Russia is trying to influence the 2018 U.S. election. But this time the U.S. is prepared.

posted in: News, Russia

We now know Russia interfered in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Last year, the U.S. intelligence community released a declassified statement outlining how Russia had undertaken a two-pronged strategy that combined “covert intelligence operations — such as cyber activity — with overt efforts by … Read More

Muslims in Europe facing ‘hostility in everyday life’, Islamophobia study finds

Islamophobia ‘poisoning EU societies’, warn members of European Parliament at launch of ‘toolkit’ to tackle anti-Muslim prejudice. Protesters take part in a march against Islamophobia in Brussels in 2014 (AFP) BRUSSELS – European academics and policymakers came together at the European … Read More

WATCH Nikki Haley to Fox News: World Leaders Laughed at Trump at the UN Out of ‘Respect’

posted in: News, United States

‘They loved how honest he is,’ claimed the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Nikki Haley, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, speaks during a Security Council meeting at United Nations headquarters, April 13, 2018.AP/Julie Jacobson Third Kavanaugh accuser alleges … Read More

Merkel is a ‘half-dead wreck’

posted in: Germany, News

The CDU’s Brinkhaus rebellion heralds Ms. Merkel’s end, while we are watching Germany’s belated reckonings for sex abuse. Here’s our Daily Briefing on September 26, 2018. Source: DPA / Kay Nietfield Konrad Adenauer (chancellor for 14 years) overstayed his welcome. … Read More

‘We must move now into doing mode’: Germany’s political mess is annoying business leaders

posted in: Germany, News

–German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s position is looking weaker-than-ever and German business leaders are worried about it. –Merkel’s long-term leadership of Germany – one that has previously earned her the nickname of “Mutti,” or “Mummy,” – has looked increasingly shaky over … Read More

Trump at UN Security Council: Syria’s Butchery Is Enabled by Russia, Iran

posted in: Middle East, News

Trump claims China attempting to interfere in U.S. midterm elections, addressed U.S. policy on Iran and advances in the denuclearization of North Korea. Trump chairs a UN Security Council meeting at UN headquarters in New York, U.S., September 26, 2018. \ … Read More

US ‘disturbed and deeply disappointed’ by EU over Iran sanctions

US President Donald J. Trump is seen on a screen as he addresses the General Debate of the General Assembly of the United Nations at United Nations Headquarters in New York, New York, USA, 25 September 2018. [EPA-EFE/JUSTIN LANE] Tensions … Read More

Donald Trump Signs Renegotiated Trade Agreement with South Korea

posted in: Far East, News

President Donald Trump signed a new free trade agreement with South Korea on Monday, celebrating it as a major achievement for his administration. “From day one I promised the American people that I would renegotiate our trade deals to ensure … Read More

Hurricane Florence: 10 days after storm, fresh chaos in Carolinas

David Covington jumps from a porch railing to his canoe along with Maura Walbourne and her sister Katie Walborne in Conway, S.C. on Sept. 23, 2018. The three paddled a canoe to Covington’s home on Long Avenue on Sunday to … Read More

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