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What Is Really Going On in Vladimir Putin’s Head? - Newsweek

While the rhetoric escalated between Ukraine and Russia, various intelligence estimates suggested a Russian offensive against Ukraine was unlikely.

Field camps, which would be needed to deploy Russian troops into eastern Ukraine during an invasion, had not been built on Russia’s border with eastern Ukraine. Additionally, a civilian intelligence and security firm told The Daily Signal that Russian forces staged on the Ukraine-Russia border have fuel and ammunition for about one day of fighting—insufficient for a large-scale offensive.

Ukrainian officials, however, are not taking the Russian threat lightly...

“A lot of this is still unknown. Russia is showing us a very overt and threatening 20 per cent but leaving 80 per cent of what they’re doing unclear.”

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Russia ups the ante in Ukraine with eye on G20
Thursday August 18th, 2016 at 11:19 AM

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Defence analysts have verified an image shared online on Tuesday purporting to show Russian tanks in eastern Ukraine

In Ukraine’s restive east, artillery explosions ring out all night: international monitors there are recording dozens of shell bursts every evening. The ceasefire between Kiev and the Russian-backed separatists is fraying badly.

Signs of a flare-up in fighting began in July and Ukraine and its western allies are observing a more worrying development: a build-up of conventional Russian forces in Crimea and along the countries’ shared border.

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Russia has positioned military units with thousands of troops to the north in Bryansk, to the east near Rostov, to the south in Crimea and to the west in the separatist Moldovan region of Transnistria. There are signs they are preparing for fighting.

Last week, people in Crimea began posting online about a large deployment of artillery and tanks in the north of the peninsula and within range of Ukraine. The internet there was temporarily shut down.

Ukrainian intelligence agencies say a Russian air defence regiment has been embedded with the separatists in Donbass. Launchers of the type that fired the Buk missile that downed Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in July 2014, killing all 298 people aboard, are again being deployed.

A photograph from Ilovaisk railway station shared online on Tuesday morning and verified by defence analysts interviewed for this article showed a train in the sidings, laden with heavy Russian tanks.

“Preparations for conventional conflict between Russia and Ukraine are accelerating, and the likelihood of open war is increasing rapidly,” the Institute for the Study of War, a US think-tank, wrote in a report last Thursday. On Monday that appeared to move a step closer. Sergei Lavrov, Russia’s foreign minister, vowed that “exhaustive measures” would be taken against Kiev in reprisal for what Russia called an attempted terror attack by Ukraine’s defence ministry.

“These are very, very clear signals from Russia that say they are willing to escalate and to push boundaries,” says Kathleen Weinberger, a Russia and Ukraine expert at the ISW. “We’re seeing reports of big military convoys being sent into the separatist areas, Russian troops being sent to the border and a lot more naval equipment in the Black Sea — including some of their most advanced subs, which have quite powerful ground attack cruise missiles.”

But, Ms Weinberger adds: “A lot of this is still unknown. Russia is showing us a very overt and threatening 20 per cent but leaving 80 per cent of what they’re doing unclear.”

That ambiguity works to Russia’s advantage, Ms Weinberger points out. An actual invasion might not.

That analysis is shared by many in Ukraine and among the western defence and intelligence community.

“I do not expect a full-scale military invasion at the moment as the losses on Putin’s side would be big and a victory would be far from certain,” says Lieutenant-General Ihor Romanenko, former deputy head of the Ukrainian general staff. “He is [trying] to force international leaders into concessions, starting with easing of sanctions and forcing Ukraine to adopt the Minsk agreements according to his interpretation.”

Russia wants elections in the Donbass before any ceasefire — a move that would probably cement the semi-autonomy of the region and fatally weaken Kiev’s ability to politically stand up to Moscow.

That plan has been stalled for months. “[Putin] is not happy with the situation,” says Lt-Gen Romanenko. “He sees that as time drags on, the worse it plays out for his long-term Ukraine and Russia plans . . . So now he is trying to reshuffle the situation in his own interest.”

Russia’s military build-up, he says, is a likely precursor to the Group of 20 summit on September 4 when Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, will inevitably meet Angela Merkel, the German chancellor, and François Hollande, the French president, to discuss Ukraine.

Russia is dialling the tension in the region up and down — as it has done in the past — ahead of another round of diplomatic negotiations, says one senior European intelligence official. The sabre-rattling is about reinterpreting the Minsk agreements in Russia’s favour, the official says.

While such a purpose might rule out an overt land-grab, it does not preclude serious military conflict — in fact, many intelligence analysts believe it probably depends on violence.

“I think we’re about to see a controlled escalation all along the line of contact — higher shelling and much more violence and fighting,” says Alex Kokcharov, country risk analyst at IHS Markit. “Politically, if the separatists take more territory, that would play out badly for Russia in negotiations, but provoking Ukraine into hostilities without necessarily doing that might work to their advantage . . . they want to make Kiev into an untrustworthy partner and erode support for it in the west.”

Casualty rates are already at their highest levels since last August. They will probably rise. Russia may seek to bring its anti-aircraft capabilities to bear too, or it could declare a no-fly zone to goad Kiev into fighting.

The 25th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence on August 24 could be a powerful and symbolic moment at which fighting might erupt, says Mr Kokcharov. “That would give Putin 10 days before the G20,” enough time to make things uncomfortable for the west, he says.

Fatigue among European nations over Ukraine is already running high. Mr Putin may be betting that with more violence — and a provoked, angry Ukrainian response — he can make them break ranks and recalibrate the Minsk protocol to his advantage.

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Russia Rattles Saber at Ukraine, Then Backs Off
Thursday August 18th, 2016 at 11:11 AM

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KYIV, Ukraine—In a familiar cycle of brinksmanship, Russia and Ukraine once again edged toward the brink of open war last week, only for the bellicose rhetoric and military posturing to dissipate rapidly, leaving the conflict in eastern Ukraine no closer to a long-term solution.

Russia’s successor spy agency to the KGB, the Federal Security Service, or FSB, claimed to have thwarted terrorist attacks Aug. 10 in Crimea, which Russian authorities pinned on the Ukrainian government.

In one incident, an FSB agent died during a raid on a terrorist cell. A Russian soldier also died in a separate, cross-border firefight, the spy agency said.

Following the alleged incursions by Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a chilling message to Kyiv, spurring fears of all-out war when he said Russia “would not let such things pass.”

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko denied Russia’s accusations, calling them “insane.”

“These fantasies pursue only one goal,” Poroshenko said in a statement emailed to journalists in Ukraine. “A pretext for more military threats against Ukraine.”

The United States backed up Kyiv’s denials of involvement.

“[The] U.S. government has seen nothing so far that corroborates Russian allegations of a ‘Crimea incursion’ and Ukraine has strongly refuted them,” U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Geoffrey Pyatt tweeted Aug. 11.

A war of words followed between Kyiv and Moscow, edging the two countries to the brink of a military conflict more serious than the ongoing one in eastern Ukraine.

Heightening fears of all-out war were reports of Russian troop movements inside Crimea, north toward the Ukraine border, as well as the buildup of Russian forces on the border with Ukraine’s embattled southeastern Donbas region.

Consequently, Ukraine’s military went on high alert, and Ukraine’s ambassador to the United Nations requested an emergency closed-door session of the U.N. Security Council last week.

Meanwhile, the spat threatened to derail the interminable talks to ease tensions in the more than 2-year-old conflict in eastern Ukraine. Putin said additional meetings among Russia, Ukraine, Germany, and France—dubbed the “Normandy Four” format—were “senseless.”

Russia has supported two pro-Russian separatist republics in the conflict with the Ukrainian government. According to Ukrainian and U.S. officials, as well as numerous media reports, Russian troops have participated actively in combat against Ukraine’s armed forces. Moscow, however, denies having deployed troops to fight inside Ukraine.

Tradecraft

Last week’s Crimean incident was textbook Kremlin tradecraft—manufacturing an event to justify a large-scale military intervention.

Ukrainian media highlighted past instances of such operations by Russia, including frequent references to a series of apartment bombings across Russia in 1999. Those bombings boosted public support in Russia for the second Chechen War, as well as bolstering the profile of Putin, then prime minister.

U.S. government officials and media reports have since suggested Russia’s Federal Security Service was likely behind the 1999 bombings, which killed 300, as part of an effort to gin up support for military action in Chechnya.

A park in Mariupol, only miles from the Ukraine war’s front lines. (Photo: Nolan Peterson/The Daily Signal)

A park in Mariupol, only miles from the Ukraine war’s front lines. (Photos: Nolan Peterson/The Daily Signal)

Some in Ukraine speculated that last week’s Crimean provocation might have been a Kremlin gambit to delegitimize Ukraine’s post-revolution government in order to pressure Western countries to lift punitive sanctions against Russia.

“Russia will fail to undermine Ukraine’s reputation [in] the international arena and press for lifting sanctions with such provocative acts,” Poroshenko said.

The U.S. and the European Union placed sanctions on Russia after its illegal annexation of Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula in March 2014.

Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, based in Crimea, launched a three-day “anti-sabotage” exercise in the wake of the alleged Crimea incursion. The exercise, in addition to reports of Russian troop movements, prompted Ukraine to place its troops in the east on the “highest level of combat readiness.”

Metrics

While the rhetoric escalated between Ukraine and Russia, various intelligence estimates suggested a Russian offensive against Ukraine was unlikely.

Ukrainian officials, however, are not taking the Russian threat lightly.

Ukraine has about 100,000 troops deployed to its eastern territories. This is roughly on par with the 45,000 pro-Russian separatists and regular Russian troops deployed inside eastern Ukraine and the approximately 45,000 Russian troops staged across the border in western Russia.

Ukraine has about 10,000 troops deployed in southern territories near the Crimean border; Ukrainian officials estimate Russia has about 45,000 military personnel inside occupied Crimea.

So far, the war in Ukraine has remained quarantined to the embattled Donbas region and has not spilled over into open conflict between Russia and Ukraine. After two cease-fires, the prospect of open war between Russia and Ukraine has faded incrementally.

At times, however, it seemed the two countries were on the brink of a major conflict.

In August 2014, Putin told EU Commission President José Manuel Barroso, “If I want to, I can take Kiev in two weeks.”

(Kiev is the Russian translation for Ukraine’s capital city. Kyiv is the city’s name in Ukrainian.)

