Italy and Britain prepare to “occupy” Libya, once again

Global ResearchAs time passes over the foreign policy of Western nations, the façade of promoting “freedom” and “democracy” passes with it. Even with well-established propaganda mechanisms in place to convince the Western public…

Libyan key oil storage tanks on fire

BBCShelling by so-called Islamic State (IS) on two oil terminals in Libya has started fires that have spread to giant storage tanks, officials say.The fires are reported to be raging in Sidra and Ras Lanouf, on the…

Can Saudi Arabia get along with cheap oil prices

BBCEvents of the last week in Saudi Arabia might not seem indicative of a government on the path to liberalisation. But when it comes to the economy, the oil rich kingdom is primed for reform.The rising tension between…

Five oil tanks set on fire to cripple Libya

Fires caused by fighting between Islamic State militants and guards near Libya's biggest oil ports have spread to five oil storage tanks that were still burning on Wednesday, a guards spokesman said.Ali al-Hassi said the Petroleum…

ISIS Kills First Female Journalist in Syria

IndependentISIS jihadists hijacked the Facebook account of a captured female activist in Raqqa in a bid to lure other opponents into a trap, according to a member of Syria’s most prominent anti-Isis resistance group.It has…

Obama acts tough over US gun laws

BBCUS President Barack Obama is to widen background checks on buyers of firearms, in a series of measures to address gun violence.The plans will be announced on Tuesday by the president, despite opposition from…