Russia mistaken in backing Assad: Ex-Syria PM
Hijab ruled out a military victory by regime forces in Syria’s 7-year civil war. DOHA Former Syrian Prime Minister Riyad Hijab has ruled out a military victory by regime forces in Syria’s 7-year civil war, saying Russia will eventually realize … Read More
Iran should be top of UN Security Council’s agenda
Iran’s state-owned Persian news outlets have put significant emphasis on the recent announcement by US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley that President Donald Trump is planning to chair a meeting on Iran in late September. The meeting to discuss the Islamic … Read More
‘He NEEDS the UK’ Macron FEARS Brexit chaos will SPARK populist TAKEOVER of EU by next May
Emmanuel Macron will desperately need Britain on his side as a political ally in the run-up to the European Parliament elections next May, amid fears among Brussels establishment that anti-EU forces could take over the bloc’s institutions. Emmanuel Macron is … Read More
Brussels under PRESSURE: European elections ‘could FORCE EU to give in to UK demands’
THE EUROPEAN Parliament elections in May next year will put the EU leadership under severe pressure to strike a Brexit deal with Britain, according to former Vote Leave campaigner Gisela Stuart. Former Labour MP Gisela Stuart has predicted that the … Read More
Angela Merkel approval rating at all-time LOW amid migration row and VIOLENT riots
ANGELA Merkel’s approval rating has dropped to an all-time low amid the ongoing row over migration policy and a spate of violent far-right protests in Chemnitz. Support for Germany’s grand coalition between Angela Merkel’s conservative bloc and the Social Democrats … Read More
The Palestinian Authority denounced the administration’s move as “an act of political blackmail”
The Palestinian Authority denounced the administration’s move as “an act of political blackmail” President Donald Trump is seen on Sept. 6, 2018, in Washington, D.C. The Trump administration is withdrawing $25 million it had committed to the East Jerusalem Hospital … Read More
Europe’s migration crisis may swing Sweden to the right
Like many European countries affected by an influx of Syrian migrants and refugees, immigration policy has become central to Sweden’s election. And after more than a half-century of soft, center-left policies there, analysts predict that voters on Sunday will elect … Read More
Bombshell poll reveals heavy union backing for second Brexit vote
Survey of Unite, Unison and GMB members reveals 2-1 support for new referendum. Poll of union members will likely send shockwaves through the political establishment on the eve of party conference season. Photograph: Daniel Leal-Olivas/AFP/Getty Images Members of Britain’s three … Read More
Why Sweden’s Far Right Is on the Rise
The Sweden Democrats have been growing for years, and are likely to be among the largest parties in Parliament after Sunday’s election. Jimmie Akesson, the leader of the Sweden Democrats, campaigns in Motala, Sweden, on September 6.FREDRIK SANDBERG / TT … Read More
Trump on New York Times op-ed: ‘You could call it treason’
Getty images President Donald Trump said Thursday that The New York Times’ decision to publish an op-ed from a senior administration official describing an internal resistance to the President could be called “treason.” In an interview that aired Friday morning on Fox News … Read More
California wildfires damage in 2018 worth over $2.6 Billion
More than 6,000 wildfires have hit the US state this year and experts say situation to worsen in the future. Wind-driven flames roll over a hill towards homes during the Mendencino Complex Fire near Lakeport, California, U.S. August 2, 2018. … Read More
Earthquake paralyzes Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido
An earthquake has paralyzed Hokkaido, Japan’s northern island, killing eight residents. Power is cut to 3 million households. Trains and mobile phone networks are idle. The jolt follows a typhoon over western Japan. Japan mobilized 20,000 rescue workers on Hokkaido … Read More