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Turkey ups Iran oil imports despite sanctions
Turkey has sharply increased its oil imports from Iran. According to Turkey's Statistical Institute, the country imported well over a million tons of Iranian crude this March - the highest monthly purchase since last July. However, new US sanctions are now harming relations between Ankara and Tehran. RT talks to political analyst Chris Bambery from London. RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com RT on Twitter: twitter.com
Kucinich: US 'sanction warfare' makes real Iran war inevitable
FULL SCRIPT on.rt.com War mentality has saturated Washington and arms merchants want to benefit, says Congressman (d) Dennis Kucinich. He opposes sanctions against Tehran that could lead to war, and is sure the US should forget about trying to conquer other countries. Subscribe to RT! www.youtube.com Watch RT LIVE on our website rt.com Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter twitter.com Follow us on Google+ plus.google.com RT (Russia Today) is a global news network broadcasting from Moscow and Washington studios. RT is the first news channel to break the 500 million YouTube views benchmark.
Iran Boomerang: 'Blind sanctions backfire on West'
There's panic at the pumps in the UK, where a threatened strike by fuel delivery drivers has already seen stations running dry. There are even fears the army may be deployed to keep the country moving. France has said there's a good chance the US and Europe will agree to release oil stocks into the market to drive down crude costs. Jamal Abdi from the National Iranian-American Council says the West can only blame itself for the spike in prices. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com
US Senate approves Iran sanctions
On Monday The US Senate unanimously approved a package of new economic sanctions on Iran's oil sector just days ahead of a meeting in Baghdad between major world powers and Tehran. The House of Representatives passed its version of the bill in December and now the Senate and House must work out their differences in the legislation. The West suspects Iran is working to build a nuclear bomb and the sanctions are meant to strip Tehran of revenue by shutting down financial deals with Iran's powerful state oil and tanker enterprises. Iran has said its nuclear program is for civilian purposes. In a statement from Republican Senator Mark Kirk, a co-author of the bill, he states that the Senate put Iranian leaders on notice that they must halt all uranium enrichment activities or face another round of economic sanctions from the United States.
'AIPAC behind US anit-Iran sanctions'
US Congress with AIPAC support has applied increased sanctions against Iran that targets foreign bank transactions as the P5+1 talks on Iran's nuclear file nears. Press TV has interviewed Jamal Wakim, professor at the Lebanese International University in Beirut about the motivations of Obama, US Congress and AIPAC behind the additional sanctions applied on Iran ahead of the P5+1 talks scheduled for this Wednesday May 22 in Baghdad.
Inside Story - Can Iran survive US sanctions?
The US is trying to get China to back tougher sanctions against Iran over its nuclear programme. But will business-savvy China put politics before trade with its main oil supplier? Guests are: Mehrdad Khonsari, Scott Lucas and Sadek Zibakalam.
UN Security council discusses Sudan sanctions
Sudan and South Sudan have accused each other of launching attacks on a new front near the border. It follows talks by the UN Security Council over possible sanctions against both countries. Al Jazeera's Sherine Tadros reports from Khartoum.
Costly Ambition: 'With sanctions on Iran oil, US chokes own economy'
Iran is warning against new Washington-backed sanctions over its nuclear programme, which will target its oil exports. It says they may more than double fuel prices. Jamal Abdi from the National Iranian American Council, says such sanctions will only choke already-struggling Western economies. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com
'US sanctions to starve Iranian people to death'
Millions of new jobs, manufacturing back on track, the war in Iraq over and Bin Laden gone. Barack Obama has set out his stall for re-election - and using the annual State of the Union address to do it. Caleb Maupin of the International Action Centre tells us that America's double standards on domestic and international policy were there for all to see during Obama's speech. RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com RT on Twitter: twitter.com
Iran Sanctions, War, Israel & Gas Prices
Will Israel bomb Iran over a threat of nuclear weapons? How could sanctions on Iran impact oil and gas prices? The Young Turks host Cenk Uygur explains. www.nytimes.com www.thedailybeast.com Subscribe to The Young Turks: bit.ly Find out how to watch The Young Turks on Current by clicking here: www.current.com Download the politics or entertainment hour of this TYT episode: goo.gl The Largest Online New Show in the World. Google+: www.gplus.to Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: twitter.com
Harsh on Iran: 'Sanctions disgusting, hit ordinary people'
The European Union has expanded its sanctions against Iran, freezing assets and adding more officials to a visa blacklist. It cites 'serious human rights violations' for the measures - which follow other similar penalties over the Islamic republic's nuclear programme. The US has just drawn up a list of countries which are to be cut-off from the American financial system - if they don't reduce Iranian oil imports within 6 months. Meanwhile, Israel says its threat of a military strike on Iran is stopping it from building a suspected nuclear bomb. Tehran maintains its atomic programme is for peaceful energy purposes only. But the US is against an imminent attack on the Islamic state - believing it would drag the whole region into war. For more RT talks to Middle East expert, Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi, from Beirut. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com
US levies Iran and Syria technology sanctions
President Barack Obama has signed an executive order introducing sanctions on people and entities in Syria and Iran, that use technology to target their citizens and perpetrate human rights abuses. The move underscored the degree to which technology, from mobile phones to social media, has not only fuelled popular uprisings in countries throughout the Arab world, but also given governments new ways to track and suppress political dissent. Alan Fisher reports from Washington.
