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The Turkish president goes on the defensive as charges mount in Ankara international corruption case.
Adding fuel to the fire of mounting charges and financial misdeeds by the increasingly autocratic Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his close political allies, Ankara's primary political opposition party has brought new charges of ethical corruption against the Middle Eastern strongman.
US Gen. Alleges Russia, China Building Weapons Against Military Assets in Space
US Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten has alleged that China and Russia have reportedly been developing capabilities, including jamming and laser weapons, that can target military assets of the United States, based in space. According to the general, Moscow and Beijing were allegedly building those capabilities to challenge the United States and its allies as well as to "change the balance of power in the world." Hyten acknowledged that there were currently no rules of engagement when it comes to military conflict in space, adding that international norms were needed.
Merkel's Staff Rules Out Coalition With AfD: 'We Will Never Accept Their Ideas'
With hopes of forming a majority government with former Free Democratic and Social Democratic parties still unclear and the opposition AfD now being the third biggest party in parliament, Angela Merkel may have to settle for a minority government or face snap elections.
Threat of War With North Korea 'Increasing Every Day' - Trump's Security Adviser
The latest missile launch by North Korea has resulted in a new surge in tensions between Washington and Pyongyang. A security adviser to President Trump has called North Korea the "greatest immediate threat to the US" while the president has already called for new sanctions against Pyongyang.
Trump Says FBI’s Reputation ‘Worst in History’, Blames Comey
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation has discredited its reputation after years of fired FBI director James Comey’s leadership, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday, pointing to "dishonest" investigation into former US State Secretary Hillary Clinton's handling of classified information on her private email account among other issues.
Pyongyang Knocking: Pentagon to Install New California Missile Defense Shield
In the wake of ongoing DPRK ICBM threats, the Pentagon is returning to the kind of work it focused on in the mid-20th century: building anti-missile sites to protect against a possible nuclear weapon attack. The US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is scouting several sites on the western American coast that could serve as anti-missile defense installations to guard 24/7 against a possible attack from Pyongyang ICBMs topped with miniaturized nuclear warheads, a threat both the US and the People's Democratic Republic of Korea (DPRK) appear to be preparing for, although with radically different justification.
‘Old Trusted Friend’: Tibet’s Dalai Lama Meets Obama in India
Former US President Barack Obama on Friday sat down with the Dalai Lama in in New Delhi, India, talking about "compassion and altruism," according to a statement released by the office of the Tibetan spiritual leader. The sixth time that the two Nobel Peace Prize laureates have met, the meeting represents the first visit since Obama left office in January after two terms as US president. The 44th president is currently on a five-day junket which will include visits to China and France.
Tony Blair: 'It is Absolutely Necessary That Brexit Doesn't Happen'
Tony Blair believes that the British voters deserve a second referendum on EU withdrawal. The former PM was always a strong opponent of Brexit and in a recent interview with BBC Radio 4 he said, “It is absolutely necessary that Brexit doesn’t happen because every day is bringing us fresh evidence that it is doing us damage economically and politically.”
BBC Under Fire Over Report Claiming Taxpayer Money Ends Up in Jihadists' Pocket
The BBC has been criticized for "inaccurate and misleading" claims that will be broadcast by Panorama, which allege that money given to the Syrian police has been going to jihadists. The broadcaster has said it is confident in its journalism while the Foreign Office has suspended the funding program. The report "Jihadis You Pay For" will be aired on Monday and will claim that money given to the Free Syrian Policy (FSP) by the British Foreign Office has reached people linked to al-Nusra Front. The FSP is a 3,300-strong unit of mostly unarmed officers operating in rebel-held areas of Aleppo, Idlib and Daraa provinces.
In the shadow of Auschwitz, Jewish life once flowed with spirits
Before the Nazis erased centuries of Jewish life in Oswiecim, Poland, the town was called a 'city of Israel,' with thriving Yiddish culture and one of Poland's first factories.
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from Sputnik
RIGHT-CENTER BIAS, MIXED, Broadcasting & Media Production Company out of Moscow, Russia
Adding fuel to the fire of mounting charges and financial misdeeds by the increasingly autocratic Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his close political allies, Ankara's primary political opposition party has brought new charges of ethical corruption against the Middle Eastern strongman.
US Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten has alleged that China and Russia have reportedly been developing capabilities, including jamming and laser weapons, that can target military assets of the United States, based in space. According to the general, Moscow and Beijing were allegedly building those capabilities to challenge the United States and its allies as well as to "change the balance of power in the world." Hyten acknowledged that there were currently no rules of engagement when it comes to military conflict in space, adding that international norms were needed.
With hopes of forming a majority government with former Free Democratic and Social Democratic parties still unclear and the opposition AfD now being the third biggest party in parliament, Angela Merkel may have to settle for a minority government or face snap elections.
The latest missile launch by North Korea has resulted in a new surge in tensions between Washington and Pyongyang. A security adviser to President Trump has called North Korea the "greatest immediate threat to the US" while the president has already called for new sanctions against Pyongyang.
Trump Says FBI’s Reputation ‘Worst in History’, Blames Comey
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation has discredited its reputation after years of fired FBI director James Comey’s leadership, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday, pointing to "dishonest" investigation into former US State Secretary Hillary Clinton's handling of classified information on her private email account among other issues.
In the wake of ongoing DPRK ICBM threats, the Pentagon is returning to the kind of work it focused on in the mid-20th century: building anti-missile sites to protect against a possible nuclear weapon attack. The US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is scouting several sites on the western American coast that could serve as anti-missile defense installations to guard 24/7 against a possible attack from Pyongyang ICBMs topped with miniaturized nuclear warheads, a threat both the US and the People's Democratic Republic of Korea (DPRK) appear to be preparing for, although with radically different justification.
Former US President Barack Obama on Friday sat down with the Dalai Lama in in New Delhi, India, talking about "compassion and altruism," according to a statement released by the office of the Tibetan spiritual leader. The sixth time that the two Nobel Peace Prize laureates have met, the meeting represents the first visit since Obama left office in January after two terms as US president. The 44th president is currently on a five-day junket which will include visits to China and France.
Tony Blair believes that the British voters deserve a second referendum on EU withdrawal. The former PM was always a strong opponent of Brexit and in a recent interview with BBC Radio 4 he said, “It is absolutely necessary that Brexit doesn’t happen because every day is bringing us fresh evidence that it is doing us damage economically and politically.”
The BBC has been criticized for "inaccurate and misleading" claims that will be broadcast by Panorama, which allege that money given to the Syrian police has been going to jihadists. The broadcaster has said it is confident in its journalism while the Foreign Office has suspended the funding program. The report "Jihadis You Pay For" will be aired on Monday and will claim that money given to the Free Syrian Policy (FSP) by the British Foreign Office has reached people linked to al-Nusra Front. The FSP is a 3,300-strong unit of mostly unarmed officers operating in rebel-held areas of Aleppo, Idlib and Daraa provinces.
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from The Times of Israel
In the shadow of Auschwitz, Jewish life once flowed with spirits
Before the Nazis erased centuries of Jewish life in Oswiecim, Poland, the town was called a 'city of Israel,' with thriving Yiddish culture and one of Poland's first factories.
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