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The Maidan "revolution", 2014
The Maidan "revolution", 2014
Said Canadian Ambassador Roman Waschuk:
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Said Canadian Ambassador Roman Waschuk:
Said British Ambassador Judith Gough:
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The United Nations Security Council meets on the situation in the Middle East, including Palestine, at U.N. Headquarters in New York City, New York, U.S., December 18, 2017 Brendan McDermid / Reuters
The United Nations Security Council meets on the situation in the Middle East, including Palestine, at U.N. Headquarters in New York City, New York, U.S., December 18, 2017 Brendan McDermid / Reuters
The US exercised its veto right to "defend its sovereignty" as well as its role in the Middle East, Washington's envoy to the UN, Nikki Haley, said. She also repeatedly stated that US President Donald Trump's decision to officially recognize Jerusalem as the Israeli capital is "fully consistent" and "in line with the previous UN resolutions."
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Syrian President Bashar Assad
Syrian President Bashar Assad
"Terrorism is not limited to Daesh [derogatory name for IS]. Daesh is just a part of terrorism. And while there are terrorist organizations like Daesh, Al-Nusra and organizations with other names, this means that we are still at war. So the war on terrorism in Syria will be completed when the last terrorist in Syria is eliminated without reference to their name. Then you can really talk about a victory," the Syrian leader explained.
Comment: Two years ago Assad said: "It's Europe that exports terrorists, not the other way round - terrorists come to Syria from Europe and when they return home they carry out terrorist attacks."
See also:
- Assad: 'Worst is behind us' as terrorists retreat
- Why Bashar al-Assad remains popular among the Syrian people
- Majority of EU leaders see Assad as instrumental in reaching peaceful resolution in Syria
Syrian army soldiers
A SANA correspondent reported that units of the Syrian Arab Army regained control of the Pig Hill and the town of Mishrifa in the southern countryside of Idlib after violent clashes with the terrorists of the Nusra Front also resulted in the elimination of a number of weapons and ammunition they had in addition to the destruction of a number of headquarters and fortifications.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during his annual end-of-year news conference in Moscow on December 14, 2017.
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during his annual end-of-year news conference in Moscow on December 14, 2017.
By now it's well known that Putin will run again in the presidential elections scheduled for March 18 ("it will be self-nomination" and "I hope for the overall support from the public"). The Man in Charge might as well continue to be in charge. So it's always enlightening to bring down the (spin) noise: sit back, relax, and just listen.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sissi, shake hands during their meeting in Cairo, Egypt, Monday, Dec. 11, 2017.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sissi, shake hands during their meeting in Cairo, Egypt, Monday, Dec. 11, 2017.
We believe a fair and lasting solution to the protracted Palestinian-Israeli conflict should be based on international law, including UN Security Council and General Assembly resolutions that provide for settling all aspects of the final status of the Palestinian territories, including the highly delicate issue of Jerusalem, through direct Palestinian-Israeli talks. The United States' new position on Jerusalem can further complicate Palestinian-Israeli relations and the situation in the region... Russia sees East Jerusalem as the capital of the future Palestinian state and West Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Israel.Russia has positioned itself appropriately on the Arab Street. But Jerusalem issue is not what is taking Putin to Cairo. The Kremlin readout flagged the need of "providing stability and security in the Middle East and North Africa." Which means Libya, Sinai and Syria and to an extent Yemen - in that order, perhaps.
Comment: It's far better that Russia be guiding the Libyan situation. U.S. efforts at "diplomacy" would make a botch of it.
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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.
Duterte made the remarks at an LGBT gathering at Azuela Cove in Davao City on Sunday.
"I said I am for (same) sex marriage if that is the trend of the modern times," he said. "If that will add to your happiness, I am for it."
Duterte said he was against gender discrimination, and that he had two gay brothers-in-law. The president also voiced his support for having gay members in his cabinet, adding that he was open to allowing same-sex marriage, the Philippine Daily Inquirer reports.
