Chinese Media: ‘No Excuse’ for Iran to Shoot Down Ukrainian Plane

China’s Global Times state propaganda newspaper took a hard line Sunday against the Iranian Islamic regime, asserting there was “no excuse” for Iran’s military to shoot down a commercial airliner and that the incident underscored the “incompetent personnel” running Iran’s armed forces.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a U.S.-designated terrorist organization and formal wing of the Iranian military, took responsibility on Saturday for shooting down Ukrainian International Airlines (UIA) Flight 752 last Wednesday amid an Iranian attack on Iraqi military bases housing U.S. troops. Iranian military leaders claimed that defense operators mistook the civilian commercial flight for an American missile heading towards the capital; UIA-752 was flying out of Tehran’s international airport.

Iranian officials repeatedly denied claims that the military had shot the plane down before Saturday, stating in a preliminary report that the plane’s engine had spontaneously caught fire and insisting it was “obvious” a missile did not hit it.

China is Iran’s nominal ally and the official statements out of the Chinese Foreign Ministry have not been as critical as those out of state-controlled media. The foreign ministry has yet to offer condolences, however, for IRGC General Qasem Soleimani, whose elimination as a product of a U.S. airstrike triggered the Iranian attack on Iraqi bases that allegedly confused the military into shooting down the plane.

Other Chinese media outlets have cited Chinese “experts” blaming the United States, which conducted no known military activities against Iran that day, for the plane’s demise.

The missile strike killed all 176 passengers on the Ukrainian flight, most of them Iranian citizens. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has demanded “compensation” from Iran for the damage.

“There was no excuse for the tragedy and Iran must take responsibility and punish those accountable for downing the jetliner, Chinese analysts said,” the Global Times reported on Sunday, following Iran’s admission. “Iran is now facing tremendous domestic and external pressures, although its authority and officials have vowed to hold accountable those responsible for the mistake.”

https://www.breitbart.com/asia/2020/01/13/chinese-media-no-excuse-iran-shoot-down-ukrainian-plane/

UK’s Boris Johnson Supports Replacing Obama’s Iran Nuclear Deal With ‘Trump Deal’

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that he supports replacing the Iranian nuclear deal hammered out by former President Barack Obama with one spearheaded by President Donald Trump.

The Obama-era deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), saw Iran agree not to build nuclear weapons, but had limits critics said were too soft and was set to expire in 2020. Trump exited the deal in 2018, though other countries involved in the pact haven’t yet exited.

“From the American perspective, it’s a flawed deal… plus it was negotiated by President Obama. If we’re going to get rid of it, let’s replace it and let’s replace it with the Trump deal,” Johnson told the BBC on Tuesday.

“President Trump is a great deal maker, by his own account and others. Let’s work together to replace the JCPOA and get the Trump deal instead.”

The UK, France, and Germany, three countries still involved in the deal, triggered a dispute mechanism in the JCPOA after Iran said it was suspending all limits on production of enriched uranium.

“We do not accept the argument that Iran is entitled to reduce compliance with the JCPOA. Contrary to its statements, Iran has never triggered the JCPOA Dispute Resolution Mechanism and has no legal grounds to cease implementing the provisions of the agreement,” the countries said in a joint statement. It was referring the matter to a commission, as laid out in the deal.

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said after Johnson’s comments that the prime minister supports the JCPOA but also wants to “be ambitious” and “bring in the United Sates and Tehran into a broader rapprochement.”

Raab said in a number of statements Tuesday that the UK wants to remain in the deal. “We want to keep the deal alive, not extinguish it. If Iran has the will, Britain will use its diplomatic energy to work with allies to chart the way forward,” he said. In another statement, he said, “We want to bring Iran back into full compliance and preserve the deal.”

https://www.theepochtimes.com/uks-boris-johnson-supports-replacing-obamas-iran-nuclear-deal-with-trump-deal_3203465.html

Deal Maker

Stable Genius

Patient

Peace Loving

Strategic

Loving Father

^^^^^^^

All adjectives (but not limited to) the history books will record of our greatest President of all time.

Russia reportedly hacked Burisma, Ukrainian firm linked to Bidens

Russian hackers have reportedly targeted the Ukrainian energy firm that once paid Hunter Biden millions of dollars to sit on its board.

The New York Times reported Monday evening, citing the Silicon Valley security firm Area 1, that a military intelligence unit known formerly as the GRU and private researchers using the alias “Fancy Bear” sent “phish” scam emails to Burisma Holdings employees to steal usernames and passwords.

The hacking attempts began in November as Mr. Biden, his Burisma job and his father, former Vice President Joseph R. Biden, were becoming the center of political talk in the U.S., the Times reported.

