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Mass grave found near French military base in Mali, Russia calls for 'thorough investigation'
The Western media might be tempted to blame the Malian Army for alleged atrocities after a mass grave was found near a camp of the French forces in central Mali, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Friday, as it called for a thorough probe into the matter. "We support the decision of the Mali authorities to investigate the circumstances of this crime in the most thorough way," the ministry said, adding that it expects "Paris to effectively contribute to the probes into murders and disappearance of the Malian citizens." The statement came just days after videos surfaced on social media that supposedly show a mass grave with dozens of bodies being discovered in a military camp once occupied by French forces taking part in Operation Barkhane in Mali and neighboring African nations. The Malian Army (FAMA) confirmed late Friday that they discovered a mass grave near the former French camp in Gossi, central Mali. The French forces left the "advanced operational base" on...
https://www.sott.net/article/467062-Mass-grave-found-near-French-military-base-in-Mali-Russia-calls-for-thorough-investigation
Mass grave found near French military base in Mali, Russia calls for 'thorough investigation'
The Western media might be tempted to blame the Malian Army for alleged atrocities after a mass grave was found near a camp of the French forces in central Mali, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Friday, as it called for a thorough probe into the matter. "We support the decision of the Mali authorities to investigate the circumstances of this crime in the most thorough way," the ministry said, adding that it expects "Paris to effectively contribute to the probes into murders and disappearance of the Malian citizens." The statement came just days after videos surfaced on social media that supposedly show a mass grave with dozens of bodies being discovered in a military camp once occupied by French forces taking part in Operation Barkhane in Mali and neighboring African nations. The Malian Army (FAMA) confirmed late Friday that they discovered a mass grave near the former French camp in Gossi, central Mali. The French forces left the "advanced operational base" on...
https://www.sott.net/article/467062-Mass-grave-found-near-French-military-base-in-Mali-Russia-calls-for-thorough-investigation
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Hopes dashed for unvaxxed Canadians seeking to cross US land borders
Millions of unvaccinated Canadians holding out hope US land border travel restrictions would expire at midnight Thursday will have to continue to wait. Temporary travel restrictions were put in place January 22 and, according to the Federal Registry, were set to expire Thursday at midnight unless amended. However, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) updated its guidance for travellers early Thursday morning before the restrictions expired. "As of Thursday, April 21, 2022, DHS will extend COVID-19-related land border entry requirements," reads the update to the DHS guidance for travellers fact sheet. "Non-US travellers seeking to enter the United States via land ports of entry and ferry terminals at the US-Mexico and US-Canada borders are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination upon request."
https://www.sott.net/article/467063-Hopes-dashed-for-unvaxxed-Canadians-seeking-to-cross-US-land-borders
Hopes dashed for unvaxxed Canadians seeking to cross US land borders
Millions of unvaccinated Canadians holding out hope US land border travel restrictions would expire at midnight Thursday will have to continue to wait. Temporary travel restrictions were put in place January 22 and, according to the Federal Registry, were set to expire Thursday at midnight unless amended. However, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) updated its guidance for travellers early Thursday morning before the restrictions expired. "As of Thursday, April 21, 2022, DHS will extend COVID-19-related land border entry requirements," reads the update to the DHS guidance for travellers fact sheet. "Non-US travellers seeking to enter the United States via land ports of entry and ferry terminals at the US-Mexico and US-Canada borders are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination upon request."
https://www.sott.net/article/467063-Hopes-dashed-for-unvaxxed-Canadians-seeking-to-cross-US-land-borders
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Energy chiefs fear 40% of Britons could fall into fuel poverty in 'truly horrific winter'
As many as four in 10 people in Britain could fall into fuel poverty when the price cap rises again this autumn, energy bosses have told MPs as they called for more government support for vulnerable households facing a "truly horrific" winter. Michael Lewis, the chief executive of E.ON UK, said between 30% and 40% of people in Britain might go into fuel poverty from October when the industry regulator, Ofgem, is again expected to put up the annual limit on tariffs. "We are expecting a severe impact on customers' ability to pay," he told MPs at the business, energy and industrial strategy select committee in parliament, adding that he expected debts of customers to rise by 50%, or £800m. He said that a larger number of people moving into fuel poverty would lead to a significant increase in bad debt. Customers have been calling energy providers expressing their worry at the huge increase in their bills.
