German officials call US troop withdrawal a ‘wake-up call for Europeans’ & chance to loosen ties

While some in the German establishment fumed over the US presumably keeping Berlin uninformed about plans to withdraw thousands of troops, others envisioned it as a chance to loosen ties with their turbulent NATO ally. … Read More >German officials call US troop withdrawal a ‘wake-up call for Europeans’ & chance to loosen ties

Roll in the tanks? WATCH National Guard hit streets in DC amid reports Trump considering more active-duty troops to quell unrest

The National Guard has been spotted on the streets of Washington, DC following days of violent unrest across dozens of American cities, as the president considers additional troop deployments to crack down on the riots. … Read More >Roll in the tanks? WATCH National Guard hit streets in DC amid reports Trump considering more active-duty troops to quell unrest

‘NATO roulette’: Norwegian port to host nuclear-powered US subs despite local objections

A municipal port in Norway is set to receive nuclear-powered submarines from NATO after the only naval base in the area was sold and decommissioned – but local politicians and environmental activists aren’t on board with the plan. … Read More >‘NATO roulette’: Norwegian port to host nuclear-powered US subs despite local objections