"A nation is a society united by a delusion about its ancestry and a common fear of its neighbors." : W. R. Inge

 

"Patriotism is fierce as a fever, pitiless as the grave, blind as a stone and as irrational as a headless hen." -Ambrose Bierce

  

"The dissenter is every human being at those times of his life when he resigns momentarily from the herd and thinks for himself."- Archibald Macleish (1892-1982) Poet, playwright, Librarian of Congress, & Assistant Secretary of State under Franklin Roosevelt - Source: 4 December 1937

18 killed in attacks as South Sudan's warring sides shift blame
https://www.iol.co.za/news/africa/18-killed-in-attacks-as-south-sudans-warring-sides-shift-blame-15791259

10 soldiers killed, four missing in Boko Haram attack in Niger
https://www.enca.com/africa/10-soldiers-killed-four-missing-in-boko-haram-attack-in-niger

4 killed, 31 injured in horror car bomb attack in Mali
https://www.iol.co.za/news/africa/4-killed-31-injured-in-horror-car-bomb-attack-in-mali-15785750

West Libya in (CIA) strongman's sights after conquering east
https://www.news24.com/Africa/News/west-libya-in-strongmans-sights-after-conquering-east-20180630

Four Libya oil ports closed amid corruption allegations
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jul/02/four-libya-oil-ports-closed-amid-corruption-allegations-allies-khalifa-haftar

A look at the dangers that migrants face as they trek across the Sahara Desert. (AP Video/Nat Castaneda)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=GfLpCAOepwQ

Iraqi warplanes kill eight IS militants between Diyala, Salahuddin provinces
https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/iraqi-warplanes-kill-eight-is-militants-between-diyala-salahuddin-provinces/

Iraq: Three Islamic State members killed in airstrike, west of Anbar
https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/three-islamic-state-members-killed-in-airstrike-west-of-anbar/

Islamic State's Baghdadi returns to Iraq, likely to be in western desert: Source
https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq-war/islamic-states-baghdadi-returns-to-iraq-likely-to-be-in-western-desert-source/

Syrian Army Cuts off Terrorists' Supply Routes in Daraa
https://www.english.almanar.com.lb/532244

Army restores safety and stability to al-Mseifraa town in Daraa countryside
https://sana.sy/en/?p=141391

US Must Withdraw from Syria: Damascus
https://www.english.almanar.com.lb/531555

False Flag Fail: How Syrian Civilians Derailed White Helmet 'Chemical' Stunt in Eastern Ghouta
https://21stcenturywire.com/2018/07/02/false-flag-fail-how-syrian-civilians-derailed-white-helmets-chemical-stunt-in-eastern-ghouta/

Ambassador Ala: The Israeli occupation disregards its legal obligations by taking advantage of US protection
https://sana.sy/en/?p=141397

As the U.S. fuels war in Yemen, 1,200 Yemenis face deportation under Trump
https://www.salon.com/2018/07/01/as-the-u-s-fuels-war-in-yemen-1200-yemenis-face-deportation-under-trump/

US aims to reduce Iran's oil revenue to zero
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/07/aims-reduce-irans-oil-revenue-180702171030835.html

Giuliani Vows That Trump Will Help Bring Down the Iranian Gov
https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/giuliani-vows-that-trump-will-help-bring-down-the-iranian-regime

Iranian General warns against US plot to transfer chemical agents to region
http://en.abna24.com/news/iran/iranian-general-warns-against-us-plot-to-transfer-chemical-agents-to-region_900054.html

No anti-Iran threat will go unanswered: IRGC commander
https://www.presstv.com/Detail/2018/07/02/566800/IRGC-Khatam-alAnbiya-Gholam-Ali-Rashid-Armed-Forces

Eric Margolis: Turkey On A Roll: Few phobias run deeper in Europe than the fear and hatred of Turks.
https://ericmargolis.com/2018/06/turkey-on-a-roll/

Another Palestinian Killed by Israeli Occupation Forces
https://www.english.almanar.com.lb/532200

Apartheid: Israel Denies Entry to U.S. Jewish BDS Activist
https://www.haaretz.com/misc/article-print-page//.premium-israel-bars-entry-to-u-s-jewish-bds-activist-1.6224713

EU urged to exclude Israel from research fund:
Some 154 organisations and NGOs push European Union to exclude 'Israeli military companies' from its development fund.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/07/eu-urged-exclude-israel-research-projects-180702154711132.html

US lap dog: Australia ends direct aid to Palestinian Authority: Australia sends about $10 million in aid to Palestine territories.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-07-02/australia-ends-direct-aid-to-palestinian-authority/9932828