https://www.sott.net/article/467064-Energy-chiefs-fear-40-of-Britons-could-fall-into-fuel-poverty-in-truly-horrific-winter
Energy chiefs fear 40% of Britons could fall into fuel poverty in 'truly horrific winter'
As many as four in 10 people in Britain could fall into fuel poverty when the price cap rises again this autumn, energy bosses have told MPs as they called for more government support for vulnerable households facing a "truly horrific" winter. Michael Lewis, the chief executive of E.ON UK, said between 30% and 40% of people in Britain might go into fuel poverty from October when the industry regulator, Ofgem, is again expected to put up the annual limit on tariffs. "We are expecting a severe impact on customers' ability to pay," he told MPs at the business, energy and industrial strategy select committee in parliament, adding that he expected debts of customers to rise by 50%, or £800m. He said that a larger number of people moving into fuel poverty would lead to a significant increase in bad debt. Customers have been calling energy providers expressing their worry at the huge increase in their bills.
https://www.sott.net/article/467064-Energy-chiefs-fear-40-of-Britons-could-fall-into-fuel-poverty-in-truly-horrific-winter
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FBI warns of targeted cyber attacks on food plants after mysterious rash of fires
The FBI's Cyber Division published a notice this past week warning about increased cyber-attack threats on agricultural cooperatives, which comes at a time when a curious string of fires and explosions damage major food processing plants across the country. "Ransomware actors may be more likely to attack agricultural cooperatives during critical planting and harvest seasons, disrupting operations, causing financial loss, and negatively impacting the food supply chain," the notice read, adding 2021 and early 2022 ransomware attacks on farming co-ops could affect the current planting season "by disrupting the supply of seeds and fertilizer." The agency warned, "A significant disruption of grain production could impact the entire food chain, since grain is not only consumed by humans but also used for animal feed ... In addition, a significant disruption of grain and corn production could impact commodities trading and stocks. " The FBI's warning comes as "nearly two dozen food...
https://www.sott.net/article/467065-FBI-warns-of-targeted-cyber-attacks-on-food-plants-after-mysterious-rash-of-fires
FBI warns of targeted cyber attacks on food plants after mysterious rash of fires
The FBI's Cyber Division published a notice this past week warning about increased cyber-attack threats on agricultural cooperatives, which comes at a time when a curious string of fires and explosions damage major food processing plants across the country. "Ransomware actors may be more likely to attack agricultural cooperatives during critical planting and harvest seasons, disrupting operations, causing financial loss, and negatively impacting the food supply chain," the notice read, adding 2021 and early 2022 ransomware attacks on farming co-ops could affect the current planting season "by disrupting the supply of seeds and fertilizer." The agency warned, "A significant disruption of grain production could impact the entire food chain, since grain is not only consumed by humans but also used for animal feed ... In addition, a significant disruption of grain and corn production could impact commodities trading and stocks. " The FBI's warning comes as "nearly two dozen food...
https://www.sott.net/article/467065-FBI-warns-of-targeted-cyber-attacks-on-food-plants-after-mysterious-rash-of-fires
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Cosmic 'angel wings' emerge from violent galactic collision in Leo constellation
An angel gets its wings as two distant galaxies collide in a stunning new image snapped by the Hubble Space Telescope. The galactic smashup took place in the VV689 system in the constellation Leo. The delicate wings formed as the two gravitationally bound objects collided and merged, deforming each other. "The galactic interaction has left the VV689 system almost completely symmetrical, giving the impression of a vast set of galactic wings," officials with the European Space Agency (ESA) said in a statement.
https://www.sott.net/article/467066-Cosmic-angel-wings-emerge-from-violent-galactic-collision-in-Leo-constellation
Cosmic 'angel wings' emerge from violent galactic collision in Leo constellation
An angel gets its wings as two distant galaxies collide in a stunning new image snapped by the Hubble Space Telescope. The galactic smashup took place in the VV689 system in the constellation Leo. The delicate wings formed as the two gravitationally bound objects collided and merged, deforming each other. "The galactic interaction has left the VV689 system almost completely symmetrical, giving the impression of a vast set of galactic wings," officials with the European Space Agency (ESA) said in a statement.