In September 2014, Kyiv residents were instructed to use the city’s subway system as a bomb shelter. Spray-painted signs pointing to the nearest bomb shelter became common sights on the sides of buildings throughout the capital city, as well as cities across the country.

Reborn Fears

Last week’s spat over the alleged terrorist plots in Crimea temporarily revived dormant worries of a major Russian offensive.

Those worries paralleled a sharp uptick in the overall violence of the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine.

The war is at its most violent level in a year. The cease-fire signed in February 2015, called Minsk II, markedly reduced the overall intensity of the conflict. Yet, the war never really ended.

Instead, it devolved into a static back-and-forth of artillery fire and small unit incursions, mostly fought from trenches and from within abandoned, bombed-out villages along front lines approximately 200 miles long.

Casualties, including military and civilian deaths, are still a weekly occurrence.

As part of the Minsk II cease-fire’s terms, heavy weapons and rocket systems are supposed to have been pulled back a prescribed distance from the front lines. Yet, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, or OSCE, the multinational group charged with monitoring the cease-fire, says the banned weapons are still frequently used.

Despite being only miles from the front lines, and with artillery frequently audible, life in the southern industrial city of Mariupol continues on.

According to U.N. data, 57 percent of the conflict’s 73 civilian deaths in July were due to heavy weapons presumably banned from the conflict under the cease-fire’s terms.

A wave of fresh violence in the Donbas followed last week’s flare up in Crimea, which fed into fears of a larger offensive in the making.

On Aug. 14, the Ukrainian military reported that combined Russian-separatist forces launched a barrage of more than a hundred 122 mm artillery shells within one hour at Ukrainian positions near the village of Lebedynske, outside the southern industrial city of Mariupol.

That same day, the Ukrainian military reported nine heavy armor attacks against its positions in the area around Mariupol, as well as separate artillery attacks and firefights northward along the length of the front lines.

Cooling Off

The crisis at the Crimean border brought the Ukraine war briefly back into Western media headlines and editorial pages. But as it dissipated, the war quickly was overshadowed by news from the Olympics, the U.S. presidential campaign trail, and the fight against the Islamic State, or ISIS.

Putin also added to the media noise drowning out the Ukraine conflict.

On Aug. 9, the day before the Crimea incident, Putin hosted Turkish President Recep Erdogan for a meeting in Moscow. And on Tuesday, Russia launched airstrikes in Syria from an airbase inside Iran.

Once again, Putin’s diplomatic and military moves left foreign affairs experts and military analysts reading the tea leaves to speculate about the Russian president’s larger strategy.

The perpetual worry in Kyiv is that Western resolve to deter Russian aggression will cave in the face of the EU’s economic appetite to end punitive sanctions against Moscow and the U.S. desire to court Russian cooperation in military operations against ISIS.

One week on, the threat of a Russian offensive on Ukraine appears to have cooled off. On Aug. 15, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Russia would not cut diplomatic ties with Ukraine over the Crimean incident.

“For now the main thing is not to give in to emotions, not to slip into taking some extreme actions, but to try to stabilize the situation with restraint and concentration,” Lavrov said following talks with his German counterpart, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg.

Lavrov and Steinmeier also discussed restarting the Normandy Four peace process, in an apparent move to walk back Putin’s threat to withdraw from the talks.

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We Need a New Grand Bargain With Russia | TIME
Tuesday August 16th, 2016 at 2:56 PM

We Need a New Grand Bargain With Russia

James Stavridis @stavridisj

Admiral Stavridis was the 16th Supreme Allied Commander at NATO and is Dean of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University

Here’s a 4-point plan

As we contemplate the lazy days of late August, we need to bear in mind that a reckoning is coming sooner rather than later in Western relations with the Russian Federation. It is easy to feel the slow burn in Moscow watching the Olympics unfold with so many Russian athletes justifiably barred from the competition. Russia also feels intense frustration over the ongoing sanctions imposed following the invasion of Ukraine and the annexation of Crimea, as well as the increasing costs of Syrian operations in support of the brutal dictator Bashar al-Assad, which also continues to sour relations with the U.S. and Europe.

There are indications that Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing to shake up the game as he has done in the past during the distractions of summer vacations in the West. These August surprises have included the invasions of Ukraine in 2014 and Georgia in 2008. He continues to seek a “grand bargain” with the West that would include negotiating a mutually acceptable endgame in Syria; directing Russian firepower more strongly against ISIS; creating an international accommodation on Ukraine that ends the fighting, recognizes Russian sovereignty in Crimea and ensures the rights of Russian-speaking minorities throughout the rest of the country; freezing NATO both in terms of additional members and operational practice; and above all lifting the economic sanctions directed against his nation and various senior Russian leaders.

As always, when trying to understand Russia, go back to Russian literature. The greatest of Russian novelists, Fyodor Dostoyevsky is often quoted as saying: “Much unhappiness has come into the world because of bewilderment and things left unsaid.” We are in danger of approaching that point with Russia, and now is the time to think more coherently and realistically about a unified and strategic Western approach to Putin’s Russia.

First, we must reassure our NATO allies and solidify the Alliance position concerning Russia. This means engaging constantly with our NATO allies and ensuring that we reassure the understandably nervous Eastern Europeans—principally Poland and the Baltic nations, but also our allies along the Black Sea littoral. We can do this most effectively through a program of exercises and military operations, including rotational stationing of ground forces, warship deployments to the Baltic and Black Seas and defensive air patrols to counter Russian incursions into NATO airspace.

Second, maintaining control of the sanctions regime is crucial. It is by far the most important point of leverage with Russia, and the work of German Chancellor Angela Merkel thus far holding the European Union together has been impressive. We need to actively support the Chancellor as she battles on the European front with maintaining E.U. solidarity, especially given the uncertainties engendered by the recent vote for Brexit.

Third, the United States should continue to leverage the broader international community in condemning Russian behavior when it steps clearly beyond the limits of international law. This includes using a wide variety of international fora to highlight everything from the penalties applied to Russian doping in the Olympics and other international competitions to publicizing illegal cyber hacks of sensitive internal political processes here in the United States to the ongoing fermenting of violence in Ukraine. We should confront where we must to uphold such widely regarded standards of international behavior.

Fourth and most important, in the midst of this summer of discontent emanating from both sides, we must keep open our communications pathways, which are increasingly in danger of shutting down. It is in no one’s interest to stumble backwards into another full-blown Cold War, but that possibility seems more likely with each passing week. How do we do this?

There are a group of distinct issues upon which cooperation is possible with Russia. Certainly Russia and the West share a common hope of stabilizing Afghanistan, and our cooperation there is not insignificant. Additionally, we have well-trodden mechanisms for reducing the dangers of military confrontation through accidental or inadvertent collisions at sea or in the air, including “hot lines” between senior military leaders. These should be exercised often. We have in the past shared a reasonable level of intelligence in fields like counter-terrorism and counter-narcotics. We have operated together in counter-piracy, the subject of many discussions I held personally with senior Russian civilian and military leaders. We must continue to seek zones of cooperation upon which we can build.

In the end our best hope for a “grand bargain” is not in a sweeping package that comes together at a single point in time. While attractive to contemplate, such a sudden strategic outcome is a chimera. Our best hope lies in adopting a transactional approach that says we will confront where we must—when violations of international law are truly egregious—but cooperate where we can. Such an approach will afford us the best hope of steering through this summer of discontent and finding, over time, a meaningful modus vivendi with Russia. As General Kutuzov said in Tolstoy’s War in Peace: “there is nothing stronger than those two, patience and time, they will do it all.” We will need both to deal with Russia, along with a plan.

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Obama, not Trump, has built up Russian strongman Putin
Tuesday August 16th, 2016 at 2:41 PM

Ukraine has put its troops on high alert; some think Russia may be preparing to invade its western neighbor. What would the U.S. do? If history is any guide: nothing.

While the media has ominously suggested that Donald Trump is in cahoots with Vladimir Putin, it is President Obama who has allowed the Russian strongman to become the power broker in the Middle East. It is thanks to Obama that Putin enjoys 82 percent approval ratings at home, amid collapsing incomes and widespread food shortages. As The New York Times wrote today, Russia’s stoking of tensions in Ukraine “allows Russia to continue asserting itself as a global power, even though its economy is smaller than Australia’s.”

Though President Obama joined the EU in imposing sanctions and warned Vladimir Putin of impending isolation after the seizure of Crimea, the Russian leader has continued to thumb his nose at the U.S. Recently, for instance, despite “stern” U.S. warnings, Moscow began delivery of an S-300 air defense system to Iran – a system that could in the future be used to protect nuclear sites.

It isn’t the first time that Putin has embarrassed Obama. From harboring former NSA worker and WikiLeaks activist Edward Snowden to reportedly orchestrating the email leaks which revealed corruption at the DNC, the former KGB operative has repeatedly provoked the president, knowing that he has, weirdly, the upper hand. President Obama has needed Putin’s help on two fronts critical to his approval ratings and his legacy: fighting ISIS and allowing the Iran nuke deal to go forward.

That, however, has been ignored by a media frenzy over Trump’s supposed links to the Russian bully. This preposterous story line emerged after Trump said at a rally, “Russia, if you’re listening, I hope you’re able to find the 30,000 emails that are missing,” referring to those communications that Hillary Clinton deleted from her personal server. Emails that, for the record, should not have been destroyed and that she lied about.

The narrative is that by expressing admiration for Vladimir Putin’s leadership ability and because he has had meager business activities in Russia, Trump might somehow cede power to the former KGB operative if he became president. The charge is almost comical, given how Obama has done just that.

Obama suffered an “off-mike” gaffe in 2012 when he passed a message to Vladimir Putin through then-president Dmitry Medvedev, assuring him that on missile defense “After my election I have more flexibility.” Medvedev replies, "I understand. I will transmit this information to Vladimir."

In those words Obama signaled that post-election he might abandon plans for a European missile defense system, which was meant to defend against Iranian nukes. In reality, he has done just that. Early on he had scrapped plans to install 10 Interceptor missiles in Poland and a radar network in the Czech Republic. A substitute program, meant to be more efficient and strategically superior, was expected to be installed by 2018. It has been “indefinitely” postponed, due to Russian objections.

