Date set for election of Venezuela’s constituent assembly: Constitutinal coup under left cover?
Christof Lehmann (nsnbc) : After the Supreme Court dismissed a challenge to the drafting of a new constitution, a date was set for the elections to the National Constituent Assembly. he opposition MUD, holding a majority in the suspended parliament, denounce the development as attempt to change election laws prior to the 2018 elections. Attorney general More...
Norwegian special forces in Syria for “Self Defense”: Defense Ministry
Fahwad Al-Khadoumi (nsnbc) : After being contacted about the presence of Norwegian special forces in Southern Syria last week, the Norwegian Defense Ministry stated that it cannot disclose operational details about More...
Historian who “insulted Atatürk” arrested in Istanbul
Christof Lehmann (nsnbc) : Süleyman Yeşilyurt, one of the two historians form who arrest warrants were issued for “insulting Atatürk” during a TV-show was arrested in Istanbul on May 12. A chief More...
82 Chibok schoolgirls freed from Boko Haram: Slavery in Africa and Middle East largely ignored
Christof Lehmann (nsnbc) : 82 more Chibok schoolgirls who were among more than 200 kidnapped by Boko Haram in 2014 have been released, reported the office of Nigeria’s Presidency on Saturday. The kidnapping More...
Kurdistan Regional Government tells Iran “stop meddling” in Iraqi affairs
Christof Lehmann (nsnbc) : The government of Iraq’s Kurdistan Autonomous region asked Iran to stop meddling, after a Foreign Ministry spokesman in Tehran said Kurds should not stand against the unity of Iraq. More...
PFLP reiterates call to confront Oslo Accords, criticizes Al-Fatah, Palestinian Authorithy and Hamas
Christof Lehmann (nsnbc) : The Central Committee of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), reiterated its call for confronting the Oslo Accords. The PFLP is the second-largest Palestinian party More...
Senior militant Hamas leader Mazen Fuqaha assassinated – Beyond the “Israel did it” PR
Fahwad Al-Khadoumi (nsnbc) : Mazen Fuqaha, one of the senior leaders of the armed wing of Hamas, has been assassinated, confirmed Hamas’ Al-Qassam Brigades. On their website the brigades blame Israel, but More...
Is Indonesia trying a “Cutting Edge” Approach against Pedophiles
nsnbc : The government of Indonesia stated that it is committed to tackling problems with pedophiles by imposing severe punishment such as castration of pedophiles who have been sentenced of child sex abuse and More...
Did the US Use Depleted Uranium Munitions in Syria?
Christof Lehmann (nsnbc) : In 2015 US Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman John Moore said the US didn’t use depleted uranium munitions in Syria. An article published in Foreign Policy, quoting US CENTCOM More...
Freedom of Speech, Bloggers and Independent Media under Threat in Russia
Christof Lehmann (nsnbc) : Statements via the Internet have landed scores of Russians behind bars. Bloggers with more than 5,000 daily visitors have to register as media and bloggers are subject to repression and More...
