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Russia says US aid to Venezuela a 'pretext for military action'
Moscow (AFP) - Russia on Friday accused the United States of using aid deliveries to Venezuela as a ploy to carry out military action against President Nicolas Maduro's government.
Russia says US aid to Venezuela a 'pretext for military action'
Moscow (AFP) - Russia on Friday accused the United States of using aid deliveries to Venezuela as a ploy to carry out military action against President Nicolas Maduro's government.

UK: Hindering Big Defense Projects with Riyadh Threatens Germany’s Commercial Credibility
FILE PHOTO: Britain's Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt walks in Downing Street in London, Britain, December 17, 2018. REUTERS/Toby Melville. Britain has urged Germany to exempt big defense projects from its efforts to halt arms sales to Saudi Arabia or face damage to its commercial credibility, the Ger
UK: Hindering Big Defense Projects with Riyadh Threatens Germany’s Commercial Credibility
FILE PHOTO: Britain's Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt walks in Downing Street in London, Britain, December 17, 2018. REUTERS/Toby Melville. Britain has urged Germany to exempt big defense projects from its efforts to halt arms sales to Saudi Arabia or face damage to its commercial credibility, the Ger

Germany under fire for Saudi arms export ban
Berlin (AFP) - Export power Germany has long had a troubled relationship with selling arms abroad, a legacy of its dark history that is now spelling deep discord with its European allies.
Germany under fire for Saudi arms export ban
Berlin (AFP) - Export power Germany has long had a troubled relationship with selling arms abroad, a legacy of its dark history that is now spelling deep discord with its European allies.

Russia will retaliate if threatened by US: Putin
Moscow [Russia], Feb 20 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday reinforced that Moscow would deploy "tit-for-tat and asymmetric measures" if the US stationed missiles in Europe.
Russia will retaliate if threatened by US: Putin
Moscow [Russia], Feb 20 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday reinforced that Moscow would deploy "tit-for-tat and asymmetric measures" if the US stationed missiles in Europe.

Moscow Court Extends Pretrial Detention Of U.S. Citizen Paul Whelan
A Moscow court has extended the pretrial detention for former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, who is being held in Russia on an espionage charge. The Lefortovo District Court on February 22 rejected a motion filed by Paul Whelan's lawyer to transfer him to house arrest and prolonged his pretrial arrest unt
Moscow Court Extends Pretrial Detention Of U.S. Citizen Paul Whelan
A Moscow court has extended the pretrial detention for former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, who is being held in Russia on an espionage charge. The Lefortovo District Court on February 22 rejected a motion filed by Paul Whelan's lawyer to transfer him to house arrest and prolonged his pretrial arrest unt

EU's Juncker 'not very optimistic' on Brexit deal after meeting with UK leader May
Europe's top civil servant has said he is "not very optimistic" about Britain's chances of leaving the European Union with a deal. European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker met British Prime Minister Theresa May in Brussels on Wednesday evening but on Thursday morning warned a committee that
EU's Juncker 'not very optimistic' on Brexit deal after meeting with UK leader May
Europe's top civil servant has said he is "not very optimistic" about Britain's chances of leaving the European Union with a deal. European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker met British Prime Minister Theresa May in Brussels on Wednesday evening but on Thursday morning warned a committee that

Putin Delivers State-Of-Nation Address As Popularity Wanes
President Vladimir Putin has called for a raft of measures to lift up Russian families as polls show trust in the Russian leader is at near record lows as average Russians struggle to make ends meet.
Putin Delivers State-Of-Nation Address As Popularity Wanes
President Vladimir Putin has called for a raft of measures to lift up Russian families as polls show trust in the Russian leader is at near record lows as average Russians struggle to make ends meet.

Macron, Merkel to meet to discuss Brexit, US relations
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel will meet next week to discuss an array of issues facing Europe. The talks will focus on Brexit, U.S. relations and a defense partnership between Paris and Berlin, according to Reuters.
Macron, Merkel to meet to discuss Brexit, US relations
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel will meet next week to discuss an array of issues facing Europe. The talks will focus on Brexit, U.S. relations and a defense partnership between Paris and Berlin, according to Reuters.