India to neglect sanctions on Iranian oil
Despite the new round of US and EU sanctions on Iran, India has said it would do what ever it takes to buy the Iranian oil. Finding a replacement on such a large scale is difficult as Iranian oil contributes to about 12 percent of India's oil imports. Press TV' s Sanjay Sethi reports from New Delhi.
Rand Paul Blocks Iran Sanctions
Senator Harry Reid tried to pass a new round of Iranian sanctions through the Senate without allowing any debate or amendments, but the vote failed because of a block by Senator Rand Paul. Paul aimed to add an amendment that would make sure the use of any military force would have to get Congressional approval. There are more than 80 retired military officers that have written a letter to Congress urging the body not to go along with Paul Ryan's plan and cut 6 billion dollars from development and diplomacy, while simultaneously beefing up defense. But why are these voices, those asking for diplomacy, the minority? Scott Horton with Harper's Magazine weighs in. Twitter: twitter.com www.facebook.com
Why does the EU join in sanctions against Iran?
The European Union has now joined the US and Canada in sanctions against Iran. The sanctions are an attempt to prevent Iran from furthering their nuclear enrichment program. Despite Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta admitting that Iran is not making nuclear weapons, the futile sanctions continue. The EU makes up for 20 percent of Iran's oil exports and many experts believe Iran won't feel the effects of the sanctions. Jamal Abdi, policy director of the National Iranian American Council, joins us to discuss the latest. Follow Liz on Twitter at twitter.com
Strait Talking: 'Iran sanctions backfire on recession-hit West'
Iran is under increasing pressure from Western countries, which believe it might be developing a nuclear weapon. France is pushing for stricter sanctions against Iran and has urged EU countries to follow the US in freezing Iranian central bank assets and imposing an embargo on oil exports. Ali Rizk, expert on Middle Eastern affairs, talks to RT, suggesting both the US and Europe are currently witnessing a very dire economic situation and this latest step taken against Iran will only set the precedent for increasing economic problems. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com
India is benefiting on Iran's oil sanctions
Some countries are benefitting from sanctions against Iran. India, one of the biggest oil buyers is now getting their fuel for cheap. New Dehli is not caving into the pressure from the West to follow its lead in stopping the import of Iranian oil and dealing with its Central Bank. RT's Priya Sridhar has the story. Like us and/or follow us: twitter.com www.facebook.com
Build up to WW3 - US will Sanction CHINA for BUYING IRAN OIL!
Build up to WW3 - US will Sanction CHINA for BUYING IRAN OIL! The US State Department has revealed the list of 12 countries which may be subjected to American financial sanctions for failing to cut oil imports from Iran. The number of countries was mentioned earlier on Tuesday, as Washington announced a penalty waiver for Japan and 10 EU counties which complied with American demands and reduced their purchases. However, the names of the countries were not given. Four of the countries on America's anger list are among top 100 buyers of Iranian crude. They are China, India, South Korea and South Africa, with the first two being the two largest buyers. Also targeted by possible financial sanctions are Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan and Turkey. US President Barack Obama may order banks based in those countries and involved in oil trade with Iran to be cut off America's financial system. On the other hand, he may exempt some of them from sanctions, if US national security demands it. So America's allies like South Korea or Pakistan may dodge repercussions. Meanwhile China on Thursday slammed America's pressure on Iran's trading partners following the exemption of Japan and European countries from penalties. The People's Daily, the official newspaper of the ruling Communist Party, called the US policy misguided and selfish. "One stand-out feature of unilateralism is this: that one's own rules become the world's rules. Everyone must ...
