Category: NEWS

The End of Il Cavaliere

Like the cat with nine lives, the Cavaliere had a thick skin. Although he was gradually withdrawing from politics, he knew how to use his considerable influence to weigh on Italian political life as a figure of authority.

Kyiv: Two-Thirds of NATO Ready To Welcome Ukraine

Bearing gifts and promises, Trudeau arrived unannounced in Kyiv to become the 20th NATO leader to officially support Ukraine’s NATO membership bid, “as soon as the conditions allow.”

Scotland: SNP Embarrassed By Sturgeon Arrest

Even after Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation as its leader, the Scottish National Party (SNP) still contends with embezzlement allegations naming Scotland’s former First Minister.

Turkey Targets Kurdish Armed Groups in Syria

Turkey Targets Kurdish Armed Groups in Syria

The PKK and YPG operate in Syria along the Turkish border and have been linked to the November 13th terrorist attack in Istanbul.

December 8, 2022
Macron Pleads for Guarantees for Russia

Macron Pleads for Guarantees for Russia

President Macron’s polemical viewpoint aroused indignation in the East but reminds us of an objective reality: Russia will not give in easily on issues that are deemed crucial to its security.

December 8, 2022
Germany: Eritrean Asylum Seeker Stabs Girl (14) to Death; Injures Another (13)

Germany: Eritrean Asylum Seeker Stabs Girl (14) to Death; Injures Another (13)

This isn’t the first attack to have been carried out by asylum seekers staying at the housing facility in Illerkirchberg. In 2019, a 14-year-old girl from the community was gang raped by four military-aged asylum seekers from Iraq and Afghanistan on Halloween night.

December 8, 2022
Iran Claims Protest Death Toll of Around 200

Iran Claims Protest Death Toll of Around 200

International bodies estimate the number of dead in ongoing protests exceeds 400.

December 8, 2022
U.S. Unveils Sixth-Generation Aircraft

U.S. Unveils Sixth-Generation Aircraft

The U.S. military contractor Northrop Grumman has unveiled the first new American bomber aircraft in 30 years: the B-21 Raider.

December 7, 2022
2016 Brussels Terrorist Bombings: Day One of Belgium’s Largest Trial Concludes

2016 Brussels Terrorist Bombings: Day One of Belgium’s Largest Trial Concludes

In the wake of two separate bombings by jihadi terrorists, 32 people of various nationalities lost their lives, while several hundred were wounded.

December 7, 2022
EU Vote on €18 Billion Ukraine Package Delayed; Hungary Supports Bilateral Aid

EU Vote on €18 Billion Ukraine Package Delayed; Hungary Supports Bilateral Aid

“We are not in favor of [the aid package] because we do not want the European Union to become a community of indebted states instead of a community of cooperating member states,” PM Orbán previously said.

December 7, 2022
Orbán & Macron: Europe Suffers Far More War Costs Than U.S.; EU Must Re-Evaluate Sanctions

Orbán & Macron: Europe Suffers Far More War Costs Than U.S.; EU Must Re-Evaluate Sanctions

Emmanuel Macron and German Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck have both criticized Washington for profiteering from the energy crisis precipitated by the Russo-Ukraine war.

December 7, 2022
Tunisian Election Amid Trade Union Mobilization

Tunisian Election Amid Trade Union Mobilization

It remains to be seen whether the UGTT trade union commands enough support, or whether the President’s reforms are ultimately favored by the Tunisian population. 

December 7, 2022
France: Complaint Filed Against Facility Where Two Elderly Patients Were Raped

France: Complaint Filed Against Facility Where Two Elderly Patients Were Raped

The news comes days after a Jordanian migrant with three deportation orders was arrested for allegedly raping a woman in the emergency room at a Parisian hospital.

December 6, 2022
Roadmap Proposed to Bolster Ammunition-Starved German Army

Roadmap Proposed to Bolster Ammunition-Starved German Army

Various media reports say that for some weapon systems, Germany may only have enough ammunition for a few hours of combat should war break out.

December 6, 2022
France: Sexual Violence Outside the Family Up 24%

France: Sexual Violence Outside the Family Up 24%

The study notes that women were considerably more likely to be victims of sexual violence in large urban centers like Paris.

December 6, 2022