Meanwhile, in 2013 Obama waffled when President Assad in Syria used sarin gas against his own people -- a line that our president had warned him not to cross. When the Syrian dictator did cross it, Obama flinched. Instead of attacking Syria, Obama turned the mess over to Putin to resolve. This was a remarkable decision, which became even more costly in 2014 when, bolstered by his newfound alliance with Obama, Putin invaded Ukraine and seized Crimea.

After Russia’s invasion of Crimea, Obama promised that, “If Russia continues on its present course…the isolation will deepen, the sanctions increase and there will be more consequences for the Russian economy.” The reality? Secretary of State John Kerry met with his Russian counterpartSergey Lavrov 20 times in the next twelve months and visited Moscow twice to meet with Valdimir Putin, just to be sure he wasn’t getting too lonely.

Obama could not afford to isolate Putin, because he was losing the fight against ISIS and his approval ratings were plummeting. Obama had permitted an offensive against the terrorist organization but so hobbled the military that bombing sorties returned home with 75 percent of their munitions on board, for fear of civilian casualties. ISIS thrived and grew, spawning attacks around the world, so Obama allowed Putin to take over the battle.

In March, The Guardian reported that Russian airstrikes had killed 2,000 Syrian civilians, including children, in the prior six months. Moscow’s attacks targeted not just ISIS, but also hit U.S.-trained and U.S.-allied opponents of Assad. ISIS-held territory began to shrink, and Obama’s approval ratings rose.

What could have limited Putin’s aggression? One approach would have been an all-out effort to break Europe’s dependence on Russian natural gas. The U.S. is drowning in natural gas; we could become a major exporter of LNG to our European allies, and loosen the chokehold that Russia has on the EU. This, however, would bolster the fortunes of our energy producers -- an outcome anathema to the Obama White House.

Putin is flying high, overcoming a shrinking economy and widespread international opprobrium. He has manipulated President Obama into giving him an important seat at the table. He doesn’t need Trump.

Liz Peek is a writer who contributes frequently to <a href="http://FoxNews.com" rel="nofollow">FoxNews.com</a>. She is a financial columnist who also writes for The Fiscal Times. For more visit LizPeek.com. Follow her on Twitter@LizPeek.

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Tuesday August 16th, 2016 at 1:55 PM

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How Russia Saw Donald Trump’s Big Speech On Foreign Policy | TIME
Tuesday August 16th, 2016 at 1:39 PM

In Clinton Campaign Debut, Biden Says Trump ‘Would’ve Loved Stalin’
Tuesday August 16th, 2016 at 1:38 PM

Before Donald Trump delivered his newest foreign policy speech on Monday, Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton tried to write him off as “temperamentally unfit” and “unqualified” to be president.

“Trump has been all over the map on ISIS,” she said during her remarks in Scranton, PA.

Vice President Joe Biden said more of the same.

In his first appearance on the campaign trail with Clinton, Biden first beamed about how happy he was to “come home” to Pennsylvania, where he used to live.

His upbeat attitude didn’t last long. Biden said he’s “not about character assassination,” but felt compelled to condemn Trump’s demeanor.

“What bothers me most about Trump is his cynicism is unbounded,” Biden said.

The fact that Trump takes most pride in the phrase “you’re fired!” is all the proof Americans need that he does not have the middle class’ interests at heart, he argued.

“This guy doesn’t care about the middle class,” Biden said. Worse than that, “He doesn’t understand the middle class. He doesn’t have a clue. “

Like Clinton, Biden also spent several moments criticizing Trump’s lack of foreign policy experience.

“No major party nominee in this history of the U.S. has known less or been less prepared to deal with national security than Donald Trump,” the vice president said. “What amazes me is that he doesn’t seem to want to learn it. This man is thoroughly unqualified to be president.”

The vice president added that Trump is not qualified to know the nuclear code and he "can’t be trusted.”

Biden said Trump’s praise for aggressive foreign leaders, including his admiration for Russian President Vladimir Putin, proves he has no business leading the United States of America.

“This guy’s shame has no limit,” he said. “He would’ve loved Stalin.”

His “dangerous” and very “un-American” views are “a recipe for playing in the hands of terrorists and propaganda.”

As CNN noted after Biden’s remarks, it is extremely rare for a sitting vice president to offer such a biting criticism of the opposite party’s nominee.

Stay tuned for Katie’s coverage on Trump’s foreign policy speech.

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Clinton Surges Past 270 Electoral Votes in NBC News Battleground Map
Tuesday August 16th, 2016 at 1:04 PM

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NBC Battleground Map: Clinton Surges Past 270 Electoral Votes

After releasing our seven battleground-state polls last week -- and seeing several other state surveys -- we've updated our NBC battleground map. The states in Hillary Clinton's column now add up to 288 electoral votes, which exceeds the 270 needed to win the presidency. Donald Trump, meanwhile, is at 174 electoral votes, and an additional 76 are in the Tossup category. Our last map, back in July, showed Clinton with a 255-190 advantage — so Clinton's tally has gone up since the conventions, while Trump's has declined.

Likely Dem: CA, CT, DC, DE, HI, IL, ME (3 EVs) MD, MA, MN, NJ, NM, NY, OR, RI, VT, WA (200 electoral votes)
Lean Dem: CO, MI, NE (1 EV), NH, NC, PA, VA, WI (88),
Tossup: FL, GA, IA, ME (1EV), NV, OH (76)
Lean GOP: AZ, KS, MO, SC, UT (41)
Likely GOP: AL, AK, AR, ID, IN, KY, LA, MS, MT, NE (4 EVs), ND, OK, SD, TN, TX, WV, WY (133)

The significant changes in our map: We've moved Colorado, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Nebraska's one electoral vote (Omaha area) from Tossup to Lean Dem. (And you could make a good case for placing Colorado and Virginia in Likely Dem instead of Lean Dem with Clinton's double-digit leads there.) We've also moved Florida from Lean Dem to Tossup. (While Clinton is ahead there, her margin in the NBC/WSJ/Marist poll is smaller than it was a month ago.) What's more, Georgia moves from Lean GOP to Tossup. And we've changed Kansas and South Carolina from Likely GOP to Lean GOP. Our regular caveat here, of course: These designations are subject to change as we get more poll numbers and reporting.

Recapping Last Week's NBC/WSJ/Marist Polls and the Four Gaps Between Clinton and Trump

In case you missed them, here are the seven battleground-state polls we released last week. The percentages are among registered voters:

Colorado: Clinton 46%, Trump 32% (was Clinton 43%, Trump 35% a month ago)
Florida: Clinton 44%, Trump 39% (was Clinton 44%, Trump 37%)
Iowa: Clinton 41%, Trump 37% (was Clinton 42%, Trump 39%)
North Carolina: Clinton 48%, Trump 39% (was Clinton 44%, Trump 38%)
Ohio: Clinton 43%, Trump 38% (was Clinton 39%, Trump 39%)
Pennsylvania: Clinton 48%, Trump 37% (was Clinton 45%, Trump 36%)
Virginia: Clinton 46%, Trump 33% (was Clinton 44%, Trump 35%)

The polls also revealed four consistent gaps between Clinton and Trump -- the Education Gap (between Clinton's support among whites with college degrees and Trump's support among whites without), the Geographical Gap (Clinton ahead in the cities and suburbs, Trump ahead in the rural areas), the Gender Gap (Clinton leading among women by a bigger margin than Trump leading among men), and the Party Unity Gap (with Democrats backing Clinton by a larger margin than Republicans being behind Trump).

From Russia With Love?

Ahead of Donald Trump's national-security-themed speech in Ohio today, the New York Times reports that Trump Campaign Chair Paul Manafort received nearly $13 million in "undisclosed cash payments" from Ukraine's pro-Russia political party. "Handwritten ledgers show $12.7 million in undisclosed cash payments designated for Mr. Manafort from Mr. Yanukovych's pro-Russian political party from 2007 to 2012, according to Ukraine's newly formed National Anti-Corruption Bureau. Investigators assert that the disbursements were part of an illegal off-the-books system whose recipients also included election officials. In addition, criminal prosecutors are investigating a group of offshore shell companies that helped members of Mr. Yanukovych's inner circle finance their lavish lifestyles, including a palatial presidential residence with a private zoo, golf course and tennis court. Among the hundreds of murky transactions these companies engaged in was an $18 million deal to sell Ukrainian cable television assets to a partnership put together by Mr. Manafort and a Russian oligarch, Oleg Deripaska, a close ally of President Vladimir V. Putin."

Clinton Camp Pounces on the NYT Story; Trump Camp Pushes Back

The Clinton campaign pounced on the New York Times story. "Given the pro-Putin policy stances adopted by Donald Trump and the recent Russian government hacking and disclosure of Democratic Party records, Donald Trump has a responsibility to disclose campaign chair Paul Manafort's and all other campaign employees' and advisers' ties to Russian or pro-Kremlin entities, including whether any of Trump's employees or advisers are currently representing and or being paid by them," Clinton Campaign Manager Robby Mook said in a statement. The Trump camp pushed back on the NYT article, releasing this statement from Manafort, per NBC's Hallie Jackson: "The simplest answer is the truth: I am a campaign professional. It is well known that I do work in the United States and have done work on overseas campaigns as well. I have never received a single 'off-the-books cash payment' as falsely 'reported' by The New York Times, nor have I ever done work for the governments of Ukraine or Russia. Further, all of the political payments directed to me were for my entire political team: campaign staff (local and international), polling and research, election integrity and television advertising. The suggestion that I accepted cash payments is unfounded, silly and nonsensical."

Previewing Trump's National-Security Speech

As for Trump's national-security speech at 2:00 pm ET from Youngstown, OH, NBC's Hallie Jackson gets this preview from a senior Trump adviser: Trump will outline his plan to fight ISIS, arguing the terror group "spread dramatically" under President Obama and Hillary Clinton's leadership. "The reality we're headed for if we don't change our policies," this adviser warns. So what will Trump propose? He's expected to announce he'll formally declare an end to nation-building and regime change overseas. He'll likely reiterate the US should stop issuing visas to places where - in the view of his campaign -- the State Department and Homeland Security have demonstrated they cannot effectively screen. And he'll emphasize the need to explicitly state a goal of fighting "radical Islamic terrorism."

