More Isolation? Russia, China To Build $240 Billion High-Speed Rail Link
Zero Hedge | The ongoing ‘isolation’ of Russia took another turn for the un-isolated-er today.
Tag: World News
‘Hidden Agenda Within Intelligence Community Allowed Paris Attacks’ for a Police State With Grand Spy Powers
Mac Slavo | Former U.S. intelligence linguist and national security veteran Scott Rickard accused American intelligence of looking the other way to enable the Hebdo Charlie terrorist attacks in Paris.
ISIL executes 13 Iraqi teens for watching soccer game
Press TV | The ISIL militants caught the ill-fated youths in the city of Mosul.
Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah dies aged 90
Brother Salman has become kingdom’s new ruler.
Jamaica considers marijuana legalisation and production
Bill also proposes that smoking marijuana will be banned in public spaces.
Israeli Mossad Goes Rogue, Warns U.S. on Iran Sanctions
Mossad says new Iran sanctions bill would tank Iran nuclear negotiations.
Prince Andrew arrives in Davos to answer claims of ‘sex orgy with nine teenagers’
London Telegraph | Duke of York to break his silence over allegations that he “sexually abused” 17-year-old Virginia Roberts, who has made her first sworn statement of the claims.
Donetsk bus hit by mortar as Ukrainian forces lose control of airport
London Guardian | Conflicting reports of who was responsible for mortar attack that killed at least eight in separatist stronghold.
Dozen former French soldiers, including elite troops, join ISIS – reports
RT | Fighting in Syria and Iraq.
British Tabloid the Sun Puts Topless Models Back on Page Three
TIME | Days after many celebrated the end of the decades-old tradition.
Prince Andrew Asked To Respond Under Oath To Sex Slave Allegations
AFP | The woman alleges she was “forced to have sexual relations” with Prince Andrew.
Cuba and US open historic talks in Havana
DailyMail.co.uk | Closed-door talks will focus on migration issues.
China beheading: Two dead in brutal knife attack at Yan’an city shopping mall
International Business Times | A person has reportedly been beheaded at a shopping mall in Yan’an, China.
Russian Food Price Inflation Reaches Up to 150% — Prosecutor
Moscow Times | Officials to scrutinize retailers’ pricing policies and act against unjustified markups.
Ukraine accuses Russian forces of attack
Al Jazeera | Ukrainian soldiers allegedly assaulted after hundreds of Russian troops crossed into country in violation of truce deal.