Pre-emptive embargo: Iran could turn off oil tap to EU
Iran may turn the sanctions tables by immediately stopping oil supply to Europe. The move is aimed as a response to the EU slapping an embargo on new oil contracts with Tehran. China has lashed out at the sanctions, calling them “blind pressure”. The European sanctions, which follow a similar move by the US, provide [...]
Dis-United States of America?
Despite President Barack Obama’s calls to fight income inequality any push for national unity will be one-sided as the US is ruled by a small elite, believes Caleb Maupin from the International Action Center. He told RT that in his last State of the Union address before running for re-election President Obama made a lot [...]
The Syria debacle – part II
By Madison Ruppert Editor of End the Lie This is part two in my new series following the complex developments in the Syrian uprising which I began just days ago. For previous coverage of this issue please scroll to the bottom of the article to find a reading list of previous material I have written. Today [...]
The Food vs. Fuel
It seems the new American way involves a process that is not just from farm to food, but from farm to fuel. In the name of a cleaner environment ethanol has, over the years, become very political, being blamed for everything from the power of the state of Iowa to world hunger. It’s growth has [...]
Cargo ship snaps in two off New Zealand Coast (VIDEO)
A Greek-owned cargo vessel has broken apart off the coast of New Zealand after being pounded by six-meter waves, spilling containers and debris everywhere – and sparking new fears of yet another devastating oil spill. The Rena has been stranded on a reef off the North Island since October, after running into it full-steam. The [...]
Iran Calls for New Nuclear Talks
Edward Yeranian | Cairo December 31, 2011 Iran’s National Security Adviser Saeed Jalili is calling for a new round of negotiations with the West over its nuclear program, amid heightened tensions in the Persian Gulf over threats by Tehran to close the vital Strait of Hormuz. About 40 percent of the world’s oil purchases transit [...]
Positioning for war with Iran?
By Madison Ruppert Editor of End the Lie There are some distinct geopolitical rumblings occurring in the general region surrounding Iran that is quite concerning for someone like myself and I’m sure Tehran as well. This includes a major sale of cutting-edge F-15SA fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, Iran spotting the John C. Stennis aircraft [...]