https://www.sott.net/article/467066-Cosmic-angel-wings-emerge-from-violent-galactic-collision-in-Leo-constellation
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Covidiots beg for mask mandates after several USA airlines drop restrictions
"People celebrating the mask mandate being struck are evil. It's something to deeply mourn" Some commentators are enraged that passengers are no longer forced to wear masks on public transit, calling for airlines to impose their own mandate and even launch segregating flights.
https://www.sott.net/article/467067-Covidiots-beg-for-mask-mandates-after-several-USA-airlines-drop-restrictions
Covidiots beg for mask mandates after several USA airlines drop restrictions
"People celebrating the mask mandate being struck are evil. It's something to deeply mourn" Some commentators are enraged that passengers are no longer forced to wear masks on public transit, calling for airlines to impose their own mandate and even launch segregating flights.
https://www.sott.net/article/467067-Covidiots-beg-for-mask-mandates-after-several-USA-airlines-drop-restrictions
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Lightning strike kills 2, injures 3 in Kenya
Two people have died after they were stuck by lightning in Machakos County. The two died on the spot in the incident that occurred during heavy downpour at Kanyonga village in Masinga subcounty on Saturday, April 23. Masinga assistant County Commissioner Veronica Musyoka said the incident occurred at 2.00 pm. Musyoka said three other victims had been admitted at Mwingi Level 4 Hospital after they sustained injuries during the incident. She said the deceased persons had reportedly sheltered at their neighbor's home before lightning struck.
https://www.sott.net/article/467068-Lightning-strike-kills-2-injures-3-in-Kenya
Lightning strike kills 2, injures 3 in Kenya
Two people have died after they were stuck by lightning in Machakos County. The two died on the spot in the incident that occurred during heavy downpour at Kanyonga village in Masinga subcounty on Saturday, April 23. Masinga assistant County Commissioner Veronica Musyoka said the incident occurred at 2.00 pm. Musyoka said three other victims had been admitted at Mwingi Level 4 Hospital after they sustained injuries during the incident. She said the deceased persons had reportedly sheltered at their neighbor's home before lightning struck.
https://www.sott.net/article/467068-Lightning-strike-kills-2-injures-3-in-Kenya
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Minor girl dies due to stray dog attack in Uttar Pradesh, India - 3rd death in a month
A pack of stray dogs attacked a 12-year-old girl Sahiba in Nalhera village of Saharanpur district on Thursday. The badly mauled child succumbed to her injuries during treatment in a hospital on Friday. The district has witnessed four incidents within a month when stray dogs attacked children, causing three of them to die. Villagers have approached district officials to get rid of the stray dogs but nothing has been done yet to catch the canines and ensure safety of children. In the latest incident, Sahiba was on her way back to her village from a local fair in Chilkana town, with other girls of her age. A pack of stray dogs attacked the girls who managed to escape but Sahiba suffered multiple dog bites. The passers-by somehow saved her and informed her family in the village. She was taken to a village doctor who allowed her to go after providing initial treatment. Her condition deteriorated the next day and she was taken to a hospital in Saharanpur where she succumbed to her...
https://www.sott.net/article/467069-Minor-girl-dies-due-to-stray-dog-attack-in-Uttar-Pradesh-India-3rd-death-in-a-month
Minor girl dies due to stray dog attack in Uttar Pradesh, India - 3rd death in a month
A pack of stray dogs attacked a 12-year-old girl Sahiba in Nalhera village of Saharanpur district on Thursday. The badly mauled child succumbed to her injuries during treatment in a hospital on Friday. The district has witnessed four incidents within a month when stray dogs attacked children, causing three of them to die. Villagers have approached district officials to get rid of the stray dogs but nothing has been done yet to catch the canines and ensure safety of children. In the latest incident, Sahiba was on her way back to her village from a local fair in Chilkana town, with other girls of her age. A pack of stray dogs attacked the girls who managed to escape but Sahiba suffered multiple dog bites. The passers-by somehow saved her and informed her family in the village. She was taken to a village doctor who allowed her to go after providing initial treatment. Her condition deteriorated the next day and she was taken to a hospital in Saharanpur where she succumbed to her...
