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[ September 29, 2023 ] Iranian Navy Repeatedly Aimed Laser at American Military Helicopter Politics
[ September 29, 2023 ] Zelensky, Navalny Among Favorites for Nobel Peace Prize NGO
[ September 28, 2023 ] Disputed Nagorno-Karabakh Republic to Cease to Exist on January 1 Politics
[ September 28, 2023 ] Poland Might Seek Extradition of Ukrainian Nazi Veteran that Embarrassed Canada Politics
[ September 27, 2023 ] UN Women’s Bahous Asks UN to Declare ‘Gender Apartheid’ in Afghanistan NGO

Greek Intelligence Service Admits Spying on CNN Greece Journalist

August 4, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

The Greek EYP intelligence service’s chief Panagiotis Kontoleon admitted during a parliamentary transparency committee’s hearing that it had spied on Thanasis Koukakis, a financial journalist who works for CNN Greece and whose work has included […]

New Sanctions on More Putin Allies, Including Girlfriend

August 3, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

The United States has handed out more sanctions against more of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s allies, including his reported romantic partner, as part of the latest raft of penalties targeting Kremlin-linked officials and entities in […]

State Department Resisting Adding Russia to Terrorist State List

August 3, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

For weeks, pressure has been mounting on the U.S. State Department to formally declare Russia a state sponsor of terrorism. But the Biden administration and the State Department have been weary of making the designation. The […]

Donald Trump Endorsed ‘Eric’ in Missouri Primary – But Which One?

August 3, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Former President Donald Trump threw his endorsement into the ring for the Republican Senate race in the Missouri primary. Both main contenders, Eric Greitens and Eric Schmitt, claimed the endorsement. The endorsement was long-awaited by […]

Trump Faces Questions About His Net Worth He Tried to Avoid

August 3, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Former President Donald Trump has boasted with impunity for decades about his net worth, a subject matter close to his heart, and to his ego. “I look better if I’m worth $10 billion than if […]

Oil Firms Seem More Interested in Shareholders Than Net Zero

August 3, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Oil companies are raking in the cash while a global financial crisis and energy crisis cripple the country. Economies are facing the prospect of another deep recession, but oil companies are reaping record profits. BP became […]

Beijing Summons US Ambassador Over Pelosi Visit to Taiwan

August 3, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Washington must pay the price for the US House Speaker’s deliberately provocative visit to Taiwan, Beijing is adamant, warning the United States against going down the dangerous path of antagonizing China. On Tuesday night, Chinese […]

US Wants to Seize Iran-Linked Venezuelan Plane Grounded in Argentina

August 3, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday asked Argentina for permission to confiscate the Iranian plane grounded and impounded on landing by local authorities in the country since June on suspicions it was […]

Kansas Move to Protect Abortion Rights Praised by Biden

August 3, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Kansas’ vote on Tuesday that has sent a resounding message about their desire to protect abortion rights was lauded by President Joe Biden, who also used the statement to reiterate his call on Congress to […]

Anti-American Violence May Increase After Al-Zawahiri Killing

August 3, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Following the US drone strike that killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri – a key planner of Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks and a former deputy to Osama bin Laden – over the weekend, the […]

State Department Approves Selling Patriot Missiles to Saudi Arabia

August 3, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

In a deal valued at up to $3.05 billion, the US State Department approved on Tuesday the potential sale of Patriot missiles and related tools and test equipment to Saudi Arabia, the Pentagon said. Noting […]

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Atlanta Music Festival Canceled Due to Gun Restrictions in Georgia

August 2, 2022 Maja Popovska

According to reports, the firearms regulations in Georgia were a contributing factor in the organizers’ decision to cancel a music festival in Atlanta on Monday, The Hill informs. According to two people who spoke to […]

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Senate Democrats Hope for $430 bln Climate, Drug Bill Approval

August 2, 2022 Maja Popovska

On Monday, U.S. Senate Democrats were expecting a decision from a chamber referee this week on whether they may circumvent the legislature’s customary procedures and approve a $430 billion plan to address the country’s medicine, […]

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Michigan Court Blocks 1931 Abortion Ban Enforced by County Prosecutors

August 2, 2022 Maja Popovska

Just hours after an appeals court determined that local prosecutors may enforce a 1931 prohibition on abortions, a Michigan judge on Monday denied them the right to do so, according to the state’s attorney general, […]