Clinton Stumps with Biden in Scranton, Pennsylvania

Also today, Hillary Clinton campaigns with Vice President Joe Biden in his hometown of Scranton, PA. A Biden spokesperson previews the vice president's remarks, per NBC's Kristen Welker: "You will see Vice President Biden -- a son of Scranton, PA --‎ make the case for Hillary Clinton as the only person in this race who understands the challenges facing the people in the kind of neighborhoods he grew up in… The Vice President will also argue that no major party nominee in the history of this nation has ever known less or has been less prepared to deal with our national security than Donald Trump. He will argue that he is unfit and unqualified to be Commander in Chief, and that the bluster and volatile rhetoric he's offering will make the people of Scranton, and the nation, less safe." But in another potential case of bad timing, CNN reports that Capitol Hill lawmakers could get notes (what are known as 302s) from Clinton's FBI interview as soon as today. A Clinton official tells Welker that the campaign has no knowledge of when the 302s might be released -- if at all. The campaign believes that if the 302s are going to be released, they should be released publicly for everyone to see, fearing that if the 302s are given only to House Republicans, they would mischaracterize them to the press.

On the Trail

Hillary Clinton campaigns with Vice President Joe Biden in Scranton, PA at 12:45 pm ET… Donald Trump delivers a national-security-themed speech in Youngstown, OH at 2:00 pm ET… And Tim Kaine campaigns in Asheville, NC.

Countdown to Election Day: 85 days

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Ukraine's Savchenko Condemns Russian ‘Slave Mentality’
Tuesday August 16th, 2016 at 11:47 AM

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Ukraine’s most popular politician, who spent nearly two years in Russian and rebel captivity, has accused Russians of having the mentality of slaves in an interview with Ukrainian news site Apostrof.

Nadiya Savchenko, a former military pilot, who was captured during the height of combat in east Ukraine two years ago, was elected to parliament while in captivity as a member of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko’s populist, pro-EU Batkivshchyna party. She appeared to have been captured while fighting Russian-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine and forcibly sent to Russia, though Russian officials denied this, insisting that she had tried to sneak into Russia and been apprehended at the border.

Her hardships during an ensuing trial, during which she was controversially convicted of assisting in killing two Russian journalists in Ukraine, made her a hero in Ukraine. Her release was secured in May and she has returned to Ukraine, where her high popularity sees her frequently tipped to one day run for president.

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Speaking to Apostrof she said that she would hold a referendum as her first act, if she were president, to allow the Ukrainian people to decide whether to move towards Europe or not and whether to lend power to regions or centralize power.

She was also asked what relations she would like to see Ukraine have with Russia.

“Beneficial economic ones; other than that, none,” she said. “We do not need their cultural and moral values because ours are different. We don’t need their political achievements, their Russian world, because that hurts us. We are not slaves and here ‘slaves do not go to heaven’,” she said referring to a popular quote, attributed to Ukrainian national hero Ivan Sirko.

“They are all slaves, on their knees—that is their mentality. We have a different mentality. We need good economic relations with them,” she said.

When asked about the upcoming parliamentary elections in Russia, she said that Russian President Vladimir Putin “is not eternal” and that Russians should elect a new president in order to be free.

“I will say this, the Russian people ought to be the ones thinking about this. It is their life, their country, let them find him a replacement,” she said. “I do not deal with Russia, I want to elevate Ukraine. I want to do everything so it is easier for my people to live.”

Savchenko is known for her often tumultuous speeches and intense speaking style. Despite her time in captivity, she said she still has sympathy for the parents of Ukrainian and Russian soldiers dead in the conflict. She has also reserved some of her most searing criticisms not for the Kremlin but for the Ukrainian government and has declared she is open to negotiate directly with the pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine, which the current government will not do.

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mikenova shared this story from The XX Committee. He’s done it again. A couple weeks ago, it seemed that Donald Trump’s gaffes would be difficult to top. First the Republican nominee encouraged the Russians to steal Hillary Clinton’s mis...

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13/08/16 10:00 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Lawfare - Hard National Security Choices. U.S.-backed forces battling the Islamic State stated on Friday that they had launched a final assault to flush the remaining ISIS fighters out of the city of Manbi...

» The Early Edition: August 12, 2016
13/08/16 09:59 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Just Security. Zoë Chapman IRAQ and SYRIA US backed forces launched a final assault on the Syrian city of Manbij, close to the Turkish border in Syria, today. [ Reuters ] There was no sign of Russia’s pro...

» Vladimir Putin and Syria - Greenville Daily Reflector
13/08/16 09:59 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from James R. Clapper Jr. - Google News. Greenville Daily Reflector Vladimir Putin and Syria Greenville Daily Reflector This cave-in to Mr. Putin would be so sweeping that some senior Obama administration offic...

» FBI widens hacking probe as more are Democrats targted in wide ... - Washington Times
13/08/16 09:59 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from james b. comey - Google News. Washington Times FBI widens hacking probe as more are Democrats targted in wide ... Washington Times A hacking campaign that recently compromised the Democratic National Commi...

» Ukraine gives Britain intel about Russian ‘hybrid war’ tactics in Crimea
13/08/16 09:58 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from intelNews.org. Ukrainian intelligence and defense officials are sharing intelligence with Britain about cutting-edge Russian military tactics in the Crimea and parts of eastern Ukraine.

» Buffalo FBI office steps up efforts to battle cyber thieves - wivb.com
13/08/16 09:57 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from fbi - Google News. wivb.com Buffalo FBI office steps up efforts to battle cyber thieves wivb.com BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Believe it or not millions of people in the U.S. are victims of Internet crime each y...

» FBI, mental health facility blamed for ignoring Scott killer's warning signs - Knoxville News Sentinel
13/08/16 09:57 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from fbi - Google News. Knoxville News Sentinel FBI , mental health facility blamed for ignoring Scott killer's warning signs Knoxville News Sentinel HUNTSVILLE, Tenn. — There was plenty of blame to go around T...

» FBI: 9063 allowed to buy guns in 2015 who shouldn't have been - Greenville News
13/08/16 09:57 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from fbi - Google News. Greenville News FBI : 9063 allowed to buy guns in 2015 who shouldn't have been Greenville News COLUMBIA — The number of times the FBI allowed sales of guns with incomplete background che...

» Justice Department denied FBI requests to investigate Clinton Foundation - Washington Times
13/08/16 09:57 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from fbi - Google News. Washington Times Justice Department denied FBI requests to investigate Clinton Foundation Washington Times The Obama administration rejected requests from three FBI field offices that wa...

» EXCLUSIVE: Joint FBI-US Attorney Probe Of Clinton Foundation Is Underway - Daily Caller
13/08/16 09:56 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from fbi - Google News. WITN Newsmax EXCLUSIVE: Joint FBI -US Attorney Probe Of Clinton Foundation Is Underway Daily Caller WARREN, MI - AUGUST 11: Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton tours Futurami...

» Terror suspect says he was paid FBI informant and 'baffled' by charges - Charlotte Observer
13/08/16 09:56 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from fbi - Google News. Charlotte Observer Terror suspect says he was paid FBI informant and 'baffled' by charges Charlotte Observer In a statement from his Mecklenburg County Jail cell given to the Observer by...

» Canada security questioned after FBI tip thwarts attack - Reuters
13/08/16 09:56 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from fbi - Google News. Reuters Canada security questioned after FBI tip thwarts attack Reuters The RCMP said Driver, one of only two Canadians currently subject to a peace bond, was not under constant surveill...

» FBI Expands Hacking Investigation - Bloomberg
13/08/16 09:56 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from fbi - Google News. Bloomberg FBI Expands Hacking Investigation Bloomberg The FBI has high confidence the Russian government hacked U.S. Democratic Party groups and the personal e-mails of political operati...

» Man accused of being IS recruiter says he was FBI informant - WRAL.com
13/08/16 09:55 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from fbi - Google News. WBTV Man accused of being IS recruiter says he was FBI informant WRAL.com CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A North Carolina man accused of trying to recruit people to join the Islamic State group says ...

» 4-Year-Old Boy Accused of Hacking FBI Database : snopes.com - snopes.com
13/08/16 09:55 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from fbi - Google News. snopes.com 4-Year-Old Boy Accused of Hacking FBI Database : snopes.com snopes.com A 4-year old kid from the Californian metropolis, who must remain anonymous, was arrested this morning f...

» Bill Clinton accuses FBI of serving up a 'load of bull' - New York Post
13/08/16 09:54 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from fbi - Google News. New York Post Bill Clinton accuses FBI of serving up a 'load of bull' New York Post Bill Clinton is accusing the FBI director of serving up “the biggest load of bull I've ever heard” — m...

» DIA said thank you to Deputy Director Doug Wise at a farewell ceremony
13/08/16 09:50 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Defense Intelligence Agency News. DIA said thank you to Deputy Director Doug Wise at afarewell ceremony hosted by DIA Director LtGen

» Hacker again plagues US Democrats, calls presidential campaign a “farce”
13/08/16 09:50 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from DEBKAFile. August 13, 2016, 11:42 AM (IDT) In a post to his WordPress blog, the hacker who calls him/herself Guccifer 2.0 uploaded an Excel file Friday revealing the cell phone numbers and private e-mail a...

» Russian S-400 anti-missile batteries posted on Crimea
13/08/16 09:49 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from DEBKAFile. August 13, 2016, 12:02 PM (IDT) Amid rising tension around the Crimean Peninsula, the Russian Defense Minister Friday announced the deployment of anti-missile weapons there, including S-400 air ...

» CIA Official: 'Cloud Has Been a Godsend' - Nextgov
13/08/16 09:48 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from cia - Google News. Nextgov CIA Official: 'Cloud Has Been a Godsend' Nextgov One of the CIA's top security officials said the cloud infrastructure built by Amazon Web Services is improving the spy agency's ...

» Fidel Castro's 90th birthday marked with 90-metre cigar
13/08/16 09:45 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from BBC News - World. A veteran Cuban cigar-maker rolls what is believed to be the world's longest cigar to mark the 90th birthday of Fidel Castro.

» Former President Clinton: Email Server Controversy Is 'Load of Bull'
13/08/16 09:45 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. Former U.S. President Bill Clinton defended his wife on Friday, saying the controversy about her use of a private email server is “the biggest load of bull I’ve ever heard.” The former U....

