Israel begins work on road linking Jerusalem with Judea, Samaria
NATO Looks to Counter Russia’s Growing Nuclear Capabilities
NATO Secretary Gen. Jens Stoltenberg speaks at a June 17, 2020, press briefing in Brussels, Belgium. NATO photo. NATO defense ministers on June 17 agreed on three measures aimed at countering Russia’s “extensive and growing arsenal of nuclear-capable missiles” during … Read More
Putin probes Trump’s defense posture as Russian planes breach U.S. air defense zone
U.S. military intercepted Russian aircraft during 8th such incident this year. PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – North American Aerospace Defense Command F-22 Raptors, supported by KC-135 Stratotankers and an E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System, successfully completed two intercepts … Read More
Aunt Jemima Will Change Name, Image As Brands Confront Racial Stereotypes
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“We recognize Aunt Jemima’s origins are based on a racial stereotype,” parent company Quaker Foods says, announcing plans to change the brand’s logo and name. Donald King/AP Aunt Jemima will change its name and logo, acknowledging the brand’s origins rooted … Read More
South Korea Sends Tanks and Troops to DMZ
Seoul is being cautious while not taking changes given North Korea’s recent threats. In response to North Korea blowing up an inter-Korean liaison building on Tuesday, South Korea’s military deployed tanks and other heavy equipped to the border and warned they would … Read More
Germany’s Maas urges India, China to ‘deescalate’ border tensions
In a wide-ranging interview with DW, Foreign Minister Heiko Maas urged India and China to “deescalate” their deadly border spat. He also said NATO would endure despite Trump’s plan to trim US troop numbers in Germany. German Foreign Minister Heiko … Read More
DOJ sues John Bolton in federal court to block publication of upcoming book
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The Department of Justice on Tuesday filed a complaint in federal court over former national security adviser John Bolton’s new book about his time in the Trump White House. The complaint argues that Bolton submitted his book, “The Room Where It Happened,” for … Read More
Rayshard Brooks killing: Former Atlanta Officer Garrett Rolfe charged with murder, could face death penalty
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Garrett Rolfe, the Atlanta police officer fired after the killing of Rayshard Brooks last week, now faces 11 charges including felony murder, which could potentially lead to the death penalty, a Georgia district attorney announced Wednesday. A second officer, Devin Brosnan, is facing three charges, including aggravated assault, Fulton County … Read More
Dr. Fauci’s recurring disease ‘nightmares’ often don’t materialize
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Dr. Anthony Fauci says Covid-19 is “his worst nightmare.” It might be his worst, but it’s certainly not his first. He has spent his professional career warning of nightmare scenarios, many which never materialized. Nobody did more to kick off … Read More
Drug overdoses in British Columbia last month killed more people there than COVID-19 has all year
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A total of 170 people died of drug overdoses in British Columbia, Canada, in May, over three times as many as died from COVID-19 that month and more than have died from the disease there over the course of the … Read More