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US aims to ‘artificially prolong’ bloodshed in Syria by saving terrorists – Russian Foreign Ministry

9/13/2018, 5:14:43 PM
Washington is seeking to obstruct moves towards peace to “artificially prolong” the conflict in Syria by saving Al-Qaeda-linked terrorists from imminent defeat, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has said. ✔ Earlier the Russian military revealed that the controversial group operating solely in militant-controlled areas, the White Helmets, shot at least nine videos intended for use against the Syrian government to pin the blame on it for the staged incident



Spain walks back on decision to halt bomb sales to Saudis after diplomatic standoff

9/13/2018, 5:59:19 PM
The Spanish government has agreed to reinstate a shipment of 400 precision-guided bombs to Saudi Arabia, in an embarrassing climbdown after its decision to suspend the order over human rights concerns sparked a diplomatic standoff. ✔ The government had studied the issue and found no reason to pull the contract, he told the radio station Onda Cero ✔ The impact of such a ban would fall most heavily on Britain - at least while it remains in the bloc - which far outstrips any other EU state, with 48 percent of its arms sales going to the Middle Eastern kingdom



UN chief urges talks to avoid Idlib bloodbath, while NATO threatens war to defend terrorists

9/13/2018, 4:58:17 PM
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres this week decried a Russian-backed Syrian offensive to retake militant-held Idlib province. But the fact is, terrorist groups need to be eradicated, and the NATO powers are backing them. ✔ The UN secretary general urged a redoubling of the Astana talks process initiated by Russia, Iran, and Turkey to end conflict in Syria ✔ The criminal gangs are making their last stand, refusing to lay down their weapons ✔ There seems to be no point in engaging with deluded liars



Spain makes U-turn, will now sell 400 missiles to Saudi Arabia

9/13/2018, 4:34:01 PM
FM Josep Borrell says deal will go ahead a week after it was stopped amid concerns over civilian deaths in Yemen. ✔ The decision is that these bombs will be delivered to honour a contract that comes from 2015 and was made by the previous government, Borrell told Spanish radio station Onda Cero, adding the sale had been reviewed three times ✔ The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, an independent global security database, said the United States, Britain, and France are Saudi Arabia's main arms suppliers ✔ Inside Story How to stop the war in Yemen



UN warns of 'incalculable human cost' in Yemen's Hodeidah

9/13/2018, 6:08:15 PM
Hundreds of thousands of lives hang in the balance as fighting in port city threatens food supply, says UN official. ✔ Hundreds of civilians have fled their homes in Hodeidah to escape the fighting and heavy smoke was rising above parts of the city, AP quoted officials as saying ✔ The death toll, however, has not been updated in years and is likely to be much higher ✔ The Listening Post What US and UK media won't tell you about the war in Yemen



Trump confirms new talks in U.S.-China trade war, but makes new threat against Beijing

9/13/2018, 5:04:07 PM
White House had offered to reopen talks amid calls from U.S. companies for tariff relief, but Trump says he is ready to impose more penalties on Beijing ✔ We will soon be taking Billions in Tariffs & making products at home ✔ And a solution will require some tough choices, especially on the part of China ✔ Mnuchin and Kudlow, meanwhile, have pushed for more dialogue, worried about the potential impact on the economy if the existing standoff worsens



U.S. lawmakers step up push for more Russia sanctions

9/13/2018, 4:28:57 PM
U.S. lawmakers on Thursday kept up their push for the Trump administration to push back harder against Russia's "nefarious activities," even as top economic officials pledged to take a hard line on Moscow's election meddling and the poisoning of its own citizens in Britain. ✔ The House hearing was the latest in a series, as lawmakers, including his fellow Republicans, kept up pressure on President Donald Trump to push back harder against Russian meddling in U.S. elections, aggression in Ukraine and involvement in the civil war in Syria



Leaders gather at funeral of UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan

9/13/2018, 7:08:33 PM
Annan, who died last month in Switzerland aged 80, was honored with a state funeral in his home country. The grandson of tribal chiefs, he was the first black African to become the UN leader. ✔ World leaders and international dignitaries gathered to pay their last respects to former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan at his funeral in Ghana today ✔ 'Now that I occupy the office Kofi once held, I am continually inspired by his integrity, dynamism and dedication