https://www.sott.net/article/467069-Minor-girl-dies-due-to-stray-dog-attack-in-Uttar-Pradesh-India-3rd-death-in-a-month
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3 killed in 2 days by bear in Jharkhand, India
A 60-year-old woman was killed in a bear attack, a day after two men met with the same fate at Ambera village of Gumla district in Jharkhand on Thursday evening. The deceased, identified as Pati Devi, was returning home at Banghar village after attending the funeral of one of the other two deceased when the incident happened. "The bear pounced on her at the same place where the other two men - Lalit and Shubash - were attacked earlier on Thursday," Gumla divisional forest officer Shrikant told TOI. Pati's seven-year-old grandson Ashish who was with her ran back to the village to seek help. Three men, identified as Lura Kisan, Vijay Kisan and Durga Kisan, who rushed to Pati's help, were also injured in the attack.
https://www.sott.net/article/467070-3-killed-in-2-days-by-bear-in-Jharkhand-India
3 killed in 2 days by bear in Jharkhand, India
A 60-year-old woman was killed in a bear attack, a day after two men met with the same fate at Ambera village of Gumla district in Jharkhand on Thursday evening. The deceased, identified as Pati Devi, was returning home at Banghar village after attending the funeral of one of the other two deceased when the incident happened. "The bear pounced on her at the same place where the other two men - Lalit and Shubash - were attacked earlier on Thursday," Gumla divisional forest officer Shrikant told TOI. Pati's seven-year-old grandson Ashish who was with her ran back to the village to seek help. Three men, identified as Lura Kisan, Vijay Kisan and Durga Kisan, who rushed to Pati's help, were also injured in the attack.
https://www.sott.net/article/467070-3-killed-in-2-days-by-bear-in-Jharkhand-India
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Man killed, girl hurt in sloth bear attack in Rajasthan, India
An 80-year-old man was killed and a 19-year-old girl was hurt in an attack by a sloth bear at Biliya village here on Wednesday. Devaram was going towards a field with his daughter Savita when suddenly a bear hiding behind the bushes attacked him. Sources said the bear attacked Devaram's face with its paw and gorged out his eye. His jaw also broke in the attack. The bear caught Devaram from the head and started dragging him towards the jungle. When his daughter started shouting, the bear left Devaram and pounced on her. Hearing her shout, villagers rushed towards them which forced the bear to run away in the forest, sources said.
https://www.sott.net/article/467071-Man-killed-girl-hurt-in-sloth-bear-attack-in-Rajasthan-India
Man killed, girl hurt in sloth bear attack in Rajasthan, India
An 80-year-old man was killed and a 19-year-old girl was hurt in an attack by a sloth bear at Biliya village here on Wednesday. Devaram was going towards a field with his daughter Savita when suddenly a bear hiding behind the bushes attacked him. Sources said the bear attacked Devaram's face with its paw and gorged out his eye. His jaw also broke in the attack. The bear caught Devaram from the head and started dragging him towards the jungle. When his daughter started shouting, the bear left Devaram and pounced on her. Hearing her shout, villagers rushed towards them which forced the bear to run away in the forest, sources said.
https://www.sott.net/article/467071-Man-killed-girl-hurt-in-sloth-bear-attack-in-Rajasthan-India
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The Moskva Riddle
Neither NATO nor Russia is telling us what really happened with the Moskva, the legendary admiral ship of the Black Sea fleet. NATO because in theory, they know. Moscow, for its part, made it clear they are not saying anything until they can be sure what happened. One thing is certain. If the Russian Ministry of Defense finds out that NATO did it, they will let loose all the dogs from Hell on NATO, as in "asymmetrical, lethal and fast". On Moskva's location: it was positioned near one of 3 drilling rigs, used for monitoring a whole sector of the Black Sea with hydrophones and NEVA-BS radar, the most westward one, BK-2 Odessa, approximately 66 km northeast from Snake Island. The whole thing was integrated in the regional monitoring systems. As in everything, literally, was monitored: ships, low flying targets, smaller echoes, even the bobbing head of an unsuspecting swimmer. So there was a quite slim chance that anything - not to mention subsonic Neptune missiles and Bayraktar...
https://www.sott.net/article/467072-The-Moskva-Riddle
The Moskva Riddle
Neither NATO nor Russia is telling us what really happened with the Moskva, the legendary admiral ship of the Black Sea fleet. NATO because in theory, they know. Moscow, for its part, made it clear they are not saying anything until they can be sure what happened. One thing is certain. If the Russian Ministry of Defense finds out that NATO did it, they will let loose all the dogs from Hell on NATO, as in "asymmetrical, lethal and fast". On Moskva's location: it was positioned near one of 3 drilling rigs, used for monitoring a whole sector of the Black Sea with hydrophones and NEVA-BS radar, the most westward one, BK-2 Odessa, approximately 66 km northeast from Snake Island. The whole thing was integrated in the regional monitoring systems. As in everything, literally, was monitored: ships, low flying targets, smaller echoes, even the bobbing head of an unsuspecting swimmer. So there was a quite slim chance that anything - not to mention subsonic Neptune missiles and Bayraktar...
