Billions Down the Afghanistan Drain

September 23, 2016

India is reported as being "one of the largest donors of civilian aid to Afghanistan" and has recently undertaken to give the Kabul government another billion dollars, which is extremely generous of P…

No-Fly Zone would ‘Require War with Syria and Russia’ – Top US General

September 23, 2016

North America

Speaking to the US Senate, the Pentagon’s leaders blamed Russia for the Aleppo aid convoy attack, but admitted they “had no facts.” Only US coalition planes should be allowed over Syria, they said, th…

Russian Troops Arrive in Pakistan for First Druzhba-2016 Joint Drills

September 23, 2016

Military

Russian troops with the Southern Military District have arrived in Pakistan for the first Druzhba-2016 ("Friendship-2016") exercises in the country, the district's press service said Friday. "The Sout…

The Pretence of Peace

September 23, 2016

Opinion

Even as it negotiated a cease-fire with the United States, Russia knew that they would not respect it any more than they had respected previous agreements. But Moscow was hoping to move ahead on the r…

Non-Aligned to… Nowhere?

September 23, 2016

Opinion

The summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) came and went in Isla Margarita, Venezuela, virtually invisible to Western corporate media. NAM nowadays congregates every African nation except South Suda…

India Signs $8.8bn Deal to Buy 36 Rafale Fighter Jets from France

September 23, 2016

Military

India has signed one of its biggest defense deals in decades, committing to buy 36 Rafale fighter jets from French aviation company Dassault. The agreement will set Delhi back $8.8 billion. The agreem…

Russia: Let’s Improve Baltic Air Safety! NATO: No Thanks, We’ll Pass

September 23, 2016

Opinion

NATO has rejected air-safety proposals made by Russia which would have ensured all military planes flying in the Baltic region would operate with their transponders switched on. This makes no sense. A…

Burger King, Jack in the Box Among Fast Food Giants Slammed for Antibiotics in Food

September 23, 2016

Food

Burger King, Jack in the Box, Dunkin’ Donuts, Arby’s, and a number of other fast food companies and restaurants are failing to reduce antibiotics in their animal livestock, according to a new joint an…