Daily Archives: May 7, 2020

2020-05-07: News Headlines

RT (2020-05-07). No smoke without fire? Trump nominates new envoy to Venezuela, first in 10 YEARS after denying US involvement in failed incursion. rt.com The White House has tapped a new ambassador to Venezuela, the first in a decade, even as relations with the country's government hit all-time lows. The appointment comes as the US continues to deny any role in a recent coup plot.

Caitlin Johnstone (2020-05-07). New OPCW Leaks Prove They Are Lying To Us About Syria. thealtworld.com published some explosive new leaks from the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) which make it clear beyond a shadow of a doubt that the organisation, and the narrative managers associated with it, have been lying about the investigation into an alleged chemical attack in Douma, Syria two years ago. | In May of last year an Engineering Assessment signed by South African OPCW inspector Ian Henderson en.mehrnews (2020-05-07). Iranian amb. to Baghdad congratulates al-Kazemi on approval as PM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — Iran's Ambassador to Baghdad Iraj Masjedi on Thursday extended congratulation to Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kazemi on receiving vote of confidence from the parliament.

Michael Jansen (2020-05-07). To Survive, Lebanon Needs a Revolution that Delivers Lebanese People From Want, Despair. globalresearch.ca In an unprecedented call for action on Lebanon's turbulent domestic front, the UN Security Council has urged the Lebanese authorities "to respond to the aspirations of the Lebanese people by implementing meaningful economic reforms" and addressing security, humanitarian and coronavirus …

Eric A. Gordon (2020-05-06). Consolation and empathy in a time of plague: Some helpful readings. peoplesworld.org The world is passing through a time of epic plague, and empathy is in short supply. The usual observances are missing. Public gatherings don't take place. Funerals are brief affairs, just quick burials or cremations. Eulogies are postponed. People return home to mourn alone, finding whatever solace may come though a shaky, impersonal online family …

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

en.mehrnews (2020-05-06). Rouhani urges EU to pressure Israeli regime, not allow further attacks on Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 6 (MNA) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that the Islamic Republic of Iran expects Europe to put pressure on the Zionist regime and not allow it to continue attacks on Syria.

Marwa Osman (2020-05-06). Lebanon Seeks IMF Loan—MES EP.52. thealtworld.com Lebanon plans to seek International Monetary Fund aid after approving an economic rescue plan setting out vast losses in its financial system as it aims to chart a way out of a crisis seen as the biggest risk to stability since the 1975-90 civil war. Many are skeptic that the IMF conditions will only make things worse. To discuss this issue with us from Beirut is Ali Mourad, political commentator. | At least 10 Iraqi fighters from the Popular Mobilization Forces, also known as Hashd al-Sha'abi, have been martyred in an attack on Saturday by the Daesh Takfiri terrorists in Iraq's Salahuddin Province. PMF fighters…

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 …

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…

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.

IRNA (2020-05-06). Lebanon appreciates Iran for medical aid to fight coronavirus. iranian.com Lebanese foreign affairs and health and public services ministers on Tuesday expressed gratitude for Tehran's medical aid to help fight COVID-19. According to Al-Manar, Lebanese Health Minister Hamad Hassan hailed Iran's medical supply which includes 15 ventilators and a large number of testing kits, saying that this message of Iran is message of affection, friendship …

yenisafak (2020-05-07). Security forces seize 70 Roman-era coins in SE Turkey. yenisafak.com Turkish security forces seized Roman-era bronze coins in the southeastern Sanliurfa province on Thursday, according to security sources.Some 70 Roman-era coins were found from a car stopped by gendarmerie forces in Akcakale district.As many as 1,500 packets of smuggled cigarettes were also seized from six trucks in the district. Nine suspects were arrested during the operation. Akcakale maintains a border crossing with Syria's Tell Abyad town.

yenisafak (2020-05-07). Turkey brings back expats, Ukrainians from Argentina. yenisafak.com Turkey on Thursday brought back nine Ukrainian citizens from Argentina along with Turkish expatriates as part of its relief operations during the coronavirus pandemic.The Ukrainian ambassador to Turkey said six other countries had rejected their request to repatriate the citizens."We are grateful to Turkey for bringing Ukrainians along with Turkish citizens via a specially arranged Turkish Airlines flight," Andrii Sybiha told Anadolu Agency.The ambassador gave assurances that the Ukrainian citizens will follow the mandatory quarantine rules, and will then be sent back to Ukraine via Minsk.Sybiha said 3,000 Ukrain…

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Iranian amb. to Baghdad congratulates al-Kazemi on approval as PM
en.mehrnews.com | 2020-05-07
TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA)