https://www.sott.net/article/467072-The-Moskva-Riddle
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Google accused of 'creepy' speech policing
Google's attempts to persuade people to use 'inclusive language' are flawed and intrusive, activists say Google's new 'inclusive language' assistant uses artificial intelligence to detect "discriminatory" words, and suggest that users swap them for more politically correct terminology. Free speech and privacy advocates say the feature undermines "freedom of thought." Google announced the tool at the beginning of April, as part of a host of "assistive writing features" for Google Docs users. Some of these AI-powered add-ons suggest more concise and snappy phrases for writers, while others polish up grammar. However, Google said that with its new 'inclusive language' assistant, "Potentially discriminatory or inappropriate language will be flagged, along with suggestions on how to make your writing more inclusive and appropriate for your audience."
https://www.sott.net/article/467073-Google-accused-of-creepy-speech-policing
Google accused of 'creepy' speech policing
Google's attempts to persuade people to use 'inclusive language' are flawed and intrusive, activists say Google's new 'inclusive language' assistant uses artificial intelligence to detect "discriminatory" words, and suggest that users swap them for more politically correct terminology. Free speech and privacy advocates say the feature undermines "freedom of thought." Google announced the tool at the beginning of April, as part of a host of "assistive writing features" for Google Docs users. Some of these AI-powered add-ons suggest more concise and snappy phrases for writers, while others polish up grammar. However, Google said that with its new 'inclusive language' assistant, "Potentially discriminatory or inappropriate language will be flagged, along with suggestions on how to make your writing more inclusive and appropriate for your audience."
https://www.sott.net/article/467073-Google-accused-of-creepy-speech-policing
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Holdouts: Philadelphia officially drops indoor mask mandate, but still maintains face coverings are 'strongly encouraged'
Philadelphia has lifted its indoor mask mandate, city health officials said Friday, abruptly reversing course just days after people in the city had to start wearing masks again amid a sharp increase in infections. In an announcement, the Department of Public Health said residents and visitors are strongly encouraged, but not required, to wear a mask in indoor public spaces. The Board of Health voted Thursday to rescind the mandate, according to the health department, which released a statement that cited "decreasing hospitalizations and a leveling of case counts."
https://www.sott.net/article/467074-Holdouts-Philadelphia-officially-drops-indoor-mask-mandate-but-still-maintains-face-coverings-are-strongly-encouraged
Holdouts: Philadelphia officially drops indoor mask mandate, but still maintains face coverings are 'strongly encouraged'
Philadelphia has lifted its indoor mask mandate, city health officials said Friday, abruptly reversing course just days after people in the city had to start wearing masks again amid a sharp increase in infections. In an announcement, the Department of Public Health said residents and visitors are strongly encouraged, but not required, to wear a mask in indoor public spaces. The Board of Health voted Thursday to rescind the mandate, according to the health department, which released a statement that cited "decreasing hospitalizations and a leveling of case counts."
https://www.sott.net/article/467074-Holdouts-Philadelphia-officially-drops-indoor-mask-mandate-but-still-maintains-face-coverings-are-strongly-encouraged
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Comparing Joe Biden and Kamala Harris approval ratings - steady downturns for both
The majority of Americans disapprove of both President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, according to a set of devastating analyses for the Democrats. The approval polling tracker at FiveThirtyEight — which takes a weighted average of the polls — is recording a steady downward approval trend for the pair. According to FiveThirtyEight, Harris has experienced a sharp decline in her approval ratings, with an updated average on April 21 that showed 58.1 percent disapprove of Harris compared to 32.1 percent who find her to be favorable, a -26 percent net rating. The sudden spike reflects an outlying April 18-20 poll carried out by the Trafalgar Group, a partisan pollster for the Republican party which FiveThirtyEight rates as A-, that found 63 percent of participants disapproved of Harris.
