Storms Snarl US Thanksgiving Travel, Stranding Cars, Planes
Two winter storms blasted the United States on Wednesday, stranding motorists and causing thousands of flight delays as Americans jammed highways and airports to visit family and friends for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Merkel’s Fate Rests with Disgruntled Members of Coalition Partner
A week after Angela Merkel’s own party survived a blistering leadership battle, it’s now her allied Social Democrats that threaten to blow up the governing coalition with the election of a new leader.
Algerian Protesters Scuffle with Police as Election Nears
Young Algerians protesting against a presidential election candidate scuffled with riot police in an eastern town late Wednesday, residents said, as pressure builds between the ruling elite and its opponents before the contested Dec. 12 vote.
China, Russia, South Africa Joint Drills Aimed to Ensure Stability
The joint drills of the Chinese, Russian and South African Navy demonstrate the countries’ willingness to cooperate to ensure stability, Spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of National Defense Senior Colonel Ren Guoqiang said during a briefing on Thursday.
US to Cut Spending on NATO Budget, Germany to Pay More
The United States is to cut its contribution to NATO's operating budget, officials said Thursday, with Germany increasing payments as the alliance tries to appease President Donald Trump ahead of a summit next week.
Italy Approves Second Phase of F-35 Investment Program
Italy will press ahead with an investment program for F-35 fighter jets, Defense Minister Lorenzo Guerini said, after uncertainty over further orders from the Rome government had raised questions on production plans.
Trump Seeking EU Breakup All New
TEHRAN (Iran News) – US President Donald Trump poses one of the biggest challenges to the European Union because he is “seeking” for the EU breakup, European Council President Donald Tusk stated. Trump has welcomed Britain’s decision to leave the EU, labeling Europe a trade “foe” and questioning NATO. “For the first time in history, […]
Curfew in Najaf after torching Iran consulate
TEHRAN (Iran News) – Iraqi authorities have announced curfew in the holy city of Najaf after masked assailants attacked and set fire on the Iranian consulate. The rioters entered the compound and torched the entire consulate building late Wednesday, police and civil defense sources said. The staff members at the Iranian consulate had been evacuated […]
Support for Trump impeachment rising
Public support for President Donald Trump impeachment has tracked steadily higher over the past few weeks, as a US House of Representatives committee held a series of televised impeachment hearings, according to a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll released on Tuesday. The latest poll, conducted on Monday and Tuesday, found that 47% of adults in the United […]
Corbyn Accuses Johnson of Offering Up UK Health Service
Opposition Labor leader Jeremy Corbyn offered on Wednesday what he described as evidence that access to Britain's health service was being discussed in trade talks with the United States, handing reporters hundreds of pages of documents.