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US Plans to Slap Nord Stream 2 With New Sanctions in February-March – Report

Posted on February 4, 2020February 4, 2020By Editor

The US is preparing another strike against the Russian-European pipeline project Nord Stream 2, the German Business outlet Handelsblatt reports, citing its sources in the diplomatic circles in Washington. According to the outlet, if Russia attempts to complete the rest of the pipeline under the Baltic Sea after the Swiss contractor Allseas Group S.A. … Read More >US Plans to Slap Nord Stream 2 With New Sanctions in February-March – Report

Hardcore jihadist resurfaces in France using… EU-paid student exchange program

Posted on February 4, 2020February 4, 2020By Editor

A man who represented one of the most brutal jihadist groups in Syria has been arrested in France. Bizarrely enough, the suspected war criminal apparently freely enjoyed the benefits of the EU student exchange program. … Read More >Hardcore jihadist resurfaces in France using… EU-paid student exchange program

Radicalizing troops? 19yo rookie soldier named suspect in French police station knife attack, after ISIS threat phone call

Posted on February 4, 2020February 4, 2020By Editor

A 19-year old serviceman was named a suspect in the attack on a gendarmerie station in France, which took place after police received a threat of a massacre in the name of Islamic State. … Read More >Radicalizing troops? 19yo rookie soldier named suspect in French police station knife attack, after ISIS threat phone call

‘Shame!’ French govt in damage control mode after plan to grant parents 12 days leave over death of child rejected by MPs

Posted on February 3, 2020February 3, 2020By Editor

The Elysee is trying to avert yet another scandal after President Macron’s party-dominated parliament rejected a plan to extend work leave for parents who had experienced the death of a child, prompting cries of “Shame!” online. … Read More >‘Shame!’ French govt in damage control mode after plan to grant parents 12 days leave over death of child rejected by MPs

France to send 600 more troops to Africa’s Sahel as frustration on the ground grows & allies cut back participation

Posted on February 3, 2020February 3, 2020By Editor

Paris will deploy an additional 600 soldiers to fight jihadists in Africa while also facing challenges in getting allies on board with its combat mission in the Sahel region. … Read More >France to send 600 more troops to Africa’s Sahel as frustration on the ground grows & allies cut back participation

Erdogan decries ‘treason’ of Arab countries that back Trump’s Middle East plan

Posted on January 31, 2020January 31, 2020By Editor

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan blasted a number of Arab nations on Friday for backing Donald Trump’s Middle East peace plan, condemning it as “treason.” … Read More >Erdogan decries ‘treason’ of Arab countries that back Trump’s Middle East plan

PACE ratifies full credentials of Russian delegation, rejecting five-nation challenge

Posted on January 30, 2020January 30, 2020By Editor

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has once again confirmed that Russia’s delegation enjoys full rights within the international body, after they were challenged by five member nations, led by Lithuania. … Read More >PACE ratifies full credentials of Russian delegation, rejecting five-nation challenge

EU defies US’ calls to ban Huawei, granting Chinese tech firm limited role in 5G rollout

Posted on January 29, 2020January 29, 2020By Editor

The European Commission has issued its guidance on 5G and the role that “high-risk” vendors should play in networks. It followed the UK’s lead in stopping short of recommending a ban on Chinese tech giant Huawei. … Read More >EU defies US’ calls to ban Huawei, granting Chinese tech firm limited role in 5G rollout

German army lacks infantry fighting vehicles, some soldiers forced to use CARS during drills – media

Posted on January 29, 2020January 29, 2020By Editor

The shortage of operational infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) in the Bundeswehr is now so bad that soldiers are officially advised to use cars during training, a media report claims. … Read More >German army lacks infantry fighting vehicles, some soldiers forced to use CARS during drills – media

Europe keeps Trump’s Israel-Palestine ‘peace plan’ at arms’ length, but other US allies rush to embrace – except Turkey & Jordan

Posted on January 28, 2020January 28, 2020By Editor

Reactions to US President Donald Trump’s ‘deal of the century’ Israel-Palestine peace plan fell mostly along the lines of existing alliances, with close US allies backing the plan and rivals denouncing it – barring some surprises. … Read More >Europe keeps Trump’s Israel-Palestine ‘peace plan’ at arms’ length, but other US allies rush to embrace – except Turkey & Jordan

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