(2021-04-10). When Prince Philip Became a Monument. dissidentvoice.org 
The student from Ghana was insistent. "I want to meet him." The stubborn, well-attired fool, groomed and keen to make a good impression, was attending the Senate House ceremony in Cambridge for honorary awardees. He was not the only one. In attendance on this warm June day in 2006 were a gaggle of rascals, well-wishers …
(2021-04-10). Rwanda And Zaire (DRC), Where The US Blocked Humanitarian Intervention. popularresistance.org Judi, the story that most people know, the one that's in the Wikipedia and more or less told in the movie Hotel Rwanda, is that, in April, 1994, Rwandan Hutus were suddenly consumed by mass psychosis and ethnic bloodlust, and killed half a million to a million Rwandan Tutsis. And that they were egged on by La Radio des Milles Collines in Kigali. Then they were saved by General Paul Kagame, who appeared—in the movie—out of nowhere. | And before going on, I think I should say that our friend Paul Rusesabagina, the real life hero of Hotel Rwanda, is now in prison in Rwanda because for one, he has a much…
(2021-04-10). Western Intelligence Operations to Oust Assad in Syria. orinocotribune.com By Shane Quinn — Apr 7, 2021 | In October 2011 and February 2012 the US-NATO alliance, with the support of the Gulf autocracies, tried to obtain UN Security Council resolutions, which in all probability would have served as a pretext for an invasion of Syria. | These efforts replicated the underhand game that the United States, Britain and France had played in securing a resolution regarding Libya, on 17 March 2011, which they immediately violated in bombing that country. By the autumn of 2011, the Russians and Chinese knew that US-NATO was attempting the same deception again, in their desire to topple Syria…
(2021-04-10). Egypt Suspended Normalization Talks With Turkey — Report. southfront.org 
Egypt's President Al-Sisi | On April 9, Al Arabiya reported that Egypt has temporarily suspended talks to normalize relations with Turkey, including a taking a decision to halt security contacts with Ankara until further notice. The sources said Egypt had suspended Ankara's request to hold a broad meeting in Cairo before the end of April. | According to sources of Al-Arabia, Turkey's slowdown in withdrawing mercenaries from Libya has so far caused a breakdown in talks with Egypt. Turkey had reportedly requested more time to w…
(2021-04-10). Turkey Ignores Egypt's Demands, Sends New Batch Of Syrian Mercenaries To Libya. southfront.org 
Illustrative imageustrative image | Turkey has sent a new batch of Syrian mercenaries to Libya where its military maintains a fairly large presence, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported on April 8. | According to the London-based monitoring group, the new batch consisted of 380 militants. They were sent to Libya via Turkey's territory."First, the group was moved to Turkey and from there they were sent to Libya," the SOHR said in its report. | In the last few months, a number of reports talked about…
(2021-04-10). Turkey, Egypt hold first call in move towards rapprochement. middleeasteye.net 
Turkey, Egypt hold first call in move towards rapprochement | Wide-ranging impact possible as Ramadan good wishes exchanged after Ankara push to improve ties | Sat, 04/10/2021 – 15: 41 | Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry attends a news conference in Cairo, 27 July 2020 (Reuters) | Turkey and Egypt held phone talks on Saturday after years of strained relations between the regional nei…
(2021-04-10). EU's Michel says he is losing sleep after 'sofa-gate' in Turkey. middleeasteye.net 
EU's Michel says he is losing sleep after 'sofa-gate' in Turkey | Michel 'still feels embarrassed' by incident that saw EU Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen left without seat in Ankara | Sat, 04/10/2021 – 12: 04 | Turkish officials blame the incident on rivalries between the two European leaders (AFP) | European Council President Charles Michel said on Saturday that he has not been…
(2021-04-10). US: Congress Advances Slavery Reparations Bill. eurasiareview.com 
The US Congress will take a historic step on April 14, 2021 when a congressional committee is to vote on a slavery reparations bill, Human Rights Watch said Friday. The House Judiciary Committee announced on April 9 its upcoming vote on H.R. 40, the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act. | H.R. 40 would establish a federal commission to study the legacy of slavery in the United States and its ongoing harm and develop proposals for redress and repair, including reparations. The bill has been introduced at every congressional session since 1989 but has never before reache…
(2021-04-10). New Design Platform Connects Italy, Egypt To Foster Creative Discussion. eurasiareview.com 
By Francesco Bongarra | A digital platform will connect Italy and Egypt on the basis of design, architecture and landscaping, with incursions in fashion and art. | The new digital magazine, called "Cairo Milano Design," a joint venture by Fuorisalone and Egyptian specialized magazine El Beit Magazine, will be active from April 15. | The magazine will be a section of the portal
(2021-04-10). When Prince Philip Became A Monument — OpEd. eurasiareview.com 
The student from Ghana was insistent. "I want to meet him." The stubborn, well-attired fool, groomed and keen to make a good impression, was attending the Senate House ceremony in Cambridge for honorary awardees. He was not the only one. In attendance on this warm June day in 2006 were a gaggle of rascals, well-wishers and rogues. This was gawking made respectable. | The
(2021-04-10). SADC Summit Ends With Promises Of More Meetings. eurasiareview.com 
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) held an Extraordinary Double Troika meeting on April 8 in Maputo to deliberate on measures on addressing terrorism and its related impact on the current development specifically in the Mozambique and generally in southern Africa. The Cabo Delgado crisis started in 2017 with insurgents taking control of parts of northern Mozambique. | One of the two troikas consists of the current, incoming and outgoing chairs of SADC (namely Mozambique, Malawi and Tanzania), while the second is formed by the current, incoming and outgoing chairs of the SADC organ for politics,…
(2021-04-10). Resilience Against Replay Attacks In Computer Systems. eurasiareview.com 
From power grids and telecommunications to water supply and financial systems, digital data controls the infrastructure systems on which society relies. These complex, multi-tier systems depend on layered communications to accomplish their tasks – yet every point of contact becomes a potential target, every path of information a potential weak spot for malicious actors to attack. | A team of researchers from the University of Calabria in Italy has developed the first predictive control scheme that can help distributed networks with multiple agents not only identify these attacks but also protect against them.
(2021-04-10). Pakistan Army's 'Culture Of Entitlement' — OpEd. eurasiareview.com 
If an outsider was to say that there's rampant corruption in Pakistan army, especially within the top echelons, Pakistan army's media wing Inter Services Public Relations [ISPR] would label that person a "RAW agent" trying to malign the military and terming such assertions as "motivated", outrightly dismiss the same. However, what explanation can ISPR offer when patriotic and well-meaning people in Pakistan level similar charges against Rawalpindi? | In her extensively researched book "Military Inc.: Inside Pakistan's Military Economy" published in 2007, noted Pakistani activist Ayesha Siddiqa reveals the high…
(2021-04-10). Zambia Is The Tip Of The Tail Of The Global Dog. popularresistance.org On 12 August 2021, the people of Zambia will vote to elect a new president, who will be the seventh person elected to the office since Zambia won its independence from the United Kingdom in 1964 if the incumbent loses. The incumbent, President Edgar Lungu, is facing a strong challenge from Fred M'membe, the presidential candidate of the Socialist Party Zambia. | M'membe knows the importance of a challenge. As the editor of…