"We must show the Trump administration that we oppose war with Iran," the Sierra Madre protest organizers wrote. "Trump's reckless pronouncements and threats towards Iran could lead us down a very dangerous path that will cause harm to the people in the Middle East as well as Americans abroad and at home." … [Read more...] about Sierra Madre Protesters To Decry U.S. Airstrike On Iran
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Ukrainian jet victim ran company suspected by UN of violating Libyan arms embargo
Less than a week before the plane was struck in Libya, Ukraine barred its carriers from flying to the country "due to the 'worsening security situation'," the UN experts noted. SkyAviaTrans and Volaris had obtained an exemption to the ban, claiming they were working for the Libyan Red Crescent, according to the UN panel. In its December 9 report, the panel said it was "not yet convinced of the veracity of the documentation supplied by SkyAviatrans to the Ukrainian authorities to obtain the exemption and continues to investigate." … [Read more...] about Ukrainian jet victim ran company suspected by UN of violating Libyan arms embargo
Biden, Sanders contend for top place in new national poll
Former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete ButtigiegPeter (Pete) Paul ButtigiegThe Hill's Morning Report - House prosecutes Trump as 'lawless,' 'corrupt' Sanders wants one-on-one fight with Biden Overnight Defense: Trump downplays troops' concussion injuries in Iran attack | Dems offer case against Trump on day two of trial | UN links Saudis to hack of Bezos' phone MORE dropped 2 points and is right behind Bloomberg at 6 percent. … [Read more...] about Biden, Sanders contend for top place in new national poll
After 100 days of rage, Lebanon has a new government — and a deepening crisis
Every day in the past week, Fakih has left his house with a homemade gas mask, some vinegar, and a few rocks to throw at security forces. On the eve of the government's formation, he went to the emergency room with a leg wound after security forces hit him with a rock. … [Read more...] about After 100 days of rage, Lebanon has a new government — and a deepening crisis
Why Can’t These Ex-Fox News Women Get New TV Jobs?
“I can’t speak for anyone but I’m willing to bet that none of us wanted to be kicked out by Fox, and none of us believed we would be shunned by other networks. But we were,” Holder tweeted this week as various news outlets, including The Daily Beast, reported that three months after Shepard Smith quit Fox News amid on-air skirmishes with his fellow anchors, both CNN and MSNBC are vying for his services when his six-month non-compete clause expires. … [Read more...] about Why Can’t These Ex-Fox News Women Get New TV Jobs?
