The Fallacy of ‘Humanitarian’ War By Graham E. Fuller
	U.S. calls for  “democratization” more often operate as punishment to its enemies (“regime change”) but rarely as a gift to be bestowed upon friends (“friendly dictators.”). - Continue

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The Children of Syria By Peter Koenig
	U.S. calls for  “democratization” more often operate as punishment to its enemies (“regime change”) but rarely as a gift to be bestowed upon friends (“friendly dictators.”). - Continue

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Israel/Palestine - Map Censorship By Lawrence Davidson
	Zionists seeking to censor awareness of the ethnic cleansing of Palestine?   - Continue

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Clinton Speach at AIPAC Conference Video
	Clinton paints herself as the best candidate for Israel in her speech to the pro-Israel lobby.   - Continue

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If Hillary Isn't Indicted, the Rule of Law and the Republic Are Dead By Charles Hugh Smith
	Once the Oligarchy is above the law, the Republic is already dead. - Continue

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Voting With Our Feet By Chris Hedge
	We need to once again make the power elites afraid. - Continue

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26 govt fighters killed battling ISIS near Syria's Palmyra: : At least 26 pro-government fighters were killed battling ISIS near Palmyra on Monday as Damascus stepped up a bid to recapture the ancient city, a monitoring group said.

Russia gives U.S. new ultimatum in Syria cease-fire: Russia on Monday warned the United States that it will start responding to cease-fire violations in Syria unilaterally starting Tuesday if the U.S. refuses to coordinate rules of engagement against the violators.

Extremist attack kills six soldiers in western Iraq: At least six soldiers were killed Monday in an attack in western Iraq claimed by ISIS that began with five suicide bombers ramming explosives-laden vehicles into a checkpoint, officials said.

Security forces kill 5 foreign suicide bombers while trying to attack Makhmur camp: “Today, a force from the army’s 15th brigade managed to kill five suicide bombers while trying to attack the security troops near Makhmur.”

Iraqi Shiite militias say US troops ‘forces of occupation,’ demand withdrawal: Iran-backed Shiite militia forces in Iraq have strongly opposed new US troops deployed in the country. The militias warned that if Washington does not withdraw its forces "immediately," they will deal with them "as forces of occupation."

Bomb attack kills three soldiers in southeast Turkey: Local security officials said on Monday that the incident took place in the southeastern town of Nusaybin near the border with conflict-stricken Syria as the convoy was passing through the volatile region.

11 killed in Saudi aerial attacks on Yemen's Jawf Province: The Yemeni al-Masirah television said on Monday that at least seven civilians lost their lives after Saudi fighter jets bombed Dahouk Academy in al-Matun district of the troubled northern province.

Clinton bashes Trump at AIPAC for 'neutral' stance on Israel: Clinton paints herself as the best candidate for Israel in her speech to the pro-Israel lobby.

Biden Tells AIPAC: No Political Will Among Israelis or Palestinians to Move Forward to Peace: VP says Iran is much further from a nuclear weapon than it was a year ago, asserts Israel may not get everything it asks for in the U.S. military aid package, 'but it will get everything it needs.'

End Times Pastor Who Believes the Anti-Christ Is Jewish Will Speak at AIPAC Conference: Bishop Edwin Harper is a self-described "fanatic" who says he is eagerly awaiting the Rapture. He also believes that when the anti-Christ appears, he will be a Jew.

Algerian troops kill 6 Islamist militants near Tunisia border - ministry; Algerian troops killed six armed Islamist fighters in the country's southeast near the Tunisian border, and captured arms and munitions, the ministry of defence said on Monday.

90 potential suicide bombers 'roaming' EU, French Interior Ministry report reveals: A chilling internal French police report has revealed that as many as 90 “kamikazes” may be roaming the EU. The report also states how terrorists are mastering encryption and bomb making techniques to help them achieve their aims.

Over 50,000 Refugees Stuck in Greece Amid West Balkan Route Closure: More than 50,400 refugees are stranded in Greece, as of early Monday, just weeks after Western Balkan states sealed their borders in a bid to stop the flow of migrants into Europe, a Greek migrant crisis coordination center said in a statement.

Carbon emissions highest in 66 million years, since dinosaur age: The rate of carbon emissions is higher than at any time in fossil records stretching back 66 million years to the age of the dinosaurs, according to a study on Monday that sounds an alarm about risks to nature from man-made global warming.

Castro government welcomes Obama, US corporate heads to Cuba: The large influx of US corporate and government officials has reportedly taken up 1,200 hotel rooms and displaced travelers during the days of the visit, with prices for hotel rooms tripling to $600 per night.

