Re: #8 - Main news thread - conflicts, terrorism, crisis from around the globe

[UK AC]

Europe should impose further sanctions on Russia in response to its "malign" behaviour around the world, Jeremy Hunt will say on his first visit to the US as foreign secretary this week.

He will call on the EU to replicate Washington's "comprehensive" response to the Salisbury nerve agent attack.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-45250069

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The Associated Press
@AP
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BREAKING: Taiwan breaks off ties with El Salvador as Beijing ramps up campaign to diplomatically isolate self-ruled island rival.

[UK AC]

Video of apparent gunman beating off 3 police using CS spray and battons, before running away and escaping, whilst cheered on by public.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/7060656/shooting-london-kingsbury-brent-tube-station-latest/

Chirpy Chirp 4 hours ago

As usual, the Tory government most of the politicians from all sides will ignore everything . They all live in the richest areas of London and have. top security. Only the rich are protected in London,. The divide is getting wider and wider between the rich and middle classes , who are also now becoming poorer. It's becoming a two tier system. Why doesn't this type of crime happen in Belgravia , Park Lane etc ? If it ever did , the police would be out in hoards !

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ussuricat
@ussuricat1
12 min.
US-China Trade Dispute Could Have 'Unseen Effect on Global Economy' - Economist: https://sputniknews.com/analysis/201808211067350098-china-usa-trade-conflict-consequences/ … via @SputnikInt

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ussuricat
@ussuricat1
10 min.
Chinese Oil Imports From Iran Surge As Beijing Shifts To Iran Tankers To Bypass Sanctions | Zero Hedge

https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-08-20/chinese-oil-imports-iran-surge-beijing-shifts-iran-tankers-bypass-sanctions

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Houthi fighters using vehicle with M167 VADS during attack on pro-Hadi forces in Bayda province. pic.twitter.com/OzWaOzYJuo

— Yemen Observer (@YemeniObserv) 20. srpna 2018

[UK AC]

It's just distraction, to keep Americans blame and fight each other. Keep them watching this pathetic theatre. Meanwhile, Trump just continue with the globalist agenda.

This ratcheting up of the language he is using is a bad sign. He is trying to further intensify divisions within the country and increase potential for severe unrest.

[UK AC]

US President Donald Trump has said he is worried he might face perjury charges if he gives statements under oath to the investigation into Russia's alleged role in his election victory.

He told Reuters news agency he feared any discrepancies between his account and others could be used against him.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45254374

[boris]

Massive missile attack launched at Presidential Palace in Kabul
https://www.rt.com/news/436444-missile-attack-kabul-palace/
Live feed
http://takemelive.com/external/rtrawsrv1

[UK AC]

Imagine waking up from a coma and reading this headline. That’s how you know you’ve died and are now in hell. https://t.co/LDpa5VyDbG

— Amir (@AmirAminiMD) August 20, 2018

Hopeful? Rather they should be extremely confident.

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Massive missile attack launched at Presidential Palace in Kabul
https://www.rt.com/news/436444-missile-attack-kabul-palace/
Live feed
http://takemelive.com/external/rtrawsrv1

Dozens of rockets fired towards Presidential Palace, diplomatic areas and the center of #Kabul when pres. Ghani was giving the speech. Gun battle ensued #Afghanistan pic.twitter.com/pXaDYB6bTa

— Drexl Spivey (@RisboLensky) 21. srpna 2018

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Ebola outbreak: Death toll rises to 50 in DR Congo

https://punchng.com/ebola-outbreak-death-toll-rises-to-50-in-dr-congo/

:hazmatalarm: :hazmatalarm:

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UK forces in Mali declared operational https://t.co/Nl3AefdDn1

— UK Defence Journal (@UKDefJournal) 21. srpna 2018

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Massive missile attack launched at Presidential Palace in Kabul
https://www.rt.com/news/436444-missile-attack-kabul-palace/
Live feed
http://takemelive.com/external/rtrawsrv1