https://www.sott.net/article/467075-Comparing-Joe-Biden-and-Kamala-Harris-approval-ratings-steady-downturns-for-both
Comparing Joe Biden and Kamala Harris approval ratings - steady downturns for both
The majority of Americans disapprove of both President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, according to a set of devastating analyses for the Democrats. The approval polling tracker at FiveThirtyEight — which takes a weighted average of the polls — is recording a steady downward approval trend for the pair. According to FiveThirtyEight, Harris has experienced a sharp decline in her approval ratings, with an updated average on April 21 that showed 58.1 percent disapprove of Harris compared to 32.1 percent who find her to be favorable, a -26 percent net rating. The sudden spike reflects an outlying April 18-20 poll carried out by the Trafalgar Group, a partisan pollster for the Republican party which FiveThirtyEight rates as A-, that found 63 percent of participants disapproved of Harris.
https://www.sott.net/article/467075-Comparing-Joe-Biden-and-Kamala-Harris-approval-ratings-steady-downturns-for-both
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Macedonia blind psychic says Russian president Vladimir Putin will become 'Lord of the World'
Psychic Baba Vanga, who died 25 years ago aged 84, predicted that Russia was to 'dominate the world' in an interview with writer Valentin Sidorov in 1979 A blind psychic who correctly predicted the Russian invasion of Ukraine as well as the 9/11 attacks once claimed that president Vladimir Putin is to become 'Lord of the World'. Known as the Nostradamus of the Balkans, Baba Vanga, who died 25 years ago in 1996 aged 84, predicted in a 1979 interview that Russia was to dominate the world. She also made a frightening prediction about World War Three and the potential use of nuclear weapons. During the interview with writer Valentin Sidorov, she said Putin's 'glory' will remain 'untouched'.
https://www.sott.net/article/467076-Macedonia-blind-psychic-says-Russian-president-Vladimir-Putin-will-become-Lord-of-the-World
Macedonia blind psychic says Russian president Vladimir Putin will become 'Lord of the World'
Psychic Baba Vanga, who died 25 years ago aged 84, predicted that Russia was to 'dominate the world' in an interview with writer Valentin Sidorov in 1979 A blind psychic who correctly predicted the Russian invasion of Ukraine as well as the 9/11 attacks once claimed that president Vladimir Putin is to become 'Lord of the World'. Known as the Nostradamus of the Balkans, Baba Vanga, who died 25 years ago in 1996 aged 84, predicted in a 1979 interview that Russia was to dominate the world. She also made a frightening prediction about World War Three and the potential use of nuclear weapons. During the interview with writer Valentin Sidorov, she said Putin's 'glory' will remain 'untouched'.
https://www.sott.net/article/467076-Macedonia-blind-psychic-says-Russian-president-Vladimir-Putin-will-become-Lord-of-the-World
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Daniel Kovalik: Russia's intervention in Ukraine is legal under international law RT
The argument can be made that Russia exercised its right for self-defense For many years, I have studied and given much thought to the UN Charter's prohibition against aggressive war. No one can seriously doubt that the primary purpose of the document - drafted and agreed to on the heels of the horrors of WWII - was and is to prevent war and "to maintain international peace and security," a phrase repeated throughout. As the Justices at Nuremberg correctly concluded, "To initiate a war of aggression ... is not only an international crime; it is the supreme international crime differing only from other war crimes in that it contains within itself the accumulated evil of the whole." That is, war is the paramount crime because all of the evils we so abhor - genocide, crimes against humanity, etc. - are the terrible fruits of the tree of war. In light of the above, I have spent my entire adult life opposing war and foreign intervention. Of course, as an American, I have had ample...
https://www.sott.net/article/467077-Daniel-Kovalik-Russias-intervention-in-Ukraine-is-legal-under-international-law-RT
Daniel Kovalik: Russia's intervention in Ukraine is legal under international law RT
The argument can be made that Russia exercised its right for self-defense For many years, I have studied and given much thought to the UN Charter's prohibition against aggressive war. No one can seriously doubt that the primary purpose of the document - drafted and agreed to on the heels of the horrors of WWII - was and is to prevent war and "to maintain international peace and security," a phrase repeated throughout. As the Justices at Nuremberg correctly concluded, "To initiate a war of aggression ... is not only an international crime; it is the supreme international crime differing only from other war crimes in that it contains within itself the accumulated evil of the whole." That is, war is the paramount crime because all of the evils we so abhor - genocide, crimes against humanity, etc. - are the terrible fruits of the tree of war. In light of the above, I have spent my entire adult life opposing war and foreign intervention. Of course, as an American, I have had ample...
