By Pepe Escobar. MBS, as chairman. Hefty bank accounts are frozen, private jets are grounded. Rumors have been swirling for months about a coup against MBS in the making. Instead, what just happened is yet another MBS pre-emptive coup.
This now endangers the King himself. It was only the regard for the King that protected MBS. There are many left in the army against MBS and they are enraged at the arrest of their commanders. To say the Saudi Arabian Army is in uproar is an understatement. Prince Miteb until recently was a serious contender to the Saudi throne.
MBS already controls all the internal media as well as the appointment of governorships. If something's good for Chavez or other left-wing leaders in Latin America-it's bad for democracy. In a symbolic rejection of US capitalism, Bolivia announced it will expel the Coca-Cola Company from the country at the end of the Mayan calendar.
This will mark the end of capitalism and usher in a new era of equality, the Bolivian govt says. By Dr. Martin Luther King Video and transcript. Seventeen people killed in attacks across Iraq: Attacks in Iraq killed 17 people on Thursday, including four members of a family who were murdered with knives, security and medical officials said. Iraq rejects U.
Turkey launches air strikes against Kurdish rebels: Turkish warplanes and helicopter gunships have attacked Kurdish rebel positions in the south east of the country. Syria says Turkey sending terrorists to wage war: - Syria accused Turkey on Thursday of playing a "fundamental role" in supporting terrorism by opening its airport and border to al Qaeda and other jihadists to carry out attacks inside Syria.
Jordan government tries to hush up reports of clashes with the Syrian army? Several news websites and television stations reported "heavy exchange of fire" between the two armies at four different border locations, saying that one Jordanian soldier was injured in the process.
Jordan King concerned over mounting tensions with Syria: Jordanian King Abdullah II on Thursday voiced concern over the escalating tensions and skirmishes on the northern borders with Syria. Video from Aleppo, Syria, draws condemnation of rebels: Video apparently shows rebels executing loyalists of President Bashar Assad in the key northern city of Aleppo, where fighting continues to rage.
Russia: both sides in Syria violate human rights: "It would be useful if Western and Arab politicians looked at the situation in Syria from this angle too. Russia to Oppose UN Assembly Syria Resolution - Foreign Ministry: Russia said the resolution is "one-sided and unbalanced" as it "places responsibility only on the Syrian authorities, while the opposition is outside the international community's demands.
Annan critical of world powers failure to unite over Syria: Kofi Annan has submitted his resignation as special envoy to Syria, saying he plans to step down on August Former Mossad head: Iran should fear next 12 weeks: Former Mossad chief's statement comes as Netanyahu warns time for diplomacy running out amid speculation an attack may take place before US elections. You are commenting using your Google account. You are commenting using your Twitter account. You are commenting using your Facebook account.
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