» Putin fires chief of staff, sign of fatigue with old guard
13/08/16 09:43 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World. President Vladimir Putin on Friday abruptly replaced his longtime chief of staff with a low-profile younger aide, the latest in a series of moves by the Russian leader to rid himself of members of h...

» Mexico arrests alleged founding member of Zetas cartel
13/08/16 09:41 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World. Mexican police say they have re-arrested a former soldier who was allegedly one of the founders of the Zetas drug cartel.

» Vladimir Putin Fires His Chief of Staff Sergei Ivanov
13/08/16 09:40 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World – TIME. MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday fired Sergei Ivanov, his chief of staff and one of his closest allies, in the most high-profile power reshuffle at the Kremlin in years. Th...

» Russians Suspected of Hacking Democrats Also Went After Republicans, Researchers Say - Daily Beast
13/08/16 09:39 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World - Google News. Daily Beast Russians Suspected of Hacking Democrats Also Went After Republicans, Researchers Say Daily Beast Cybersecurity experts have linked one of the groups that stole emails from ...

» Hacker Releases Personal Information of Hundreds of Democrats
13/08/16 09:38 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. A hacker who has taken credit for two breaches of U.S. Democratic Party organizations released email addresses, phone numbers, and other personal information of nearly 200 lawmakers Frida...

» In ominous sign, Afghan government partner berates President Ghani
13/08/16 09:37 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Reuters: World News. KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan government chief executive Abdullah Abdullah has sharply criticized President Ashraf Ghani, a dramatic public break that exposed long-simmering tension within ...

» Russia's Putin dismisses head of Kremlin administration Ivanov
13/08/16 09:37 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Reuters: World News. MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed the head of the Kremlin administration Sergei Ivanov on Friday and appointed Anton Vaino, Ivanov's former deputy, in his p...

» Russian Officials Report Soldier's Death In Syria
13/08/16 09:36 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. The death in Syria of a Russian soldier from the North Caucasus region of Kabardino-Balkaria has been reported, the republic’s governor has said.

» Biden Urges Poroshenko To Avoid Escalating Tensions With Russia
13/08/16 09:35 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. U.S. Vice President Joe Biden urged Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko "to do his part to avoid escalating tensions" with Russia over Crimea, the White House said on Au...

» As Trump struggles, Clinton goes on offense to win over GOP
13/08/16 09:34 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from AP Top News at 9:17 a.m. EDT. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Hillary Clinton is seizing opportunities presented by a volatile presidential race to expand her base of support heading into the fall, seeking to position ...

» Kremlin fires Putin's longtime ally Ivanov
13/08/16 09:31 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from AP Top News at 9:17 a.m. EDT. MOSCOW (AP) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday fired Sergei Ivanov, his chief of staff and one of his closest allies, in the most high-profile power reshuffle at th...

» Russia's Putin sacks chief of staff Sergei Ivanov
12/08/16 07:11 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from BBC News - Home. Russian President Vladimir Putin has unexpectedly dismissed his chief of staff Sergei Ivanov. Mr Ivanov has been part of Mr Putin's trusted inner circle for many years. The 63-year-old has...

» Two dead in apartment complex blast in Maryland, US,
11/08/16 19:51 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from BBC News - World. Two people have been killed, dozens injured and others left missing after an explosion at an apartment complex in Maryland, US.

» Trump Tries to Brand Obama, Clinton With Islamic State
11/08/16 19:33 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. Donald Trump’s claim that President Barack Obama “founded” the Islamic State may be just the latest controversy in a volatile election season, but those comments could have far-reaching c...

» RedBlueAmerica: Whither Reaganism?
11/08/16 19:33 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Stars and Stripes. For 40 years, Ronald Reagan’s ideas — and the idea of Reagan — have guided the GOP: Republican candidates for offices high and low have claimed his mantle, and even Democrats like Bill C...

» 'Politically incorrect' ideas are mostly rude, not brave
11/08/16 19:32 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Stars and Stripes. What if the things people have held themselves back from saying for fear of social censure aren't inherently meaningful? The sad thing about so much supposed truth-telling is that their ...

» Putin fans the flames in Ukraine once again
11/08/16 19:32 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Stars and Stripes. This is a perfect moment for the crisis in Ukraine to heat up, and worrying developments are afoot, prompting fears that Russian President Vladimir Putin might be planning an invasion or...

» US special ops in Syria are told, 'Don't get shot'
11/08/16 19:32 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Stars and Stripes. U.S. special operations forces in Syria do many things in the war against the Islamic State. They gather intelligence, build relationships with local communities, help spot targets for a...

» Edward Wootten, a Cold War intelligence officer and WWII vet, dead at 91
11/08/16 19:32 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Stars and Stripes. A World War II veteran, Wootten spent years with the Defense Intelligence Agency. In 1960, he was posted as an assistant air attache with the U.S. Embassy in Moscow.

» Russian hackers of DNC said to scoop up secrets from NATO, Soros
11/08/16 19:31 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Stars and Stripes. Security experts say DCLeaks.com shows the marks of the same Russian intelligence outfit that targeted the Democratic political organizations. Weeks before the Democratic convention was ...

» We finally know who forged Piltdown Man, one of science's most notorious hoaxes
11/08/16 19:30 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Stars and Stripes. In 1953, scientists at the British Natural History Museum and University of Oxford reported that the Piltdown fossil was actually a hodgepodge of human and orangutan bones, none of them ...

» British Military Launches Tech-Innovation Initiative
11/08/16 19:29 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Defense News - Home. Britain is launching an innovation initiative aimed at fast-tracking futuristic defense technology to the front line, the Ministry of Defence will announce Aug 12. ...

» Britain invests £800m in next generation of military technology
11/08/16 19:24 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
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» Dragonfly drones and lasers: Britain invests £800m in next generation of military technology
11/08/16 19:24 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
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» After Criticism, Trump Adds Women To His Economic Advisory Team - NPR
11/08/16 19:22 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. NPR After Criticism, Trump Adds Women To His Economic Advisory Team NPR Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has released a second list of economic advisers in less than ...

» A wake-up call over electoral fraud
11/08/16 19:22 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from News. None

» Dragonfly drones and lasers: Britain invests £800m in next generation of military technology
11/08/16 19:21 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from News. None

» Afghan Chief Executive Abdullah Denounces President Ghani as Unfit for Office
11/08/16 19:04 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from NYT > World. Comments by the chief executive, Abdullah Abdullah, dealt a serious blow to the fragile power-sharing arrangement brokered by the United States.

» Russia Strikes IS-Held City in Syria Amid Aleppo Fight - New York Times
11/08/16 18:52 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World - Google News. The Indian Express CTV News Russia Strikes IS-Held City in Syria Amid Aleppo Fight New York Times BEIRUT — The Russian military sent long-range bombers to strike a series of Islamic St...

» Even Pro-Moscow Writer Says Ethnic Russians in Baltic States Will Defend Them if Russia Invades
11/08/16 18:50 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Window on Eurasia -- New Series. Paul Goble Staunton, August 10 – In an article that is both worrying and reassuring, a pro-Moscow comment...

» Karelian Calls on Putin to Protect Minorities from ‘Great Power Chauvinism’
11/08/16 18:50 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Window on Eurasia -- New Series. Paul Goble Staunton, August 11 – Vladimir Lenin, the founder of the Soviet state, said that there were tw...

» Moscow Unlikely to Be Able to Build New Fleet as Soon as It Plans, Norwegian Experts Say
11/08/16 18:49 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Window on Eurasia -- New Series. Paul Goble Staunton, August 11 – Moscow has announced an ambitious program to expand its military fleet e...

» Russia Population Set to Decline by 50 Percent This Century, Moscow Demographer Says
11/08/16 18:49 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Window on Eurasia -- New Series. Paul Goble Staunton, August 11 – Unless there are radical changes in government policies and in the famil...

» Russia accuses Ukraine of 'terror' attack on Crimea
11/08/16 18:48 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from The Independent - Europe. Ukraine denies it is attempting to regain control of the disputed territory by force

» Turkey coup: Erdogan crackdown causes diplomats to flee country
11/08/16 18:47 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from The Independent - Europe. 'Time has run out' for fleeing officials, Turkish minister warns

» Vladimir Putin may believe time is ripe for another invasion
11/08/16 18:46 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia | The Guardian. The Crimea crisis has come from nowhere nowhere, but the Russian president has form for military adventures in Olympic years, says Luke Harding years The situation in Crimea looks om...

» Russia and Ukraine step up security amid tension over Crimea
11/08/16 18:46 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia | The Guardian. Putin boosts ‘anti-terror’ measures at Ukraine frontier with annexed Crimea as Poroshenko puts troops on combat alert Russia and Ukraine stepped up security on the de facto border be...

» Hundreds of secret Russian mercenaries are dying in Syria's civil war, report alleges - VICE News
11/08/16 18:46 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. VICE News Hundreds of secret Russian mercenaries are dying in Syria's civil war, report alleges VICE News The Russian government is allegedly secretly paying young men to fight extrem...

» Russia accuses Ukraine of igniting border clash in Crimea - Washington Post
11/08/16 18:45 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. Washington Post Russia accuses Ukraine of igniting border clash in Crimea Washington Post MOSCOW — Russia on Wednesday accused Ukraine of preparing a series of terrorist attacks and o...

» Turkey turns to Russia on Syria amid US flap - CBS News
11/08/16 18:45 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. CBS News Turkey turns to Russia on Syria amid US flap CBS News ANKARA, Turkey - A delegation of Turkish foreign ministry, military and intelligence officials is traveling to Russia fo...

» The leaders of Turkey and Russia appear to be making up - The Economist
11/08/16 18:45 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. STRATFOR CNN The leaders of Turkey and Russia appear to be making up The Economist SINCE November, when Turkish forces shot down a Russian jet near the Syrian border, Recep Tayyip Erd...

» Nobody seems to like Russia this summer. Except Donald Trump. - Washington Post
11/08/16 18:45 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. Washington Post Nobody seems to like Russia this summer. Except Donald Trump. Washington Post This week, America has a new folk hero. Unhappy about having to compete against a swimmer...

