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Bad investments: Daesh loses 90% of its covert Russian revenue in four years

Sputnik
Mon, 03 Sep 2018 16:21 UTC

Rebel weapons Syria terrorist ISIS Daesh

Amid declining profits, the Daesh terrorist organization* has reportedly started to invest in legal businesses to keep on financing its activity, head of the Federal Security Service's (FSB) intelligence information and international relations service, Sergey Beseda, said Monday.

Profits of the Daesh terrorist organization in Russia have gone down 90 percent since 2014 to $200 million - $300 million a year, Beseda said.

"If we compare those financial receipts that were in 2014 and were estimated at about $3 billion, then now ISIL [Daesh] militants manage to get $200-300 million a year," Beseda said at an international conference on efforts to counter illegal arms supply in the context of the fight against international terrorism.

He said the Daesh started investing money in legal businesses to finance its further activity.

Comment: Looks like the terrorists' sponsors are pulling back on a bad gamble. Without being able to sell stolen Syrian oil and Western backing in general, they can't make it on their own.

'Deal of the Day': White House coin marks Trump-Putin Helsinki summit as 'historic moment'

RT
Mon, 03 Sep 2018 07:39 UTC

Although US President Donald Trump has come under fire for daring to have a conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the White House is making no apologies. It's even released a commemorative coin marking the event.

The "Kremlin Summit in Helsinki" coin has been listed on the White House gift shop website for $100. However it can be purchased as a 'Deal of the Day' for $49.

The coin is part of the "Historic Moments" series, which is misspelled as "Historic Momements" on the official White House website. The series will "chronicle in coin and ornamental art the entire presidency of President Donald J. Trump in world historic acts of leadership."

But anyone looking to purchase the coin immediately will have to just hope it turns out to be 'big and beautiful,' as the White House website merely says "photo coming soon."

'Jeff Bezos of China' arrested on charges of sexual misconduct in Minnesota

RT
Mon, 03 Sep 2018 15:37 UTC

Minnesota police briefly arrested the CEO of e-commerce giant JD.com, and one of China's richest men, on suspicion of sexual misconduct. The businessman has been released pending complaint.

Liu Qiangdong, founder and CEO of JD.com, an online shopping site that has drawn investments from Google and Walmart, was arrested by Minneapolis police on Friday about midnight and released the next afternoon. The billionaire has been dubbed the "Jeff Bezos of China" and has been a prime challenger to Jack Ma's Alibaba e-commerce empire.

No complaint has been filed against Liu, who goes by the Americanized name of Richard in the US. As grounds for his arrest, Hennepin County records list "probable cause," which is American legal speak for a "reasonable" amount of suspicion that the allegations are probably true - but not in itself enough for a criminal conviction.

Grooming gangs: 'Cultural drivers' to be probed in new child exploitation inquiry, says Sajid Javid

RT
Mon, 03 Sep 2018 14:36 UTC

Sajid Javid is to launch an inquiry into "cultural drivers" behind grooming gangs. The home secretary referenced cases in Rotherham, Rochdale, Oxford, Newcastle and Telford in his speech on child exploitation in Britain.

"We've witnessed horrendous abuse perpetrated by gangs who have been persistent and determined in places like Rotherham, Rochdale, Oxford, Newcastle and Telford," said Javid speaking at the headquarters of the NSPCC in London.

"Keeping our children safe will be my mission as home secretary. I have already been clear that I will ask difficult questions about the gangs who sexually abuse our children. There will be no no-go areas of inquiry. I will not let cultural or political sensitivities get in the way of understanding the problem and doing something about it.

"We know that in these recent high-profile cases, where people have been convicted, that those people are disproportionately from a Pakistani background. I have instructed my officials to explore the particular context and characteristics of these types of gangs and if the evidence suggests that there are cultural factors that may be driving this type of offending, then I will take action."

Malaysia: Sharia High Court sentences two women to six lashes for 'attempting lesbian sex'

RT
Mon, 03 Sep 2018 15:30 UTC

Two women have been caned in Malaysia after being found guilty of attempting to have sex with each other in what is said to be the first case of such a punishment imposed on women for being lesbians.

The public caning took place in the conservative state of Terengganu in the northeast of the country on Monday. The women were caned six times each in the Sharia High Court in front of around 100 people.

The women, aged 22 and 32, were caught attempting to engage in sexual acts in a car in a public square in April. They pled guilty to committing 'musahaqah', meaning sexual relations between women, in August and were sentenced to six lashings and a 3,300 Malaysian Ringgit (US$799) fine.

While Malaysian women have been caned for adultery in the past, this is the first case of caning over sexuality. It is also the first time a public caning has occurred in the state, a member of the state executive told Reuters. "The reason it is carried out in public is for it to serve as a lesson to society," Satiful Bahri Mamat said.

