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Obama Pushes For New Police State Laws Over Argentina Fears
A new report authored by Deputy Minister Gennadiy M. Gatilov of the Russian Foreign Ministry that is circulating in the Kremlin today warns that the Obama regime is pushing through the US Congress new and draconian “Police State” laws over the fears held by American oligarchs that an Argentina-type “movement” is about to sweep them all away.
The fears of a wider crackdown on dissent by the...
US cuts UNESCO funding over Palestine
State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland
The US says it is cutting funding to UNESCO in response to the UN cultural organization’s decision to admit Palestine as a full member.
Describing the decision as “regrettable and premature”, State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland told reporters on Monday that Washington would stop all financial contributions to the UN Educational,...
Mars: Consider yourself at home
The population is due to hit 10 billion in just a few decades, bringing thoughts of colonizing a new planet.
On October 31, Earth’s 7-billionth inhabitant was born. The population is due to hit 10 billion in just a few decades, bringing thoughts of colonizing a new planet. But which one? Mercury is too hot; Pluto is too cold. Mars? That’ll do nicely.
As the population of Earth passes the seven...
Millions left Without Power as New York hit by Snow Storm
Fallen: A tree blocks the path in the Bronx, New York City.
Three dead and two million without power as New York hit by biggest ever October snow storm… and there’s more on the way!
New York has been hit by more than one inch of snowfall before Halloween for the first time ever – with experts predicting much more on the way.
Three people were killed as the classic nor’easter...
OWS plans anti-foreclosure protest rally
OWS protesters in New York City.
Occupy Wall Street (OWS) protesters in New York are planning a new mass rally against bank foreclosures which have left thousands of Americans homeless over the past years, Press TV reports.
OWS organizers say protesters are to gather in Liberty and Square from there march to Queens, the foreclosure capital of New York.
Earlier, about 400 New York protesters marched...
Climate Change Scientist Accused of Hiding Truth by Colleague
Hot topic: The plight of polar bears captures the hearts of many, but are the ice caps still shrinking?
Scientist who said climate change sceptics had been proved wrong accused of hiding truth by colleague.
It was hailed as the scientific study that ended the global warming debate once and for all – the research that, in the words of its director, ‘proved you should not be a sceptic, at least not...
Pastor Terry Jones Running For President
Terry Jones, a controversial pastor who has made national headlines for publicly burning the Quran, is mounting a campaign for president of the United States.
Jones isn’t starting small either, and it seems he’s going straight for the big leagues. The campaign, named “Stand Up America Now,” aims to propel him to the White House largely on a seven-point platform which includes...
Couple jailed for 25 years for starving son, 16, until he weighed just 37 pounds
Bryan and Tonya Ricks were sentenced to 25 years in prison for child abuse resulting in serious bodily harm and failure to provide medical attention
A couple have been sentenced to 25 years in prison for child abuse resulting in serious bodily harm and failure to provide medical attention.
Tonya and Bryan Ricks, from Colorado Springs, pleaded guilty to starving their teenage son until he weighed just...
US threatens UNESCO over Palestine
The flag of Palestine
The United States has threatened to cut off its funds to UNESCO, if the UN organization recognizes Palestine as a full member of the United Nations.
US State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland gave the warning on Wednesday, adding that there would be serious repercussions for the UN body, AFP reported.
“We’ve made the point that there are very clear red lines in US...
Veteran in critical condition after police assault at Occupy Oakland
The Occupy Oakland protesters, a par of the Occupy Wall Street movement, carry away a man, who was hit by a tear gas canister shot by the Police, near the Oakland City Hall.
Scott Olsen returned relatively unscathed to America last year after serving two tours of Iraq fighting a war he was opposed to. Now he lays in an Oakland, CA hospital in critical condition thanks to a projectile fired last night...
New Street Lights To Have "Homeland Security" Applications
High-tech system to include speakers, video surveillance, emergency alerts.
New street lights that include “Homeland Security” applications including speaker systems, motion sensors and video surveillance are now being rolled out with the aid of government funding.
The Intellistreets system comprises of a wireless digital infrastructure that allows street lights to be controlled remotely by means...
Pat Buchanan Under Fire for Appearing on "Controversial" Radio Post
Pat Buchanan, always a gentleman, refuses to back down when asked by NPR about his most recent appearance on The Political Cesspool Radio Program.
In the meantime, the story of Pat’s latest interview with us is quickly becoming a top news story. Here is one example:
African American political advocacy group Color Of Change has called for MSNBC to fire longtime analyst (and even longer-time lightning...
Senators Outraged U.S. Borrowing Big From China While Also Giving It Aid
US Senator Jim Webb
China is one of the biggest economies in the world and grew at more than 9 percent over the last year. It also has loaned more than $1 trillion to the U.S. to fund its deficit-spending.
But at the same time, the U.S. sends foreign aid to China, which lawmakers of all stripes say is just plain nuts.
“Why in the world would we be borrowing money and then turn around and giving...
American credit rating to be downgraded again
Only three months after Standard & Poor’s downgraded America’s credit rating, the other two top agencies — Moody’s and Fitch — could be considering a downgrade of their own in the very near future.
This news comes from a report out of one of the biggest names in the banking industry, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, issued on Friday.
“The credit rating agencies have strongly suggested...
Ron Paul wins Ohio Republican straw poll
Texas Republican congressman Ron Paul has won the latest Republican presidential straw poll.
The Texas Republican, who continues to trail former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney in national polls, captured the support of 53 percent of Ohio Republicans. Former businessman Herman Cain won the support of 26 percent of Republicans voting in the poll. Mr. Romney captured 8 percent in the poll, while...