Applebaum: Sweden’s election undercuts myth of racial apocalypse
In the strange world of the online alt-right, Sweden has long played a special role. This isn’t because of its economic strength (small but robust), or because of its population (just less than 10 million). This is because — how … Read More
Anti-migrant militias spring up in central Europe
Prague: Authorities feared repeat of Chemnitz-type unrest (Photo: Chris Waits) Czech and Slovenian authorities have voiced alarm over the emergence of armed anti-migrant militias in the two central European countries. The concerns come after revelations of a paramilitary base, with … Read More
CNN Blames Trump for Hurricanes; His Climate Policies Will Lead to ‘80,000 Unnecessary Deaths’
Blame Trump for Hurricane Florence? That’s CNN’s suggestion. CNN’s political analyst, John Avlon, made the stunning claim Thursday during a segment called “Reality Check.” Is Trump “complicit in this storm?” asked Alisyn Camerota in the segment introduction. “His policies have … Read More
Catastrophic Flood Threat Increases This Weekend as Florence Slowly Tracks Across the Carolinas, Appalachia
At a Glance Florence will slowly move farther inland in the Carolinas on Saturday. This will produce catastrophic flash flooding and major river flooding. Life-threatening storm surge has already occurred in eastern North Carolina. Flash flood emergencies have been issued … Read More
Moon faces toughest challenge yet in third summit with Kim
South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un are scheduled to hold a third summit next week in Pyongyang. Pool | Getty Images News | Getty Images North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (L) and South … Read More
Trump asks aides to press ahead with $200 billion in tariffs on Chinese goods
(CNN) President Donald Trump is urging his administration to move ahead with slapping tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods, according to a person familiar with the plans. The timing of an announcement remains unclear. Trump met with top aides earlier this … Read More
German spy scandal exposes deep divisions in Merkel government
BERLIN (Reuters) – A scandal over migrants being chased through the streets has exposed a rift between Angela Merkel and Germany’s security establishment that is dividing her coalition and hindering efforts to contain the fall-out from her “open door” refugee … Read More
The Sex-Abuse Scandal Is Growing Faster Than the Church Can Contain It
The Catholic world is struggling to absorb a week of new revelations and resignations. A protester in Dublin holds a picture of Pope Francis during a demonstration against clerical sex abuse.HANNAH MCKAY / REUTERS. This has been a dramatic week … Read More
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blasts John Kerry over Iran meetings as ‘unseemly’
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks during a press conference at the State Department in Washington, DC, September 14, 2018. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: AFP_19412L(Photo: AFP/Getty Images) WASHINGTON – Secretary of State … Read More
Russian Warships Are Probably Lurking Near Syria In Case Putin Orders Cruise Missile Strikes
Unless the Russian navy is hunting for the Red October in the eastern Mediterranean, it is likely that so many Russian ships have remained there since the end of Moscow’s latest naval exercise there primarily to support Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, Pentagon … Read More
Putin vows to beef up army to better defend Russia, allies
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin says his country’s military practices are defensive and offensive in nature, and has pledged to strengthen Russia’s armed forces and provide them with the “latest weapons and technologies” to help them better protect the country and … Read More
Russia and China Will Now Hold Military Exercises “On a Regular Basis”
But does that mean an alliance is coming? Russia and China are drawing closer together as the two great powers solidifytheir entente to challenge the United States and its liberal hegemony. Not only do Russian president Vladimir Putin and Chinese president … Read More