Dozens of rockets fired towards Presidential Palace, diplomatic areas and the center of #Kabul when pres. Ghani was giving the speech. Gun battle ensued #Afghanistan pic.twitter.com/pXaDYB6bTa

— Drexl Spivey (@RisboLensky) 21. srpna 2018

7 attackers involved. 3 were reportedly gunned down. Several people injured. No claims of responsibility #Afghanistan pic left via @Humayoonbabur pic.twitter.com/N2dlqXSG54

— Drexl Spivey (@RisboLensky) 21. srpna 2018

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Czech woman, 28, raped in Dresden, Germany by dark skinned rapist. German police looks for witnesses...

https://www.novinky.cz/zahranicni/evropa/481096-v-drazdanech-byla-znasilnena-ceska.html

[UK AC]

BREAKING: Microsoft says it's uncovered new Russian hacking attempts targeting U.S. political groups ahead of midterm elections. By @mattoyeah. https://t.co/4t50RSCZUW

— The Associated Press (@AP) August 21, 2018

[UK AC]

Europe should impose further sanctions on Russia in response to its "malign" behaviour around the world, Jeremy Hunt will say on his first visit to the US as foreign secretary this week.

He will call on the EU to replicate Washington's "comprehensive" response to the Salisbury nerve agent attack.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-45250069

Hunt to call on Trump to impose fresh sanctions on Russia https://t.co/4ax4rWdw4g

— The Guardian (@guardian) August 20, 2018

[UK AC]

EXCLUSIVE: Trump says he would consider lifting sanctions on Russia if Moscow were to take steps to work with U.S. on issues like Syria and Ukraine. More from @Reuters interview: https://t.co/QUIyNwmTa3 pic.twitter.com/Q0TKcoKcE0

— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) August 20, 2018

[UK AC]

Microsoft Russia story now the headline news story in the UK...

Microsoft claims win over 'Russian political hackers'


Russian attempts to launch cyber-attacks against US conservative groups have been thwarted, Microsoft says.

The software company said Russian hackers had tried to steal data from political organisations, including the International Republican Institute and the Hudson Institute think tanks.

But they had been thwarted when its security staff had won control of six net domains mimicking their websites.

Microsoft said the Fancy Bear hacking group had been behind the attacks.

"We're concerned that these and other attempts pose security threats to a broadening array of groups connected with both American political parties in the run-up to the 2018 elections," Microsoft said in its blog detailing its work.

The thwarted attack was likely the start of a "spear phishing" campaign, said Microsoft. This would involve tricking people into visiting the mimicked domains allowing the Fancy Bear group to see and steal login information that people use.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45257081

[UK AC]

50 years ago today:

In 1968, Warsaw Pact troops suppressed the Prague Spring

In 1968, Soviet troops marched into Czechoslovakia, ending the brief, exuberant Prague Spring. The legacy of the invasion is evident in the modern-day Czech Republic — one need look no further than the prime minister.

https://www.dw.com/en/in-1968-warsaw-pact-troops-suppressed-the-prague-spring/a-45138213

[KneelB4Zod!]

50 years ago today:

In 1968, Warsaw Pact troops suppressed the Prague Spring

In 1968, Soviet troops marched into Czechoslovakia, ending the brief, exuberant Prague Spring. The legacy of the invasion is evident in the modern-day Czech Republic — one need look no further than the prime minister.

https://www.dw.com/en/in-1968-warsaw-pact-troops-suppressed-the-prague-spring/a-45138213

Next month we have another great anniversary. It will be exactly 80 years from British/French betrial of my country, with much deadlier consequences for Czechoslovakia. No one talks about this much in these days. About 1968 there are histeric articles for months. It's good example how history can be used as tool for political agendas and propaganda.

Btw, even if the headline is correct, the very first sentence of the article resignes on truth and claims it were Soviet, not Warsaw pact troops. There were Hungarian, Polish and Bulgarian troops involved, too. With Eastern Germany troops lined on the borders.

Facts, they still matter...

