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Hiding the West’s ongoing neo-colonialism in Lebanon via blaming Iran (1/2)

I have spoken with many in France’s huge expatriate Lebanese community – and from all groups – and not a single person has ever claimed that Iran was the power behind the scenes in Lebanon. Without fail I was told that this title belongs to France. 

Yellow Vests protest Islamophobia on Act 51

France’s Yellow Vest anti-government movement marched for the 51st consecutive week amid wildcat strikes and increasing social discontent.

U.S. Iran Sanctions

Killing Daesh leader at center of Trump 2020 campaign

Taking credit for the alleged killing of Daesh chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi appears to be playing a key role in US President Donald Trump’s reelection bid.

Hezbollah slams Twitter for ‘politicized’ suspension of TV channel accounts

Hezbollah says the Twitter has given in to political pressure by suspending its TV channel accounts.

Trump benefits from a no-deal Brexit: UK opposition leader Corbyn

US President Donald Trump benefits from a no-deal Brexit, says UK Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn.

Russia prepared to stay online in case of global blackout: Lawmakers

Russia is prepared to stay online amid global blackout as a crucial internet law comes into effect.

US legacy in the Mid. East

Iran meat production up in second quarter, down year-on-year

Iran says meat output increased over the summer although figures are 22 percent lower than 2018.

Venezuela inks agreement with Iran in medical sector amid sanctions

The Venezuelan science minister has paid a visit to Iran’s Science and Technology Park in Tehran to buy medical equipment from Iran. 

5 candidates to run in Algeria presidential election next month

Five candidates will run in Algeria’s presidential election on December 12.

Life expectancy for American men drops for a third year

Life expectancy for American men dropped for a third consecutive year, with the National Center for Health Statistics citing an increase in so-called “deaths of despair.”

Funeral for Palestinian killed during Israeli airstrike

Palestinians have held a funeral procession for a 27-year-old civilian who was killed during a wave of pre-dawn air strikes in Gaza.

Daesh prisoners will be sent back to home countries in Europe: Turkey

Turkey says it will send captured Daesh terrorists back to their home countries in Europe amid anger with the EU.

At least 15 killed in car bomb explosion in Syria’s Tal Abyad

At least 15 people have been killed in a car bomb explosion in the northern Syrian town of Tal Abyad.

Five people shot dead at Halloween party in California

Five people were shot dead at a crowded Halloween costume party at a house in the US state of California.

Iran’s leading carmaker denies reports it is building factory in Turkey

Iran’s leading carmaker IKCO dismisses reports it is planning to build a large factory in Turkey’s Van.

First shipment of new Ebola vaccine arrives in DR Congo

The first shipment of a new Ebola vaccine arrives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Iran, Iraq synchronize power grids to boost electricity export

Iran and Iraq have synchronized their power grids that will allow a boost in Iran’s electricity exports to Iraq.

US in Syria to secure oil fields for itself: Analyst

International Lawyer Barry Gorssman believes the US is maintaining its military presence in Syria in order to secure the Arab country’s oil for itself.

Thousands brave tear gas, defy police in latest Hong Kong march

Hong Kong police fired volley after volley of tear gas to break up anti-government protesters.

NBA: Golden State Warriors 110-127 San Antonio Spurs

Over to the NBA, the struggling Golden State Warriors have suffered a 127 to 110 home defeat against the San Antonio Spurs.

Iran blasts US ‘economic terrorism’ after new sanctions

Iranian officials have slammed new US sanctions on the country’s construction sector as yet another attempt to wage “economic terrorism” against the Iranian people.

Pakistan army says supports elected government amid major protest

Pakistan’s military has expressed support for the country’s Prime Minister Imran Khan and his elected government amid protests and calls for his resignation.

hile’s unrest rooted in frustration with social, economic inequality: Analyst

Chile’s crisis that has rocked the Latin American country over the past month has roots in the frustration of the Chileans with social and economic inequality, transportation fare hikes were the “last straw that broke the camel’s back,” says a political analyst from New York.