News and anaylisis from the Leading Light Communist Organization
[The imperialists plan to divide and conquer Syria. The imperialist vultures feed on the masses of Syria. --NP] Commander: Contingency plans under way for Syria By DONNA CASSATA and RICHARD LARDNER (AP) WASHINGTON (AP) — The top U.S. military commander in Europe said Tuesday that several NATO countries are working on contingency plans for possible... Continue Reading →
[It is reported that those targeted were in government controlled areas. In other words, communities supporting the Assad regime appear to be the victims of the attacks. Both sides accuse the other attacking with chemical weapons. However, it seems unlikely that the state would target its own base of support. Russia, the only third party... Continue Reading →
[Christian churches have typically played a very conservative role in Latin America. During the height of the CIA-backed death-squad terror against Latin America, the Church gave cover to the ruling establishment. -- NP] Papal election stirs Argentina's 'dirty war' past By MICHAEL WARREN (AP) BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Pope Francis is known for his... Continue Reading →
[The Western imperialists have been arming the opposition in Syria indirectly through their proxies and allies, the Gulf states, Israel, Turkey, etc. They are now clearing the way to arm them directly. The destruction of Syria clears the way for imperialist attacks on Iran. --NP] EU opens way for direct aid to Syrian rebels By... Continue Reading →
[The West supports the crushing of dissent in Mali. So much for so-called "democracy." -- New Power] Mali media outlets go silent over editor's arrest By BABA AHMED (AP) BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — The airwaves in Mali's capital fell silent on Tuesday and newspapers didn't print a morning edition in protest over the arrest last... Continue Reading →
[Imperialists continue their new scramble for Africa. --NP] French army continues strikes in northern Mali By THOMAS ADAMSON (AP) PARIS — France's Defense Ministry has said the country's military forces continued aerial strikes in northern Mali, just a few hours after a visit to the country by President Francois Hollande. French troops bombarded Islamist sites... Continue Reading →
[The imperialists have waged a war against Africa for hundreds of years. Today the imperialists foster chaos in Africa in order to intervene and extend their control. We must oppose imperialism at every turn. Hands of Mali! -- NP] French airstrikes jolt Islamists in Malian town By KRISTA LARSON and BABA AHMED (AP) BAMAKO, Mali ... Continue Reading →
[The imperialists and their allies are preparing to carve up Mali and the rest of North Africa. We must oppose them at every turn. Hands off Africa! -- NP] U.S. begins transporting French troops, equipment to Mali (Reuters) PARIS - The United States has started transporting French soldiers and equipment to Mali as part... Continue Reading →
[The imperialists are sending troops into Africa under the pretense of fighting terrorism. France backs the Syrian opposition, which has a heavy Sunni Islamist component. At the same time, they intervene in Mali to fight the Sunni Islamists. Yet again we see the hypocrisy of the West. The First World is about advancing its... Continue Reading →
Death toll rises in Syria By Red Lion (New-Power.org) For over 20 months, Syria has been home to a brutal civil war that has the entire world watching. The UN estimates more than 60,000 people have died in Syria’s uprising and civil war. UN Human Rights researchers have gathered data for over five months and... Continue Reading →
Police battle inmates of Russian prison (New-Power.org) Eight riot police officers have been injured in an attempt to suppress a two-day prison riot over what inmates claim to be the inhumane conditions of Russian prisons. Protesters outside the facility were also seem to have been beaten. The Events On Saturday, visiting day inside Penal Colony... Continue Reading →
[Islamophobia is alive and well in Europe. Islamophobia plays a similar role to anti-migrant, especially Latin American, sentiment in the United States. In many ways, these play the role that anti-communism played decades ago during the Cold War. All of these reactionary literatures are filled with images of commie, Mexican, narco, Islamic hordes overwhelming Christendom.... Continue Reading →