» The Olympics Are Back and Tensions Between Russia and Ukraine Are Heating Up - Foreign Policy (blog)
11/08/16 18:45 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. Foreign Policy (blog) The Olympics Are Back and Tensions Between Russia and Ukraine Are Heating Up Foreign Policy (blog) On August 8, 2008, shortly after the opening ceremonies for th...

» Stealing a Peek at Russian Economic Recovery Before It Happens - Bloomberg
11/08/16 18:45 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. Bloomberg Stealing a Peek at Russian Economic Recovery Before It Happens Bloomberg “Applying for a grid connection and making a significant payment for it requires a long-term positiv...

» British Military 'Outgunned By Russia' - Sky News
11/08/16 18:44 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. Telegraph.co.uk British Military 'Outgunned By Russia ' Sky News The leaked report, seen by The Times, suggests the UK and NATO are "struggling to catch up" with Russia when...

» NATO Plays It Cool as Russia and Turkey Grow Closer - Foreign Policy (blog)
11/08/16 18:44 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. Foreign Policy (blog) NATO Plays It Cool as Russia and Turkey Grow Closer Foreign Policy (blog) Ankara and Moscow are rekindling their close ties after a nearly nine-month freeze, bro...

» Immigration Sparks Negative Views From U.S. to Russia in Study - Bloomberg
11/08/16 18:44 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. Immigration Sparks Negative Views From U.S. to Russia in Study Bloomberg Immigration is spurring negative attitudes from the U.S. to Russia , according to an Ipsos Mori study that lay...

» What Russia and Turkey Bring to Syria - New York Times
11/08/16 18:43 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. ABC Online CBS News What Russia and Turkey Bring to Syria New York Times President Vladimir Putin of Russia and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey are major players on opposite ...

» Suspected gas attack on Aleppo hours before Russia-backed ceasefire comes into force - Telegraph.co.uk
11/08/16 18:43 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. Telegraph.co.uk Suspected gas attack on Aleppo hours before Russia -backed ceasefire comes into force Telegraph.co.uk At least four people died and many suffered breathing difficultie...

» Russia Accuses Ukraine Of 'Terrorist' Attack In Crimea - NPR
11/08/16 18:43 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. NPR Russia Accuses Ukraine Of 'Terrorist' Attack In Crimea NPR President Vladimir Putin says he'll beef up Russia's military force in Crimea, after Russia's security service claimed t...

» Russian bombers destroy ISIS chemical weapons plant near Raqqa, Syria - RT
11/08/16 18:43 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. RT Russian bombers destroy ISIS chemical weapons plant near Raqqa, Syria RT Six long-range Tu-22M3s (NATO reporting name: Blinder) took off from airfields in Russia and, having passed...

» Boris Johnson says Britain must 'normalise' its relationship with Russia - Telegraph.co.uk
11/08/16 18:42 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. Telegraph.co.uk Boris Johnson says Britain must 'normalise' its relationship with Russia Telegraph.co.uk Britain must "normalise" 'normalise' its relationship with Russia after years ...

» Russia Fines Google $6.75 Million in Antitrust Case - Wall Street Journal
11/08/16 18:42 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. Wall Street Journal Russia Fines Google $6.75 Million in Antitrust Case Wall Street Journal The fine comes ahead of a court appeal later this month by Google against the watchdog's ru...

» Dispute Between Russia and Ukraine Over Crimea Accusations Escalates - Wall Street Journal
11/08/16 18:41 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. Wall Street Journal Dispute Between Russia and Ukraine Over Crimea Accusations Escalates Wall Street Journal MOSCOW—Ukraine's president put his country's forces on combat alert Thursd...

» Britain and Russia must 'normalise' their relations, Boris Johnson tells the Kremlin - Daily Mail
11/08/16 18:41 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. Daily Mail Britain and Russia must 'normalise' their relations, Boris Johnson tells the Kremlin Daily Mail She said: 'The Prime Minister noted the importance of the relationship betwe...

» Turkey to resume airstrikes on ISIS in Syria, asks Russia to fight 'common enemy' - RT
11/08/16 18:41 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. RT Turkey to resume airstrikes on ISIS in Syria, asks Russia to fight 'common enemy' RT The Wednesday statements signify a warming of ties between Turkey and Russia , whose relationsh...

» Russia announces war games after accusing Ukraine of terrorist plot - Reuters
11/08/16 18:41 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. Reuters Russia announces war games after accusing Ukraine of terrorist plot Reuters MOSCOW Vladimir Putin summoned his security council and the Russian Navy announced war games in the...

» The US-Russia Proxy War In Syria47:50 - WBUR
11/08/16 18:41 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. WBUR The US- Russia Proxy War In Syria47:50 WBUR The U.S.- Russia conflict in Syria. Russia's winning. We'll look at Cold War rumbles and a region's future. Lt.-Gen. Sergei Rudskoi of...

» Serbia Gets New Government That Will Pursue EU, Russia Ties - ABC News
11/08/16 18:40 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. Serbia Gets New Government That Will Pursue EU, Russia Ties ABC News Serbia's Parliament approved on Thursday a new, populist-led government of Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic, who ha...

» US Democrats blame Russia for cyber attacks - Aljazeera.com
11/08/16 18:40 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Russia - Google News. Aljazeera.com US Democrats blame Russia for cyber attacks Aljazeera.com US House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi has said the recent cyber attacks on Democratic politicians and officia...

» Poroshenko Puts Troops In Eastern Ukraine On Highest Alert
11/08/16 18:39 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko says he has instructed all military units near Russian-occupied Crimea and in the easterly Donbas region to be at the highest level o...

» London schoolgirl who left to join Islamic State dead: lawyer
11/08/16 18:27 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Reuters: World News. (Reuters) - One of three schoolgirls who left London in February of 2015 to join Islamic State has died, her family lawyer told Reuters on Thursday.

» Mysterious Greenland Shark May Live for Centuries, Scientists Say
11/08/16 18:26 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from WSJ.com: World News. An international group of researchers has estimated the little-understood Greenland shark may live as long as 500 years—which would make it the longest-living vertebrate on the planet.

» Lawmakers Accuse Military of Skewing Intelligence on ISIS
11/08/16 18:26 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from WSJ.com: World News. A trio of Republican lawmakers put out a preliminary report Thursday accusing the U.S. military’s Central Command of producing skewed intelligence assessments that exaggerated American...

» Canadian Terror Suspect Killed Wednesday ‘Planned Immediate Attack’: Police
11/08/16 18:25 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World – TIME. Adam Driver, the terrorism suspect killed by Canadian police Wednesday night, had planned to detonate explosives in an urban center during rush hour within 72 hours , police said. The FBI ale...

» Uproar Over Egypt's Policy of State-Dictated Friday Sermons - New York Times
11/08/16 18:25 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World - Google News. Washington Post Uproar Over Egypt's Policy of State-Dictated Friday Sermons New York Times CAIRO — Inside a large mosque in the Nile Delta, an Egyptian cleric looked over his congregat...

» How the Islamic State Militant Group Was Founded, Gained Influence
11/08/16 18:24 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. Known as Islamic State, the group of hard-line jihadists that once dominated large areas of Iraq and Syria is infamous for its sheer brutality, including beheadings, drownings, burning pe...

» US government shifts $81 million to Zika vaccine research - Reuters
11/08/16 18:24 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. Reuters US government shifts $81 million to Zika vaccine research Reuters CHICAGO/WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has shifted $81 million in funds fro...

» Wall St. hits fresh record highs, department stores surge - Reuters
11/08/16 18:19 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. Reuters Wall St. hits fresh record highs, department stores surge Reuters Wall Street stocks hit fresh record highs on Thursday as rising oil prices and strong earnings from depa...

» Venezuela is a 'powder keg,' government will fall: opposition boss
11/08/16 18:19 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Reuters: World News. CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela is on the verge of a "political earthquake" that will cause the government to collapse because the country's massive economic problems mean the current si...

» Convicted spy Pollard loses challenge to U.S. parole conditions
11/08/16 18:18 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Reuters: World News. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Jonathan Pollard, a former U.S. Navy intelligence officer convicted of spying for Israel, on Thursday lost a bid to overturn restrictive probation conditions impos...

» Trump Insists Obama, Clinton 'Co-Founded' Islamic State
11/08/16 18:17 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has described U.S. President Barack Obama as the "founder" of the Islamic State (IS) extremist group.

» I.M.F. Loans $12 Billion to Egypt to Fix Ailing Economy
11/08/16 18:17 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from NYT > World. An Egyptian woman carries her son as she makes her way past a shop with Arabic that reads, “great sale,” in downtown Cairo, Egypt, on Tuesday.

» Abroad in America: American Muslims and the Politics of Division
11/08/16 18:17 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from NYT > World. The rise of Donald J. Trump, and a Muslim immigrant’s stern rebuke of the Republican nominee, have stirred a debate on what it means for Muslims to be considered “good” Americans.

» London’s lavishly high home prices take a Brexit hit
11/08/16 18:16 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Europe. Home prices are falling in one of the world’s most expensive housing markets after the Brexit vote.

» Rio Olympics 2016: Kenyan coach John Anzrah sent home after posing as athlete
11/08/16 18:15 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from BBC News - World. Kenyan sprint coach John Anzrah is sent home from the Rio Olympic Games for posing as an athlete in a doping test.

» Uproar over Egypt's policy of state-dictated Friday sermons
11/08/16 18:15 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from AP Top News at 5:30 p.m. EDT. CAIRO (AP) -- Inside a large mosque in the Nile Delta, an Egyptian cleric looked over his congregation as he climbed the pulpit clutching a piece of paper and began to speak -...

» Gay high school students raped, attacked far more often
11/08/16 18:14 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from AP Top News at 5:30 p.m. EDT. NEW YORK (AP) -- Gay, lesbian and bisexual high school students are far more likely than their classmates to be raped or assaulted in a dating situation, according to the firs...

» Surprise: DOJ denied FBI request to open corruption probe into dealings between Clinton Foundation and State Dep't ... - Hot Air
11/08/16 17:52 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from fbi - Google News. Townhall Surprise: DOJ denied FBI request to open corruption probe into dealings between Clinton Foundation and State Dep't ... Hot Air If this sounds familiar, it's because Fox News rep...