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Pro-Hadi forces claim shot down Houthi reconnaissance UAV "Samad-1" in Hayran district. Houthis never showed Samad-1, which attacked coalition headquarters in Aden. Probably they showed wreckage of Houthi kamikaze UAV Qasef-1/Ababil-2. pic.twitter.com/46dTKgKKEK

— Yemen Observer (@YemeniObserv) 20. srpna 2018

Houthis attacked patrol in Hayran area and destroyed 3 armored vehicles. Oshkosh M-ATV belongs to Saudi army or pro-Hadi was burnt. pic.twitter.com/dy3T3LDTUJ

— Yemen Observer (@YemeniObserv) 21. srpna 2018

Totally destroyed Streit Group Puma. pic.twitter.com/C7ijooPGfQ

— Yemen Observer (@YemeniObserv) 21. srpna 2018

Destroyed armored Toyota. pic.twitter.com/GGt7nirGHp

— Yemen Observer (@YemeniObserv) 21. srpna 2018

[Matjaz]

50 years ago today:

In 1968, Warsaw Pact troops suppressed the Prague Spring

In 1968, Soviet troops marched into Czechoslovakia, ending the brief, exuberant Prague Spring. The legacy of the invasion is evident in the modern-day Czech Republic — one need look no further than the prime minister.

https://www.dw.com/en/in-1968-warsaw-pact-troops-suppressed-the-prague-spring/a-45138213

Next month we have another great anniversary. It will be exactly 80 years from British/French betrial of my country, with much deadlier consequences for Czechoslovakia. No one talks about this much in these days. About 1968 there are histeric articles for months. It's good example how history can be used as tool for political agendas and propaganda.

Btw, even if the headline is correct, the very first sentence of the article resignes on truth and claims it were Soviet, not Warsaw pact troops. There were Hungarian, Polish and Bulgarian troops involved, too. With Eastern Germany troops lined on the borders.

Facts, they still matter...

Could you post some good links for this 80 year anniversary? I got an annoying coworker here with whom I've been arguing whole morning about Prague spring trying to defend today's Russia.

[KneelB4Zod!]

50 years ago today:

In 1968, Warsaw Pact troops suppressed the Prague Spring

In 1968, Soviet troops marched into Czechoslovakia, ending the brief, exuberant Prague Spring. The legacy of the invasion is evident in the modern-day Czech Republic — one need look no further than the prime minister.

https://www.dw.com/en/in-1968-warsaw-pact-troops-suppressed-the-prague-spring/a-45138213

Next month we have another great anniversary. It will be exactly 80 years from British/French betrial of my country, with much deadlier consequences for Czechoslovakia. No one talks about this much in these days. About 1968 there are histeric articles for months. It's good example how history can be used as tool for political agendas and propaganda.

Btw, even if the headline is correct, the very first sentence of the article resignes on truth and claims it were Soviet, not Warsaw pact troops. There were Hungarian, Polish and Bulgarian troops involved, too. With Eastern Germany troops lined on the borders.

Facts, they still matter...

Could you post some good links for this 80 year anniversary? I got an annoying coworker here with whom I've been arguing whole morning about Prague spring trying to defend today's Russia.

I think I haven't any dedicated links. The Munich agreement was signed on 29th/30th September 1938 and it allowed nazis to seize parts of Czechoslovakia. It's good to note that Czechoslovakia had at that time mutual defensive agreement with France which was direct part of this Munich agreement! We had the same agreement with Soviets, too and they were even redy to send in Soviet army to defend Czechoslovakia but it was seen, and sold to public, as "Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia". Poles, with their pakt with nazis, were completely mad about such option. For basics even Wiki article is good enough I guess:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munich_Agreement

"On 22 May, Juliusz Łukasiewicz, the Polish ambassador to France, told the French Foreign Minister Georges Bonnet that if France moved against Germany in defense of Czechoslovakia: "We shall not move." Łukasiewicz also told Bonnet that Poland would oppose any attempt by Soviet forces to defend Czechoslovakia from Germany. Daladier told Jakob Surits, the Soviet ambassador to France: "Not only can we not count on Polish support but we have no faith that Poland will not strike us in the back."

