At least 23 dead, many injured, in apparent large tornado in Alabama, officials say; fatalities could rise

At least 23 people were confirmed dead, and “many, many” injured when an apparent large tornado destroyed several homes in a southeast Alabama community Sunday, according to officials. Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones told The Associated Press late Sunday evening that … Read More

Weekly Update from Mark Armstrong – 1 March 2019

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Greetings from Tyler,   It’s been said before, but demand for racist hate crimes exceeds the supply. Media soberly reports the heinous incidents until they’re proven to have been a hoax by irrefutable evidence, then they drop them like a … Read More

North Korea promises talks with US after both countries fail to reach deal at Hanoi summit

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Talks between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un abruptly came to an end on Thursday following disagreements over lifting of sanctions. Screenshot – YouTube North Korea on Friday promised further negotiations with the United States despite both countries failing to reach … Read More

America is waking up to the critical threat that is Russia

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A new Gallup poll released this week suggests that 52 percent of Americans regard the Russian military as a critical threat to U.S. interests. Those respondents are correct. A plurality of Americans, 32 percent, view Russia as our “greatest enemy today,” a stark … Read More

Sisi: If Jews return to Egypt, We’ll build synagogues

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“President Sisi spoke fondly not only of Egypt’s past vibrant Jewish community, but also said that should there be a resurgence of the Jewish community in Egypt.” If Jews are interested in establishing a Jewish community in Egypt, the government … Read More

The Syrian conflict at the brink of a turning point

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Even with only 200 American troops in Syria, the United States maintains its management role in the conflict. Vehicles belonging to the US-backed coalition drive down a road in Syria’s northern Deir Ez-Zor province, February 21. (AFP) US President Donald … Read More

U.S. House passes bill rejecting Trump’s border wall emergency

WASHINGTON In a stinging rebuke to President Donald Trump, the House of Representatives on Tuesday brushed aside veto threats and passed legislation to terminate the emergency he declared at the U.S.-Mexico border in order to build a wall there. By … Read More

Zero chance Kim Jong Un will denuclearize: CFR’s Richard Haass

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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un won’t denuclearize: Richard Haass Council on Foreign Relations President Richard Haass discusses why he feels that President Trump won’t be able to convince North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to give up his nukes. Denuclearization … Read More

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