Iranians react to proposed EU sanctions
European foreign ministers are expected to impose a ban on Monday, on Iranian oil imports into the European Union. But the prospect of new sanctions does not appear to worry too many people in Iran. Many feel import restrictions will have a big impact on some of the EU's already cash-strapped economies struggling to keep their heads above water in the eurozone crisis if they follow the US's lead, causing a major spike in the global price of oil. Al Jazeera's Dorsa Jabbari has reaction from Tehran.
Sri Lanka feels pinch of Iran sanctions
Sri Lanka, which relies heavily on imports of Iranian oil, is feeling the impact of US-led sanctions on Tehran. Rising global prices, due in part to US-led sanctions against Iran along with the weakening of the Sri Lankan rupee, have led the price of kerosene to rise 49 per cent, diesel 36.9 per cent and petrol 7.7 per cent in Sri Lanka. Adding to Sri Lankan frustration is the fact that the South Asian nation's only oil refinery works best with Iranian light crude. Colombo is also unable to receive payment of approximately $25m in lieu of tea sent to Iran due to the sanctions that began last June. Al Jazeera's Minelle Fernandez reports from Colombo, where some say smaller nations are the hardest hit by tougher sanctions against Iran.
Rand Paul Blocks Sanctions on Iran
Thank you Sen. Rand Paul for single-handedly blocking sanctions on Iran and insisting that Washington leaders not march mindlessly into another war.
Inside Story - Is India defying Western sanctions on Iran?
India has been exploring trade opportunities with Iran, but is it willing to join in international efforts to prevent Iran's emergence as a nuclear power? Guests: Sreeram Chaulia, Richard Weitz, Mohammad Marandi.
Iran to 'block' Gulf oil if sanctions proceed
Iran has threatened to cut off oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz if the West follows through with a plan to sanction Iran's vital oil exports. The US Navy's Gulf-based Fifth Fleet responded by saying it will not tolerate any such disruption. Around 40 per cent of the world's oil transported by sea passes through the strait. Will Jordan reports.
Carney: Increased Iran Sanctions Are No Surprise
White House Spokesperson Jay Carney said the administration's tough new sanctions against Iran amid tensions about Tehran's nuclear program and the specter of an Israeli attack on the Islamic republic, should not be surprising. (Feb. 6)
What do US sanctions on Iran mean for the world?
One of the main issues of US foreign policy today involves how America is handling Iran's nuclear program.For the Obama administration the answer is sanctions, and this weekend the latest round is set to go into effect. It will target transactions made with the Iranian central bank. This summer the sanctions on Iranian oil will come into effect - meaning that if you buy Iranian petroleum, you'd be blocked out of doing any business with any financial institutions in the US. This measure will upset other countries who rely upon Iranian oil and also it could mean a dramatic spike in oil prices in the US, which would not only hurt consumers, but could also severely hurt President Obama's chances of being re-elected in November. Vijay Prashad, of the Trinity College brings us his take on the matter. Like us and/or follow us: twitter.com www.facebook.com
Occupy AIPAC Opposes War and Sanctions Against Iran
130 organizations call for diplomacy with Iran and a US Middle East policy not based on unequivocal support for Israel
India aims to cash in on Iran sanctions
Some of Iran's trading partners are seeing the latest sanctions by the EU and the US as opportunities to increase their own trade. Al Jazeera's Prerna Suri reports how India is using an old-fashioned, but an effective way of conducting business.
Russia & China veto UN resolution on sanctions against Syria
Russia and China have vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on Syria. The European-backed draft called on Damascus to end its crackdown on protesters, or face "targeted measures". But Moscow and Beijing said this could open the door to a Libya-style military intervention. RT's Marina Portnaya has the latest from New York. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com
Syria Sees Red: Russia, BRICS blast UN sanctions
New deaths are being reported in Syria as the head of the International Red Cross meets the country's senior officials. He's in Damascus discussing the humanitarian side of the conflict which has claimed over 2 thousand lives. Meanwhile, Russia is rallying members of the UN Security Council to encourage the sides to stop violence and start negotiations. The Kremlin believes President Assad has worked to change the situation on the ground through reforms, and his efforts deserve some credit. But the US and its West European allies are pushing for action against President Assad's regime, which they've already sanctioned. French political analyst Pierre Guerlain believes there's an underlying motive in calls for protecting Syrian civilians. RT on Twitter: twitter.com RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com
US threatened Sweden with trade sanctions if Sweden wouldn't end The Pirate Bay
Hollywood, The MPAA and the US government demanded action from the Swedish government. If Sweden decided not to give in to their wishes the US would impose trade sanctions. According to IT prosecutor Hakan Rosswall the USA pressured the Swedish government and threatened to blacklist the Swedes within the WTO (World Trade Organization). Swedish secretary of state Dan Eliasson confirmed the information stating: "I know that the USA has opinions as it comes to the effectiveness of our system when it comes to copyright and that Sweden and other countries aren't following thier international agreements. There are sanction mechanisms in the USA, and this has been pointed out from their side."