FEMA, CDC Named Officials in Leading Monkeypox Response

August 2, 2022 Maja Popovska

U.S. President Joe Biden will choose senior representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to lead the response to monkeypox, Reuters reported citing the Associated […]

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Risk of Human Extinction from Climate Change ‘Dangerously Underexplored’

August 2, 2022 Maja Popovska

The climate destruction endgame of human extinction has been “dangerously under-explored,” scientists have said, The Guardian reports. The risk that there will be a global societal collapse or complete human extinction due to climate change […]

African Nations Expected to Make Case for Big Rise in Fossil Fuels Output

August 2, 2022 Maja Popovska

Leaders of African countries are expected to push for massive new investments in fossil fuels at the next UN climate summit COP27 in November this year, The Guardian reported. If Africa does pursue a new […]

Al-Qaida Leader Killed in US Drone Strike in Afghanistan

August 2, 2022 Maja Popovska

A U.S. drone strike in Afghanistan killed the top Al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, President Joe Biden announced, The New York Times reported. Biden announced he ordered a strike on a Kabul safe house during a […]

First Capitol Rioter to Stand Trial Gets 7 Years

August 2, 2022 Maja Popovska

A federal judge sentenced the first Capitol rioter to be convicted at trial so far to 7 years in prison, making it the longest term of incarceration thus far for a defendant in the Justice […]

Nancy Pelosi Lands in Taiwan

August 2, 2022 Maja Popovska

Nancy Pelosi has landed in Taiwan for a controversial visit to the self-ruled island, offering “unwavering commitment” to supporting its democracy, The Guardian reports. The visit comes amid already heightened tensions with China continuing to […]

Twitter Investigates Musk’s Failed Takeover

August 2, 2022 Maja Popovska

Elon Musk’s $44 billion takeover bid for Twitter Inc. is being investigated by Twitter Inc., according to legal experts, who are also trying to unearth proof that Musk sought to thwart the financing of the […]

Massive Relief as First Ukraine Grain Ship Leaves Odesa

August 1, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

A ship carrying grain finally left the Ukrainian port Odesa under a safe passage agreement, making it the first departure since the Russian invasion blocked all shipping through the Black Sea. Ukrainian and Turkish officials […]

How the Kremlin Is Forcing Ukrainians to Adopt Russian Life

August 1, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

In regions of Ukraine that are now occupied by Russia, the local leaders are forcing civilians to accept Russian rule and adopt a Russian way of life. Local leaders have handed out Russian passports, cellphone […]

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Trump-Backed Conspiracy Theorist Vies to Take Over Arizona Elections

August 1, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

MAGA warrior Mark Finchem is a leading contender to be Arizona’s next secretary of state and to take over the Arizona elections. If he loses, Finchem said he will not concede the election. In the spring […]

US Cities at Risk of Middle Eastern Temperatures by 2100

August 1, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Americans may soon be living in an entirely new climate. New analysis shows the climate crisis will push 16 cities at risk of having summer temperatures on par with the Middle East by the end of […]

Taliban Policies Risk De Facto University Ban for Afghan Women

August 1, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

All Afghan women may soon be banned from university degrees under Taliban rule. The Taliban’s ban on education for girls in high school will soon become a de facto ban on all university degrees for women […]

Taiwanese, US Officials Say Pelosi Expected to Visit Taiwan

August 1, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Although the stop is not currently on her public itinerary, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is expected to visit Taiwan during her trip to Asia this week, a senior Taiwanese government official and a US […]

Trump’s Kosovo Envoy Grenell Slams US Over Kosovo Crisis

August 1, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

The reckless prime minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, is to blame for the renewed tensions with Serbia, but it’s the US State Department that is enabling him, Richard Grenell, who negotiated a Kosovo-Serbia deal under […]

LA County Will Soon Allow Illegal Immigrants Land Government Jobs

August 1, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Los Angeles County no longer requires US citizenship for government jobs after the LA County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously last week – with no discussion – to allow the motion authored by Chair Hilda […]

NATO Ready to Intervene if Kosovo’s Stability is Jeopardized

August 1, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Following the increased tensions and a raft of discussions with the EU and US early on Monday, Kosovo’s government postponed until September 1 its plans to oblige Serbs in the north of the country to […]

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