https://www.sott.net/article/467077-Daniel-Kovalik-Russias-intervention-in-Ukraine-is-legal-under-international-law-RT
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Freedom fighters? Alleged Ukrainian soldier calls for heads of Donbass children to be 'cut off' in video
A video on social media allegedly shows a member of Ukraine's Azov Battalion calling for the mass murder of Donbass civilians. The young, Ukrainian-speaking man in a military-style green T-shirt talks about "the clearing of the whole of Donbass" and "cutting their heads off and the heads of their children." The man has the lower part of his face covered throughout the video, and plays with a switchblade while speaking. He also gives advice on where to go in order to enlist in the Ukrainian Armed Forces and in a volunteer medical battalion. The video was apparently taken from Instagram. However, it is not clear where or when it was recorded. An account under a similar name was deleted.
https://www.sott.net/article/467078-Freedom-fighters-Alleged-Ukrainian-soldier-calls-for-heads-of-Donbass-children-to-be-cut-off-in-video
Freedom fighters? Alleged Ukrainian soldier calls for heads of Donbass children to be 'cut off' in video
A video on social media allegedly shows a member of Ukraine's Azov Battalion calling for the mass murder of Donbass civilians. The young, Ukrainian-speaking man in a military-style green T-shirt talks about "the clearing of the whole of Donbass" and "cutting their heads off and the heads of their children." The man has the lower part of his face covered throughout the video, and plays with a switchblade while speaking. He also gives advice on where to go in order to enlist in the Ukrainian Armed Forces and in a volunteer medical battalion. The video was apparently taken from Instagram. However, it is not clear where or when it was recorded. An account under a similar name was deleted.
https://www.sott.net/article/467078-Freedom-fighters-Alleged-Ukrainian-soldier-calls-for-heads-of-Donbass-children-to-be-cut-off-in-video
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World Bank reports 'extreme poverty' in India has been cut by half
The number of poor in the populous country has dropped dramatically from 2011 to 2019, according to a new study Extreme poverty in India, the second-most populous country in the world, is estimated to have declined by 12.3 percentage points between 2011 to 2019, the Economic Times reported on Monday, citing a World Bank Policy Research Working Paper. According to the report, the count dropped from 22.5% in 2011 to 10.2% in 2019 and the decline in rural areas was much higher than in urban areas.
https://www.sott.net/article/467079-World-Bank-reports-extreme-poverty-in-India-has-been-cut-by-half
World Bank reports 'extreme poverty' in India has been cut by half
The number of poor in the populous country has dropped dramatically from 2011 to 2019, according to a new study Extreme poverty in India, the second-most populous country in the world, is estimated to have declined by 12.3 percentage points between 2011 to 2019, the Economic Times reported on Monday, citing a World Bank Policy Research Working Paper. According to the report, the count dropped from 22.5% in 2011 to 10.2% in 2019 and the decline in rural areas was much higher than in urban areas.
https://www.sott.net/article/467079-World-Bank-reports-extreme-poverty-in-India-has-been-cut-by-half
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Anatomy of a bogus 'disinformation' smear
I only just found out that on April 12, this highly prestigious journal ran an article that accuses me of participating in a "Russian disinformation operation." (Gee, never could have guessed that'd be the accusation. How unexpected.) It took awhile for me to learn of this article's existence, because I wasn't contacted ahead of time for any sort of comment or given any chance to reply — apparently a journalistic convention that's fallen out of favor. Oh well. The journalist who wrote the article is someone named Justin Ling. I had only ever vaguely heard of this person, but after some modest inquiry, now understand that he self-identifies as a "freelance investigative journalist." In this capacity, Ling claims to specialize in issues of "misinformation, conspiracy theories, and extremism." Those who pompously declare themselves to be big media experts in such topics all tend to fit a certain obnoxious mold. Glenn Greenwald has remarked that this newly-concocted journalistic "beat"...
