Europe Considers Granting Robots Legal Status
“For making good any damage they may cause” In the 21st century West, unborn babies are not people, but robots have legal “personhood.” In 2017, the European Union released legal guidelines and questions concerning artificial intelligence in the future. One … Read More
Iran and Israel on a collision course as Syria burns
PHOTO: Iran is “the biggest occupying power in the Arab world today”, writes The New York Times’ Thomas L. Friedman. (Reuters: Morteza Nikoubazl, file) Syria was not the only target in the US-led military strike; there was a message here for another … Read More
Massive Backsliding’: Turkey Bid to Join EU Bloc Doomed Says New Evaluation
The European Commission in Brussels will soon give some pointedly negative updates to Turkey’s progress in joining the European Union in its country report. In a draft version of the upcoming report, the EU Commission noted that “Turkey has made big … Read More
UK: Fears of Russian cyber revenge for Syria strikes
Russia said there would be consequences for the US-led military action in Syria. Could revenge come in the most modern of forms? Britain is braced for cyber attacks, with warnings that critical infrastructure could be hit. The fears were echoed … Read More
Rappers who call for “another Holocaust” win top German music award
Munich and Bavaria Jewish community leader says decision to award trophy to Kollegah and Bang is “devastating” Bang and Kollegah A German-Jewish leader condemned a music award given to two popular rappers as a “devastating” example of the normalcy of anti-Semitism … Read More
Severe storms leave behind damage, death as they move east
RALEIGH, N.C. — Tornado watches and severe thunderstorm warnings expired for a majority of North Carolina Sunday night as a line of severe storms that caused death and destruction across the state moved east. A tornado watch issued by the National … Read More
Russia reveal they are planning ‘MAJOR RETALIATION’ against US as World War 3 fears rise
PUTIN’s government has announced it is making preparations for a major response to the US after Trump ordered fresh sanctions against Russia, as tensions between the two world powers continues to dramatically deteriorate. Earlier this month the US announced it … Read More
Saudi king pledges $150m for Jerusalem, $50m for UNRWA
US President Donald Trump (L) shakes hands with Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud (R) upon arrival at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on May 20, 2017 BANDAR AL-JALOUD (Saudi Royal Palace/AFP) “East Jerusalem is an integral part of … Read More
More than 2 dozen wildfires burning in Oklahoma, Texas
Strong winds are fueling more than two dozen wildfires burning across Oklahoma and Texas. Authorities say one blaze in western Oklahoma is estimated to be nearly 40 miles (64 kilometers) across at its widest point. Oklahoma Forestry Services spokeswoman Michelle Finch-Walker says 14 … Read More
US-led strikes on Syria: A move with unpredictable consequences
US, French and British strikes on Syria have been limited to attempting to deter chemical weapons use. The action may be ineffective and could provoke an asymmetrical response from Syria and its allies, experts say. The United States and its … Read More
Russia May Consider Supplying S-300 Missile Systems to Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned the overnight U.S.-led missile attack on Syria and called for an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council. Russia may consider supplying S-300 missile systems to Syria and other countries, Colonel-General Sergei Rudskoi said on Saturday after … Read More
Refugees increasingly entering Greece via land routes
Greek police detained 1,658 refugees and migrants in March after they crossed the border from Turkey by land. A barbed wire fence sits on the Greek-Turkish border [File: Reuters] Athens, Greece – A growing number of refugees and migrants are reaching Greece via land routes … Read More
One Palestinian dead as Gaza-Israel border clashes enter third week
Palestinians evacuate an injured protester during clashes with Israeli security forces near the Gaza border fence on April 13, 2018 MAHMUD HAMS (AFP) At least 33 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed by Israeli forces since the protests kicked off … Read More
Volcano forces Vanuatu island evacuation
A mass evacuation of people from Ambae Island in Vanuatu is being planned due to volcanic ash fall making the island uninhabitable. The Pacific nation of Vanuatu is planning a mass evacuation after a state of emergency was declared on … Read More