While both governing parties supported the idea, the SPD said that citizenship must be given to new soldiers to avoid the risk of it becoming a mercenary army. Germany’s long-understaffed army has a new plan to boost recruitment: allowing foreigners … Read More
The White House on Wednesday backed a House spending bill that includes $5 billion to build a border wall, saying it will pay for another 200 miles of physical barrier on the border with Mexico. “This funding is critical to the administration’s … Read More
62 lawmakers vote in favor of the bill after a stormy debate ■ Arab lawmakers tossed out after they tear bill in protest, call it ‘apartheid law.” Coalition members standing together after the nation-state bill passed on July 19, 2018.Olivier … Read More
(BRUSSELS) – The EU Commission warned Thursday of the repercussions of Brexit for citizens and businesses in both the United Kingdom and the EU, as it prepares for all outcomes of the United Kingdom’s exit from the EU. As the EU’s … Read More
SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s strident rebukes of officials during recent trips to industrial sites were aimed at rallying support at home for his economic drive and convincing outsiders about his willingness to denuclearize. After racing … Read More
MEXICO CITY — A 5.7 magnitude earthquake rattled southern and central Mexico on Thursday. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Workers at some Mexico City office towers temporarily evacuated their buildings, but quickly re-entered after the swaying stopped. … Read More
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban will be the latest leader to officially put the Western Wall on his itinerary on Friday. > An historic day at the Western Wall > Vice President Mike Pence ‘inspired’ after praying at Western Wall … Read More
A four-year-old girl died last week, becoming the latest scorpion victim in Brazil, where 184 people died from stings last year. Specialists in Brazil have warned of the rising danger of deadly scorpions amid a spiralling number of reported deaths … Read More
Small-scale attacks in remote areas raise fears of a new cycle of insurgency. The Islamic State is creeping back into parts of central Iraq just seven months after the government declared victory in the war against the group, embarking on … Read More