Trump Is Debating the Shutdown on Democrats’ ‘Manufactured’ Terms
The president’s border visit showed the success of Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer’s messaging. LEAH MILLIS / REUTERS When Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer finished their rebuttal to President Donald Trump’s Oval Office address on Tuesday, it was not entirely clear what … Read More
Extreme-right defectors deal a blow to Germany’s far-right AfD
The far-right Alternative for Germany may be unravelling at the edges after a disgruntled member struck off on his own. That’s bad news for the populists ahead of key elections, says DW political analyst Jefferson Chase. There is now even … Read More
Germany recession ‘NOW LIKELY’ – Berlin hit with SHOCK economic forecast
A RECESSION in Germany “now seems likely” as the economic powerhouse of Europe continues to be hit with a raft of disappointing financial data. Germany news: An economist has warned a recession in Germany ‘now seems likely’ (Image: GETTY) The gloomy … Read More
Migrants are heading to northern England and braving a 200 mile Channel crossing from Belgium to evade Calais to Dover patrols
Four Iranians were caught in Huttoft near Mablethorpe on the Lincolnshire Coast Trip is ten times the distance covered by most common route of Calais to Kent Sajid Javid said government should look into patrols in places other than south Migrants … Read More
US to expel every last Iranian boot from Syria – Pompeo
Mike Pompeo gave the US commitment during a visit to Egypt – AFP The US will work with allies to “expel every last Iranian boot” from Syria, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says. Mr Pompeo warned there would be no … Read More
Syria conflict: Turkey says US plea on Kurds ‘unacceptable’
YPG fighters have been battling IS militants, but are also being targeted by Turkey – Reuters Turkey’s president has strongly rejected US calls for his country to protect Kurdish fighters in Syria. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said such statements made … Read More
Israeli concerns about Chinese weapons in Middle East
A study published by the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) at Tel Aviv University has reviewed the history of arms deals between China, some Arab countries and Iran. China’s arms exports to the Middle East began in the mid-1970s, and by 2017 it … Read More
War of Words: Israel, Turkey on collision course
Ties between the once-staunch allies continue to plummet, a trend that shows no signs of reversing. The complex, and often toxic, Israel-Turkey relationship Report: Israel, Turkey working to re-establish normal ties Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Prime Minister Benjamin … Read More
May suffers another Commons Brexit defeat
Theresa May’s Brexit plans have received a major setback after she suffered a second damaging Commons defeat within 24 hours. MPs backed an amendment demanding the Government return within three sitting days with a new plan if it is defeated … Read More
Pre-Caravan Border Stats Are Staggering: 17,000 Criminals, 100 Countries, 1,900 Caught Each Day
As the migrant caravan continues to plod across Mexico, some experts predict they may make it to the US southern border sooner rather than later. To prepare for their arrival, the Defense Department has been stepping up deployment of troops … Read More
Mexico to reinforce southern border as another migrants’ caravan sets out
Measures will ensure safe and orderly arrival, interior secretary says. Interior Secretary Sánchez: preparing for another caravan. The federal government is reinforcing the southern border after hearing reports that a new caravan of migrants is set to leave Central America … Read More
Venezuela congress names new leader, calls Nicolas Maduro illegitimate
The new leader of Venezuela’s opposition-controlled National Assembly has called Nicolas Maduro a dictator whose legitimacy has run out. Juan Guaido also said congress aimed to restore constitutional order. Venezuela’s opposition-controlled National Assembly opened a new legislative session on Saturday, … Read More
Be ready for war, crisis: Chinese President Xi Jinping tells army
China’s armed forces should be ready for combat and be prepared for unexpected crisis and war, President Xi Jinping said on Friday in his first meeting with the military top brass in Beijing in 2019. The massive and rapidly modernizing, People’s … Read More