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/13/russia-hacked-burisma-joe-hunter-biden-dirt-report/

Warning: Narrative Shift

Cops Call for Arrest of Ilhan Omar After Terrorist She Inspired is Arrested in Florida

Remember last week when Ilhan Omar painted a picture of doom and gloom and specifically mentioned Trump’s properties?

Words can have consequences.

Police across America are now calling for her arrest AFTER her “prediction” was soon validated in Florida.

In Palm Beach, FL Friday morning, an Iranian national was arrested about four miles from President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago presidential retreat.

The man, identified as Masoud Yareioeill Zoleh on his passport, was armed with several knives, a machete and a pickax. Zoleh was arrested at Bradley Park, which is on the east end of the Flagler Memorial Bridge, according to Palm Beach police spokesman Michal Ogrodnick.

Police responded to a call at around 9:30 a.m. and found Zoleh, who also had $22,000 on him and had a car parked at the Palm Beach International Airport.

What might be most troubling about the entire thing is that just days ago, “Squad” member Rep. Ilhan Omar called for Iran to go after Trump properties. Now that a real threat has been identified, cops around the country are calling for her to be arrested for inciting potential violence and threatening national security.

https://dcdirtylaundry.com/cops-call-for-arrest-of-ilhan-omar-after-terrorist-she-inspired-is-arrested-in-florida/

Iran warns against ‘destructive measures,’ promises firm response as EU trio starts ‘non-compliance’ investigation on nuclear deal

Iran will firmly respond to anyone acting to damage the 2015 nuclear deal, but welcomes “good faith” measures to save it, the foreign ministry said as three EU signatories triggered a non-compliance investigation against Tehran.

“It is necessary to explain that the action taken by the three European countries is a passive and weak position,” Abbas Mousavi, spokesman for the foreign ministry, warned in a statement.

He spoke shortly after Germany, France and the UK initiated a special dispute resolution procedure under the 2015 deal citing Iran’s alleged non-compliance with the pact.

Now, the Islamic Republic will provide a “serious and firm” response to any “destructive initiative” taken by any signatory of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, Mousavi warned.

Tehran's statement comes after France, Germany and the UK triggered an investigation into Iran's alleged breaching of the 2015 nuclear deal. The European trio triggered the mechanism after Iran announced it would roll back its commitments under the deal following the killing of one of its top military commanders in a US drone strike earlier this month.

https://www.rt.com/news/478230-iran-foreign-ministry-nuclear-deal/

Reading between the lines… the Iranian insurance.

Merkel

Macron

May

Former Air Cargo Executive Extradited From Italy for Price-Fixing

Maria Christina “Meta” Ullings, the former senior vice president of cargo sales and marketing for Martinair N.V. (Martinair Cargo) and a Dutch national, was extradited from Italy, the Department of Justice announced today.

On Sept. 21, 2010, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia in Atlanta, Ullings was indicted for participating in a long-running worldwide conspiracy to fix prices of air cargo. A fugitive for almost 10 years, Ullings was apprehended by Italian authorities in July 2019 while visiting Sicily. Ullings initially contested extradition in the Italian courts, but after the Court of Appeals of Palermo ruled that she be extradited, she waived her appeal. She arrived in Atlanta on Jan. 10 and made her initial appearance today in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.

“This extradition ruling by the Italian courts – the seventh country to extradite a defendant in an Antitrust Division case in recent years, and the second to do so based solely on an antitrust charge – demonstrates that those who violate U.S. antitrust laws and seek to evade justice will find no place to hide,” said Assistant Attorney General Makan Delrahim of the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division. “The Division appreciates the cooperation of the Italian authorities in this matter. With the assistance of our law enforcement colleagues at home and around the world, the Division will aggressively pursue every avenue available in bringing price fixers to justice.”

According to the indictment, Ullings conspired with others to suppress and eliminate competition by fixing and coordinating certain surcharges, including fuel surcharges, charged to customers located in the United States and elsewhere for air cargo shipments. These air cargo shipments included heavy equipment, perishable commodities, and consumer goods destined for American consumers and shipped by American producers. Ullings is alleged to have participated in the conspiracy from at least as early as January 2001 until at least February 2006.

An indictment merely alleges that crimes have been committed, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Including Ullings, a total of 22 airlines and 21 executives have been charged in the Justice Department’s investigation into price fixing in the air transportation industry. To date, more than $1.8 billion in criminal fines have been imposed and seven executives have been sentenced to serve prison time.

Ullings is charged with violating the Sherman Act, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $1 million criminal fine for individuals. The maximum fine may be increased to twice the gain derived from the crime or twice the loss suffered by the victims of the crime, if either of those amounts is greater than the statutory maximum fine.