Guantanamo prisoners may not be too dangerous after all: The first 23 decisions announced by the Periodic Review Board as of this month have skewed heavily in favor of the prisoners. It has unanimously cleared 19 for release and said five will continue to be held but will be re-evaluated later.

Would-Be Asylum Seekers Are Stuck At Guantanamo Bay: Entirely ignored in that debate is the fact that Guantanamo also holds another group of people the U.S. doesn’t want to let into the country: people fleeing persecution — mostly from Cuba and Haiti — who the Coast Guard picked up at sea before they made it to U.S. shores.

US existing home sales tumble in warning sign for housing market: Sales fell across the country, including a 17.1 percent plunge in the U.S. Northeast.

New study says entire regions of US will remain in slump until the 2020s: The lack of decent job opportunities in large swathes of the country has created a reserve army of unemployed and underemployed workers who are competing for a shrinking number of jobs in areas that are more or less permanently distressed

Sanders outraises Clinton, as Trump lends his campaign more money : The senator from Vermont outraised his Democratic primary opponent in February, the Washington Post writes. He pulled in $43.5 million to the former secretary of state’s $30.1 million.

Behind the Crimea/Russia Reunion By Ray McGovern
	Invincible Ignorance -Many Americans are so malnourished on accurate news – and so busy trying to make ends meet – that they would seem to qualify for this dispensation, with pardon for not knowing about things like the coup in Kiev and other key happenings abroad.  - Continue

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Brazil Is Engulfed by Ruling Class Corruption — and a Dangerous Subversion of Democracy By Glenn Greenwald, Andrew Fishman and David Miranda
	Who is behind these protests, how representative are the protesters of the Brazilian population, and what is their actual agenda?  - Continue

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US Hypocritical Lectures to Cuba By Marjorie Cohn
	A comparison of Cuba’s human rights record with that of the United States shows that the US should be taking lessons from Cuba.  - Continue

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AIPAC Rejects Sanders Offer to Speak via Video By Robert Mackey
	Bernie Sanders campaign revealed that the candidate’s offer to address the gathering by video link was turned down by the organizers.  - Continue

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New Ted Cruz National Security Advisors are Leaders of the Islamophobia Industry By Imraan Siddiqi
	Cruz has given audiences a preview of just how extreme his administration would be.  - Continue

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Subprime Auto Loans: the Next Shoe to Drop? By Mike Whitney
	The problem is dodgy lenders who game the system to line their own pockets. That’s the real problem  - Continue

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Understanding Marxism and Socialism with Richard Wolff Video
	Despite a concerted effort by the U.S. Empire to snuff out the ideology, a 2016 poll found young Americans have a much more favorable view of socialism than capitalism. - Continue

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Yemen clashes kill 35: At least 35 fighters have been killed in Yemen in clashes between Shiite rebels and pro-government forces in Taiz, the country's third-largest city, according to officials.

ISIL attacks kill 24 Iraqi troops: At least three suicide bombers target municipal building as US announces more Marines deployed on the ground in Iraq.

US deploys more troops on the ground in Iraq to fight ISIS: Washington has sent a detachment of US Marines to Iraq to bolster the fight against the Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) terror group. The Marines will reinforce US forces already there.

Death toll climbs from airstrikes on ISIS-held Syrian city: Syrian pro-opposition activists say the death toll from purported Russian airstrikes the ISIS-held city of Raqqa in the past 24 hours has climbed to at least 55, mostly civilians.

Syria forces retake key areas in Lattakia, kill militants in Raqqah.: Syrian forces have regained control over key areas in the coastal province of Lattakia and killed a large number of Daesh Takfiri terrorists in the northern city of Raqqah.

Turkey blames ISIL for Istanbul attack: Interior minister says deadly suicide blast on popular tourist street was carried out by a Turkish ISIL member.

John Kerry: Isis is committing genocide in Syria and Iraq: The US secretary of state said extremist group is responsible for acts of genocide against Christians, Yazidis and Shia Muslims amid mounting global pressure

4 Million Muslims Killed In Western Wars: Should We Call It Genocide?: News analysis - Since the vast majority of those killed were of Arab descent, and mostly Muslim, when would it be fair to accuse the United States and its allies of genocide?

Kenya Says Its Forces Killed 34 Al Shabaab Fighters in Somalia: On Saturday, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) killed 21 of the insurgents in the southern town of Afmadow in the ambush in which the two soldiers died. Kenyan troops killed a further 13 fighters just north of Ras Kamboni, also in southern Somalia.