https://www.sott.net/article/467080-Anatomy-of-a-bogus-disinformation-smear
Anatomy of a bogus 'disinformation' smear
I only just found out that on April 12, this highly prestigious journal ran an article that accuses me of participating in a "Russian disinformation operation." (Gee, never could have guessed that'd be the accusation. How unexpected.) It took awhile for me to learn of this article's existence, because I wasn't contacted ahead of time for any sort of comment or given any chance to reply — apparently a journalistic convention that's fallen out of favor. Oh well. The journalist who wrote the article is someone named Justin Ling. I had only ever vaguely heard of this person, but after some modest inquiry, now understand that he self-identifies as a "freelance investigative journalist." In this capacity, Ling claims to specialize in issues of "misinformation, conspiracy theories, and extremism." Those who pompously declare themselves to be big media experts in such topics all tend to fit a certain obnoxious mold. Glenn Greenwald has remarked that this newly-concocted journalistic "beat"...
https://www.sott.net/article/467080-Anatomy-of-a-bogus-disinformation-smear
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Rockefeller Foundation president starts countdown until all hell breaks loose
Rockefeller Foundation President Rajiv Shah told Bloomberg Television's David Westin a "massive, immediate food crisis" is on the horizon. Shah provides what could be a timeline for the next global food crisis that could begin "in the next six months." He said global fertilizer supply disruptions caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine would have an "even worse" impact on the crisis, slashing crop yields worldwide. Shah said debt relief and emergency aid for emerging market countries are needed to mitigate the effects of the food crisis. Shah's appearance on Bloomberg is interesting because of the foundation's repetitive talk about the need for the global food supply to be reset to a more sustainable one. The foundation has closely aligned views with the World Economic Forum (WEF), advocating for a 'global reset'.
https://www.sott.net/article/467081-Rockefeller-Foundation-president-starts-countdown-until-all-hell-breaks-loose
Rockefeller Foundation president starts countdown until all hell breaks loose
Rockefeller Foundation President Rajiv Shah told Bloomberg Television's David Westin a "massive, immediate food crisis" is on the horizon. Shah provides what could be a timeline for the next global food crisis that could begin "in the next six months." He said global fertilizer supply disruptions caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine would have an "even worse" impact on the crisis, slashing crop yields worldwide. Shah said debt relief and emergency aid for emerging market countries are needed to mitigate the effects of the food crisis. Shah's appearance on Bloomberg is interesting because of the foundation's repetitive talk about the need for the global food supply to be reset to a more sustainable one. The foundation has closely aligned views with the World Economic Forum (WEF), advocating for a 'global reset'.
https://www.sott.net/article/467081-Rockefeller-Foundation-president-starts-countdown-until-all-hell-breaks-loose
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Another exodus as Kamala Harris' top staffer resigns
The chief of staff for Vice President Kamala Harris is leaving her job. The announcement that Tina Flournoy was leaving for personal reasons was made on Thursday, The Washington Post reported. Harris commented: "Tina has been a valued advisor and confidant to me and a tremendous leader for the office. From day 1, she led our team during a historic first year as we made progress rebuilding our economy here at home and our alliances around the world. Tina is the consummate public servant and I will continue to rely on her advice, counsel, and friendship." President Joe Biden's Chief of Staff Ron Klain said: "Tina has been a critical member of the White House team since day one, working with the President and Vice President to make their partnership effective and help the administration deliver on critical priorities. Her experience, wisdom, and hard work have been instrumental to our success on many issues." Comment: Fabricated spin to mask non-accomplishments.
https://www.sott.net/article/467082-Another-exodus-as-Kamala-Harris-top-staffer-resigns
Another exodus as Kamala Harris' top staffer resigns
The chief of staff for Vice President Kamala Harris is leaving her job. The announcement that Tina Flournoy was leaving for personal reasons was made on Thursday, The Washington Post reported. Harris commented: "Tina has been a valued advisor and confidant to me and a tremendous leader for the office. From day 1, she led our team during a historic first year as we made progress rebuilding our economy here at home and our alliances around the world. Tina is the consummate public servant and I will continue to rely on her advice, counsel, and friendship." President Joe Biden's Chief of Staff Ron Klain said: "Tina has been a critical member of the White House team since day one, working with the President and Vice President to make their partnership effective and help the administration deliver on critical priorities. Her experience, wisdom, and hard work have been instrumental to our success on many issues." Comment: Fabricated spin to mask non-accomplishments.
https://www.sott.net/article/467082-Another-exodus-as-Kamala-Harris-top-staffer-resigns
