Austria and German leaders pull different ways on refugee crisis

After the victory of Sebastian Kurz of Austrian People’s Party in legislative elections on October 15, German Chancellor Angela Merkel of Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has to prepare for a changed dynamic in neighborly relations. Although the two parties belong … Read More

On the Left, the Missing Debate over the Iran Deal

posted in: Middle East, News

Did Obama foreclose better future options for the U.S. than a choice between acquiescence and war? The answer will soon come into focus. President Trump’s decision to remain in the nuclear agreement with Iran while working to fix its numerous … Read More

Hillary Clinton and the real Russian collusion

posted in: News, Russia

What is the Russia-Clinton uranium deal? What’s the latest on a controversial uranium deal with Russia that was brokered during Hillary Clinton’s tenure as Secretary of State? You may have heard of the scandal brewing in Washington. Presidential advisers cutting … Read More

Hezbollah-Aligned German Center Declares ‘Resistance’ against Israel

posted in: Israel, News

The NRW state intelligence agency – roughly equivalent to Shin Bet in Germany – monitors Al Mahdi because it represents a threat to German democracy.  ONE OF the groups supplied by Iran is Hezbollah.. (photo credit:REUTERS) The chairman of the … Read More

Strong 6.7 earthquake hits Indonesia, no tsunami warning

JAKARTA: A strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia on Tuesday, US seismologists said, but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The quake hit East Nusa Tenggara province … Read More

Five weeks after Maria most of Puerto Rico remains an island in the dark

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — They’re still in the dark. Lady Lee Andrews doesn’t know how much longer she can keep her Poet’s Passage souvenir shop afloat without electricity — or tourists. Sonia Rodriguez relies on a generator to power the elevator in … Read More

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