Faiz Ahmed
It Didn't Have to Be Hillary | Counter Punch
'Were he President, Sanders would have to deal with an even more formidable problem: a ruling class determined to retain its power, wealth and privileges.'
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It Didn't Have to Be Hillary | Counter Punch
CETA: Lessons from Canada | Council of Canadians
Also see: Arbitration scheme obstacle to EU-Canada trade deal | Financial Post “Investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) was once a term known only to international trade experts, but became the rallying cry of those opposed to EU-U.S. trade negotiations when these were launched three years ago. … We want absolutely no private arbitration mechanisms,” [Oxford educated] premier of Wallonia Paul Magnette said on Monday as he delivered a final “Non” to signing the deal this week – though in fact negotiators involved in CETA argue that its tribunals will be appointed by governments on either side without corporate input.'
Saudi Arabia Launches $17.5 Billion Bond Sale to Global Investors | The Wall Street Journal
'A key part of the plan is to give the kingdom access to different sources of financing through debt issues, privatization of state assets and relaxing rules on investment to attract foreign investors to the Saudi stock market.'
Mosul and Aleppo Are Full of Sound and Fury, Signifying Nothing | Foreign Policy
Except for the mainstream media's hypocrisy.