China Celebrates Surpassing US in Trade with EU for the First Time

China has welcomed its new status as the top trading partner of the European Union, another achievement of the fast-rising People’s Republic whose ascent in the international order has drawn concern and criticism from the United States and, to some … Read More

Biden’s rift with Brussels is only set to grow

It was meant to be a special relationship. After the tumultuous Trump years, President Biden was planning to reset relations with the European Union, Inherently liberal, rules-based, and engaged with climate change, it would be a natural ally, and far … Read More

An Unintended Syria Air Clash Could Pull Biden Into Conflict Involving Russia, Israel

The conflict in Syria has seen the convergence of multiple, sometimes opposing forces in the skies over a near-decade-long civil war that today threatens to draw the United States’ foreign policy resources back into the quagmire, one in which its … Read More

‘Snow Apocalypse’ Coming to Moscow Amid Decade-Low February Temps

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Experts said this year’s weather hews closer to past winter averages for the Russian capital.  Sergei Vedyashkin / Moskva News Agency A major winter storm is expected to descend on Moscow this week with massive snowdrifts and unusually cold air … Read More

Russia says it would be ready to cut EU ties if hit with painful sanctions

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MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia said on Friday it would be ready to sever ties with the European Union if the bloc hit it with painful economic sanctions, a statement that Germany described as disconcerting and incomprehensible. Ties between Russia and … Read More

Germany reports record €53 billion in NATO defense spending

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The figure marks more than a 3% increase from the previous year. However, it still does not meet the target set by NATO of spending 2% of GDP on defense. Germany is hoping that an increase in spending would improve … Read More

Germany: Angela Merkel vows to improve coronavirus vaccine rollout but warns of mutations

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Chancellor Merkel said the slow start to the vaccine campaign had been a “disappointment” but added that inoculation centers will soon be “at full capacity.” She said Germany needed to be “smart” to avoid a third wave. Germany is battling … Read More

Biden Calls On Congress To Enact ‘Commonsense’ Gun Law Reforms On Parkland Anniversary

President Biden called on Congress to enact “commonsense” gun law reforms in a Sunday statement vowing a proactive approach from his administration on the third anniversary of the Parkland school shooting. WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 11: U.S. President Joe Biden speaks as … Read More

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