I don’t know if I have what it takes to do this.”‘ …
The Iraq War Is the Skeleton Key
George W. Bush’s war on Iraq is central to understanding our world today. Yet the war has largely been flushed down the memory hole. Remembering how we came to start the war and who sold us it is …
Turkey ramps up war on Kurds in Northern Iraq
Turkish airstrikes in Northern Iraq are nothing new, but the recent co-ordinated air and ground assault is unprecedented, writes John Lubbuck. At the end of June, the Turkish military launched a …
Late South Korea Mayor’s Accuser Details Sexual-Harassment Allegations
The Seoul city mayor’s former secretary alleged that he asked for hugs and once sent a late-night photo of himself in his underwear, challenging the feminist credentials enjoyed by a politician who …
Six Naga militants killed, one soldier injured in clash near Myanmar border in Arunachal Pradesh
Provided by Firstpost Six Naga militants killed, one soldier injured in clash near Myanmar border in Arunachal Pradesh . Guwahati: India’s security forces killed six separati …
Five years later, nuclear deal with Iran is in tatters
It will be five years this week since the Iran nuclear deal was signed in Vienna. The one-sided deal contained many clauses and annexes that related mainly to the lifting of sanctions in Iran. The …
EU, Turkey clash over Hagia Sophia, Mediterranean drilling
BRUSSELS — Turkey and the European Union clashed on Monday over Ankara’s decision to change the status of Hagia Sophia from a museum to a mosque and its continued energy exploration in disputed …
British pilot leaves Vietnam hospital after four-month battle with Covid-19 – video
Stephen Cameron returns to the UK after astounding doctors in Vietnam who gave him a 10% chance of survival …
Philippines: China Should Comply With 2017 South China Sea Ruling
The Philippines on Sunday renewed its call for compliance with a 4-year-old arbitration ruling that invalidated China’s vast claims in the disputed South China Sea on historical grounds “without any …
Newly formed Carina to douse Philippines, Taiwan with disruptive rain
Tropical Depression Carina spun to life just east of the Philippines to start the week, and the system could produce localized flooding to the country as well as Taiwan before moving toward Japan …