[UK AC]

As Europe marks.... another anniversary of the 1938 Munich agreement, the Permanent Representative of Russia to the EU Ambassador, Vladimir Chizhov, reminds what he calls “some noteworthy historical parallels”.

Vladimir Chizhov is a career diplomat. Before being appointed ambassador to the EU in 2005, he was Russia’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.

“Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it”, the expression goes.

On 29 September 1938 Great Britain, France, Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy made a deal to partition Czechoslovakia, in what politely became known as the Munich agreement. Faced with insurmountable Franco-British diplomatic pressure Prague was forced to give in to the German ultimatum, effectively committing an act of national suicide. Hours later...

https://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/opinion/the-munich-conspiracy-and-peace-in-our-time/





The strategic case for appeasment was wrong – and the Czechs knew it

It will be the Munich Agreement’s 80th anniversary next month. On 30 September 1938, returning from the Munich Conference, Neville Chamberlain famously boasted that he had achieved “peace for our time”.

https://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/p-e-caquet-the-strategic-case-for-appeasment-was-wrong-and-the-czechs-knew-it-1-4785986

[Matjaz]

50 years ago today:

In 1968, Warsaw Pact troops suppressed the Prague Spring

In 1968, Soviet troops marched into Czechoslovakia, ending the brief, exuberant Prague Spring. The legacy of the invasion is evident in the modern-day Czech Republic — one need look no further than the prime minister.

https://www.dw.com/en/in-1968-warsaw-pact-troops-suppressed-the-prague-spring/a-45138213

Next month we have another great anniversary. It will be exactly 80 years from British/French betrial of my country, with much deadlier consequences for Czechoslovakia. No one talks about this much in these days. About 1968 there are histeric articles for months. It's good example how history can be used as tool for political agendas and propaganda.

Btw, even if the headline is correct, the very first sentence of the article resignes on truth and claims it were Soviet, not Warsaw pact troops. There were Hungarian, Polish and Bulgarian troops involved, too. With Eastern Germany troops lined on the borders.

Facts, they still matter...

Could you post some good links for this 80 year anniversary? I got an annoying coworker here with whom I've been arguing whole morning about Prague spring trying to defend today's Russia.

I think I haven't any dedicated links. The Munich agreement was signed on 29th/30th September 1938 and it allowed nazis to seize parts of Czechoslovakia. It's good to note that Czechoslovakia had at that time mutual defensive agreement with France which was direct part of this Munich agreement! We had the same agreement with Soviets, too and they were even redy to send in Soviet army to defend Czechoslovakia but it was seen, and sold to public, as "Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia". Poles, with their pakt with nazis, were completely mad about such option. For basics even Wiki article is good enough I guess:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munich_Agreement

"On 22 May, Juliusz Łukasiewicz, the Polish ambassador to France, told the French Foreign Minister Georges Bonnet that if France moved against Germany in defense of Czechoslovakia: "We shall not move." Łukasiewicz also told Bonnet that Poland would oppose any attempt by Soviet forces to defend Czechoslovakia from Germany. Daladier told Jakob Surits, the Soviet ambassador to France: "Not only can we not count on Polish support but we have no faith that Poland will not strike us in the back."

I'll read on this and see what can be done with coworker the dick.

Thank you!

[Talos]

Mete Sohtaoğlu
Mete Sohtaoğlu
@metesohtaoglu
#Russia to start deliveries of S-400 systems to #Turkey in the beginning of 2019 – Rosoboronexport

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AFP Tehran
AFP Tehran
@afptehran
#Iran unveils first 'domestic' fighter jet

https://news.sky.com/story/president-rouhani-in-the-cockpit-as-iran-unveils-new-fighter-jet-11478175

[UK AC]

Mete Sohtaoğlu
Mete Sohtaoğlu
@metesohtaoglu
#Russia to start deliveries of S-400 systems to #Turkey in the beginning of 2019 – Rosoboronexport

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SouthFront‏ @southfronteng · 6 min.
Syrian War Report – August 21, 2018: Syrian Army Eliminates About 100 ISIS Members In Al-Safa