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Tag: War

Biden Administration Lays Out Weeks-Long Campaign to Bomb Iran, Congress Threatens Impeachment
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Biden Administration Lays Out Weeks-Long Campaign to Bomb Iran, Congress Threatens Impeachment

February 1, 2024

In probably the most bizarre public notice of the commencement of military affairs in the nation’s history, spokesmen for…

When a Ukrainian Soldier’s Average Age is 43, the Record of the War’s Casualty Figures Seems Unlikely
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When a Ukrainian Soldier’s Average Age is 43, the Record of the War’s Casualty Figures Seems Unlikely

January 23, 2024

Never has any major Western media outlet during the war reported that the Ukrainian army has suffered more casualties…

Yemen is Experiencing the True Cost of Bernie Sander’s Cowardice
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Yemen is Experiencing the True Cost of Bernie Sander’s Cowardice

January 22, 2024January 23, 2024

It was the evening of December 13th, 2022, when tense conversations were had in the office of Senator Bernie…

‘The time has come for incisive diplomacy’ Between Russia and Ukraine, Says Italy
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‘The time has come for incisive diplomacy’ Between Russia and Ukraine, Says Italy

January 11, 2024January 11, 2024

Kyiv has allies in the West that want to see her diligently negotiate with Russia over an end to…

South Africa Forces the Biden Administration to Come Out in Favor of Israel in Obvious Gaze Genocide Case
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South Africa Forces the Biden Administration to Come Out in Favor of Israel in Obvious Gaze Genocide Case

January 9, 2024

The International Court of Justice is set to hear South Africa’s 84-page case of genocide levied against Israel, a…

It’s Darn Clear—Gaza Slaughter is First Step Towards Ethnic Cleansing, Ben Gvir, Smotrich Confirm
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It’s Darn Clear—Gaza Slaughter is First Step Towards Ethnic Cleansing, Ben Gvir, Smotrich Confirm

January 3, 2024

Cabinet-level Israeli officials fired back at the US State Department after it called for “inflammatory and irresponsible” comments on…

Ukraine Updates: 2023 to End Without Renewed Aid–German Press Claims Berlin Wants the War Ended
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Ukraine Updates: 2023 to End Without Renewed Aid–German Press Claims Berlin Wants the War Ended

December 27, 2023

WaL reported earlier this month that the Ukrainian civilian government was in an existential crisis about the potential of…

Corporate Media Continues to Turn on Ukraine but Misses the Key Point
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Corporate Media Continues to Turn on Ukraine but Misses the Key Point

December 21, 2023February 13, 2025

Nick Paton Walsh is the most recent corporate journalist to decide it’s okay to declare Ukraine’s chances of winning…

Both US and EU 2024 Funding for Ukraine in Jeopardy as Budget Disputes Come Down to the Wire
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Both US and EU 2024 Funding for Ukraine in Jeopardy as Budget Disputes Come Down to the Wire

December 5, 2023

The Biden Administration sent a letter this week to Congress urging them to pass an upcoming bill of military…

Without Voice for Peace, Ukraine and Russia to Double Down After Failed Counteroffensive
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Without Voice for Peace, Ukraine and Russia to Double Down After Failed Counteroffensive

December 4, 2023

The NATO Secretary General has said that the alliance should be prepared to back Ukraine after their massive defeat…

Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Agreement Draws Nearer–UN High Court Rules Armenians Must Be Allowed to Return
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Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Agreement Draws Nearer–UN High Court Rules Armenians Must Be Allowed to Return

November 20, 2023

Armenian and Azeri officials have both said that the basic principles of a peace agreement that would recognize the…

Could America be Pulled into Another Open-Ended War in the Middle East?
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Could America be Pulled into Another Open-Ended War in the Middle East?

November 9, 2023

Since Hamas’ attack on Israel on October 7th, US remnant forces positioned in Western Iraq and Eastern Syria have…

Ukraine has Lost the War: Will There Be a Reckoning for Western Media?
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Ukraine has Lost the War: Will There Be a Reckoning for Western Media?

November 7, 2023

From the earliest analytical periods of the Ukraine War, analysis on World at Large found it unlikely that Ukraine…

Republicans Oust McCarthy as House Speaker In Clear Opposition to Ukraine Aid Which Is Drying Up Across Europe
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Republicans Oust McCarthy as House Speaker In Clear Opposition to Ukraine Aid Which Is Drying Up Across Europe

October 4, 2023

In a first for American republican democracy, the Speaker of the House, the third most powerful person in political…

Long-Range ATACMS Missiles Poised to Go to Ukraine Also Drop 300-900 Cluster Bombs
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Long-Range ATACMS Missiles Poised to Go to Ukraine Also Drop 300-900 Cluster Bombs

September 27, 2023

The Washington Post has reported that the US is close to giving Kyiv long-range ATACMS missiles that have a 200-mile…

NATO Members Complete Cluster Munition Disarmament, Urge Belligerents to Ban Controversial Weapons
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NATO Members Complete Cluster Munition Disarmament, Urge Belligerents to Ban Controversial Weapons

September 18, 2023

The 11th meeting of the Convention on Cluster Munitions recently concluded in Geneva with two NATO members, Bulgaria and…

Radioactive British Tank Destroyed Amid 90% Ukraine Casualty Rates
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Radioactive British Tank Destroyed Amid 90% Ukraine Casualty Rates

September 6, 2023September 6, 2023

British investigative reporters were earning their bread this week with some front-line coverage of Ukraine’s attack which has been…

But of Course the Ukrainian Army Is Not Keeping Track of Where They’re Dropping Cluster Bombs
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But of Course the Ukrainian Army Is Not Keeping Track of Where They’re Dropping Cluster Bombs

August 22, 2023

When President Biden signaled his intention to bypass American law and send cluster munitions to Ukraine, Kyiv quickly provided…

Chances Now Seem Very High that Ukraine Gains Nothing in War, Ends in Stalemate with 250k-Plus Casualties
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Chances Now Seem Very High that Ukraine Gains Nothing in War, Ends in Stalemate with 250k-Plus Casualties

August 18, 2023

In compiling various reports on the ongoing Ukrainian offensive, now in its 10th week, it seems very likely that…

Ancient Greece Called Them “Slaves” Ukraine Calls it “Conscription” the Product Is the Same
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Ancient Greece Called Them “Slaves” Ukraine Calls it “Conscription” the Product Is the Same

August 14, 2023

The war in Ukraine has reopened Europe’s eyes to the horrifying realities of the wars of history. Battles fought…

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American Children Getting as Much as Two-Thirds of Daily Calories from Ultra-Processed Foods

Andy Corbley August 7, 2025

Between August 2021 and August 2023, a new report from the CDC found that ultra-processed foods make up over…

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Christians, Catholics in Gaza and the West Bank Face Killings and Persecution

Julien Torres July 28, 2025

Christian holy sites in both Gaza and the West Bank have faced their felt the brunt of Israeli bombing…

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UN’s ‘Genocide Chronicler’ Issues New Report on Mass Corporate Facilitation of Israel’s War on Palestine

Andy Corbley July 4, 2025

From civilian machinists like Hyundai and Caterpillar, to tourist platforms like Airbnb and Booking, to more obvious culprits like…

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