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JOHN KIRIAKOU: The FBI Deserves Kash Patel

corinna barnard — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 06:05:29 +0000

After all the bureau’s crimes, Americans need somebody who is willing to tear this organization down to its bare studs. By John Kiriakou Special to Consortium News On the surface of things, Kash Patel is the kind of person most…

War & the Constitution

corinna barnard — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 21:42:52 +0000

Congress has not declared war on Iran; nor has it authorized the use of U.S. military forces against it, writes Andrew P. Napolitano. Yet the White House says it is sending around 100 troops to Israel. By Andrew P. Napolitano…

Israel Lobbied Britain on War-Crimes Arrest Laws

corinna barnard — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 15:30:42 +0000

The Israeli government waged a decade-long campaign to protect its officials from criminal proceedings in Britain, leaked files show, John McEvoy reports. By John McEvoy Declassified UK Revelation comes as the International Criminal Court considers arrest warrants for Israel’s Prime…

Coming: CN Book on Reporting of Assange Case

Consortiumnews.com — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 17:59:18 +0000

Consortium News provided the most detailed and comprehensive coverage of the Julian Assange case. CN is now preparing a collection of its reporting on the case for a new book. On Dec. 16, 2010, Robert Parry, the founder of this…

Become a Member & Get Bob Parry Reader

Consortiumnews.com — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 07:44:54 +0000

Get a paperback copy of American Dispatches: A Robert Parry Reader as a thank you for becoming a Consortium News‘ member. American Dispatches: A Robert Parry Reader is a compilation of the writings of the late Robert Parry, the founder…

SCOTT RITTER: A Farewell to Truth

corinna barnard — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 23:06:41 +0000

The F.B.I. agents did more than seize my personal electronics when they searched my home on Aug. 7, the author writes. They stole the truth. By Scott Ritter Special to Consortium News The execution of a search warrant on my residence…

Assange Is Free: Here’s What He’s Given Us

corinna barnard — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 12:57:48 +0000

Contrary to U.S. government claims, WikiLeaks’ revelations actually saved lives — and drove demand for accountability from Washington, writes Marjorie Cohn. By Marjorie Cohn Truthout After a 14-year struggle, including five years spent in Belmarsh, a maximum-security prison in London, WikiLeaks…

Assange Agreed to Have Unpublished Material Destroyed

Consortiumnews.com — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:39 +0000

As part of his plea deal with the United States, Julian Assange agreed to order the destruction of any unpublished U.S. material in WikiLeaks possession. By Joe Lauria In Canberra, Australia Special to Consortium News The 23-page plea deal between Julian…

UK Foreign Office Revolt Over Gaza

corinna barnard — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 18:00:10 +0000

Hundreds of civil servants have written to David Cameron urging the government to publish its legal advice on whether its support to Israel breaches international law, writes Matt Benson, a former aid official. By Matt Benson Declassified UK Amid Britain’s…

Whistleblower David McBride to Be Sentenced

Consortiumnews.com — Tue, 07 May 2024 17:16:42 +0000

Australian whistleblower David McBride was back in court Monday for his sentencing hearing in a case in which his disclosures revealed Australian war crimes in Afghanistan. By Joe Lauria Special to Consortium News A sentencing hearing has concluded in the case…