December 15, 2019 – Page 3

South Korean Protest Against US Ambassador

Posted on December 15, 2019December 15, 2019By Editor

The developments linked to the dispute between Seoul and Washington about sharing defense costs became an indirect reason for the hype surrounding the US Ambassador to South Korea, Harry B. Harris. Some far left politicians even demanded that he be deemed persona non grata. … Read More >South Korean Protest Against US Ambassador

Asia & Pacific

US Seeks Thai Opposition for Anti-China Alliance at ASEAN Summit

Posted on December 15, 2019December 15, 2019By Editor

Why is the US talking “democracy, human rights and justice” with an opposition who lost recent elections, abuses human rights and works daily to undermine and evade justice? … Read More >US Seeks Thai Opposition for Anti-China Alliance at ASEAN Summit

Op-ed

NATO all about values, but pay up! Pentagon boss reprimands US allies – or should that be vassals?

Posted on December 15, 2019December 15, 2019By Editor

US Defense Secretary Mark Esper argues that NATO members should pay up because there can’t be “free riders,” but then goes on to say US alliances are all about “mutual respect and common values.” It can’t be both, so which is it? … Read More >NATO all about values, but pay up! Pentagon boss reprimands US allies – or should that be vassals?

Business

The good, the bad & the ugly about US-China trade breakthrough

Posted on December 15, 2019December 15, 2019By Editor

The limited deal between the world’s two largest economies was welcomed by the stock markets and international organizations, but there are concerns that the deal is far from flawless and lacks necessary details. … Read More >The good, the bad & the ugly about US-China trade breakthrough

Assange lawyer discloses conditions for British justice TO RETHINK his extradition

Posted on December 15, 2019December 15, 2019By Editor

A Spanish judge will question Julian Assange on a Spain-based security firm thought to have spied on him in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London. His lawyer hopes it may help thwart the WikiLeaks founder’s extradition to the US. … Read More >Assange lawyer discloses conditions for British justice TO RETHINK his extradition

Asia & Pacific

Fresh tests to be used for ‘strategic weapons,’ US should back off for a ‘peaceful’ year’s end – North Korea’s military

Posted on December 15, 2019December 15, 2019By Editor

According to North Korea’s state news agency, recent launch tests “will be applied in developing strategic weapons” to deter the United States. Pyongyang also warned Washington to refrain from “provocation.” … Read More >Fresh tests to be used for ‘strategic weapons,’ US should back off for a ‘peaceful’ year’s end – North Korea’s military

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