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Clinton aide: 1998 Iraq bombing was impeachment distraction [2016]

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“The strikes – known as Operation Desert Fox- were ordered the day after the House of Representatives issued a report accusing the president of ‘high crimes and misdemeanors’ and ended on the day the articles of impeachment were passed.  Previous strikes in 1996, Operation Desert Strike, were ordered during a campaign finance scandal.  Among the other allegations leveled in the article are claims that the Gulf War of 1991 was driven by a desire for profits and political gain, with the U.S. government and media glossing over the deaths of hundreds of thousands of innocent Iraqis who were ‘demonized’ and ‘characterized as subhuman’.”

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3758922/Bill-Clinton-bombed-Iraq-distract-Monica-scandal-Huma-Abedin-s-Muslim-journal-claimed-boss-s-husband.html

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Security Breach and Spilled Secrets Have Shaken the N.S.A. to Its Core

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“The Shadow Brokers disclosures, which began in August 2016, have been catastrophic for the N.S.A., calling into question its ability to protect potent cyberweapons and its very value to national security. The agency regarded as the world’s leader in breaking into adversaries’ computer networks failed to protect its own.”

Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/12/us/nsa-shadow-brokers.html

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Venezuela unveils largest-ever bill, worth a few US dollars

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“Venezuelans living with hyper-inflation and a scarcity of cash for buying daily goods will soon have the country’s largest paper bill circulating in recent history.  The country’s president announced Wednesday that the new 100,000- bolivar note will hit the streets this week. It will be worth less than $2.50 in U.S. currency in black market dealings.  In a nationally broadcast appearance, President Nicolas Maduro held up the new paper bill, while also unveiling a 30 percent boost to the minimum wage.  The new denomination is stop-gap measure in an economic plan by Maduro’s government aimed at doing away with the need for paper money.”

Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/venezuela-unveils-largest-bill-worth-us-dollars-50874737

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Zimbabwe army takes control but denies coup

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“In a televised address early on Wednesday morning, military spokesperson, Major General SB Moyo, said the army was seeking to ‘pacify a degenerating, social, and economic situation’ in the country.  The army spokesperson said that once the military’s objectives have been achieved, the situation in the country would return to normal, before urging Zimbabweans to continue with their lives as usual.”

Read more: http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/11/zimbabwe-army-seizes-state-tv-denies-coup-ongoing-171115051459998.html

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Tech start-ups fight Senate tax plan over stock option ‘phantom income’

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” Under the proposed change, employees could face large tax bills before they realize the income from cashing in the stock options to pay them.”

Read more: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-tax-bill-stock-options-20171114-story.html

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Venezuela just defaulted, and you may own its debt

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“Dozens of U.S. mutual funds and big banks, which invest on behalf of millions of Americans, own portions of the debt.  Venezuela owes over $60 billion to bondholders. The country’s central bank has only $9.6 billion left.”

Read more: http://money.cnn.com/2017/11/14/investing/venezuela-debt-401k/index.html

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Detroit undercover cops brawl in drug sting gone wrong

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“Video from the scene captured arguing and shoving among some of the two dozen officers there, Craig said. The video has not been released but is being reviewed as part of the investigation that will be turned over to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office to determine whether charges will be filed.”

Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/11/14/detroit-police-officers-neighboring-precincts-brawl-undercover-sting-gone-wrong/861410001/

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Why the United States will never leave Yemen

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“At least 10,000 people have been killed in the conflict, and seven million are in dire need of food assistance.  The US began supporting the Saudi-led coalition through a decision by then-US President Barack Obama, who cited the Authorisation for Use of Military Force (AUMF) to justify US involvement.  Since taking office, President Donald Trump has done the same.”

Read more: http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/11/united-states-leave-yemen-171112191346249.html

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Can Congress stop Trump from supporting Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen?

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“In 2015, President Barack Obama supported Saudi Arabia’s war effort in Yemen, and President Donald Trump has continued the mission. The fight for control of Yemen shows no sign of stopping. The war has killed thousands of civilians, caused widespread food shortages and triggered a cholera epidemic. Yemenis have been plunged into the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. In its drive to destroy rebel targets, the Saudi-led coalition has struck hospitals, schools and marketplaces in scores of well-documented attacks.”

Read more: https://www.pri.org/stories/2017-10-09/us-lawmakers-want-stop-trump-supporting-saudi-arabias-war-yemen

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Saudi Arabia to allow women to drive

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“In 2016, Alwaleed bin Talal, an influential Saudi prince called for an ‘urgent’ end to the ban, saying it is a matter not just of rights but economic necessity.  He also detailed the ‘economic costs’ of women having to rely on private drivers or taxis, since public transit is not a viable alternative in the kingdom.  Using foreign drivers drains billions of dollars from the Saudi economy, Alwaleed said.  He calculated that families spend an average of $1,000 a month on a driver, money that otherwise could help household income at a time when many are making do with less.”

Read more: http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/09/saudi-arabia-women-drive-170926190857109.html

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