Comment:
In spite of his sustained popularity, the Catholic Church has been a prominent critic and Duterte has not hidden his anger. He has furthermore, blown the whistle on corruption within the religious body.Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte hits back at Catholic Church after clerics tried to undermine drug war
In January of this year Duterte said about the Catholic Church,The President also stated,"I challenge you now. I challenge the Catholic Church. You are full of shit. You all smell bad, corruption and all".In the above speech and in a further speech in June of this year, Duterte also accused religious officials of graft, accepting bribes and individually reprehensible behaviour among leading clerics."You criticise the police, you criticise me. For what? You have the money. You are all crazy ... when we were making confessions to you, we were being molested. They are touching us. What is your moral ascendancy, religion? What is the meaning of it?"
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Democrat Doug Jones, who won the special US Senate election against Republican candidate Roy Moore.
Democrat Doug Jones, who won the special US Senate election against Republican candidate Roy Moore.
The newly-elected Democratic senator, who previously hit out at Senate election rival Roy Moore over historic sexual assault allegations made against him by multiple women, said people should "get on with the real issues."
Sexual assault allegations have been levelled at US President Donald Trump by a number of women, including a former Miss Finland winner. The allegations, which Trump has branded "wild and false,"have led to calls for the 45th US president to step down.
However, in a statement that appeared to be at odds with his reaction to Senate rival Roy Moore, Jones backed the president to continue in his role. It came after Jones was asked on CNN's State of the Union if he agreed with Democratic Senator Cory Booker's call for Trump to go.
Comment: Translation: "Pay no attention to the possibility my win was a fraud."
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- Alabama Democrat Doug Jones was backed by George Soros-funded super PACs
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Macron, who turns 40 on Thursday, is spending the weekend with his wife Brigitte and extended family at the chateau of Chambord in France's Loire Valley, local French newspaper La Nouvelle Republique reported.
With its fairy tale facade, elaborately turreted roofline and vast grounds, Chambord is probably the valley's best-known Renaissance chateau, located about 200 kilometres (125 miles) southwest of Paris.
Macron and his family will stay at one of the cottages on the vast estate, French media said, with a birthday gala to be held Saturday evening in one of the castle's 440 rooms.
Comment: Well, Macron gave fair warning when he said he would proceed with a "Jupiterian" presidency.
See also:
- Emmanuel Macron faces first revolt as 100 party members resign over 'arrogant, undemocratic' ways
- The world according to Emmanuel Macron: The days of popular sovereignty are over
- 'President for the rich' Macron faces blowback for abolishing €4 billion 'yacht and race horse' tax
- France: Millions go on strike against Macron's labor reforms
- Meet Emmanuel Macron: Rothschild banker, Bilderberger, 'anti-Establishment' candidate in French election
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George Soros
George Soros
A far-left activist group funded by George Soros is readying the women who accused President Donald Trump of sexual misconduct to demand a congressional investigation. The women had made their accusations just before the November 2016 election.
The women will speak on Monday at 10:30 a.m. ET to call for "accountability and an investigation by Congress of sexual misconduct." They had accused Trump of "groping, fondling, forcibly kissing, humiliating and harassing women."
The press conference was announced in a statement obtained by CBS News:
Comment: With the Russiagate angle becoming unusable, Soros' minions are trying another tactic.
- George Soros bankrolls documentary film company intent on smearing Trump with sexual misconduct allegations
- WikiLeaks: Emails show Clinton campaign coordinating with Soros organization
- George Soros' empire exposed: Billions for subversion, sabotage and strife
- George Soros 60 Minutes unearthed: "I don't look at the social consequences of what I do"
Comment: The UN Security Council is expected to vote Monday on a resolution confirming the international status of Jerusalem and outlawing any changes to it - which implies the recent US move to recognize it as the capital of Israel. See also: UNSC weighs resolution nullifying Jerusalem capital decision