Merkel Defends Deal For Putin's Gas; Fumes Over Taunts By Trump Admin
Donald Trump is really starting to ruffle Angela Merkel's feathers, as the German chancellor continues to fend off attacks by the Trump administration over the $10.8 billion (9.5 billion-euro) 758-mile (1,220 km) 'Nord Stream 2' undersea gas pipeline between Germany and Russia, according to Bloomber
Merkel Defends Deal For Putin's Gas; Fumes Over Taunts By Trump Admin
Donald Trump is really starting to ruffle Angela Merkel's feathers, as the German chancellor continues to fend off attacks by the Trump administration over the $10.8 billion (9.5 billion-euro) 758-mile (1,220 km) 'Nord Stream 2' undersea gas pipeline between Germany and Russia, according to Bloomber

Hungary and Sweden in diplomatic spat after Swedish minister likens Orban's policies to Nazi Germany
A diplomatic row has engulfed Hungary and Sweden after a Swedish official likened the Hungarian government’s efforts to boost its birth rate with Nazi Germany. Annika Strandhall, Sweden’s social affairs minister, fanned the flames after attacking Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s plan to increase the bi
Hungary and Sweden in diplomatic spat after Swedish minister likens Orban's policies to Nazi Germany
A diplomatic row has engulfed Hungary and Sweden after a Swedish official likened the Hungarian government’s efforts to boost its birth rate with Nazi Germany. Annika Strandhall, Sweden’s social affairs minister, fanned the flames after attacking Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s plan to increase the bi

Uzbekistan: Acquittal in Telia trial dismays transparency advocates
A former top executive at a telecommunications giant in Sweden has been cleared of charges that he engaged in corrupt practices in Uzbekistan. It is not that Stockholm-based Telia, where Lars Nyberg was formerly chief executive, denies doling out cash sweeteners to ease its dealings in the Central A
Uzbekistan: Acquittal in Telia trial dismays transparency advocates
A former top executive at a telecommunications giant in Sweden has been cleared of charges that he engaged in corrupt practices in Uzbekistan. It is not that Stockholm-based Telia, where Lars Nyberg was formerly chief executive, denies doling out cash sweeteners to ease its dealings in the Central A

Amazon’s Dash Buttons, now banned in Germany, would also push legal limits in Australia
Online retail giant Amazon’s “Dash Buttons” are considered a key part of Amazon’s strategy to dominate online shopping around the globe. Derided as “gimmicky” and lauded as “unquestionably efficient”, the battery-powered WiFi-connected gizmos were launched in March 2015. About the size of a packet o
Amazon’s Dash Buttons, now banned in Germany, would also push legal limits in Australia
Online retail giant Amazon’s “Dash Buttons” are considered a key part of Amazon’s strategy to dominate online shopping around the globe. Derided as “gimmicky” and lauded as “unquestionably efficient”, the battery-powered WiFi-connected gizmos were launched in March 2015. About the size of a packet o

Visegrad summit canceled over Israel-Poland Holocaust spat
(CNN)A summit of central European leaders in Israel has been canceled after Israeli officials sparked outrage by accusing Poland of complicity during the Holocaust. Poland pulled out of the summit on Monday in protest over remarks made by acting Israeli Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz, who said Sunday
Visegrad summit canceled over Israel-Poland Holocaust spat
(CNN)A summit of central European leaders in Israel has been canceled after Israeli officials sparked outrage by accusing Poland of complicity during the Holocaust. Poland pulled out of the summit on Monday in protest over remarks made by acting Israeli Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz, who said Sunday

Germany's Altmaier - Most difficult part in EU-U.S. trade talks is now
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany’s Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said on Tuesday the most difficult part in trade negotiations between Europe and the United States started now. “We are not yet where we want to be. We might have made one-third of the way and the most difficult part will be now,” Altmaier
Germany's Altmaier - Most difficult part in EU-U.S. trade talks is now
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany’s Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said on Tuesday the most difficult part in trade negotiations between Europe and the United States started now. “We are not yet where we want to be. We might have made one-third of the way and the most difficult part will be now,” Altmaier

5 things to know for February 22: Jussie Smollett, NC election, Vatican, Venezuela
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5 things to know for February 22: Jussie Smollett, NC election, Vatican, Venezuela
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Germany's Alternative party members rebuked over 'natural selection' comment
BERLIN — The deputy speaker of Germany's parliament has rebuked members of a far-right party for suggesting that women aren't fit to be lawmakers. Green party lawmaker Britta Hasselmann had noted during a speech on gender equality in politics Thursday that women make up only a small share of Alterna
Germany's Alternative party members rebuked over 'natural selection' comment
BERLIN — The deputy speaker of Germany's parliament has rebuked members of a far-right party for suggesting that women aren't fit to be lawmakers. Green party lawmaker Britta Hasselmann had noted during a speech on gender equality in politics Thursday that women make up only a small share of Alterna

