North Korea Threatens To Restart Nuclear Program If US Won’t Lift Sanctions

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Things have been quiet in North Korea since Secretary of State Mike Pompeo enjoyed a harmonious surprise lunch with Kim Jong Un during a visit to Pyongyang last month, where Pompeo and the Hermit Kingdom’s ‘Dear Leader’ tentatively agreed to a second … Read More

‘Trump has upgraded America’s position in the world’

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Former Israeli diplomat in Washington estimates the Republicans will maintain their strength in the midterms. Donald Trump – Reuters Yoram Ettinger, formerly Minister for Congressional Affairs (with rank of Ambassador) at Israel’s embassy in Washington and director of the Government … Read More

Europeans Are Obsessed With the U.S. Midterms

“Right now we have almost-daily U.S. coverage on Trump and everything that’s connected to him.” Europeans had trained a close eye on Trump long before the midterms. President Trump is pictured on a TV screen in Frankfurt, Germany, on November … Read More

Measles cases nationwide top last year’s total; almost 50 diagnosed in one New York county

Here is a brief history of the measles, with information courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control. Video by Jordan Fenster/lohud. WochitA free measles vaccine clinic in Monsey, New York, posted signs for those taking advantage of the shots to … Read More

Iran’s President Warns of a ‘War Situation’ as the U.S. Reimposes Sanctions

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(TEHRAN, Iran) — Iran greeted the re-imposition of U.S. sanctions on Monday with air defense drills and an acknowledgement from President Hassan Rouhani the nation faces a “war situation,” raising Mideast tensions as America’s maximalist approach to the Islamic Republic … Read More

Trump administration reimposes Iran sanctions

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The United States has reinstated restrictions on Iran, targeting key areas of the country’s economy including the oil, financial and shipping sectors. Tehran vows to bypass the measures, which look set to create more hardship for ordinary Iranians. Source: https://www.dw.com/en/trump-administration-reimposes-iran-sanctions/av-46153597 [Disclaimer]

Why it’s still in Russia’s interest to mess with US politics

PARIS – Sweeping accusations that the Kremlin tried to sway the 2016 U.S. election haven’t chastened Russian trolls, hackers and spies — and might even have emboldened them. U.S. officials and tech companies say Russians have continued online activity targeted at … Read More

Soros Partners With Mastercard To Hand Out Money To Migrants

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Billionaire investor George Soros has repeatedly denied rumors that he is helping to finance the migrant caravans making their way up from Honduras and Guatemala through Mexico with the ultimate aim of reaching the US. But that’s about to change, … Read More

Behind-the-Scenes Diplomacy: Trump’s ‘Great Deal’ With China May Soon Take Shape

Donald Trump’s statement of a possible “great deal” between Washington and Beijing that came out of the blue on October 30 may come true after months of tensions over a US-China tariff spat. Speaking to Sputnik, CCTV editor Tom McGregor … Read More

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