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Daesh days are numbered, has only two options at its disposal


Sputnik
Wed, 31 May 2017 16:10 UTC
Russia launches missiles to Syria
© Ministry press service оброны Russian Federation
The days of Daesh in Syria are numbered, Alexey Muravyev, an expert in Middle Eastern affairs told Radio Sputnik, adding that the terrorists have now only two options at their disposal.

Daesh fighters have now only two choices: either to flee to the Arabian Peninsula or pretend to be a "moderate" opposition and join the rebels, Alexey Muravyev, an expert in Middle Eastern affairs at the National Research University Higher School of Economics told Radio Sputnik, adding that the terrorists' days in Syria are numbered.
"[Terrorists] will either go somewhere in the direction of Arabia or... join other armed groups and impersonate 'moderate opposition'," Muravyev said.
"Now [the southern Syrian province of] Deraa has almost completely come under the control of government forces. Therefore, [terrorists] will be squeezed into Jordan or further into Arabia," he believes.
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Lavrov talks about evidence of choppers dropping arms to Daesh in Afghanistan


Sputnik
Wed, 31 May 2017 16:05 UTC
Afghan soldier
© AFP 2017/ NOORULLAH SHIRZADA
The reports of unidentified helicopters flying over the areas in Afghanistan controlled by extremists, apparently dropping something off and returning to bases with US soldiers, among others, is a cause for concern, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Wednesday.

On Tuesday, the Russian Foreign Ministry issued a press release drawing attention to reports, in particular, from Jowzjan Province authorities, of unidentified aircraft dropping off weapons and supplies to Daesh terrorists.
"There is evidence that these helicopters dropped something into these areas, some helicopters without any identification signs landed in those areas and then took off from there... Witnesses confirm that they returned to the bases where there were US troops, among others. Certainly, all of this raises questions,"
Lavrov said at a press-conference following a meeting with his Zambian counterpart Harry Kalaba.
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Trump asking leaders to call directly on his cellphone


Sputnik
Wed, 31 May 2017 15:57 UTC
Trump on cellphone
© AP Photo/ John Locher
United States President Donald Trump has been giving his mobile phone number to world leaders, urging them to call him directly, The Associated Press reported.

Such an "unusual invitation breaks diplomatic protocol and is raising concerns about the security and secrecy of the US commander in chief's communications," according to the report.

Trump has already urged the leaders of Canada and Mexico to call him on his cellphone, former and current US officials told AP. According to the sources, only Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has taken advantage of the offer.
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Congressman Sean Duffy says to US media no evidence of Kushner, Trump campaign misdeeds


Sputnik
Wed, 31 May 2017 15:53 UTC
Kushner and Trump
© REUTERS/ Kevin Lamarque
Despite constant speculation in the mainstream media, there is no evidence of US President Donald Trump's senior adviser Jared Kushner misdoings, US Congressman Sean Duffy said in an interview on Wednesday.

No credible evidence of wrongdoing by President Donald Trump's senior adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner or campaign members has emerged, despite constant speculation in the mainstream media, US Congressman Sean Duffy said in an interview on Wednesday.
"It comes back to the point: I haven't seen anything that leads me to believe that there was any wrongdoing by Jared Kushner or by the Trump campaign," Duffy told CNN. "I haven't seen that evidence yet, and there's a lot of speculation."
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Firefighters are infuriated after being prevented from helping bomb victims at Manchester Arena for 90 mins

Neal Keeling
Manchester Evening News
Wed, 24 May 2017 18:09 UTC
Manchester Arena
© Joel GoodmanEmergency services at Manchester Arena on Monday night in the hours after the blast
Firefighters have spoken of their "shame" after being held back by bosses from helping victims of the Arena bomb.

No crews arrived at the scene until 90 minutes after the 10.33 attack.

Firefighters have told the M.E.N. they were aware that paramedics were in urgent need of back up in the aftermath of the bomb which left 22 dead and 120 injured but were prevented from going in.

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Washington invites Beijing to RIMPAC navy drills in Hawaii


Sputnik
Tue, 30 May 2017 22:39 UTC
Chinese navy
© Washington TimesChina joined the RIMPAC drills in 2016.
The US Navy hopes to welcome China's People's Liberation Army Navy (PLA-N) at the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) drills in 2018, even though Washington and Beijing have traded pointed jabs about the latter's island-building in the South China Sea, which the US has slammed as illegal.
"All 26 nations that participated in RIMPAC 2016 have been invited to return for RIMPAC 2018," a spokesman for the US Navy's Third Fleet told Defense News.
Washington has adopted a more conciliatory policy toward China in the South China Sea, coinciding with US President Donald Trump's increased reliance on Chinese leadership to mitigate the threat of a nuclear-capable North Korea. With one exception, on May 26, the Pentagon has rejected multiple admiral requests to conduct FONOPs, or freedom-of-navigation operations, in the sea.

