North Korea could set off global nuclear arms race, CIA says
Mike Pompeo said that once North Korea achieves the ability to mass-produce nuclear weapons — estimated at sometime in the near future — it could spur other countries to want the same capability. | Win McNamee/Getty Images Pompeo says … Read More
The “Human Cost” of The EU’s Response to the Refugee Crisis
By the time the first week of 2018 had ended, the Mediterranean Sea had already taken a deadly toll. A rubber dinghy sank off the coast of Libya while carrying 150 migrants and refugees from across Africa. Just eight bodies, … Read More
Government Shutdown Ends After 3 Days of Recriminations
Both houses of Congress easily approved the short-term funding bill to end the government shutdown, though the votes revealed fissures among Democrats. CreditGabriella Demczuk for The New York Times WASHINGTON — Congress brought an end to a three-day government shutdown … Read More
Spurned by Trump, Europeans Ponder How to Meet Iran Ultimatum
A staff member removes the Iranian flag from the stage after a group picture with foreign ministers and representatives of the U.S., Iran, China, Russia, Britain, Germany, France and the European Union during the Iran nuclear talks at the Vienna … Read More
Senate to vote Monday on plan to reopen government
But Democratic leader Chuck Schumer says there’s no deal yet. Sens. Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) talk to reporters as they exit a meeting with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Sunday. | Drew … Read More
Germany coalition vote PASSED: Merkel survives another day as SPD back Schulz
The SPD gathered in Bonn today to decide whether to start formal coalition talks with Angela Merkel’s conservatives, a move which would bring Europe’s economic powerhouse one step closer to a stable government. Leader Martin Schulz faced a strong backlash … Read More
‘Russia’s all we talk about but voters don’t care’: CNN reporter admits network’s obsession on air
© Zuma Press / www.globallookpress.com CNN political reporter Maeve Reston half-joked about her network’s obsession with all things Russia, but at the same time conceded the voting public simply doesn’t care about the “Russiagate” conspiracy. Reston was discussing voter sentiment … Read More
Iran Calls for End to Turkish Offensive in Syria
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran on Sunday called for a quick end to a Turkish incursion into northern Syria’s Afrin province, saying it may help “terrorist” groups, state news agency IRNA reported. “Iran hopes that this operation will be ended immediately … Read More
Mike Pence Lands in Israel Today: Here’s What You Need to Know
Pence will speak at the Knesset, meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Reuven Rivlin, tour Yad Vashem and visit the Western Wall. U.S. Vice President Mike Pence arrives in the Jordanian capital Amman on January 20, 2018. KHALIL MAZRAAWI/AFP … Read More
Dying North Koreans an indication US diplomatic technique works, Tillerson says
Dying North Koreans a sign US diplomatic strategy works, Tillerson says Signs of starvation and death in North Korea indicate that US diplomatic strategy works fine, says the secretary of state. The objective now is not to let Pyongyang evoke … Read More
Japan to help developing nations enforce North Korea trade sanctions
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits the newly-remodeled Pyongyang Teacher Training College, in this photo released by North Korea’s Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang on Jan 17. Photo: KCNA/via REUTERS TOKYO Japan will help developing nations in Africa … Read More
2017 report pins growth of antisemitism on refugee crisis and far-right rise
AntisémitismeAFP ‘Anti-Semitism is the dangerous fuel feeding our enemies for generations’, diaspora minister said The Ministry of Diaspora Affairs released a report on Sunday that noted an increase in anti-Semitic sentiment throughout 2017 attributing the rise of the far-right and … Read More
Rep. Gaetz: “Heads Will Roll” at DOJ and FBI When Details Of FISA Abuse Memo Come Out
Rep. Matt Gaetz appeared on FNC’s ‘America’s Newsroom’ Friday morning to discuss the effort to release a Top Secret memo which allegedly details abuse of FISA surveillance during the Obama administration. Gaetz also told Sean Hannity Thursday night that if it comes … Read More
California and Trump administration square off in latest battles over immigration
Standing near a 7-Eleven in Boyle Heights on Thursday morning, Roberto Pedraza hawked tamales and cups of champurrado, the Mexican hot drink, out of insulated jugs stationed on top of plastic crates. He knew the store chain had been a … Read More
California Today: 100 Million Dead Trees Prompt Fears of Giant Wildfires
Patches of dead and dying trees near Cressman, Calif., in 2016. CreditScott Smith/Associated Press Good morning. (Want to get California Today by email? Here’s the sign-up.) The more than 100 million trees that died in California after being weakened by drought and … Read More