Day: December 12, 2019

Categories Russia

Russia declares personae non gratae 2 German Embassy diplomats over Berlin murder case – Foreign Ministry

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Moscow has decided to expel two German diplomats working at the embassy in Russia, the Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday. The mirror action was anticipated after a similar move was made by Berlin last week. … Read More >Russia declares personae non gratae 2 German Embassy diplomats over Berlin murder case – Foreign Ministry

Categories Business

Germany rejects any extraterritorial sanctions against Russia’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline – Foreign Ministry

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Berlin has reaffirmed its support for the Russia-led gas pipeline despite the threat of new US sanctions against European firms involved in the project. Nord Stream 2 will be completed, the Foreign Ministry said on Thursday. … Read More >Germany rejects any extraterritorial sanctions against Russia’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline – Foreign Ministry

Categories Asia & Pacific

US convening UN Security Council was a ‘foolish thing,’ North Korea ‘has nothing to lose’ – Pyongyang

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The North Korean government has rejected pressure from the United States, saying Washington convening a UN Security Council meeting to discuss North Korea was ‘a foolish thing’ to do. … Read More >US convening UN Security Council was a ‘foolish thing,’ North Korea ‘has nothing to lose’ – Pyongyang

Categories Asia & Pacific

F-35’s troubled present & uncertain future: Japan eyes local assembly of the fighter jet that faces new problems in the US

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The F-35 program continues along its rocky path to full-rate production, facing new challenges such as a persistent lack of spare parts, poor repair capacity, and what is most dreaded – grumpy lawmakers reluctant to foot the bill. … Read More >F-35’s troubled present & uncertain future: Japan eyes local assembly of the fighter jet that faces new problems in the US