Comment: A sea of controversy. Hopefully all nations are mindful of their navigation therein.

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Rep. Devin Nunes: Dems are using Russia investigation to justify Clinton's loss

Sarah D. Wire
Los Angeles Times
Tue, 30 May 2017 12:05 UTC
Nunes
© The HillHouse Select Committee Chair Devin Nunes
Embattled House Select Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes told hundreds of local Republicans at a recent private dinner fundraiser that congressional investigations into Russia's interference in the 2016 election are about Democrats trying to justify Hillary Clinton's loss.
"The Democrats don't want an investigation on Russia. They want an independent commission. Why do they want an independent commission? Because they want to continue the narrative that Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump are best friends, and that's the reason that he won, because Hillary Clinton would have never lost on her own; it had to be someone else's fault," Nunes told Republicans at the $75-per-plate Tulare County Lincoln Dinner on April 7. His remarks were recorded on video and provided to The Times.
"They have tried to destroy this Russia investigation, they've never been serious about it, and one of the great things now that I've stepped aside from this Russia investigation, I can actually say what I want to say. I know that there's probably media in here, you can write it but just try to get it right when you do," he said.

Comment: Will Nunes be smacked down and ruined for his candidness? Revealing the machinations of political plots and schemes always has its consequences.

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Star of David

First test of Donald Trump's 'ultimate deal'

Jonathan Cook
The National
Mon, 29 May 2017 05:30 UTC
Trumpneti
© Evan Vucci/AP PhotoNetanyahu and Trump at the Israel Museum
A decision by Donald Trump this Thursday could prove fateful for the immediate future of Jerusalem, the wider Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the region. He must decide whether to renew a presidential waiver, signed by his predecessor, Barack Obama, that expires on June 1. The six-month waiver delays implementing a law passed by Congress in 1995 that requires the US to recognise occupied Jerusalem as Israel's capital and relocate its embassy there from Tel Aviv.

It is a law every president for the past 22 years has baulked at. It would pre-empt the Oslo accords and negate Washington's assumed role as "honest broker". Carrying out Congress's wish would deny the Palestinians East Jerusalem, the only credible capital of a future Palestinian state.

But equally significantly, the law would recognise Israel's efforts to claim sovereignty over the Old City's holy places, especially the incendiary site of Al Aqsa mosque. That could provoke a conflagration both locally, among Palestinians, and more generally in the Middle East.

Mr. Trump's key advisers are reported to be bitterly divided. Some, such as secretary of state Rex Tillerson, warn that, if the president fails to approve the deferral, his claims to be crafting the "ultimate deal" to bring peace to the region will be doomed from the outset.

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies, including in the US Congress, are doing their best to pressure Mr. Trump in the opposite direction.

Comment: The pro and con: Netanyahu

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Philippines crisis: Military air attacks on ISIS-linked militants, fighting intensifies


RT
Tue, 30 May 2017 21:40 UTC
Site Marawi city
© Erik De Castro/Reuters
Philippine Armed Forces are carrying out airstrikes against Islamic State-linked militants as fighting intensifies in the city of Marawi on the southern island of Mindanao. The military unleashed a barrage of attacks Tuesday in an effort to regain control of the area after it was was overrun by insurgents from the Maute group last week.

"Precision airstrikes are judiciously used to prevent collateral damage and employed at specific targets of resistance to protect our troops and hasten clearing of the city of terrorist elements who continue to resist," said Brigadier General Restituto Padilla according to the state-run Philippine News Agency.

Despite the military effort, Philippine news agency ABS-CBN reports that IS flags are still on display around key bridges into the city.

Areas in neighboring Iligan city are also on lockdown, according to a statement posted on the city's official Facebook page.

Padilla claimed that 65 terrorists have been killed during the eight days of fighting, while tens of thousands of civilians have been forced to flee their homes. Thousands of others remain trapped in areas controlled by militants. Zia Alonto Adiong, a politician involved in efforts to evacuate residents, said people are worried they could be intercepted by the jihadists if they tried to flee.

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Ex-DNC staffer Wasserman Schultz's brother suspected of icing Seth Rich DC murder case

Alex Christoforou
The Duran
Wed, 31 May 2017 15:00 UTC
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Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s brother Steven Wasserman accused of burying Seth Rich case.
The Seth Rich murder has taken another unexpected twist.

Disgraced former DNC leader, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, may have had her brother, Steven Wasserman, bury the Seth Rich Case.

Steven Wasserman would have the power to do this, because he is Assistant US Attorney at the Attorney's office for the District of Columbia.

Comment: More swamp to drain.

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