Hooman Majd on Iranian Sanctions & Society
Foreign Affairs Focus On: Iran with Hooman Majd Managing Editor Jonathan Tepperman interviews author Hooman Majd after a year in Iran researching his next book. Watch them discuss the effect of sanctions on the Iranian population, the role of nationalism in support for Iran's nuclear program, regime change versus specific social change, and policy recommendations for the US government in dealing with the diplomatic challenges Iran poses. Read Majd's Foreign Affairs article and more on this topic at ForeignAffairs.com
Ron Paul: 'Sanctions on Iran is an Act of War!'
Real News @ RevolutionNews.US — Before the US House of Representatives, April 22, 2010, Statement on Motion to Instruct Conferees on HR 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act. I rise in opposition to this motion to instruct House conferees on HR 2194, the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act, and I rise in strong opposition again to the underlying bill and to its Senate version as well. I object to this entire push for war on Iran, however it is disguised. Listening to the debate on the Floor on this motion and the underlying bill it feels as if we are back in 2002 all over again the same falsehoods and distortions used to push the United States into a disastrous and unnecessary one-trillion-dollar war on Iraq are being trotted out again to lead us to what will likely be an even more disastrous and costly war on Iran. The parallels are astonishing. We hear war advocates today on the Floor scare-mongering about reports that in one year Iran will have missiles that can hit the United States. Where have we heard this bombast before? Anyone remember the claims that Iraqi drones were going to fly over the United States and attack us? These "drones" ended up being pure propaganda -- the UN chief weapons inspector concluded in 2004 that there was no evidence that Saddam Hussein had ever developed unpiloted drones for use on enemy targets. Of course by then the propagandists had gotten their war so the truth did not matter ...
Endtime News Update, Civil War,Syria,Global Recession, Israel War,Egypt, Iran,Trumpet news Flash
Middle East News. Trumpet Blast News Flash Palestinians could launch a third Intifada www.statestimes.net Obama on Pace to Borrow $6.2T in One Term—More Than All Presidents from Washington Through Clinton Combined cnsnews.com 'EU report says Israel undermining two-states' www.jpost.com Israel, Palestinians spar over Quartet deadline Iran: We'll Bring the War to Israel, and 'Beyond' www.israelnationalnews.com Iranian paper calls for retaliation against Israel news.yahoo.com Two US aircraft carriers opposite Iran, 15000 troops in Kuwait www.debka.com Iran: We have evidence US killed nuclear scientist in Tehran www.haaretz.com Ahmadinejad: Iran will respond 'firmly' to a US strike www.haaretz.com Islamists secure top spot in new Egypt parliament news.yahoo.com IBM Reveals Five Innovations That Will Change Our Lives within Five Years www-03.ibm.com Greece gets closer to brink of bankruptcy www.telegraph.co.uk Arab League chief warns of Syria civil war news.yahoo.com Libyan Islamists rally to demand sharia-based law news.yahoo.com Iran sends rare letter to US over killed scientist news.yahoo.com Palestinians consider ending peace talks, turning to UN www.jpost.com Major US-Israel military drill postponed: report uk.news.yahoo.com Thailand recognizes Palestinian state news.yahoo.com EU discussing plan to start Iran oil ban on July 1 uk.news.yahoo.com IDF preparing for major Gaza action within months www.jpost.com World Bank warns of global growth slowdown news.yahoo.com On sale ...