Disgruntled rap fan opens fire when he finds out Ice Cube tickets are sold out

RT
Mon, 03 Sep 2018 15:23 UTC

San Diego police officers shot a man who pulled a gun and started firing into the air when he found out that evening's Ice Cube Concert was sold out. The sound of shots sparked panic.

Ice Cube, who once rapped "shotgun bullets is bad for yo' health," was due to perform at San Diego's Del Mar Racecourse on Sunday. As crowds gathered, the racecourse tweeted just after 6.30pm that tickets were completely sold out. On hearing the news, one die-hard fan got into an argument with staff at the box office, pulled out a handgun and began squeezing off shots into the air.

As the crowd panicked and fled, nearby deputies shot the man, leaving him lying on the sidewalk. The man, identified as 22-year-old Daniel Elizarraras, was taken to hospital and is expected to survive, the San Diego Sheriff's Department stated.

Ten people injured in shooting at San Bernardino apartment complex

RT
Mon, 03 Sep 2018 15:19 UTC

At least 10 people have been injured after an overnight shooting in San Bernardino, California, police said, adding that three of them are in "extremely serious" condition.

The incident took place in an apartment complex at 1277 E. Lynwood Drive on Sunday night, according to San Bernardino Police Capt. Rich Lawhead, as cited by local media.

"We found 10 victims down at the scene. Three are extremely critical," Lawhead said.

The city is about 90km east of Los Angeles. Police believe there was "an exchange of gunfire," according to the officer. "I can tell you multiple shots were fired, I don't want to guess how many," he added.

Political rallies held in Moscow against pension reforms that will increase retirement age

RT
Sun, 02 Sep 2018 17:49 UTC

Communist Party rally Moscow September 2018

Two rallies against pension reform have been held in Russia's capital. Some 8,000 people turned up at the events, while organizers claimed "tens of thousands" were in attendance.

Russia's Communist Party staged its rally at Sakharov Avenue in central Moscow. Some 6,000 gathered at the event, according to official data from Moscow police. The organizers, however, claimed that more than 100,000 people attended their gathering, which was "more than during the previous protest, held on July 28." Photos from the scene, released by the party itself, suggest the official figures are closer to reality.

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South African farmers told they will have to pay debts on property seized by the State

Jack Montgomery
Breitbart
Mon, 03 Sep 2018 12:43 UTC

South African farmers subjected to land expropriation without compensation will still have to pay off their debts for property which has been seized by the state, according to a major bank.

In an email from Nedbank widely circulated on social media, now confirmed as genuine by Head of Group Media Relations Kedibonea Molopyane, according to The South African, farmers are warned that their debts will have to be paid in full even after their property is confiscated by the government.

It reads as follows:

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Warrior cops have not made America safer or freer

John W. Whitehead
The Rutherford Institute
Mon, 27 Aug 2018 14:16 UTC

"There are always risks in challenging excessive police power, but the risks of not challenging it are more dangerous, even fatal."-Hunter S. Thompson, Kingdom of Fear: Loathsome Secrets of a Star-Crossed Child in the Final Days of the American Century

I have known a lot of good cops, I have defended a lot of good cops, and I have been fortunate to call a number of good cops friends.

So when I say that warrior cops-hyped up on their own authority and the power of the badge-have not made America any safer or freer, I am not disrespecting any of the fine, decent, lawful police officers who take seriously their oath of office to serve and protect their fellow citizens, uphold the Constitution, and maintain the peace.

My beef is with the growing squads of warrior cops who have been given the green light to kill, shoot, taser, abuse and steal from American citizens in the so-called name of law and order.

These cops are little more than vigilantes with a badge.

Indeed, it is increasingly evident that militarized police armed with weapons of war who are allowed to operate above the law and break the laws with impunity have not made America any safer or freer.

Ehret an idiot beyond belief

smertzasmert

.. .. are wheel barrel sales are up too?

Jibrish

I doubt any pureblood would object to the "vaccinated" being masked, but if they (the "vaccinated") still feel unsafe then maybe their problem is...

HashAttack2

I said this would happen...now they are looking to mandate companies with less that 100 employees...shits getting real, people[Link]

Bezel Bub

it's all a lie ! :O

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Society's Child

Bad investments: Daesh loses 90% of its covert Russian revenue in four years

'Deal of the Day': White House coin marks Trump-Putin Helsinki summit as 'historic moment'

'Jeff Bezos of China' arrested on charges of sexual misconduct in Minnesota

Grooming gangs: 'Cultural drivers' to be probed in new child exploitation inquiry, says Sajid Javid

Malaysia: Sharia High Court sentences two women to six lashes for 'attempting lesbian sex'

Disgruntled rap fan opens fire when he finds out Ice Cube tickets are sold out

Ten people injured in shooting at San Bernardino apartment complex

Political rallies held in Moscow against pension reforms that will increase retirement age

South African farmers told they will have to pay debts on property seized by the State

Warrior cops have not made America safer or freer

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