Huawei named as top corporate sponsor for Australian MPs' paid travel:
Trips to Israel top the list of politicians' travel paid for by non-Australian government sponsors
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/jun/26/huawei-named-as-top-corporate-sponsor-for-mps-paid-travel

19 Killed as Suicide Bomber Targets Minority Sikhs, Hindus in Afghanistan
https://www.voanews.com/a/suicide-bomb-in-afghan/4462932.html

2 commanders among 8 Taliban in N. Afghanistan
https://www.voanews.com/a/suicide-bomb-in-afghan/4462932.html

Bolton says: US has plan to dismantle NK nuclear program in year
https://apnews.com/85a2e763521c4db1a944610282503086/Bolton:-US-has-plan-to-dismantle-NK-nuclear-program-in-year

North Korea's Kim asked China to bring early end to sanctions - Yomiuri
https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-northkorea-china/north-koreas-kim-asked-china-to-bring-early-end-to-sanctions-yomiuri-idUKKBN1JR141

China Warns Its Tourists: Beware Gun Violence in America
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/02/world/asia/china-travel-warning-america.html

Roma's murder by far right reveals deep wounds in Ukraine;
David Popp, 23, was stabbed to death by ultranationalist attackers in the latest bout of racist violence in Ukraine.
https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/attack-roma-killed-laid-rest-180629175419541.html

Watch: Former Ukrainian neo-Nazi leader speaks at NATO think tank event as it laments rise of right
https://www.rt.com/news/431527-neo-nazi-atlantic-council/

Russian law obliges Internet companies to store user correspondence
http://tass.com/politics/1011585

Get On the Trump Peace Train? He wants out of Korea, Germany, Syria - and NATO!
https://original.antiwar.com/justin/2018/07/01/get-on-the-trump-peace-train/

Angela Merkel on brink as interior minister Seehofer says he will resign over migrant deal
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/07/01/angela-merkel-fights-survival-interior-minister-seehofer-says/

Seehofer delays resignation, gives Merkel 3-day deadline
https://www.thelocal.de/20180702/merkel-rebels-vow-last-ditch-bid-for-migrant-deal

European Union intensifies campaign of terror against refugees:
The European Union summit at the end of last week marked a dangerous turning point in post-World War II European history.
http://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2018/07/02/pers-j02.html

Trump's $54 Billion Tax Hike on Autos: EU Threatens $300 Billion Retaliation
https://www.fxstreet.com/analysis/trumps-54-billion-tax-hike-on-autos-eu-threatens-300-billion-retaliation-201807020516

Europe needs to do 2 things to win the trade war :
European corporates can steal market share from American firms in markets like China while also benefitting in bilateral trade agreements as US influence wanes.
http://www.businessinsider.com/how-europe-could-win-a-trade-war-against-the-us-2018-7

Viva Mexico: AMLO Vows to Fight Corruption, 'Respect' NAFTA After Landslide Win:
López Obrador identified corruption as the "principal cause" of inequality and the criminal violence that has bedeviled Mexico for years and said he would spare no one in his commitment to root it out.
https://www.telesurtv.net/english/news/Mexico-AMLO-Vows-to-Fight-Corruption-Respect-NAFTA-After-Landslide-Win-20180702-0009.html

Mexico: Latin American, World Leaders React to AMLO's Victory:
Bolivian President Evo Morales said: "We are sure that your government will write a new page in the history of Latin American dignity and sovereignty."
https://www.telesurtv.net/english/news/Mexico-Latin-American-World-Leaders-React-to-AMLOs-Victory-20180702-0003.html

Hundreds of thousands march against Trump's persecution of immigrants
http://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2018/07/02/prot-j02.html

US Conducts Successful Field Test Of New Nuclear Bomb
https://twitter.com/NNSANews/status/1012741743614349312

US man hurts nine in stabbing spree at refugee, children's party
https://www.yahoo.com/news/six-children-among-nine-hurt-us-stabbing-attack-161952207.html

Priest Calls Cops on Black Funeral-Goers, Tells Them to 'Get the Hell Out' of Church
https://www.theroot.com/mourningwhileblack-priest-calls-cops-on-black-funeral-1827284231

UN report on US poverty: dystopian future or devastating reality?
http://thehill.com/opinion/finance/395076-un-report-on-us-poverty-dystopian-future-or-devastating-reality

How $21 Trillion In Tax Money Disappeared
https://changemaker.media/feature/how-21-trillion-in-tax-money-disappeared-audit-the-pentagon/?mc_cid=9ea177d129&mc_eid=69cae54ea5