No need for Europe to buy US gas at triple the price, will continue imports from Russia – Austria
The US is force-feeding Europe its liquefied natural gas, which is three times more expensive that buying it from Russia, Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen said after signing a gas-supply contract with Moscow until 2040. While US politicians… more »
Mexico Hits U.S. Steel And Farm Products With Tariffs, Retaliating For Trump Move
Mexico is putting tariffs on imports of U.S. steel and farm products — including pork, cheese, apples and potatoes — as it hits back at the U.S. for the Trump administration's tariffs on steel and aluminum products from Mexico, Canada and the European… more »
'The Free Ride Is Over': Italy's New Interior Minister Tells Migrants 'It's Time to Pack Your Bags'
The pledge of mass deportations to come was a reminder that Italy has a staunchly anti-immigrant, right-wing party in its governing coalition — and that the European Union will face a whole new partner governing its fourth-largest economy. The Tunisian… more »
Mexico: Three More Female Politicians Murdered In 24 Hours
At least 110 electoral candidates have been murdered since September, according to Mexico's national police. Police in Mexico are investigating the deaths of two more political candidates after their bodies and those of their companions were found early… more »
Russia Could Become Second Biggest Gold Producer
Major Russian gold mining companies are planning to almost double production. The increase could make Russia the world’s second largest producer of the precious metal. The country is currently third in the global rating of gold miners after Australia… more »
At least 15 killed, 200 injured in Nicaragua protests
At least fifteen people were killed and more than 200 injured in one of the worst days of violence since protests against Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega began more than a month ago, police said on Thursday. more »
Come to Mama: US Navy Developing Unmanned ‘Mothership’ to Launch Air, Sea Drones
A group of researchers at Florida Atlantic University were awarded a contract late last month to create an unmanned surface “mothership” vehicle capable of platforming underwater drones and remotely piloted aircraft. more »
US Congress Set To Fund New Low-Yield Nuclear Warhead
US House of Representatives turned down a measure that would limit the fiscal 2019 funding for the new 6.5 kt W76-2 low-yield (LY) or “flexible” nuclear warhead. The ordnance is to be installed on Trident II submarine-launched ballistic missiles… more »
25 killed, dozens injured & missing after Guatemala's Volcano of Fire shoots ash 10km into air
At least 25 people have been killed and dozens injured, after the Volcan de Fuego in Guatemala erupted, shooting smoke and rocks 10 km into the air and forcing a mass exodus from nearby villages blanketed by ash. Twenty-five people have been reported… more »
Putin signs law on countermeasures against US & its allies
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law stipulating implementation of counter-sanctions against the US and its allies. The legislation is to be applied to any state or person for “hostile actions” against Russia. It allows Russian authorities… more »
US about to slap disobedient European firms with sanctions over Russian gas project
The White House is on the verge of introducing penalties against companies engaged in the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, which will deliver Russian natural gas to the EU across the Baltic Sea. The US government is planning to sanction… more »
Drone footage shows crater the size of ‘90 football fields’ at summit of Kilauea volcano (VIDEO)
According to experts at the US Geological Survey, explosions have expanded the crater by 10 times its original size in the last month. The pit is now thought to measure around 120 acres – that’s about the size of 90 American football fields. The Kilauea… more »
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