Germany triggers gas alarm stage, accuses Russia of ‘economic attack’

—West, Russia in energy standoff since Ukraine invasion —German minister warns of ‘rocky road’ ahead —Minister does not rule out gas rationing —Says market threatened by ‘Lehman Brothers’ moment —Alarm stage decision does not change status quo: E.ON BERLIN, June … Read More

‘Green’ Germany Prepares To Fire Up the Coal Furnaces

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Strongly held wishes and pixie dust won’t deliver a green utopia. Somehow, Germany, a country where the government is firmly committed to “green” energy, is preparing to fire up coal-burning power plants. The move is even more remarkable given that … Read More

Israel’s government collapses — again. So, what now?

For the fifth time in four years, Israelis will return to the ballot box to vote for a new government. There is little indication that the next election will have a definitive result. Israelis may have to endure repeated elections … Read More

Ukraine: German Chancellor Scholz arrives in Kyiv — live updates

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Along with France’s Emmanuel Macron and Italy’s Mario Draghi, Scholz is making his first trip to Ukraine since the Russian invasion. Follow DW for the latest. —3 European leaders go to Kyiv, expected to meet with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy —10,000 civilians … Read More

Biden Announces $1B in New Military Aid for Ukraine

US President Joe Biden announced a new package of arms and ammunition for Ukraine Wednesday after speaking with President Volodymyr Zelensky and reaffirming Washington’s support for Kyiv as it battles Russia’s invasion. The package of $1 billion worth of arms … Read More

Russia says NATO force buildup in Poland will see ‘proportionate response’

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation has promised a “proportionate response” to a buildup of NATO forces in Poland, according to news agency Reuters. Oleg Tyapkin, head of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s department responsible for relations with … Read More

Weekly Update by Mark Armstrong – 10 June 2022

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Greetings from Tyler, We didn’t know how the world could be so upside down.  Prosecutors seem to be on the side of criminals.  How is it that violent felons get off with a slap on the wrist, to go out … Read More

Huge German military fund clears last parliamentary hurdle

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BERLIN (AP) — A 100 billion-euro ($107 billion) fund to strengthen the German military cleared its final legislative hurdle on Friday, winning approval from parliament’s upper house. The decision clears the way for the government to move ahead with a … Read More

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