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Russia’s Vladimir Putin orders partial withdrawal of troops: Syria
Middle East
December 11, 2017
Russia’s Vladimir Putin orders partial withdrawal of troops: Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday announced a decision to partially withdraw Russian soldiers from Syria following a series of military…
Is China using social media to infiltrate Germany politics?
World
December 11, 2017
Is China using social media to infiltrate Germany politics?
Germany’s Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) said some 10,000 German citizens have been targeted in an intelligence…
SIPRI: Weapons sales up again worldwide
World
December 11, 2017
SIPRI: Weapons sales up again worldwide
Arms sales are increasing around the world. The current report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) shows that…
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu urges EU to recognize ‘reality’ of Jerusalem status
Middle East
December 11, 2017
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu urges EU to recognize ‘reality’ of Jerusalem status
Speaking in Brussels, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday urged European governments to accept “reality” and recognize Jerusalem as…
Swedish synagogue suffers attempted arson attack
World
December 10, 2017
Swedish synagogue suffers attempted arson attack
Local newspaper Expressen reported that the attack involved Molotov cocktails, citing police at the scene. Several police units remained at the synagogue…
Israel prepares for ‘Day of Rage’ over Trump’s Jerusalem decision
Middle East
December 8, 2017
Israel prepares for ‘Day of Rage’ over Trump’s Jerusalem decision
Israel is preparing for further unrest after Palestinian factions called for a “Day of Rage.” A wave of protest followed…
North Korea says war with United States is ‘inevitable’
World
December 7, 2017
North Korea says war with United States is ‘inevitable’
Pyongyang has said that the outbreak of war on the Korean peninsula was now a matter of “when,” rather than…
Widespread rape of Syrian boys and men: UNHCR
Middle East
December 6, 2017
Widespread rape of Syrian boys and men: UNHCR
The study was based on information mainly gathered in late 2016 and provided by several dozen informants and through discussions…
Christine Keeler, Cold War showgirl who nearly toppled British government, dies aged 75
World
December 6, 2017
Christine Keeler, Cold War showgirl who nearly toppled British government, dies aged 75
She had allegedly pursued simultaneous affairs with a British defense secretary and a Soviet naval attaché. The scandal rocked Britain…
Iran and Qatar discuss boosting ties in first Doha meeting since boycott began
Middle East
December 6, 2017
Iran and Qatar discuss boosting ties in first Doha meeting since boycott began
Tuesday’s meeting between Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Qatar’s ruling Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani was…