrian-capital/5711188

Israel Attacks Syria, US OKs Annexation, OPCW Caught Again & Impending (Already Here) Bio False Flag
Ryan Cristián | thelastamericanvagabond.com | 2020-04-29
Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (4/28/19). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth …
thelastamericanvagabond.com/daily-wrap-up/israel-attacks-syria-us-oks-annexation-opcw-caught-again-impending-already-here-bio-false-flag/

Syrian Resistance to the US Occupation Escalates
Steven Sahiounie | globalresearch.ca | 2020-04-29
US President Trump ordered a surprise withdrawal of US troops from Syria in October 2019; however, he bent to pressure from aides and Pentagon officials and soon reversed his decision. He then ordered about 500 US soldiers to occupy the …
globalresearch.ca/syrian-resistance-us-occupation-escalates/5711186

Syria: As coronavirus threat intensifies, ceasefire more urgent than ever
news.un.org | 2020-04-29
Syria desperately needs a nationwide ceasefire to enable its war-weary citizens to access the equipment and resources necessary to combat COVID-19, the UN's top envoy for the country told the Security Council on Wednesday.
news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2020/04/1062862

Using full name of "Persian Gulf" in UN docs. 'necessary'
en.mehrnews.com | 2020-04-29
TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA)

Hunger Grows in Lebanon–MES EP.51
Marwa Osman | thealtworld.com | 2020-04-29
The past six months have brought hardships unseen in Lebanon even during the bitter days of its 15-year civil wae that ended in 1990. Decades of corruption and financial mismanagement by warlords-turned-politicians and a cabal of business elites combined with greedy Banks to plunge Lebanon's economy into its worst crisis in living memory. We discuss this segment with Dr. Nasri Harb, economist at USAL university. | In the meantime, Israelis are sparing no effort to complete the process of Judaization. In light of the world's preoccupation with the fight against the COVID-19 epidemic, the pace of settlement expansi…
thealtworld.com/marwa_osman/hunger-grows-in-lebanon-mes-ep-51

Exclusive: OPCW insiders slam 'compromised' new Syria chemical weapons probe
The Grayzone | thegrayzone.com | 2020-04-28
Current and former staff members of the OPCW have denounced the organization's IIT report alleging Syrian government sarin use at…
thegrayzone.com/2020/04/28/opcw-insiders-ltamenah-chemical-weapons-report/

Protests erupt in Lebanon over collapsing economy
Peoples Dispatch | peoplesdispatch.org | 2020-04-28
Thousands of Lebanese took to the streets on April 27, Monday, demanding revolution amid rising poverty, hunger, economic hardship and uncertainty, even as the government seems to turn a blind eye to the urgent issues plaguing the country…
peoplesdispatch.org/2020/04/28/protests-erupt-in-lebanon-over-collapsing-economy/

Iran Breaks Through US-Led Blockade To Deliver Record Amount Of Oil To Syria
Al-Masdar News | iranian.com | 2020-04-29
Iran has managed to break through the long-term US blockade to deliver a large amount of oil to the Syrian Arab Republic, a tanker tracking website has revealed. According to the website Tanker Trackers, Iran has significantly increased their oil exports to Syria, with several cargoes reportedly reaching the Port of Baniyas in the Tartous …
iranian.com/2020/04/29/iran-breaks-through-us-led-blockade-to-deliver-record-amount-of-oil-to-syria/

Aid group warns of 3.2 million COVID-19 deaths, 1 billion infections in war-torn countries
wsws.org | 2020-04-30
The threat of massive fatalities is the legacy of decades of US imperialist wars that have ravaged entire societies, from Afghanistan, to Iraq, Libya, Syria and Yemen.
www.wsws.org/en/articles/2020/04/30/ircr-a30.html