15 policemen confirmed killed in mortar attack at northern Sinai checkpoint: Three officers were among those killed, according to Egypt's Interior Ministry. A Sinai-based Islamic State affiliate claimed responsibility for the attack on Saturday, according to a statement circulated on social media.

Refugees drown off Libya, hundreds rescued: Nine refugees trying to reach Europe have drowned off Libya and hundreds more been rescued, the Red Crescent said on Sunday amid fears of an increase in crossing attempts as the route from Turkey closes.

Refugee crisis: Boats arrive in Greece despite EU deal: Five boats carrying Syrians arrive from Turkey hours after deal aiming to cut off refugee route to EU comes into force.

Greek officials say more time needed to begin refugee deportations : Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras told ministers to be ready to begin deportations the following day. Tsipras said that 2,300 security and legal experts are set to arrive in Greece to help enforce the deal. With Germany and France promising to send 600 police and asylum officials to Greece

Lawyer of Paris attacks suspect Abdeslam to sue French prosecutor: On Sunday, Mary accused the chief French investigator, Francois Molins, of violating judicial confidentiality, after the prosecutor disclosed Abdeslam's private admission to a magistrate when the official was speaking to the media, the lawyer alleged.

600 left France to join ISIS, 800 more want to, says French PM : rench Prime Minister Manuel Valls said on Sunday that 600 people have already left France to join Islamic State and approximately 800 more want to do so in the future despite the fact that ISIS has suffered battlefield defeats in recent months.

Jewish vigilantes jailed over Paris attack on Gaza fundraising event: Six members of Jewish Defence League participated in 'lynching' of two men and chanted 'Death to Arabs'

Brazil's Rousseff lacks Senate votes to defeat impeachment: senator: On Sunday, Estadao newspaper quoted sources close to Senate Speaker Renan Calheiros, also a member of the PMDB, as saying he believed that if the lower house approves the ongoing impeachment process it would create an unstoppable wave of support for removing Rousseff.

Redaction error reveals FBI did target Lavabit to spy on Edward Snowden: Court-ordered release of Lavabit case files finally reveals Snowden was target of action that shuttered secure and private email service

China leads global U.S. debt dump: The largest owner of U.S. debt, China sold $18 billion of U.S. Treasury debt in December. And it's not alone. Japan sold even more: $22 billion. In the past year, Mexico, Turkey and Belgium have also lowered their holdings of U.S. debt, all of which have led to a record annual dump by central banks.

Largest U.S. refinery now belongs to Saudi Arabia: Royal Dutch Shell and Saudi Aramco appear to be getting a divorce, breaking up their joint venture in U.S.-based refining assets.

Tick, Tock, Tick Tock: Flint’s Disposable Poor Children: America’s political blame game continues while children continue to suffer life impairing harm. Lead causes biological and neurological damage linked to brain damage, learning disabilities, behavioral problems, developmental delays, academic failure, juvenile delinquency, high blood pressure and death.

Fourteen at nuke base probed for illegal drug activity: The command is responsible for the entire fleet of 450 Minuteman 3 nuclear missiles that stand in underground launch silos, one third of them operated by the 90th Missile Wing.

Clinton: Destroy Syria for Israel -: A newly-released Hilary Clinton email confirmed that the Obama administration has deliberately provoked the civil war in Syria as the “best way to help Israel.” Clinton also wrote that it was the “right thing” to personally threaten Bashar Assad’s family with death.

In case you missed it: Saban: Hillary Clinton is ideal candidate for Israel: A United States led by Hillary Clinton would be “great” for Israel, Haim Saban said in an exclusive interview with The Jerusalem Post.

Alledged Campus Anti-Semitism Prompts New York Lawmakers To Slash Funds: The New York State Senate has voted to slash $485 million in funding to senior colleges in the City University of New York system to “send a message” that not done enough to fight campus anti-Semitism.

Watch - AbbyMartin speaking to Jewish members at #AIPAC2016 protest on Zionism and Israel : Video -

Cruz in Utah: Glenn Beck Says He’s Fulfillment of Mormon Prophecy’: Beck said that he, like many Mormons, believe in a prophecy that the Constitution will hang by a thread in the last days. He said he believes that now is that time, and people like Lee and Cruz will save it.

Ted Cruz Is an Anti-Muslim Bigot, Too:The GOP has an anti-Muslim hate problem: Ted Cruz’s foreign-policy team is anchored by America’s biggest Islamophobe.

Cops pepper spray Trump protesters during NYC march (VIDEOS): Police in New York pepper sprayed a crowd of protesters marching toward Trump International Tower on Saturday after pushing and shoving broke out between the NYPD and some of the protesters.