No smoke without fire? Trump nominates new envoy to Venezuela, first in 10 YEARS after denying US involvement in failed incursion
rt.com | 2020-05-07
The White House has tapped a new ambassador to Venezuela, the first in a decade, even as relations with the country's government hit all-time lows. The appointment comes as the US continues to deny any role in a recent coup plot. | …
rt.com/news/487987-ambassador-venezuela-appointment-incursion/

To Survive, Lebanon Needs a Revolution that Delivers Lebanese People From Want, Despair
Michael Jansen | globalresearch.ca | 2020-05-07
In an unprecedented call for action on Lebanon's turbulent domestic front, the UN Security Council has urged the Lebanese authorities "to respond to the aspirations of the Lebanese people by implementing meaningful economic reforms" and addressing security, humanitarian and coronavirus …
globalresearch.ca/lebanon-needs-revolution-delivers-lebanese-people/5712079

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/

Rouhani urges EU to pressure Israeli regime, not allow further attacks on Syria
en.mehrnews.com | 2020-05-06
TEHRAN, May 6 (MNA)

Lebanon Seeks IMF Loan–MES EP.52
Marwa Osman | thealtworld.com | 2020-05-06
Lebanon plans to seek International Monetary Fund aid after approving an economic rescue plan setting out vast losses in its financial system as it aims to chart a way out of a crisis seen as the biggest risk to stability since the 1975-90 civil war. Many are skeptic that the IMF conditions will only make things worse. To discuss this issue with us from Beirut is Ali Mourad, political commentator. | At least 10 Iraqi fighters from the Popular Mobilization Forces, also known as Hashd al-Sha'abi, have been martyred in an attack on Saturday by the Daesh Takfiri terrorists in Iraq's Salahuddin Province. PMF fighters…
thealtworld.com/marwa_osman/lebanon-seeks-imf-loan-mes-ep-52

Iraq serious challenges: the US, Iran, ISIS Plus a "difficult to form" cabinet
Elijah Magnier | thealtworld.com | 2020-05-05
Just at the time when the country is being led by a caretaker Prime Minister, Adel Abdel Mahdi, and the newly elected Prime Minister, Mustafa al-Kadhemi (boycotted by many powerful political groups) is struggling to form his cabinet, the terror group "ISIS" is increasing its attacks on a number of Iraqi provinces. The Shia majority has asked for the withdrawal of US forces while the Sunnis and Kurds want these forces to remain, and ask instead for the withdrawal of the Iraqi security forces al-Hashd al-Shaabi or "Popular Mobilisation Forces" (PMF). ISIS is testing the military readiness of the Iraqi security forc…
thealtworld.com/elijah_magnier/iraq-serious-challenges-the-us-iran-isis-plus-a-difficult-to-form-cabinet

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/

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/

Lebanon appreciates Iran for medical aid to fight coronavirus
IRNA | iranian.com | 2020-05-06
Lebanese foreign affairs and health and public services ministers on Tuesday expressed gratitude for Tehran's medical aid to help fight COVID-19. According to Al-Manar, Lebanese Health Minister Hamad Hassan hailed Iran's medical supply which includes 15 ventilators and a large number of testing kits, saying that this message of Iran is message of affection, friendship …
iranian.com/2020/05/06/lebanon-appreciates-iran-for-medical-aid-to-fight-coronavirus/

Security forces seize 70 Roman-era coins in SE Turkey
yenisafak.com | 2020-05-07
Turkish security forces seized Roman-era bronze coins in the southeastern Sanliurfa province on Thursday, according to security sources.Some 70 Roman-era coins were found from a car stopped by gendarmerie forces in Akcakale district.As many as 1,500 packets of smuggled cigarettes were also seized from six trucks in the district. Nine suspects were arrested during the operation. Akcakale maintains a border crossing with Syria's Tell Abyad town.
yenisafak.com/en/news/security-forces-seize-70-roman-era-coins-in-se-turkey-3518905

Turkey brings back expats, Ukrainians from Argentina
yenisafak.com | 2020-05-07
Turkey on Thursday brought back nine Ukrainian citizens from Argentina along with Turkish expatriates as part of its relief operations during the coronavirus pandemic.The Ukrainian ambassador to Turkey said six other countries had rejected their request to repatriate the citizens."We are grateful to Turkey for bringing Ukrainians along with Turkish citizens via a specially arranged Turkish Airlines flight," Andrii Sybiha told Anadolu Agency.The ambassador gave assurances that the Ukrainian citizens will follow the mandatory quarantine rules, and will then be sent back to Ukraine via Minsk.Sybiha said 3,000 Ukrain…
yenisafak.com/en/news/turkey-brings-back-expats-ukrainians-from-argentina-3518907