Month: December 2019

Categories USA

US Intends to Announce Withdrawal of 4,000 Troops From Afghanistan Next Week – Reports

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The Trump administration plans to announce next week a withdrawal of a total of 4,000 US servicemen from Afghanistan in the wake of the resumption of the talks between Washington and Taliban, media reported, citing US officials. … Read More >US Intends to Announce Withdrawal of 4,000 Troops From Afghanistan Next Week – Reports

Categories Latin America

Venezuelan Minsiter Accuses Opposition of Preparing Terrorist Attack on Military

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The Venezuelan government believes that the planned terrorist attack was financed from abroad, particularly from Colombia. The relationship between the two countries has worsened lately, ever since Bogota, along with the US, endorsed Guaido as the “interim president” of Venezuela. … Read More >Venezuelan Minsiter Accuses Opposition of Preparing Terrorist Attack on Military

Categories USA

Clint Eastwood hounded for ‘sexist’ movie, but is the director a misogynist or a master troll?

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Clint Eastwood’s ‘Richard Jewell’ tells the story of an innocent man whose life is ruined by a media witch hunt, featuring a reporter who sleeps with sources for gossip. To say journalists are offended is an understatement. … Read More >Clint Eastwood hounded for ‘sexist’ movie, but is the director a misogynist or a master troll?

Categories Op-ed

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

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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?

Categories Asia & Pacific

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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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