Guccifer: Clinton’s Server ‘An Open Orchid on the Internet’
on May 06, 2016
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Author: Mary Chastain
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Mary is the resident libertarian. She covers stories in every vertical, but her favorite thing to do is take on the media. She saw its bias against the right when she was a socialist.
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Iowa Governor Will Sign Anti-BDS Legislation
on May 05, 2016
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Iowa Governor Terry Branstad confirmed he will sign a bill that will not allow public companies to do business with firms involved in Israel boycotts.
Iowa's Senate passed House File 2331 last week in a 38-9 vote. The legislators hope the bill counters "efforts of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Movement." Palestinian groups began the movement in 2005 as a way to money and goods from Israel.
"I just think it is wrong to be boycotting our friend and ally, Israel," declared Gov. Branstad. "There is a lot of opportunity for us to do business with them, and I don’t believe we ought to be penalizing Israel, of all countries. They are one of our best friends and allies. This is something I strongly support."
NATO Establishes Israel Presence at Headquarters
on May 05, 2016
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NATO has accepted Israel's request to establish an office at the headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.
The decision went through because Turkey decided to stop opposing Israel's attempts at opening an office at NATO. A non-NATO country needs unanimous consent from all NATO members in order to collaborate with the organization.
Kuwait Airways Stops Inter-European Flights Instead of Accepting Israeli Passengers
on May 04, 2016
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Kuwait Airways has decided to stop all of their inter-European flights instead of accepting Israeli passengers.
The Lawfare Project filed civil and criminal complaints against the airlines in Geneva, Switzerland, over their discrimination policies. They claimed the policy violated "the Swiss Penal Code as well as the Swiss constitution, which protects individuals from discrimination based on race, religion and ethnicity."
"By cancelling these lucrative flight paths rather than admitting Israelis on KAC flights, the airline--a wholly owned instrumentality of the Kuwaiti government--is demonstrating its commitment to discrimination even while exposing itself to enormous pecuniary loss," wrote Lawfare Project in a statement.
Spanish Judge Issues Arrest Warrants for Putin’s Friends, Officials
on May 04, 2016
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A judge in Spain's National Court has sent out international arrest warrants for Russian citizens, including some close to President Vladimir Putin, allegedly linked to the mafia.
Judge Jose de la Mata, who investigates organized crime, found "very serious facts" against each of the men stemming from the Troika operation. The court opened that investigation in in 2008 two mafias in Eastern Europe: Tambov and Malyshev.
"(The Tambov group) maintains strong links with political, economic, legal and security powers in Russia and also with members of other international criminal organizations," he said in his report.
Turkish Parliament Breaks Out in Another Fight
on May 03, 2016
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The Turkish parliament dived into another fistfight this week as the lawmakers debate changes to the country's constitution.
The members fought again about stripping some members of parliament of their immunity if they face charges.
The fight "left one person with a dislocated shoulder and a second with a bloodied nose."
Trump Claims Cruz’s Father Helped Oswald
on May 03, 2016
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GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump claimed the father of his rival Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) helped Lee Harvey Oswald kill President John F. Kennedy.
"His father was with Lee Harvey Oswald prior to Oswald's being — you know, shot. I mean, the whole thing is ridiculous," he told Fox News. "What is this, right prior to his being shot, and nobody even brings it up. They don't even talk about that. That was reported, and nobody talks about it."
First U.S. Cruise Ship in 38 Years Docks in Cuba
on May 02, 2016
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Cuba has received their first U.S. cruise ship in the last 38 years as the two countries relax their tense relationship.
Carnival's Adonia landed at Havana Bay with 700 passengers at 9:30AM Eastern time. It will also make stops at Cienfuegos and Santiago de Cuba.
The ship included Cuban passengers who escaped the Communist regime under Fidel Castro.
"I'm just thinking of that day when we left (Cuba) and shaking like a leaf," said passenger Ana Garcia.
She left the island 48 years ago.
"I'm blessed to be here today and hoping for a better tomorrow for Cuba and my Cuban brothers and sisters," she continued.
General Breedlove: NATO Needs To Focus On Russia
on May 02, 2016
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Gen. Philip Breedlove, the top military commander of NATO, has warned the organization they need to focus on Russia before he leaves his position at the end of May.
“We see that Russia has not accepted the hand of partnership but has chosen a path of belligerence,” he stated. “We need to readdress where we’re heading.”
Breedlove leaves his position "this month after three years in the top military job at NATO." His statements come after NATO announced they will send 4,000 troops to the Baltic States - Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia - and Poland.
“The Russians have been doing a lot of snap exercises right up against the borders, with a lot of troops,” Robert Work, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense, told The Wall Street Journal. “From our perspective, we could argue this is extraordinarily provocative behavior.”
