Tsunami hits Sulawesi, Indonesia today after 7.5 earthquake
posted in: Earthquakes, Famines, Pestilence, Disasters, News
Russia is trying to influence the 2018 U.S. election. But this time the U.S. is prepared.
We now know Russia interfered in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Last year, the U.S. intelligence community released a declassified statement outlining how Russia had undertaken a two-pronged strategy that combined “covert intelligence operations — such as cyber activity — with overt efforts by … Read More
Muslims in Europe facing ‘hostility in everyday life’, Islamophobia study finds
posted in: News, Refugee Crisis Europe
Islamophobia ‘poisoning EU societies’, warn members of European Parliament at launch of ‘toolkit’ to tackle anti-Muslim prejudice. Protesters take part in a march against Islamophobia in Brussels in 2014 (AFP) BRUSSELS – European academics and policymakers came together at the European … Read More
WATCH Nikki Haley to Fox News: World Leaders Laughed at Trump at the UN Out of ‘Respect’
posted in: News, United States
‘They loved how honest he is,’ claimed the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Nikki Haley, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, speaks during a Security Council meeting at United Nations headquarters, April 13, 2018.AP/Julie Jacobson Third Kavanaugh accuser alleges … Read More
Merkel is a ‘half-dead wreck’
The CDU’s Brinkhaus rebellion heralds Ms. Merkel’s end, while we are watching Germany’s belated reckonings for sex abuse. Here’s our Daily Briefing on September 26, 2018. Source: DPA / Kay Nietfield Konrad Adenauer (chancellor for 14 years) overstayed his welcome. … Read More
‘We must move now into doing mode’: Germany’s political mess is annoying business leaders
–German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s position is looking weaker-than-ever and German business leaders are worried about it. –Merkel’s long-term leadership of Germany – one that has previously earned her the nickname of “Mutti,” or “Mummy,” – has looked increasingly shaky over … Read More
Trump at UN Security Council: Syria’s Butchery Is Enabled by Russia, Iran
posted in: Middle East, News
Trump claims China attempting to interfere in U.S. midterm elections, addressed U.S. policy on Iran and advances in the denuclearization of North Korea. Trump chairs a UN Security Council meeting at UN headquarters in New York, U.S., September 26, 2018. \ … Read More
US ‘disturbed and deeply disappointed’ by EU over Iran sanctions
posted in: Middle East, News
US President Donald J. Trump is seen on a screen as he addresses the General Debate of the General Assembly of the United Nations at United Nations Headquarters in New York, New York, USA, 25 September 2018. [EPA-EFE/JUSTIN LANE] Tensions … Read More
Donald Trump Signs Renegotiated Trade Agreement with South Korea
President Donald Trump signed a new free trade agreement with South Korea on Monday, celebrating it as a major achievement for his administration. “From day one I promised the American people that I would renegotiate our trade deals to ensure … Read More