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

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’

Is it a KO? Kiev mayor, ex-heavyweight champ Vitali Klitschko investigated over treason & embezzlement in Ukraine

He used to be judged by referees in the ring, but now his political activities may land Vitali Klitschko in front of an actual judge, as a criminal case on treason and embezzlement is launched against the Kiev mayor. … Read More >Is it a KO? Kiev mayor, ex-heavyweight champ Vitali Klitschko investigated over treason & embezzlement in Ukraine

Pentagon ‘investigating’ after US warplane drops training munition on Japanese VILLAGE

An American F-16 appears to have misplaced its dummy bombs during a training mission over Japan, accidentally dropping the faux munition miles shy of its target. The device was later retrieved from a resident’s yard. … Read More >Pentagon ‘investigating’ after US warplane drops training munition on Japanese VILLAGE

Leaked footage shows US weapons transfer to Saudi-led coalition in Yemen as arms are doled out to jihadists – report

Leaked footage purports to show weapons, including a US-made vehicle, being transferred to the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen amid reports of gear falling into the hands of extremist militias in defiance of US arms agreements. … Read More >Leaked footage shows US weapons transfer to Saudi-led coalition in Yemen as arms are doled out to jihadists – report

Sanders calls on US to rejoin Iran nuclear deal as GOP hawks it up over Tehran’s uranium enrichment

Democratic presidential contender Bernie Sanders urged for a return to the nuclear accord with Iran in the wake of Tehran’s latest step away from the deal, as Republican hawks insisted on further escalation in response. … Read More >Sanders calls on US to rejoin Iran nuclear deal as GOP hawks it up over Tehran’s uranium enrichment

Russia not joking: Unmatched hypersonic & laser weapons to be supplied to the military, Putin assures commanders

Russia won’t stop boosting its defensive capabilities with state-of-the-art weaponry, but it doesn’t mean that it’s going to threaten other countries with it, Russian President, Vladimir Putin, said. … Read More >Russia not joking: Unmatched hypersonic & laser weapons to be supplied to the military, Putin assures commanders