China, Russia and Japan seek seats at the table with Kim Jong-un, Moon Jae-in and Donald Trump
Region’s stakeholders all have an interest in rejoining negotiations, while US and South Korea would prefer narrower remit. As the situation on the Korean peninsula shifts rapidly, regional stakeholders are working to ensure they will each have a seat at … Read More
Kiev threatens Russia with ‘full-scale conflict’ if gas transit to Europe through Ukraine stops
Kiev has warned Moscow of ‘geopolitical consequences’ if Gazprom ceases gas transits through the territory of Ukraine. “If there is no transit through the territory of Ukraine, then the likelihood of a full-scale conflict between Russia and Ukraine is also … Read More
Lieberman to Saudi media: If Iran attacks Tel Aviv, Israel will attack Tehran
Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman (R) and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif AFP Iran’s Supreme Leader says Arab nations that befriend Israel ‘bring misery to Muslims’ Israel’s defense minister Avigdor Liberman issued a stark threat to Iran through Saudi … Read More
China Bans Online Bible Sales as It Tightens Religious Controls
Worshipers reading from the Bible in Tianjin, China. The Bible is printed in China but legally available only at certain bookstores. CreditGreg Baker/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images BEIJING — The Chinese government has banned online retailers from selling the Bible, moving … Read More
Iran rejects any new nuclear deal proposed by US/France
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani speaks during a joint press conference with the leaders of Turkey and Russia in Ankara on April 4, 2018 ADEM ALTAN (AFP) Trump is eyeing a broader pact that also limits Iran’s ballistic missile program Iran’s … Read More
Trump officials warn of arrests as migrant caravan reaches us boarder
TIJUANA, Mexico (Reuters) – Hundreds of Central American migrants from a caravan through Mexico reunited in Tijuana on Wednesday and planned to cross into the United States together this weekend, in defiance of threats by President Donald Trump to repel … Read More
Dangerous outbreak of E. coli illness from romaine lettuce expands, with 19 states affected
An additional 31 people have fallen ill from E. coli-contaminated romaine lettuce, bringing the tally to 84 cases across 19 states from an outbreak whose source is still under investigation. Of those sickened, 42 have been hospitalized, a higher rate … Read More
‘It’s a Shame’: GQ Magazine Puts the Bible on List of Most Overrated Books Ever
The Bible is one of the most overrated books of all time, according to a recent article by GQ Magazine. The article, written by “the editors of GQ,” ranks the sacred text No. 12 on the list of 21 books “you don’t … Read More
GQ Magazine Calls Bible Overrated
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Trump poised for major makeover of liberal 9th Circuit court
The most liberal appeals court in America could soon be getting a Republican makeover if President Trump and Senate GOP leaders are able to fill seven open seats with conservative picks. Standing in their way is a wall of Democrats … Read More
Dozens injured after earthquake in southeast Turkey
The Associated Press Emergency services search the rubble of houses destroyed overnight by an earthquake, in Samsat, southeastern Turkey, Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Turkish officials say dozens were slightly injured after an earthquake in southeastern Turkey. The earthquake struck Samsat … Read More
The shadow war between Israel and Iran takes center stage
The rumblings of an open conflict between Israel and Iran in Syria are growing louder. When President Trump launched yet another one-off missile salvo against the Syrian regime, it came on the heels of a suspected April 9 Israeli strike on an Iranian facility at a Syrian air … Read More
North and South Korea’s summit holds promise for peace. Unfortunately, so did the last two.
North Korean village of Gijungdong is seen during a press tour from the Taesungdong freedom village inside the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea in Paju, South Korea, on April 24, 2018.(Photo: Lee Jin-man, AP) SEOUL — Friday’s summit … Read More
Can Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron save the Iran nuclear deal?
During separate talks with President Donald Trump this week, Macron and Merkel will urge the US to stick to the Iran nuclear deal. In an interview with Fox News, the French leader warned there is no “Plan B.” When French … Read More
Rouhani urges Trump to remain in nuclear deal or face ‘severe consequences’
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani delivers a speech in Tehran on February 11, 2018 STRINGER (IRANIAN PRESIDENCY/AFP/File) Trump threatened to pull US out of deal unless Europe agrees to supplement it with tougher controls Iranian President Hassan Rouhani urged US President … Read More