Protesters are once again questioning the value of American military bases on Okinawa, Japan because of crimes against Japanese citizens perpetrated by United States servicemen. Ongoing Issue Japan TV’s NHK Newsline (aka NHK World), has … [Read more...]
May 21, 2016 – Europe
Austria is getting a lot of the attention this month. A Seattle Times newspaper article on May 9, 2016 reported, “Austria’s chancellor abruptly resigned Monday, a high-profile victim of Europe’s growing shift to the right, which threatens to … [Read more...]
May 01, 2016 – Europe
It shouldn’t be a surprise at all to EU euro-sceptics that others in the EU are pushing for a stronger Europe and have for many years. But you might not guess that from the headline a British newspaper ran in late April. It read, “Federal Europe … [Read more...]
April 17, 2016 – North America
California’s forests are dying with help from a little insect less than ¼ inch long. So the state’s TV channels are airing a clip sponsored by Cal Fire, California’s firefighting arm. In it, Cal Fire warned state residents, “Don’t let your guard … [Read more...]
March 22, 2016 – Europe
Breaking news today, Brussels, Belgium has been attacked by terrorists. Explosions caused multiple deaths and injuries at the Brussels International Airport and at a metro train station. One individual asked, “Is this like America’s 9-11 attack." … [Read more...]
March 11, 2016 – Middle East
While America is absorbed with national elections and Europe with migrant issues, events march on in the Middle East. On February 26, 2016, The Wall Street Journal published an article with the headline, "Israel’s Options in a Chaotic Middle East … [Read more...]
March 2, 2016 – Cyber Warfare and Avenging Worms
Nuclear warfare is so last century. Helping to drive home the point, as recently as March 1, 2016 the New York Times newspaper reported, “… American investigators concluded that the attack in Ukraine on Dec. 23 may well have been the … [Read more...]
February 19, 2016 – EU and the Brexit Matter
The EU has spoken. The result is UK’s prime minister got a deal to carry back to his nation. It’s up to the UK now, a banker told DW News on the 19th — not that it needed reminding, “At the end of the road, the UK will decide whether they want to … [Read more...]
February 8, 2016 – Global
Right now it’s Carnival, or Mardi Gras, time in many nations. In 2016, depending on where you live, it coincides with either Rose Monday on February 8th, or Shrove (Pancake) Tuesday on the 9th, the 2 days preceding Ash Wednesday. Carnival, or … [Read more...]
February 4, 2016 – Europe and the UK
The United Kingdom is to hold the rotating EU Council Presidency from July to December 2017, that is if Britain is still part of the EU. Whether a Brexit will happen is still a big question. EU leaders plan to discuss Prime Minister Cameron's … [Read more...]
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