» Obama administration blocked FBI probe of Clinton Foundation corruption: Report - Washington Times
11/08/16 17:52 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from fbi - Google News. Washington Times Obama administration blocked FBI probe of Clinton Foundation corruption: Report Washington Times The Trump campaign seized on reports Thursday that the Obama administrat...

» New leadership coming to FBI's Seattle office - The Seattle Times
11/08/16 17:51 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from fbi - Google News. New leadership coming to FBI's Seattle office The Seattle Times SEATTLE (AP) — New leadership is coming to the FBI's office in Seattle. The agency reports that Special Agent in Charge Fr...

» U.S. military chiefs scrubbed reports on ISIS's strength: GOP task force
11/08/16 17:21 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from www.washingtontimes.com stories: Security. In a damning assessment of the Obama administration's handling of the war against the Islamic State, a A House Republican task force concluded Thursday has conclu...

» Manfred Hauser, German intelligence head, warns of ISIS 'hit squads' disguised as refugees
11/08/16 17:20 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from www.washingtontimes.com stories: Security. A German intelligence official said Thursday that "hit squads" from the Islamic State terror group have infiltrated the country disguised as asylum seekers. "We h...

» Pentagon updates Reagan-era intelligence gathering guidelines
11/08/16 17:20 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from www.washingtontimes.com stories: Security. The Pentagon on Wednesday published revised procedures governing the collection, retention and dissemination of intelligence concerning American citizens. Outline...

» Mississippi Woman Sentenced to Prison After Attempting to Join ISIS
11/08/16 17:19 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Washington Free Beacon. A Mississippi woman was sentenced by a federal judge Thursday to 12 years in prison after trying to join the Islamic State in Syria with her fiancé, a journey she disguised as her h...

» U.S.-Backed Militias in Libya Claim to Retake ISIS Stronghold of Surt
11/08/16 17:18 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from United States Defense and Military Forces. If confirmed, the capture of the seaside city of Surt would be a severe blow to the Islamic State’s expansion into North Africa.

» COUNTER-TERRORISM: The Mysteries Of Central Asia
11/08/16 17:17 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from StrategyPage.com. None

» The Early Edition: August 11, 2016
11/08/16 17:17 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Just Security. Zoë Chapman Before the start of business, Just Security provides a curated summary of up-to-the-minute developments at home and abroad. Here’s today’s news. IRAQ and SYRIA Russia announced...

» 'Manufactured scandal' of Clinton emails: enough already - Los Angeles Times
11/08/16 17:16 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from james b. comey - Google News. Los Angeles Times 'Manufactured scandal' of Clinton emails: enough already Los Angeles Times FBI Director James B . Comey clarified his unclear, somewhat confusing, public sta...

» Hack of Democrats' Accounts Was Wider Than Believed, Officials Say - New York Times
11/08/16 17:15 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from james b. comey - Google News. New York Times Hack of Democrats' Accounts Was Wider Than Believed, Officials Say New York Times A Russian cyberattack is now thought to have breached the private email accoun...

» Aspiring agents probe FBI's 'shameful' chapter in civil rights era - Los Angeles Times
11/08/16 17:15 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from james b. comey - Google News. Los Angeles Times Aspiring agents probe FBI's 'shameful' chapter in civil rights era Los Angeles Times The training is the brainchild of FBI Director James B . Comey , who in ...

» New leadership coming to FBI's Seattle office - Yakima Herald-Republic
11/08/16 17:15 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from james b. comey - Google News. New leadership coming to FBI's Seattle office Yakima Herald-Republic The agency reports that Special Agent in Charge Frank Montoya Jr. is retiring next month after 25 years wi...

» US Congressional probe finds DoD intelligence on Islamic State was altered
11/08/16 17:14 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from intelNews.org. An investigation by Republican lawmakers in the United States House of Representatives has reportedly found that military intelligence analysts were pressured into changing reports on the Is...

» Federal Police Probes Part of Obama Legacy - Officer.com (press release) (registration) (blog)
11/08/16 17:13 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from fbi aclu report - Google News. Officer.com (press release) (registration) (blog) Federal Police Probes Part of Obama Legacy Officer.com (press release) (registration) (blog) The long-awaited Justice Depart...

» In exile, Edward Snowden rakes in speaking fees while hoping for a pardon - Yahoo News
11/08/16 17:13 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from fbi aclu report - Google News. Yahoo News In exile, Edward Snowden rakes in speaking fees while hoping for a pardon Yahoo News Ben Wizner of the ACLU , who serves as Snowden's U.S. lawyer, strongly defende...

» Report: Loretta Lynch's Justice Dept. Declined FBI Request To Investigate Clinton Foundation - Daily Caller
11/08/16 17:12 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from fbi - Google News. Washington Examiner (blog) Report: Loretta Lynch's Justice Dept. Declined FBI Request To Investigate Clinton Foundation Daily Caller The Department of Justice declined a FBI request to o...

» Cash, cars, drugs seized in FBI probe of Fort Wayne drug dealing ring - 21Alive
11/08/16 17:12 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from fbi - Google News. 21Alive Cash, cars, drugs seized in FBI probe of Fort Wayne drug dealing ring 21Alive Early afternoon Tuesday, local, state and federal agents gathered to talk about the spoils from an F...

» Ex-FBI Agent Hosko: Baltimore Officials Missed Cues About Police Problems - Newsmax
11/08/16 17:11 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from fbi - Google News. Ex- FBI Agent Hosko: Baltimore Officials Missed Cues About Police Problems Newsmax The Justice Department's report Wednesday on the Baltimore Police Department is troubling because "...

» FBI: Scammers Defrauded Government of $260 Million - WDJT
11/08/16 17:11 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from fbi - Google News. WDJT FBI : Scammers Defrauded Government of $260 Million WDJT CBS 58—A search warrant obtained by CBS 58 News reveals details about an FBI raid in Milwaukee last week. According to the n...

» Honest Hillary and a Corrupted FBI - American Thinker
11/08/16 17:11 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from fbi - Google News. Newsmax Honest Hillary and a Corrupted FBI American Thinker While this is not a particularly stunning revelation, Hillary's excuse that she “short-circuited” when she told Chris Wallace ...

» FBI wants app to turn your smartphone into secret recording device - International Business Times UK
11/08/16 17:10 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from fbi - Google News. International Business Times UK FBI wants app to turn your smartphone into secret recording device International Business Times UK The FBI is seeking a developer for a mobile app to turn...

» Report: DOJ Rebuffed FBI-Requested Investigation of Clinton Foundation - Townhall
11/08/16 17:10 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from fbi - Google News. Townhall Report: DOJ Rebuffed FBI -Requested Investigation of Clinton Foundation Townhall Secondly, those last two sentences raise obvious questions: What prompted the FBI's request for ...

» Canada Terror Suspect Dies After FBI Tip Led to Police Standoff - Bloomberg
11/08/16 16:07 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from fbi - Google News. Wall Street Journal Canada Terror Suspect Dies After FBI Tip Led to Police Standoff Bloomberg A Canadian man who planned a terror attack in the name of the Islamic State died in a confro...

» Syria's military drops chlorine gas bombs on residential area of Aleppo
11/08/16 16:06 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from DEBKAFile. August 11, 2016, 4:37 PM (IDT) The Syrian military, using helicopters, dropped barrel bombs containing chlorine gas on the rebel-held Zubdiya neighborhood of Aleppo on Wednesday night. At least ...

» Russia builds up forces in Crimea with int'l attention focused elsewhere
11/08/16 16:06 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from DEBKAFile. August 11, 2016, 5:52 PM (IDT) Russia's FSB security service announced Wednesday that it had foiled a series of attacks by armed Ukranians in Crimea, and minutes later President Vladimir Putin a...

» Russia and Turkey Act in Unison to Pre-empt Kurdish States in Syria and Iraq
11/08/16 16:06 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from DEBKAFile. August 11, 2016, 6:51 PM (IDT) Erdogan finds a strong ally to help him finally crush Kurdish statehood hopes.

» Delta Computer Crash: Malfunction or More Likely Cyberattack?
11/08/16 16:05 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from DEBKAFile. August 11, 2016, 6:51 PM (IDT) It is also possible that engineers fixing a small local malfunction set off a domino series of hitches.

» Russia, in Military Exercise, Pits Fog of War Against Dogs of War - New York Times
11/08/16 16:05 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Cyber Warfare - Google News. New York Times Russia, in Military Exercise, Pits Fog of War Against Dogs of War New York Times The Northern Fleet, a pillar of Russia's ambition for a more robust military pre...

» 6 things that make a military coup successful - Business Insider
11/08/16 16:04 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Cyber Warfare - Google News. Business Insider 6 things that make a military coup successful Business Insider Over two years ago, Thailand's military overthrew the civilian government — the country's 12th c...

» 'Extremist & absurd': Lawmakers blast ex-CIA official's call to 'covertly' kill Russians - RT
11/08/16 16:04 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from cia - Google News. RT 'Extremist & absurd': Lawmakers blast ex- CIA official's call to 'covertly' kill Russians RT The chair of the State Duma Committee for Security, Irina Yarovaya, noted in comments ...

» The Newest Candidate For President Says Trump Is A "Larger Threat To Our National Security Than ISIS" - Refinery29
11/08/16 16:04 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from cia - Google News. Refinery29 The Newest Candidate For President Says Trump Is A "Larger Threat To Our National Security Than ISIS" Refinery29 Now, the former CIA operative is attempting to take ...

» Was the Failed Coup in Turkey a CIA Gamble on Moderate Islam? - WhoWhatWhy / RealNewsProject (blog)
11/08/16 16:03 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from cia - Google News. WhoWhatWhy / RealNewsProject (blog) Was the Failed Coup in Turkey a CIA Gamble on Moderate Islam? WhoWhatWhy / RealNewsProject (blog) The story of how two rival Islamist movements brough...

» US-born Syrian vindicated in California terrorist threats case
11/08/16 16:01 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Stars and Stripes. Ten days after charging 18-year-old Albert Maida with five felonies for alleged terrorism-related threats at a trade school, San Bernardino County prosecutors on Wednesday dismissed the ...

» Trump accuses Obama of being the 'founder of ISIS'
11/08/16 16:01 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Stars and Stripes. Donald Trump is now accusing President Barack Obama of founding the Islamic State group that is wreaking havoc from the Middle East to European cities.

