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German police bust underground ISIS cell set to shoot & bomb ‘infidels’ in massive raid

Posted on November 14, 2019November 14, 2019By Editor

Three suspects who pledged allegiance to Islamic State have been detained during a massive counter-terrorism raid near Frankfurt, which authorities say foiled a major terrorist attack involving explosives and firearms. … Read More >German police bust underground ISIS cell set to shoot & bomb ‘infidels’ in massive raid

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French riot police join Catalan cops harshly DRAGGING independence protesters blocking border crossing (VIDEO)

Posted on November 12, 2019November 12, 2019By Editor

Catalan independence protesters who blocked a border crossing with France were routed – in some cases physically dragged away – by French riot police working with Catalan police, just a day into a planned three-day protest. … Read More >French riot police join Catalan cops harshly DRAGGING independence protesters blocking border crossing (VIDEO)

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Sleeping rough in Europe’s economic powerhouse: Homelessness on the rise in Germany

Posted on November 12, 2019November 12, 2019By Editor

Germany accounts for more than a quarter of the EU’s economic output, and has been described by every news outlet going as a “powerhouse.” But behind the headlines, homelessness is rising, and recession looms. … Read More >Sleeping rough in Europe’s economic powerhouse: Homelessness on the rise in Germany

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150kg of ‘diamond’ cocaine washes up on French beaches, locals urged against ‘treasure hunting’

Posted on November 10, 2019November 10, 2019By Editor

Dozens of cocaine-containing packets labelled ‘diamante’ have washed ashore on beaches along France’s Atlantic coastline, and more are likely to come, with police now warning residents against helping themselves. … Read More >150kg of ‘diamond’ cocaine washes up on French beaches, locals urged against ‘treasure hunting’

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380,000 Soviet troops in East Germany were told not to interfere with bringing down the Berlin Wall – Gorbachev

Posted on November 9, 2019November 9, 2019By Editor

The USSR had scores of soldiers deployed in East Germany in 1989 but all of them were ordered to stand down to allow for Berlin’s “wall of mistrust” to fall, former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev said. … Read More >380,000 Soviet troops in East Germany were told not to interfere with bringing down the Berlin Wall – Gorbachev

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We are experiencing brain death of NATO, Macron warns Europe

Posted on November 7, 2019November 7, 2019By Editor

French president Emmanuel Macron has told The Economist that the alliance is experiencing its brain death, while warning European countries that they can no longer rely on America to defend its allies. … Read More >We are experiencing brain death of NATO, Macron warns Europe

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NATO’s ‘free-rider problem’: Macron wants independent Europe, but ‘it’s not something he can change JUST LIKE THAT’

Posted on November 7, 2019November 7, 2019By Editor

By calling NATO braindead and criticizing the US’ role in the alliance, Emmanuel Macron has shown a desire for European military independence but the political reality works against his will, analyst John Laughland told RT. … Read More >NATO’s ‘free-rider problem’: Macron wants independent Europe, but ‘it’s not something he can change JUST LIKE THAT’

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No more US soldiers at Checkpoint Charlie: Berlin authorities ban actors over tourist harassment claims

Posted on November 5, 2019November 5, 2019By Editor

Visitors to Berlin hoping to take a snap with actors dressed as American soldiers at the iconic Checkpoint Charlie may find themselves disappointed, as authorities have banned people from posing as Cold War-era guards. … Read More >No more US soldiers at Checkpoint Charlie: Berlin authorities ban actors over tourist harassment claims

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ONE in THREE people in Germany will have migrant roots in only 2 decades, researcher predicts

Posted on November 4, 2019November 4, 2019By Editor

In as little as 20 years, more than 30 percent of people living in Germany will have foreign backgrounds, a migration expert has calculated, estimating that the percentage could be double in larger cities. … Read More >ONE in THREE people in Germany will have migrant roots in only 2 decades, researcher predicts

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Germany’s Dresden adopts ‘Nazi emergency’ resolution, but critics say it’s a ‘linguistic blunder’

Posted on November 3, 2019November 3, 2019By Editor

Dresden, the capital of Germany’s Saxony state, has hit the local headlines after city council members declared a “Nazi emergency” in the city. … Read More >Germany’s Dresden adopts ‘Nazi emergency’ resolution, but critics say it’s a ‘linguistic blunder’