European Leaders Reluctant To Meet Trump's Demands To Take Back Captive ISIS Fighters
As the U.S. prepares to eradicate a small remaining ISIS force in eastern Syria, European allies are grappling with the fate of their citizens detained in the war-torn nation. President Trump has demanded that western countries accept Islamic State fighters and hold criminal proceedings in their hom
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Romania’s Leaders Will Risk Everything to Stop Kovesi
Romania’s Leaders Will Risk Everything to Stop Kovesi. The idea of the ruling party’s nemesis taking up the new chief prosecutor’s post in Europe horrifies Romania’s Social Democrats – which is why they are desperate to stop it from happening.
Romania’s Leaders Will Risk Everything to Stop Kovesi
Romania’s Leaders Will Risk Everything to Stop Kovesi. The idea of the ruling party’s nemesis taking up the new chief prosecutor’s post in Europe horrifies Romania’s Social Democrats – which is why they are desperate to stop it from happening.

Nord Stream 2: The Dead-End of Germany’s Ostpolitik
The fight about the pipeline was supposed to give Germany cause to rethink its foreign-policy. Instead, Berlin is supporting a project that will hurt its credibility. Now that Germany has agreed with France and other member states on new EU regulations for the controversial Nord Stream 2 project, th
Nord Stream 2: The Dead-End of Germany’s Ostpolitik
The fight about the pipeline was supposed to give Germany cause to rethink its foreign-policy. Instead, Berlin is supporting a project that will hurt its credibility. Now that Germany has agreed with France and other member states on new EU regulations for the controversial Nord Stream 2 project, th

Emergency powers helped Hitler’s rise. Germany has avoided them ever since.
President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency to seek funds for building a wall on the southern U.S. border relies for its authority on the 1976 National Emergencies Act, which gives presidents sweeping powers to address what they declare are urgent crises. But for a historian of modern Germ
Emergency powers helped Hitler’s rise. Germany has avoided them ever since.
President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency to seek funds for building a wall on the southern U.S. border relies for its authority on the 1976 National Emergencies Act, which gives presidents sweeping powers to address what they declare are urgent crises. But for a historian of modern Germ

Clergy abuse survivors meet with Catholic leaders ahead of key Vatican summit
Rome (CNN)Organizers of a key Vatican summit on clergy sexual abuse met with abuse survivors from around the world on Wednesday, saying afterward that the meeting will help them "better understand the gravity and urgency of the difficulties" church leaders will face during the four-day summit.
Clergy abuse survivors meet with Catholic leaders ahead of key Vatican summit
Rome (CNN)Organizers of a key Vatican summit on clergy sexual abuse met with abuse survivors from around the world on Wednesday, saying afterward that the meeting will help them "better understand the gravity and urgency of the difficulties" church leaders will face during the four-day summit.

Jewish Home - Otzma alliance: Netanyahu delays Moscow trip to meet with Jewish Home leaders
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu scheduled a meeting with Jewish Home leaders for 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, in a final bid to secure a united ticket for a number of smaller right-wing parties.
Jewish Home - Otzma alliance: Netanyahu delays Moscow trip to meet with Jewish Home leaders
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu scheduled a meeting with Jewish Home leaders for 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, in a final bid to secure a united ticket for a number of smaller right-wing parties.

Germany Could Consider Using Huawei’s Equipment For Its 5G Networks
Huawei’s 2019 isn’t off to a very good start. The company has been facing a lot of resistance from varying countries who are skeptical about using the company’s technology in their 5G networks. This is mostly from the US government who has expressed concern about Huawei and the potential of China sp
Germany Could Consider Using Huawei’s Equipment For Its 5G Networks
Huawei’s 2019 isn’t off to a very good start. The company has been facing a lot of resistance from varying countries who are skeptical about using the company’s technology in their 5G networks. This is mostly from the US government who has expressed concern about Huawei and the potential of China sp

You can experience life on Mars in a cave in Spain – for €10,000
While locals quaff tapas on sunny terraces in northern Spain this summer, beneath them, in dank caves about a mile underground, wannabe space tourists will be shuffling around in the dark, pretending they’re on Mars.
You can experience life on Mars in a cave in Spain – for €10,000
While locals quaff tapas on sunny terraces in northern Spain this summer, beneath them, in dank caves about a mile underground, wannabe space tourists will be shuffling around in the dark, pretending they’re on Mars.