'Nuke test next step for N. Korea in case of more sanctions'
LATEST: North Korea rocket launch fails - read more - on.rt.com A South Korean news agency reports the North is preparing a new underground nuclear test. It will allegedly follow the long-range missile test planned for later this week. In a rare move, foreign reporters were allowed to see first hand the fully-prepared rocket at the launch site. The North's aim is to put a communications satellite into orbit, but the US and South Korea say it might be a covert ballistic missile test. And Japan is prepared to shoot the rocket down if it goes over its territory. For analysis, RT talks to Doctor Tim Beal, a researcher and Asia specialist from New Zealand. RT on Twitter: twitter.com RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com
Russia has Drawn a Line in the Sand Turkey Ignores Sanctions - Sheik Imran Hosein
Medvedev Warns of Nuclear War www.google.co.uk
Calls to stop Syria 'killing machine' as Russia slams sanctions
The UN Security Council has agreed it wants to avoid military intervention in Syria - but differences remain over the way ahead. The US - as well as its European and Arab allies - want President Assad out of power. For its part, Russia says the UN shouldn't be used as a platform for excessive interference in Syrian affairs. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com
Reza Pahlavi: Iranians need help, not war or sanctions, to oust their regime
The crown prince of Iran and the late Shah's older son Reza Pahlavi called upon Israel to help the Iranian people in toppling the current regime instead of launching military attacks against the country to stop its nuclear program.
Penn Ave Eritrean American Demonstration in DC Against UNFair and UNJust Sanctions on Eritrea
May 25, 2012 - Eritrean-Americans Demonstration Against Unjust and Unfair UN Sanctions against Eritrea in Downtown DC at the White House, Pennsylvania Ave. and the US Capitol during Eritrean Independence Week 2012. Thousands of Eritreans gathered for a peaceful demonstration against the UN Sanctions and to Rally for their country sake as it is being wrongly and unfairly target by the United Nations (UN). - For more information and news on Eritrean related you can visit www.Dehai.org - For historical reference on the Eritrean-Ethiopian conflict, you can visit http - FOR RECENT NEWS ON ERITREA VISIT: www.tesfanews.net
Tarpley: China up for Iran sanctions - April Fool's Day prank
China will remain committed to further talks aimed at resolving the Iran nuclear issue. So says the country's Foreign Ministry following US reports that Beijing is willing to back sanctions against Tehran. A veto-holding member of the Security Council, China backed three previous UN sanctions resolutions, but had been opposed to a fourth round hoping for a diplomatic settlement. To talk about what could lie ahead here is investigative journalist Webster Tarlpey.
Iran rejects West's plan to curb nuclear program without cuts in sanctions against Tehran!
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Iran Cuts Off Oil To Britain France,Two Can Play At Economic Sanctions
THE VIDEO DOES NOT BELONG TO BE, USE IS UNDER "FAIR USE" Copyright RT RT Discuss's The Move With Webster Topley. Iran's Current Biggest Customers Are India, China, Russia Japan Italy Currently If Iran Would Cut Off Oil To The EU, It Would Be Devastating Due To Winter
Iran Promises to Close Down Oil Route If Sanctions Imposed
Alex also covers the latest breaking news and takes your calls. www.infowars.com Kurt Nimmo December 28, 2011 For the second time in two days, Iran has threatened to shut down the Strait of Hormuz if new sanctions are imposed in response to its nuclear program. Vice President Mohamed Reza Rahimi threatened on Tuesday to close down the strait and cut off oil exports if the West imposes sanctions on his country's oil shipments. "If they impose sanctions on Iran's oil exports, then even one drop of oil cannot flow from the Strait of Hormuz," Rahimi said. "Closing the Strait of Hormuz is very easy for Iranian naval forces," Admiral Habibollah Sayyari told Iran's state-run Press TV on Wednesday. "Iran has comprehensive control over the strategic waterway." Sayyari is head of Iran's navy and is currently overseeing a military exercise in a 2000-kilometer stretch of sea from the Strait of Hormuz, at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, to the Gulf of Aden, near the entrance to the Red Sea. "Iran's military and Revolutionary Guards can close the Strait of Hormuz. But such a decision should be made by top establishment leaders," he said last week. The Tehran Times reported on Monday that the "war games" are different from previous ones in terms of the vastness of the area of action and the military equipment and tactics employed. Submarines, warships, missile-firing destroyers, coast-to-sea missile systems, drones, and electronic warfare equipment will be tested during the exercises ...
'Sanctions laughable - Iran won't drop nuclear plans'
The UN Security Council has approved new financial and arms controls on Iran by a strong majority vote. The new sanctions are described as the toughest yet, with the aim of pushing Tehran to halt its controversial nuclear programme. But the Iranian President immediately dismissed the resolution as a 'used handkerchief'.
