The eastern German town of Ostritz has become the scene of a confrontation between neo-Nazis and their opponents. But security is high, and few incidents have so far been reported. Police in the small eastern German town of Ostritz maintained … Read More
Researchers used seismic tomography to find Yellowstone’s hotspot suspected to be part of a mantle plume originating from Earth’s mantle and core boundary. “Stealing” the supervolcano’s heat may prevent the next Yellowstone eruption. ( Mark Ralston | AFP/Getty Images ) A giant … Read More
“We are not living in a normal region, and we see invading powers have built bases around us. Disregarding the principles of international law, they intervene in regional affairs.” Iranian President Hassan Rouhani attends a meeting with Muslim leaders and … Read More
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced Friday that his country will be suspending missile testing and closing a nuclear test site, several reports said. “From April 21, North Korea will stop nuclear tests and launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles,” … Read More
No new bombshell revelations, just more evidence confirming Comey’s anti-Trump bias. On Thursday, after months of foot-dragging and threats of subpoena and impeachment, the Justice Department finally handed over to Congress memos written by former FBI Director James Comey. They contain no … Read More
What are the allegations? President Assad’s government has been accused of launching a chemical weapons attack on the Syrian town of Douma on 7 April, 2018. Barrel bombs containing toxic substances were allegedly dropped from helicopters, killing “up to 75 … Read More
Romania’s president has stepped into a row over the location of the country’s embassy in Israel. The leader of Romania’s ruling Social Democrats said the government had approved a memorandum to move its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, one … Read More
A caldera-forming volcano supplies the heat for the hydrothermal features in Yellowstone National Park. (Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post) Yellowstone National Park sits squarely over a giant, active volcano. This requires attention. Yellowstone has been a national park since 1872, but … Read More