How Govt Crackdown on Whistleblowers Betrays Public Interest: Report
The U.S. government is not doing enough to protect national security whistleblowers, leaving those who expose corruption vulnerable to prosecution, undermining valuable information exchange for journalists and the public, and allowing government abuse to run rampant, a new report by a free speech advocacy group published Tuesday has found. In its report, Secret Sources: Whistleblowers,…
Is ICC Actually Investigating Western Powers? Probe Targets NATO Torture and Abuse in Afghanistan
Prosecutors for the International Criminal Court declared Thursday that they have information which “suggests” that U.S.-led, international forces in Afghanistan are responsible for “physical and psychological” violence and torture that “debased the basic human dignity” of those detained. The office of ICC prosecutor Fatou Bensouda released the (pdf), which includes brief summaries of investigations into…
Opposing Corporate Coup, Campaigners Block Trade Talk Doors
As European Union and U.S. negotiators arrived for the latest round of controversial trade talks in Brussels on Monday, opponents of the mammoth TransAtlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) made their resistance known by blockading access to the negotiating site for hours. The demonstration highlighted growing, transcontinental opposition to the pro-corporate trade agreement, which would…
Mourinho targeted two stars to ‘kill’ Man Utd in 6-1 mauling
Tottenham targeted Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood in their 6-1 thrashing of Manchester United, purposefully exploiting their defensive shortcomings. Spurs insiders told the Manchester Evening News that Serge Aurier and Sergio Reguilon ‘killing’ United ‘because Greenwood and Rashford don’t defend’ was a rehearsed plan. Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Luke Shaw were frequently left without cover as the…
Gunnersaurus to continue Arsenal role despite reports to contrary
Arsenal mascot Gunnersaurus is set to continue in his matchday and community roles once the coronavirus pandemic allows supporters back inside the Emirates Stadium. Contrary to a number of reports, the PA news agency understands the dinosaur mascot will still entertain fans upon their return – although it is currently unclear who will be under…
Saliba may join Championship club after Arsenal loan exit collapse
Arsenal defender William Saliba could join a Sky Bet Championship club on loan in the coming weeks. The 19-year-old saw a deadline-day loan move to former club Saint-Etienne fall through but the PA news agency understands he could yet spend the season in the second tier. Saliba joined Arsenal from Saint-Etienne last summer for a…
Solskjaer ‘could try again’ after Barca man rejected Man Utd
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could attempt to bring Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele to Man Utd in the next transfer window, according to reports in Spain. The France international was the subject of interest from the Red Devils after the club failed to meet Borussia Dortmund’s asking price for Jadon Sancho this summer. Man Utd were very…
Ranking the 15 transfer windows of Ed Woodward at Man Utd…
Ed Woodward has now presided over 15 transfer windows at Manchester United, which gives hope to all of us worried that we’re crap at our jobs. Here they are ranked from least to most shambolic… 15) Summer 2016 In: Paul Pogba, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Eric Bailly, Zlatan Ibrahimovic Out: Paddy McNair, Tyler Blackett, Will Keane,…
Vulnerable Republicans back ObamaCare replacement
Several vulnerable Republican lawmakers joined their party Thursday to pass the landmark plan to repeal and replace ObamaCare through the House, casting risky votes that complicate their chances forward in the 2018 midterms. The measure passed with 217 yes votes, all Republican — only one vote more than the threshold Republicans needed for passage. Twenty…
Defying the 'Shock Doctrine' in Paris as Thousands March Despite Protest Ban
It was people power versus “shock doctrine” on the streets of Paris on Sunday as thousands dared to defy the French government’s ban on protests during the much-anticipated global climate summit. An estimated 10,000 demonstrators linked arms in a human chain along the 3 kilometer cancelled march route—joining the millions worldwide who took to the…