Monthly Archives: April 2018

Two Years Ago — Professor Ahmadreza Djalali Arrested in Iran On Espionage Charges

Posted on April 27, 2018 by L

“The indisputable fact is that Dr. [Masoud] Ali-Mohammadi was martyred on January 12, 2010, at least three months before European agents approached me in the spring of 2010. This was even mentioned in the TV program based on my montaged … Continue reading →

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CIA Director Nominee Gina Haspel — Agency Spin Doctors Working Round-The-Clock (UPDATE: WashPost Open Letter)

Posted on April 26, 2018 by L

“Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” William Shakespeare “It’s completely unacceptable for the CIA to declassify only material that’s favorable to Gina Haspel, while at the same time stonewalling our efforts to … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — Declassified French Intel Report on Syria Chemical Attack

Posted on April 26, 2018 by L

“The perpetrators of the Khan Sheikhoun atrocities and other chemical attacks will be held accountable for their criminal acts, not only in the courts but also the history books.” Jean-Marc Ayrault — French Minister of Foreign Affairs Paris, 26 April … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — French Foreign Minister Blames Syrian Regime for Chemical Attack

Posted on April 26, 2018 by L

“The analysis of samples taken at the scene of the April 4 (2017) attack in Khan Sheikhun showed there is no doubt that sarin gas was used”. Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault April 26 2017 — Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault stated that … Continue reading →

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109 Military Leaders Protest Gina Haspel Nomination as CIA Director — UPDATE : “CIA Will Allow Senators to Review Classified Material”

Posted on April 25, 2018 by L

“If the record shows that Ms. Haspel played any role in carrying out, supervising, or directing any form of torture or detainee abuse, or the destruction of evidence relating to these activities, we urge you to reject her nomination.” Military … Continue reading →

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Belgian Companies Accused of Illegally Exporting Chemicals to Syria

Posted on April 25, 2018 by L

“Appropriate permits were not submitted to the Belgian Customs.” Francis Adyns — Spokesperson of the Belgian Federal Public Service Finance Three Belgian companies are accused of illegally exporting chemicals to Syria. The goods exported include 168 tons of isopropanol, a common substance that … Continue reading →

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CIA Director Nominee — “As the Haspel Nomination Looms, the World Is Watching”

Posted on April 24, 2018 by L

“In the interest of transparency, I must tell you that I know Gina Haspel and Jose Rodriguez personally. I don’t like them and they don’t like me. Indeed, after my conviction for blowing the whistle on the CIA’s torture program, … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — Lockerbie & Pan Am 103 : The Truth at Last?

Posted on April 24, 2018 by L

“After writing about the “ravers” who regularly turn up at lectures to claim that President Bush/the CIA/the Pentagon/Mossad etc perpetrated the crimes against humanity of 11 September, I received a letter this week from Marion Irvine, who feared that members … Continue reading →

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Salisbury Incident — Alexander Shulgin Statement at the OPCW

Posted on April 24, 2018 by L

“The lie always fears the truth, for the truth is the most terrifying weapon against lies. Let us, therefore, turn to the naked facts which demonstrate how insolently and clumsily the British government is disseminating the insinuations regarding the Skripal … Continue reading →

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109 Military Leaders Protest Gina Haspel Nomination as CIA Director

Posted on April 23, 2018 by L

“If the record shows that Ms. Haspel played any role in carrying out, supervising, or directing any form of torture or detainee abuse, or the destruction of evidence relating to these activities, we urge you to reject her nomination.” Military … Continue reading →

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