RT

The UK bank servicing RT has given notice that it will close the broadcaster’s accounts, without explanation. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has reacted by saying it seems that in leaving the EU, London also left behind any freedom of speech obligations.

“They closed our accounts in Britain. All of them. ‘Decision not to be discussed’. Long live freedom of speech!” RT’s editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan said on her Twitter account.   Continue reading “UK bank to close RT accounts, ‘long live freedom of speech!’ – editor-in-chief”

NBC News

The Obama administration is contemplating an unprecedented cyber covert action against Russia in retaliation for alleged Russian interference in the American presidential election, U.S. intelligence officials told NBC News.

Current and former officials with direct knowledge of the situation say the CIA has been asked to deliver options to the White House for a wide-ranging “clandestine” cyber operation designed to harass and “embarrass” the Kremlin leadership.   Continue reading “CIA Prepping for Possible Cyber Strike Against Russia”

Democracy Now

October 13, 2016 – Award-winning journalist Amy Goodman, charged with criminal trespassing for filming an attack on Native American-led pipeline protesters, will turn herself in to North Dakota authorities on October 17.

Amy Goodman will surrender to authorities at the Morton County–Mandan Combined Law Enforcement and Corrections Center at 8:15 a.m. local time (CDT).   Continue reading “Journalist Amy Goodman to Turn Herself in to North Dakota Authorities”

Fox News Latino

CARACAS, VENEZUELA –  Juan Carlos Herrera is beyond devastated. He says his 25-year-old-son, jailed in 2015 for robbery, was beaten, dismembered and eaten by fellow inmates at the Táchira Detention Center.

The shocking claim became public on Oct. 10, when Herrera told the local media he made the gruesome discovery during a regular prison visit.   Continue reading “Man claims son was eaten by fellow inmates during riot in Venezuelan prison”