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/former-air-cargo-executive-extradited-italy-price-fixing

Ex-Treasury Staffer with Links to Andrew Weissmann and Bruce Ohr Pleads Guilty in Court for Leaking Classified Info to Liberal Hack Reporters

Former US Treasury Department staffer Natalie Edwards pleaded guilty Monday to a single count of conspiracy after leaking classified documents to liberal reporters to hurt Donald Trump.

Natalie Edwards admitted before Manhattan federal court Judge Gregory Woods to leaking secrets to a Buzzfeed reporter about the Mueller investigation.

Ms. Edwards, who leaked the documents related to the Manafort case, was interviewed by Ronan Farrow in 2018. It now looks like that was an attempt by her to set herself up as a whistle blower rather than the leaker she is:

Ms. Edwards leaked the FinCEN documents to Jason Leopold, a reporter for BuzzFeed according to Wednesday’s announcement by Manhattan federal prosecutors. Hidden in the DOJ complaint is the fact that Edwards’s BOSS at FinCEN is a criminal co-conspirator and he holds the title of Associate Director.

Ex-Treasury Staffer with Links to Andrew Weissmann and Bruce Ohr Pleads Guilty in Court for Leaking Classified Info to Liberal Hack Reporters

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Former US Treasury Department staffer Natalie Edwards pleaded guilty Monday to a single count of conspiracy after leaking classified documents to liberal reporters to hurt Donald Trump.

Natalie Edwards admitted before Manhattan federal court Judge Gregory Woods to leaking secrets to a Buzzfeed reporter about the Mueller investigation.

As Joe Hoft at The Gateway Pundit reported back in October 18, 2018, Natalie Edwards is linked to dirtbag Andrew Weissman and corrupt DOJ official Bruce Ohr.

Ms. Edwards, who leaked the documents related to the Manafort case, was interviewed by Ronan Farrow in 2018. It now looks like that was an attempt by her to set herself up as a whistle blower rather than the leaker she is.

Ms. Edwards leaked the FinCEN documents to Jason Leopold, a reporter for BuzzFeed according to Wednesday’s announcement by Manhattan federal prosecutors. Hidden in the DOJ complaint is the fact that Edwards’s BOSS at FinCEN is a criminal co-conspirator and he holds the title of Associate Director.

Investigative reporter Sean Davis reported that there are only six positions at FinCEN with that title (associate director).

The woman arrested for criminally leaking confidential bank information on Trump associates isn’t the only leaker. The DOJ complaint notes that HER BOSS at FinCEN is a criminal co-conspirator. There are only six positions at FinCEN with that title (associate director). pic.twitter.com/KadGyWrkz4

Additional reporting from Sean Davis shows that one of the Assistant Directors at FinCEN is Thomas Ott. Mr. Ott worked for Fusion GPS collaborator Bruce Ohr at the DOJ. Also, Mr. Ott worked for RICO with Andrew Weissmann at the DOJ –

Weissmann is part of the Mueller ‘witch hunt’. He is known for his seedy actions in the past. Weissmann destroyed thousands of Arthur Anderson lives in the early 2000’s when his actions were considered ‘over reaching’ by the courts. Unfortunately, Arthur Anderson was out of business when the verdict was received.

Also a couple of days before being added to the corrupt Mueller ‘witch hunt’ team, Weissmann met with AP reporters and then the AP released an article about suspicious financial activity by Manafort.

It’s suspected that the AP article was sourced with information from Weissman and the only way Weissman could have supplied the information to the AP was through the FinCEN. This information is classified and if Weissmann provided it, it may have been leaked to him by the individuals indicted yesterday.

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/01/ex-treasury-staffer-with-links-to-andrew-weissmann-and-bruce-ohr-pleads-guilty-in-court-for-leaking-classified-info-to-liberal-hack-reporters/

"But, but no one is getting arrested", said the shill.

EU to invest 1T euros to battle climate change

The European Union will announce Tuesday that it will invest 1 trillion euros ($1.1 trillion) into combating climate change, the Associated Press reports.

The EU will invest a fourth of its budget to battle climate change, with other funds coming from the private sector. The plan will fund European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen’s Green Deal which strives to make Europe the first carbon-neutral continent in the world by 2050.

The European Green Deal was first announced in December, shortly after Von der Leyen, a former cabinet member of German Prime Minister Angela Merkel’s administration, assumed her current role as European Commission president.

https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/478134-eu-to-invest-1t-euros-to-battle-climate-change

Suckers….

Used to be $1.6T = 1T euros.

Not anymore…

>>7810254

at least we have a living wage & conjugal visits to look forward to…

can the rocks we have to break serve a purpose or is it just a blister building exercise?

>>7810419

think you might have reacted instead of responding…

why envious of others making money regardless of what they peddle? If PM is making $$ off Q, does that take away from the importance of this movement?