Stop Imperialism – Episode 57

Syria, Mali, Russia, the Americas, and more.


February 4, 2013 (StopImperialism.com)

In this episode:

1. Syria
	Assad: We regained the upper hand German Patriot batteries become operational in Turkey Lavrov urges foreign officials not to misinterpret Russia’s stand on Syria Syria under Al Qaeda attack – King Abdullah ‘Terrorists only a small part of Syrian rebellion’ – Opposition VP Syria militants possess chemical arms: Video Israel Syria strike: Chemical weapons transfer could bring Israeli military attack, official warns Scores of bodies found in Syria, activists say
	Segment Start: 00 h 10 min 07 sec	Segment End: 00 h 45 min 00 sec
2. Mali
	Malian war: French military units move further into northern region U.S. to expand role in Africa With Timbuktu retaken, France signals it plans to pull back in Mali UK troops to be sent to Mali, Downing Street confirms
	Segment Start: 00h 46 min 30 sec	Segment End: 01h 06 min 14 sec
3. Russia
	U.S. NGOs evacuate personnel following closure of offices in Russia ‘Russia is ending its dependency on the global superpower’ – Pushkov China buys Tu-22M3 Rosneft to invest $10bln to Venezuela Analysis: Putin’s central bank choice – sound money or boom-bust?
	Segment Start: 01 h 08 min 03 sec	Segment End: 01 h 28 min 00 sec
4. Around the Americas
	Argentine farm sales raise questions of land speculation by Soros Chevron paying at least $326,000 bribe to Ecuadorian judge for false testimony Mexico, anti-riot police operation at the Angel of Independence Differences over land reform remain between Colombia govt, FARC Former Guatemala leader faces genocide charge Community kitchens in Venezuela helping reduce poverty
	Segment Start: 01 h 29 min 31 sec	Segment End: 01 h 51 min 05 sec
5. Under the Radar
	EU approves financial transaction tax for 11 eurozone countries Jamie Dimon vs Paul Singer at Davos South Korea launches rocket as North warns of nuclear test Israel boycotts UN Human Rights Council Boko Haram ‘commander’ declares ceasefire China to further assist Hambantota port development Can Iraq’s geeks save the country?
	Segment Start: 01 h 52 min 31 sec	Segment End: 02 h 15 min 00 sec