Geopolitics

Iran: By eliminating terrorists, Israel committed 'war crimes'

Leaders of Iran, the world’s top state sponsor of terrorism, and the terror organizations Hamas and Islamic Jihad decried Israel’s targeted killings of high-profile terrorists, likening the policy to “war crimes.” Read More.

'Rat's nest': Transcripts reveal bitter divide within NSC

Officials at the National Security Council (NSC), some of them Obama era holdovers, waged an internal war against President Donald Trump and his political appointees, transcripts from Rep. Adam Schiff’s closed-door impeachment inquiry hearings show. Read More.

Guns drawn, fired against unarmed Hong Kong protesters

A Chinese state-run media outlet warned the Chinese military could enter Hong Kong “at any time” as the pro-Beijing government in Hong Kong has increased its violent crackdown on pro-democracy activists. Read More.

In November 1989, a political tsunami toppled the wall

Thirty years ago on Nov. 9 1989, the world suddenly changed. Mass civil and religious demonstrations rocking East German cities created a political tsunami which soon reached Berlin. Read More.

Convicted murderers? Sanders would stop all deportations

If he were to win the presidency, socialist Democrat Bernie Sanders said he would put a stop to all deportations of illegal immigrants who are being detained by the U.S. government. Read More.

Analysis: Real intel threats ignored by Schiff's show trial

In the U.S. Congress, the House Intelligence Committee is so fixated on the impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump that it is likely missing the real threats against the United States, a former U.S. counterintelligence officer said. Read More.

President honors 100 million ‘Victims of Communism’

The White House on Nov. 7 released the Presidential Message on the National Day for the Victims of Communism. Read More.

Pompeo rocks new China policy, critiques old one

While fighting for its political existence against the Democrat Party led campaign for impeachment in the United States House of Representatives, the administration of President Donald Trump remains capable of strong leadership, such as working to forge a new American policy consensus on China. Read More.

Iran rsumes underground enrichment at Fordow

The European Union said it is becoming “increasingly difficult” to preserve the Iran nuclear deal as Teheran continues to scale back its commitments under the deal. Read More.

Paris climate discord: Taxes spark riots, rogue states ignore

The Paris climate agreement, which was enacted in 2015 with the goal of reduced global emissions, is “flat failing” amid backlash over higher taxes in nations implementing the agreement while major polluters such as China and India ignore it, analysts say. Read More.

Global angst: The masses are infuriated

From Hong Kong to Barcelona, and from Beirut to Bolivia and Chile, a global rage seems to be boiling over. Read More.

Erdogan to NATO allies: Time for ISIS homecoming

The administration of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned its European NATO allies that it is set to send thousands of Islamic State (ISIS) jihadists who were captured in Syria back to their countries of origin. Read More.

N. Korea seeks fresh start for shuttered resort built by South

Now Kim Jong-Un talks about replacing all the Hyundai-built hotels, shops and smaller houses with what he believes will be the far better creations of his own architects. Read More.

40 years to the day: Iran doubles use of banned centrifuges

Iran says it has further scaled back its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, saying it is now operating twice as many advanced centrifuges banned by the agreement. Read More.

Rep. Omar cast lone Democrat vote against Turkey sanctions

Socialist Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar’s campaign has received $1,500 from the co-chairman of a Turkish-American advocacy group that is closely linked to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Federal Elections Commission records show. Read More.