10 books on non-fiction long list for 2018 National Book Awards

9/13/2018, 7:01:17 PM
Ten books were long-listed for the non-fiction prize for this year's National Book Awards ✔ The nominees: Carol Anderson, One Person, No Vote: How Voter Suppression Is Destroying Our Democracy (Bloomsbury) Colin G ✔ Calloway, The Indian World of George Washington: The First President, the First Americans, and the Birth of the Nation (Oxford University Press) Steve Coll, Directorate S: The C.I.A



China embraces US invite for next round of trade talks

9/13/2018, 7:51:27 PM
Shrinking room for retaliation pushes Beijing back to the table ✔ This third round and the previous two would together affect $250 billion -- around half -- of China's annual exports to the U.S., and would inevitably have a severe impact on global supply chains ✔ Beijing has said it will retaliate against Washington's third round with duties on $60 billion in American products ✔ Try 3 months for $9 Offer ends September 30th



Turkey Gives Investors Confidence, but Expect More Trouble in Emerging Markets

9/13/2018, 4:27:52 PM
U.S. markets went higher on Thursday, lifted by tech and material stocks, but more is happening elsewhere in the world. Turkey gave investors confidence with an aggressive increase in interest rates. ✔ U.S. markets went higher on Thursday, lifted by tech and material stocks, as Appleshares rose 2.6% after the long-awaited unveiling of its newest products ✔ Michael Darda, economist and strategist at MKM Partners, says valuations for emerging-market assets could shrink further this year, given a higher dollar, lower commodity prices, and a worsening trade war



Our modern-day empire requires a lot of force and lying to our people – Ron Paul

9/13/2018, 6:40:03 PM
The US effort to preserve its global dominance is a costly endeavor based on threats and keeping the American people in the dark about what is going on, told RT former US congressman and libertarian politician Ron Paul. ✔ Paul, who heads an institute named after himself, says he and his colleagues are trying to alert Americans about the dangers of Washington’s foreign policy, which, he believes, will ultimately be detrimental to American interest ✔ To me that is the same as war effort when you do this



The Economist at 175

9/13/2018, 4:49:24 PM
IReinventing liberalism for the 21st century IN SEPTEMBER 1843 James Wilson, a hatmaker from Scotland, founded this newspaper. His purpose was simple: to champion free trade, free markets and limited government. ✔ LiberalismThe Economist at 175 I Reinventing liberalism for the 21st century IN SEPTEMBER 1843 James Wilson, a hatmaker from Scotland, founded this newspaper ✔ Then there is the question of distributing the benefits ✔ The Economist  thus marks its 175th anniversary with wariness, with optimism and with purpose



Inside the Ring: China promotes Bob Woodward’s anti-Trump book, ‘Fear’

9/13/2018, 5:14:17 PM
China’s government propaganda outlets are actively promoting the anti-President Trump book released this week by Washington Post writer Bob Woodward, called “Fear.” ✔ They are the largest war games ever held by Russia and the biggest since the Soviet Union in 1981 ✔ That provision is directed at the radar and sensors on the Tu-214 ✔ The report must assess the counterintelligence risks and vulnerabilities to Russian flights in the United States



Roubini: 10 reasons why conditions will be ripe for a financial crisis by 2020

9/13/2018, 5:40:34 PM
Financial markets will anticipate that and reprice riskier assets in 2019. ✔ Commercial and residential real estate is far too expensive in many parts of the world ✔ The emerging-market correction in equities, commodities, and fixed-income holdings will continue as global storm clouds gather ✔ We Want to Hear from You Join the conversation Comment



Beautiful posters from the golden age of flying – where are the airlines now?

9/13/2018, 4:17:26 PM
Beautiful posters from the golden age of flying – where are the airlines now? ✔ The Pucci-designed, thigh-skimming, turquoise minidresses paraded by Braniff's crew were a hit at the time and the girls - nicknamed hosties by the airline - quickly became known as Puccis galore ✔ At the time its bosses blamed high operating costs, as well as the swine flu pandemic of 2009 which led to a sharp decline in air travel



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