The stories of Lucas Bellamy and Brandon Clay Dodson show how easy it is to die a medically preventable death in U.S. prisons.
JOHN KIRIAKOU: Dying by Callous Disregard
From ‘Jihadist’ Dearborn to Middle East’s ‘Insects’
Columns by Steven Stalinsky in The Wall Street Journal and Thomas Friedman in The New York Times offer case studies of unethical journalism, write Mischa Geracoulis and Heidi Boghosian.
American Empire, Biden Administration, Commentary, Iraq, Media, Middle East, Russia, Syria, U.S., Yemen
Caitlin Johnstone: The War on Disobedience
U.S. foreign policy amounts to bombing, regime changing, starving and destabilizing any population anywhere on Earth who dares to insist on its own sovereignty.
American Empire, Biden Administration, China, Commentary, Pakistan, Russia, U.S., U.S. State Department, Ukraine
The US Toppling of Imran Khan
The Pakistani leader probably sealed his fate when, at a rally, he berated the West for pressuring him to condemn Russia over Ukraine at a vote in the United Nations, writes Jeffrey Sachs.
Analysis, Australia, Britain, CN Live!, Commentary, Cyprus, Intelligence, Israel, Middle East, Militarism, Military, Palestine, U.S., U.S. Congress
WATCH: CN Live! — ‘Complicity With Israel’
The supply of military aid and intelligence to Israel continues despite the World Court’s ruling on a plausible case of genocide by Israel of the Palestinian people. Today 5pm EST.
Did a Hindu Temple Stand on Site of Destroyed Mosque?
While temples are erected for political gain in India, the archeological and historical record underpinning the movement is less than certain, reports Ullekh NP.
Analysis, Assange extradition, Britain, Commentary, Julian Assange, Legal, Press Freedom, U.S., United Nations, WikiLeaks
Mary Kostakidis: Assange’s Very Life Is at Stake
Julian Assange will soon find out whether he will be granted a final appeal in the U.K. in his fight against extradition, or will soon face the cruel vengeance of the U.S., says Mary Kostakidis.
Belgium, Biden Administration, Denmark, European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Israel, Legal, Netherlands, Palestine, U.S., United Kingdon, War Crimes
Western Officials Warn of War-Crimes Complicity
The “Transatlantic Civil Servants’ Statement on Gaza” signals mounting dissent inside Western governments over support for Israel’s war on Gaza as famine and disease spread across the enclave.
Palestinians Still Not Denied Right to Dream
Israel saying the ICJ remained “silent during the Holocaust” when the court didn’t exist yet, shows Israel has no answers to the ICJ orders, writes Vijay Prashad.
American Empire, Biden Administration, Israel, Legal, Media, Military, Palestine, Pentagon, Scotland, Turkey, U.N. Security Council, United Kingdon, War Crimes
Israeli Military Planes Have Been Landing in UK Since 10/7
The latest information about Israeli military assets using Britain during its campaign may implicate U.K. ministers in crimes against humanity, Matt Kennard reports.
WATCH: CN Live! — ‘The Assange Defence’
An Australian senator and an MP discuss a letter to the U.K. home secretary requesting “an urgent, thorough and independent assessment” of Julian Assange’s health risks, should he be sent to the U.S.
US Judge Rejects US Complicity Case on Technical Grounds
With an eye on the World Court genocide case, the Northern California judge implored defendants to reconsider their support of Israel’s military siege against the Palestinians in Gaza.
For Western Media, Only Israeli Lives Matter
Across the Anglo-American mainstream media the killing of Palestinians is seen as normal. It’s only Israeli lives that matter, writes Des Freedman.
ICJ Rules Against Ukraine on Terrorism, MH17
In a blow to Ukraine, the World Court ruled Russia didn’t finance terrorism in Donbass and the court refused to blame Moscow for the downing of Flight MH17.
WATCH: UN Council Debates ICJ Israel Ruling on Genocide
The U.N. Security Council on Wednesday debated last Friday’s World Court ruling that Israel must stand trial for genocide after finding plausible evidence against it.
Afghanistan, American Empire, Biden Administration, Human Rights, Iraq, Legal, Libya, Militarism, South America, Syria, U.N. General Assembly, U.N. Security Council, U.S., Ukraine, United Nations, Until This Day--Historical Perspectives on the News, War Crimes
Israel Cannot Hide From the UN Court
U.S. military force is useless or worse in sustaining regimes that lack broad international support and legitimacy, writes Jeffrey Sachs.
Australia, Canada, Commentary, Finland, Germany, Israel, Japan, Netherlands, Palestine, United Kingdon, United Nations
By Hurting UN Agency, the West Sides With Genocide
Israel has long plotted the downfall of UNRWA, aware that it is one of the biggest obstacles to eradicating the Palestinians as a people, writes Jonathan Cook.
Biden Administration, Commentary, Disinformation, Israel, Palestine, Russia, U.S., United Nations, War Crimes
Russiagate & Gaza
Instead of criticizing a government credibly accused of genocide, a leading Democrat applies a debunked partisan smear to pro-Palestine protesters and wants the F.B.I. to investigate them, writes Elizabeth Vos.
AS`AD AbuKHALIL: Hamas’ Official Account
There is enough in the document to declare the birth of a new Hamas movement, which breaks with its early founding years.
Long Retrial Wait for UK’s ‘Elbit Six’
Members of Palestine Action, a group targeting an Israeli arms maker’s U.K. operations, will take the stand once again in June 2025, Anita Mureithi reports.