» Ex-CIA chief: Trump 'insults his audience' by saying Obama founded ISIS - The Hill (blog)
11/08/16 16:01 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from cia - Google News. The Hill (blog) Ex- CIA chief: Trump 'insults his audience' by saying Obama founded ISIS The Hill (blog) “No. 1, he inflames the debate, and we don't need the flame,” Hayden said Thursda...

» Medical marijuana grows in Illinois under strict conditions as industry expands
11/08/16 16:00 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Stars and Stripes. Last month, for the first time, Illinois added two new medical conditions — post-traumatic stress disorder and terminal illness — to the list of about 40 that qualify patients to buy the...

» House task force says CENTCOM manipulated Islamic State intelligence
11/08/16 16:00 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Stars and Stripes. U.S. Central Command manipulated intelligence on the Islamic State group to provide an overly positive impression of progress in the war, a joint House task force said Thursday. An inter...

» Russian Hacks Into Democratic Groups More Widespread Than Previously Thought
11/08/16 16:00 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Washington Free Beacon. The Russian government hack into multiple Democratic computer networks was broader than initially reported as officials confirmed Wednesday that the personal email accounts of more ...

» Putin and Erdogan Cook up Three Anti-US Steps at St. Petersburg
11/08/16 15:59 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from DEBKAFile. August 11, 2016, 6:51 PM (IDT) They are putting together a new anti-US bloc with Iran, Iraq and Syria.

» Pentagon mum on exact figures of U.S. troops in Iraq, Syria for ISIS fight
11/08/16 15:58 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from www.washingtontimes.com stories: Security. Reporters are coming up empty handed in their attempts to obtain precise figures as to how many U.S. troops are on the ground in Iraq and Syria. The Pentagon supp...

» Workers in Private Sector Are 3 Times More Likely to Get Fired Than Gov’t Workers
11/08/16 15:58 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Washington Free Beacon. Employees in the private sector are three times more likely to be fired than those working for the government, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. According to th...

» FBI Said to Have High Confidence Russia Hacked Democrats
11/08/16 15:03 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . The FBI has high confidence the Russian government hacked U.S. Democratic Party groups, according to a person familiar with the findings who asked not be identified in order to speak about an ongoing investig...

» FBI Said to Have High Confidence Russia Behind Democratic Hacks - Bloomberg
11/08/16 14:52 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from fbi - Google News. Bloomberg FBI Said to Have High Confidence Russia Behind Democratic Hacks Bloomberg The FBI has high confidence the Russian government hacked U.S. Democratic Party groups, according to a...

» U.S. would welcome Turkish-Russian military cooperation against Islamic State
11/08/16 14:40 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Reuters: World News. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States would welcome Turkish-Russian military cooperation in Syria if it were truly designed to target Islamic State, State Department spokeswoman Eli...

» Russia's Putin Discusses Additional Security Measures for Crimea
11/08/16 14:39 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from WSJ.com: World News. Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed stepped-up security measures in Crimea, one day after he blamed Ukraine for the death of two Russian service members on the Black Sea peninsula.

» Russia’s Putin meets top brass to discuss security in Crimea
11/08/16 14:34 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World. Russian President Vladimir Putin has held a meeting of the country’s top brass to discuss boosting security in Crimea following the reports of foiled terrorist attacks.

» The U.S. will rearm Saudi Arabia to the tune of $1.5 billion as airstrikes resume in Yemen
11/08/16 14:34 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World. Despite possible war crimes, calls for the U.S. to suspend arms transfers to the Saudis have gone unheeded.

» Report: US-based Turkish navy officer ‘missing’ after coup
11/08/16 14:34 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World. Turkey’s state-run news agency says a Turkish naval officer working in the United States has gone missing and has failed to report back home following a failed coup by renegade officers within the T...

» Turkey’s foreign minister says 2 Greece-based Turkish military attaches have fled following failed coup
11/08/16 14:33 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World. Turkey’s foreign minister says 2 Greece-based Turkish military attaches have fled following failed coup.

» The Latest: 2 Turkish military attaches flee, minister says
11/08/16 14:33 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World. The Latest on political and military developments in Turkey (all times local):

» UK investigating reported near-miss between drone and plane
11/08/16 14:33 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World. British police say they are investigating a reported near-collision between a drone and a passenger plane near England’s Newquay Airport.

» Minister: Turkey asks Russia to carry out joint operations against “common enemy” Islamic State in Syria
11/08/16 14:32 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World. Minister: Turkey asks Russia to carry out joint operations against “common enemy” Islamic State in Syria.

» Saudi tries 14 over Mecca crane collapse that killed 111
11/08/16 14:32 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World. The trial of 14 people in Saudi Arabia has begun in connection with a crane collapse in Mecca that killed 111 pilgrims and injured hundreds more days before the start of the annual hajj pilgrimage l...

» The Latest: NATO concerned by Russia, Ukraine tensions
11/08/16 14:32 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World. The Latest on the Crimean border dispute between Ukraine and Russia (all times local):

» When Trump calls Obama the 'founder of ISIS,' he sounds like a Middle East conspiracy theorist
11/08/16 14:31 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World. Trump's statements evoke wild theories from the region.

» DNA law leads to retrial for 3 in 1988 Puerto Rico killing
11/08/16 14:31 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World. The witness said he was sure: He’d driven three men to the beach and watched them sexually attack and kill a 21-year-old pharmacy student.

» Why Washington Is Worried About a Shifting Rebel Alliance in Aleppo
11/08/16 14:30 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World – TIME. The city at the heart of Syria’s civil war has seen a dramatic reversal in fortunes in recent days, as rebel fighters in Aleppo made a daring advance against forces loyal to the regime of Pre...

» Fires Ravage Southern France and Portugal Leaving Four Dead
11/08/16 14:30 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World – TIME. (MARSEILLES, France) — Fires whipped by high winds ravaged swaths of southern France and Portugal on Wednesday, killing at least four people, burning scores of homes and forcing the eva...

» LGBT Rights in Indonesia Are Coming Under ‘Unprecedented Attack’
11/08/16 14:30 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World – TIME. Agustine and her activist colleagues at Indonesia’s Ardhanari Foundation, which campaigns for LGBT rights, have become very cautious recently. They used to go in and out their office in Jakar...

» Overseas Money Is ‘Financing Terrorism in Southeast Asia’
11/08/16 14:29 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World – TIME. Indonesia’s financial intelligence agency has warned security ministers and officials that a large portion of the money used by terrorist groups in Indonesia originates from overseas. The Jak...

» Three Die in Suspected Chlorine Gas Attack in Syria
11/08/16 14:29 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World – TIME. A woman and two young children were killed in a suspected chemical attack on a residential neighborhood in rebel-held eastern Aleppo on Wednesday night, Syria, health officials say. The Alepp...

» Russian Airstrikes on ISIS in Syria Kill 30, Including 24 Civilians
11/08/16 14:28 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World – TIME. Russian airstrikes have killed 30 people including 24 civilians in the ISIS stronghold of Raqqa in Syria, according to a report citing humanitarian officials. The Syrian Observatory for Human...

» NATO Concerned By Tensions Between Russia and Ukraine, Official Says
11/08/16 14:28 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World – TIME. (MOSCOW) — A NATO official says the U.S.-led alliance is deeply concerned by rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine and is monitoring the situation closely. The official, who wasn&#...

» This Is Why Vladimir Putin Is Accusing Ukraine of Terrorism
11/08/16 14:28 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World – TIME. It would have been a suicide mission, and a rather pointless one. But that is roughly the picture that Russian President Vladimir Putin painted on Wednesday when he accused Ukrainian saboteur...

» Putin accuses Ukrainian authorities of resorting to ‘practice of terror’ – video
11/08/16 14:27 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World news + Video | The Guardian. Russian president Vladimir Putin speaks at a press conference in Moscow on Wednesday and accuses the Ukrainian government, based in Kiev, of resorting to terrorism rather...

» The US Should Halt UN Aid for Hamas - Daily Signal
11/08/16 14:27 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World - Google News. Daily Signal The US Should Halt UN Aid for Hamas Daily Signal The United Nations Development Program headquarters in Gaza City. The U.S. is the largest donor to the UNDP, providing $49...

» Russia, Turkey Plan to Coordinate on Syria
11/08/16 14:26 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. Russia and Turkey are taking unprecedented steps to directly coordinate actions in Syria after a rapprochement between their presidents and despite disagreeing over support for Damascus. ...

» Clashes Reported in Aleppo Despite Cease-fire
11/08/16 14:26 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. The Russian military was set to temporarily cease military operations in the battered Syrian city of Aleppo at 10:00 a.m. local time Thursday in order to allow humanitarian aid workers to...

» Media Report: Russia Breaks Aleppo Cease-fire Promise on 1st Day
11/08/16 14:26 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. The Russian military was set to temporarily cease military operations in the battered Syrian city of Aleppo at 10:00 10 a.m. local time Thursday in order to allow humanitarian aid workers...

» Ukraine, Russia Trade Angry Accusations as War Fever Mounts
11/08/16 14:26 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. Ukraine and Russia were locked in a war of words Thursday over the Kremlin’s claim that Kyiv infiltrated trained saboteurs into Crimea tasked with targeting “critical infrastructure” — an...

» Justice Dept. report critical of zero-tolerance policing
11/08/16 14:09 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from AP Top News at 12:56 p.m. EDT. WASHINGTON (AP) -- To supporters, zero-tolerance policing has long represented a logical crime-fighting approach: Crack down on minor infractions before they mushroom into mo...

» Secret Service spoke to Trump campaign about 2nd Amendment comment - CNN
11/08/16 13:56 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. CNN Secret Service spoke to Trump campaign about 2nd Amendment comment CNN (CNN) A US Secret Service official confirms to CNN that the USSS has spoken to the Trump campaign regar...

» Valeant under criminal investigation over Philidor ties: WSJ - Reuters
11/08/16 13:55 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. Reuters Valeant under criminal investigation over Philidor ties: WSJ Reuters NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO U.S. prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into drugmaker Valeant P...

» DEA Rejects Attempt to Loosen Federal Restrictions on Marijuana - NPR
11/08/16 13:54 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. NPR DEA Rejects Attempt to Loosen Federal Restrictions on Marijuana NPR The Obama administration has denied a bid by two Democratic governors to reconsider how it treats marijuan...

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