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US extends unilateral sanctions against Iran
US President Barack Obama
Barack Obama once again signs a presidential order to extend for another year American sanctions, dating back to 1995, against Iran, as he considers the Iranian government a threat to US national security, foreign policy and economy.
“Because the actions and policies of the government of Iran continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security,...
US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier heads to Persian Gulf
USS Enterprise is the world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise has set sail on its final voyage, heading to the Persian Gulf.
The Enterprise left Norfolk Naval Station in Virginia on Sunday on its seven-month mission.
The US oldest active-duty warship will be on standby in case of conflict with Iran, CNN reported.
“Enterprise is as...
Impeach Obama Bill: Use of military without Congress approval 'high crime'
An American military attack on Syria could effectively lead to the impeachment of President Barack Obama. Congressmen say that any war without congressional authorization would be “unconstitutional”.
Republican Representative Walter B. Jones Jr. has come up with the resolution demanding Obama’s impeachment in case his administration starts another military action without the approval of Congress....
Poll: 73% of all Arabs consider Israel and US "threats"
US President Barack Obama shakes hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) during meetings in the Oval Office in the White House in Washington on March 5, 2012.
A shocking survey, representing 85 percent of the Arab world population, reveals that 73 out of every 100 respondents see Israel and the US as jointly posing the largest threat to the security of their countries.
The poll, conducted...
Iran smart concrete to protect N-sites from US bunker busters
US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says American bunker-busters may not penetrate Iran's deepest bunkers if they are protected by Iranian-made “smart concrete."
As tension escalates between the US and Iran, American officials are increasingly concerned that the use of “smart concrete” may render Iranian nuclear sites impervious to US bunker-buster bombs.
An article published by Aggravate...
U.S. & NATO forces have invaded Syria
Russia accuses Libya terrorists of exporting terrorists
Vitaly Churkin, Russian ambassador to the UN: “It is completely unacceptable. This practice is undermining stability in the Middle East…”
The Russian ambassador to the UN, Vitaly Churkin, has accused Libya of training and arming rebels fighting against the Syrian government of President Bashar al-Assad.
A reminder, with the...
US electoral registration: Subject to grave errors
With Americans heading to the polls in 2012, determined to take part in homespun democracy, millions of votes may end up rejected or thrown away when election night comes – all because of the specific voting registration system.
The US is always quick to criticize the election process in other countries, as it has been since the presidential election in Russia last week.
But in a few months America...
Obama signs anti-protest Trespass Bill
US President Barack Obama
Only days after clearing Congress, US President Barack Obama signed his name to H.R. 347 on Thursday, officially making it a federal offense to cause a disturbance at certain political events — essentially criminalizing protest in the States.
RT broke the news last month that H.R. 347, the Federal Restricted Buildings and Grounds Improvement Act of 2011, had overwhelmingly...
Storms devastate five US states, killing 39
The parents and their three children, all 2 or under, including one buckled in a car seat, held hands on the hallway floor of their neighbor’s mobile home, praying a fast-approaching storm would show them mercy.
Mother Nature answered with a fierce tornado, which violently swept them up, separated them and deposited them about 100 yards away. Four of their limp bodies were found soon thereafter....
US offers Israel advanced arms for not attacking Iran
The US has proposed that Israel withhold from waging an assault on Iran till the next presidential term in America in exchange for most advanced weaponry, reports the Israeli Maariv newspaper. However,the White House denies the claim.
The proposal was supposedly made during the visit of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington, the newspaper says, citing unnamed diplomats and intelligence sources.
It...
Arizona sheriff finds Obama presidential qualifications forged
A singularly remarkable event has taken place in the United States of America. This event occurred in Arizona on March 1st and was an earth shattering revelation.
A long awaited press conference was given by Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, a five time elected Sheriff, which should have made national and international headlines. Arpaio’s credentials include serving in the United States Army...
Resolution Calls for Impeachment if Obama Does Not Seek War Authorization from Congress
Obama has violated article I, section 8, clause 11 of the Constitution.
Rep. Walter Jones, a North Carolina Republican, has introduced H. Concurrent Resolution 107, which calls on the House, the Senate Concurring, to prevent Obama from starting another war without authorization from Congress. The resolution was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary on March 7.
Obama’s unconstitutional decision...
Bin Laden not buried at sea, body moved on CIA plane to US
Osama Bin Laden
The body of Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden was not buried at sea, according to leaked emails of intelligence firm Stratfor, as revealed by WikiLeaks.
Stratfor’s vice-president for intelligence, Fred Burton, believes the body was “bound for Dover, [Delaware] on [a] CIA plane” and then “onward to the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology in Bethesda [Maryland],” an email says.
The...
Thai trade official slams US sanctions on Iran
The Chairman of the Thai-Iranian Business Council criticizes the US for leading a sanctions regime against Iran, saying it is harming ordinary financial enterprises in Thailand.
Anirut Samutkochorn said not only would the Western sanctions against Tehran ultimately fail but they would also backfire, The Bangkok Post reported on Sunday.
Anirut, who is involved in numerous businesses with Iran, demanded...
US preparing plans for possible Syria attack
A pro-Assad rally in the Syrian city of Aleppo
The Pentagon has prepared “detailed plans” for a military strike against Syria in case President Barack Obama issues an attack order.
According to an unnamed senior US official, the plans include several different kinds of operations, number of personnel as well as the type of military equipment needed, CNN reported.
“There are lots of ideas floating...