About 50 States Interested in Cooperating With EAEU – Putin
"The Eurasian Economic Union is steadily expanding its foreign ties. Some 50 European, Asian and Latin American states showed interest to cooperation with it,"Russian President Putin said at a roundtable meeting during the second day of the… more »
N. Korea claims latest missile test ‘successful & proves its capability to carry nuclear warheads’
Pyongyang has claimed that its medium-range ballistic missile test carried out on Sunday under the supervision of Kim Jong-un has confirmed the “tactical specifications and technical characteristics” of the rocket which North Korea says is capable of… more »
#Wannacry ransomware epidemic could spread as unsuspecting workers return to desks – Europol chief
The virus that downed critical digital infrastructure in the UK’s National Health Service and locked thousands of people out of their computers may be about to get worse. Rob Wainwright, executive director of the European Union’s crime agency: the… more »
Protest against massive redevelopment project held in Moscow (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
Critics of a proposed program to replace old housing in Russia’s capital held a protest rally on Sunday. They believe the massive plan is prone to abuse by authorities and other major flaws. Police estimated the turnout for the protest at about 8,000.… more »
IMF “SUGGESTING” A 10% TAX ON ALL MONEY ON DEPOSIT IN BANKS THROUGHOUT EUROPE
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) instructing Germany to raise taxes and also talking about just imposing a 10% tax on all money that deposits in banks throughout Europe. The IMF has told Germany it should raise its property tax, cut social welfare… more »
BITCOIN CROSSES $1,800 FOR THE FIRST TIME
Bitcoin surpassed $1,800 on Thursday to a fresh record high, rising more than $100 in just two days. more »
This Company Plans to Mine the Moon — and It’s Not Alone
Moon Express is gearing up to become the first company to ever transport a commercial asset from space back to Earth. Several ambitious startups developing plans to launch mining operations on both the moon and asteroids.. China is a key player. A… more »
West African Migrant Charged In Gruesome Double Murder of Boston Doctor, Fiancée
it emerged he used to work as a security guard at the luxury complex where his victims lived. He got access to their $1.9million (£1.5million) apartment in Boston, Massachusetts, and allegedly slit their throats before trying to steal a bag of jewelry,… more »
Vermont legislature approves marijuana legalization bill
Vermont lawmakers on Wednesday approved a measure to legalize recreational use of marijuana, which if not vetoed by the governor would make the state the ninth to legalize the drug and the first to do so by legislation rather than ballot… more »
THE MAP THE MEDIA DOESN’T WANT YOU TO SEE: NATIONS WITH THE MOST REFUGEES HAVE THE MOST TERROR ATTACKS
In Sweden, the government tries to rehabilitate and reintegrate ISIS fighters who have returned to their country. They give them free “housing, employment, education and financial support” rather than throwing them in jail. UK, London mayor Sadiq Kahn… more »
Trump, Erdogan to Discuss Anti-Terror Cooperation in Next Week - White House
The leaders of the United States and Turkey are set to discuss cooperation to "confront terrorism in all its forms" in Washington next week, the White House said in a press release. more »
Three Women Charged With Plotting Terror Attack in UK - London Police
Three women, arrested by the UK Metropolitan Police Counter Terrorism Command in various parts of London in late April, were charged with preparation of a terror attack. more »
US THAAD Systems Incapable of Intercepting China’s ICBMs, Ex-US Official Says
The US Theater High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system-does not have the capability of intercepting Chinese intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), former Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control, Verification and Compliance, Frank Rose,… more »
Communications ministry proposes isolation of Russian internet traffic to prevent hacks
Russia’s Communications Ministry has developed a program that would allow the isolation of all internal internet traffic on servers located within the country, thus minimizing the risk of foreign hackers meddling with sensitive data. The new scheme is… more »
Germany: 7 Refugees On Trial For Setting Homeless Man On Fire On Christmas
Six of the accused come from Syria, a seventh from Libya. They range between 16 and 21 in age. It was reported last year that all of these attackers have "refugee" status. more »
School Bans Unvaccinated Kids After Immunized Children Start Chickenpox Outbreak
Close to one-quarter of students at a California elementary school have been directed by school officials to stay home for three weeks due to a small onset of chickenpox cases that began in March.. The student was immunized, however still contracted… more »
Mexico Was Second Deadliest Country in 2016
Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan dominated the news agenda, Mexico's drug wars claimed 23,000 lives during 2016 -- second only to Syria, where 50,000 people died as a result of the civil war,nearly all attributable to small arms "The wars in Iraq and… more »
Trump: Meeting with Russian FM Lavrov was ‘very good’
US President Donald Trump has met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the White House. The US leader said the meeting with Russia’s top diplomat – the first in his presidency – was “very good.”Syria was among the topics discussed at the… more »
Democrats said worst things about Comey, now they play so sad – Trump
James Comey’s replacement will be “someone who will do a far better job,” according to Donald Trump, in his first comments since firing the former FBI director. The US president claimed he would be thanked for his actions when “things calm down.”Taking… more »
Lavrov: Trump admin are business people, dialogue free from ideological bias
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov; Russia and the US should seek ways to solve international problems together, despite any difficulties in relations, following a meeting with US President Donald Trump. “First of all, we have discussed our… more »
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