House responds to border crisis by passing a mass amnesty bill with zero border security funding

‘No doubt at this very minute, the smuggling cartels are getting the word out … Congress is going to legalize millions, just get there’ America is currently facing a massive border crisis, and House Democrats along with seven Republicans responded to it … Read More

How The Middle East’s Drought Cycle Will Probably Lead To Even More Refugees

posted in: Middle East, News

The Middle East is experiencing its most severe drought in 900 years, according to NASA– one which is seemingly endless. The drought peaked between 2006-2010, and although 2007, 2009 and 2010 saw “normal” amounts of total rainfall, the region was still in drought. And … Read More

Time for Strong New EU Leaders

posted in: European Union, News

As the EU prepares to replace its top officeholders, the union needs leaders who can confront bullying international actors, navigate through a turbulent political scene, and rebuild public trust in the European project. The EU’s Game of Thrones, which will … Read More

Don’t try our patience, North Korea tells US a year after accord signed at Trump-Kim summit in S’pore

North Korea warned that if the US does not come up with something new “before it is too late”, the accord would just turn out to be a “mere blank sheet of paper”.PHOTO: ST FILE SEOUL (REUTERS) – North Korea … Read More

China condemns US Secretary of State Pompeo’s ‘prejudice, arrogance’ on Tiananmen

posted in: Far East, News

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks at a joint news conference in The Hague, Netherlands on June 3, 2019. PHOTO: REUTERS WASHINGTON (AFP) – China on Tuesday (June 4) accused the United States of attacking its system and smearing … Read More

Democrat-controlled House passes immigration bill

Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Calif) speaks during a press conference with House Democrats at the U.S. Capitol June 4. Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images The U.S. House on Tuesday passed the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019 to protect undocumented immigrants from … Read More

Congo Ebola infections exceed 2000

The number of Ebola cases in eastern Congo has reached 2000 – less than three months after reaching 1000, and ten months after being first diagnosed. The number of cases of Ebola in eastern Congo has passed 2000, government figures … Read More

Russia still has 10 Chernobyl-style reactors that scientists say aren’t necessarily safe

posted in: News, Russia

HBO’s “Chernobyl” series focuses largely on the cleanup efforts following the 1986 nuclear disaster. Liam Daniel/HBO Russia still has ten operating nuclear reactors that are similar to the one involved in the 1968 Chernobyl disaster. The type of reactor that exploded during … Read More

Angela Merkel’s future in doubt as Germany’s coalition partners hold crisis talks

posted in: Germany, News

KEY POINTS Andrea Nahles, the leader of Germany’s junior coalition partner, the Social Democrats (SPD), announced her resignation on Sunday. The surprise move has sparked concerns that Merkel’s government might collapse over the coming months. “Andrea Nahles has made a … Read More

Impeachment dam breaking as Pelosi deputies tip hand: ‘We’ve already begun’

While House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is urging caution and patience in response to those in her party clamoring for impeachment proceedings against President Trump, her top deputies are signaling it’s only a matter of time before they begin. South Carolina Rep. Jim … Read More

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