Russia Ready To Seize Control Of The World’s Largest Oil Reserves
The Venezuelan government is readying to hand over control over state oil company PDVSA to Russia’s Rosneft, a local newspaper has reported, citing sources from the industry. Russian TASS reports, quoting El Nacional, that the radical move is being discussed as … Read More
No, Climate Change Will Not End the World in 12 Years
Stoking panic and fear creates a false narrative that can overwhelm readers, leading to inaction and hopelessness. Credit: Getty Images “This is what I’m talking about,” the text from Rachel reads, with an attached image of Time’s latest cover story, entitled “Our … Read More
‘No Climate Emergency,’ Say 500 Scientists Reports Physicians for Civil Defense
TUCSON, Ariz., Oct. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — On the same day that 17-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg made an impassioned speech to the UN, 500 highly qualified scientists sent a letter to the UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Executive … Read More
1 million Jews around the world to unite for Shabbat Project
A year after Pittsburgh shooting, Shabbat Project to bring together Jews worldwide in celebration of Jewish Day of Rest. Shabbat candles and challah bread – iStock From November 15-16, 2019, more than 1 million Jews in over 1,500 cities around … Read More
White House, Pentagon, Giuliani reject House subpoenas
The White House, the Pentagon, and President Trump‘s personal attorney Rudy Giuliani on Tuesday all refused to comply with House Democrats’ impeachment inquiry subpoenas, escalating the fight between the administration and Democratic lawmakers. Democrats set a Tuesday deadline for Defense Secretary Mark Esper, Giuliani … Read More
Trump vetoes measure to end his emergency declaration on border wall
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump visits a section of the U.S.-Mexico border wall in Otay Mesa, California, U.S. September 18, 2019. REUTERS/Tom Brenner WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump has vetoed a joint resolution of Congress that sought … Read More
Trump is on his way to an easy win in 2020, according to Moody’s accurate election model
KEY POINTS President Donald Trump will win reelection easily in 2020 if the economy holds up, modeling by Moody’s Analytics shows. “If voters were to vote primarily on the basis of their pocketbooks, the president would steamroll the competition,” the … Read More
Impeachment tracker: House Democrats and impeachment proceedings against Trump
Over 90% of the 235 Democrats in the House of Representatives now either support impeachment proceedings or have signaled they are open to supporting impeachment proceedings against President Trump. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced a formal impeachment inquiry of Mr. Trump in September … Read More
Pelosi announces House won’t vote now on whether to begin impeachment inquiry
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced after meeting with the House Democratic caucus on Tuesday that there will be no vote — at least for now — on the launch of formal impeachment proceedings against President Trump. “There’s no requirement that we have a vote, … Read More
Hundreds of anti Brexit campaigners are heading to London for so-called ‘Super Saturday’
A prominent protester has taken swipes at Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson and Boris Johnson. A sign held by an attendee during a People’s Vote rally at New Dock Hall in Leeds. (Image: Danny Lawson/PA Wire) More than 800 people from … Read More
Boris Johnson’s humiliating Brexit options
Boris Johnson We should know on Wednesday night whether Boris Johnson has his Brexit deal proper, or whether he has an outline deal that will require a few more weeks of technical talks, or whether the gap is unbridgeable. Why? … Read More
Fight against illegal immigration pays off with thousands stopped
A group of illegal Afghan migrants aboard a boat off the coast of Ayvacık in western Turkey, Oct. 15, 2019. (DHA Photo) Turkey has largely managed to curb illegal migration to Europe via its territories, intercepting over 336,000 migrants so … Read More
Population of Greece’s Notorious Moria Migrant Camp at All-Time High
The population at the Reception and Identification Centre in Moria on the Greek island of Lesvos, with a capacity of 3,000 individuals, reached an all-time record of 13,842 people, authorities announced on Tuesday. Migrants and refugees continue to pour into the island … Read More