2% GDP mark is inaccurate, Germany claims, after sparring with Trump over cost of running NATO

In a new twist, Berlin has suggested that a country’s commitment to NATO be measured by the proportion of its armed forces allocated for the alliance’s needs, not by the well-worn rule of spending two percent of GDP on defense. … Read More >2% GDP mark is inaccurate, Germany claims, after sparring with Trump over cost of running NATO

Russian and German scientists develop ‘sodium sandwich’ that could replace lithium batteries

Scientists in Russia and Germany have developed a new way to ‘stack’ sodium to create cheaper and more efficient batteries that could eventually be an alternative to the mass-produced and environmentally unfriendly lithium type. … Read More >Russian and German scientists develop ‘sodium sandwich’ that could replace lithium batteries

Russian scientists develop ‘groundbreaking’ method to ‘trick’ immune system and make nano-drugs more effective

Russian researchers have found a way to ‘trick’ the immune system so that it prolongs the blood circulation of almost any nanomedicine, making the technology more therapeutically efficient. … Read More >Russian scientists develop ‘groundbreaking’ method to ‘trick’ immune system and make nano-drugs more effective

Blockbuster oil bribery scandal exposes corrupt double-dealing of Guaidó ‘attorney general’

Jose Ignacio Hernandez has raked in lucrative fees as a legal mercenary for the corporate looters of Venezuela’s PDVSA oil company. His recent resignation as “attorney general” in Guaidó’s shadow administration raised serious questions about possible ethical and legal violations. … Read More >Blockbuster oil bribery scandal exposes corrupt double-dealing of Guaidó ‘attorney general’

IMF “Economic Medicine” Contributes to Health Crisis in Africa: Shortage of Health Workers

As I have told my friends for many years, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is incapable of helping nations grow their economies. I do not believe the IMF can point to any success story, where its policies led to improving the standard of living of the population. … Read More >IMF “Economic Medicine” Contributes to Health Crisis in Africa: Shortage of Health Workers

Former senior health official warns of ‘long’ winter lockdown as Israel reimposes Covid-19 restrictions amid uptick in new cases

The former director-general of Israel’s Health Ministry has cautioned that the nation could face an extended lockdown next winter, amid a surge in new coronavirus cases. The government has already reimposed some restrictions. … Read More >Former senior health official warns of ‘long’ winter lockdown as Israel reimposes Covid-19 restrictions amid uptick in new cases