The Rally Eritrean-American Demonstration in DC Against UNFair and UNJust Sanctions on Eritrea
May 25, 2012 - Eritrean-Americans Demonstration Against Unjust and Unfair UN Sanctions against Eritrea in Downtown DC at the White House, Pennsylvania Ave. and the US Capitol during Eritrean Independence Week 2012. Thousands of Eritreans gathered for a peaceful demonstration against the UN Sanctions and to Rally for their country sake as it is being wrongly and unfairly target by the United Nations (UN). - For more information and news on Eritrean related you can visit www.Dehai.org - For historical reference on the Eritrean-Ethiopian conflict, you can visit http - FOR RECENT NEWS ON ERITREA VISIT: www.tesfanews.net
Path to War? Assassination of Iran Nuclear Scientist, New Sanctions Strain US-Iran Relations
www.democracynow.org - Iran says a nuclear scientist involved in its uranium enrichment program was killed by assassins in Tehran on Wednesday, becoming the latest Iranian scientist to die in a series of similar incidents. Earlier this week, Iran announced it had sentenced a US-born man to death for allegedly spying for the CIA. Meanwhile, the United States is leading a global campaign to shut down Iranian oil exports in order to pressure the country to end its alleged nuclear weapons program. Iran responded by threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz, a major transit point for one fifth of oil traded worldwide. "If we are increasing the sense of threat, we may be able to prevent [the Iranian's] capabilities to a certain extent, but we're also increasing their desire for the nuclear deterrent," says Trita Parsi, founder and president of the National Iranian American Council. "At some point, that desire will overcome the obstacles. In essence, you cannot threaten a country into feeling secure." Towatch the complete daily, independent news hour, read the transcript, download the podcast, and for the additional information about Democracy Now!, visit www.democracynow.org. FOLLOW DEMOCRACY NOW! ONLINE Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: @democracynow Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com Listen on SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com Daily Email News Digest: www.democracynow.org Please consider supporting independent media by making a donation to Democracy Now! today, visit www ...
Riz Khan - Breaking international sanctions
Over the years, sanctions have been imposed on many nations deemed to be in violation of international law. But such embargoes have spawned a multi-million dollar trafficking industry that moves money as well as contraband goods into countries under sanctions.How powerful is the global sanctions-busting industry and to what extent is it reshaping world politics?
Youth Speak: Eritrean-American Demonstration in DC Against UNFair and UNJust Sanctions on Eritrea
May 25, 2012 - Eritrean-Americans Demonstration Against Unjust and Unfair UN Sanctions against Eritrea in Downtown DC at the White House, Pennsylvania Ave. and the US Capitol during Eritrean Independence Week 2012. Thousands of Eritreans gathered for a peaceful demonstration against the UN Sanctions and to Rally for their country sake as it is being wrongly and unfairly target by the United Nations (UN). - For more information and news on Eritrean related you can visit www.Dehai.org - For historical reference on the Eritrean-Ethiopian conflict, you can visit http - FOR RECENT NEWS ON ERITREA VISIT: www.tesfanews.net
Buchanan: Iran sanctions pave way to new war US can't afford
Facing a staggering deficit, increasingly unpopular overseas engagements and no clear resolution over the nuclear fallout with Iran, some Americans are becoming increasingly disillusioned with the Obama administration. Pat Buchanan, the Washington political commentator and former Presidential advisor, gives RT his take on what seems to be going wrong.
12/2/2011 In Congress: Ron Paul Condemns Iran Sanctions Bill As Prelude To War
ronpaulyes.blogspot.com War with Iran has already been decided by the powers that be and the modern-day quasi-declaration happened last Thursday. Using the same legislative and propaganda playbook that led to the Iraq War, the US Government has just officially declared War on Iran. Reuters reported "Congress on Thursday approved tough new unilateral sanctions aimed at squeezing Iran's energy and banking sectors, which could also hurt companies from other countries doing business with Tehran. The House of Representatives passed the bill 408-8 and sent it to President Barack Obama for signing into law. The Senate had approved it 99-0 earlier in the day." Congress hasn't officially voted for a Declaration of War since World War II. In modern times they use creative wording in bills that authorize the broad use of force across borders in the sweeping "War on Terror." The Bush Doctrine of preemptively attacking countries because they may pose a threat to America in the future was universally trashed by progressives, but is alive and well under Obama, the Prince of Peace, without one dissenting vote in the Senate. This authority is what the Obama Administration claims also gives them the legal argument to bomb sovereign countries like Pakistan. This unilateral decision by the United States Congress comes on the heels of a 12-2 UN Security Council vote on June 8th to impose a "modest tightening of sanctions" against Iran. Of course, Russia and China have been assured that ...
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