Category: Politics
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‘Modern slaves’ in Romania burn trash to survive
In Romania, the Roma people, also known as gypsies, struggle to survive. Without education or proper resources, they resort to burning plastic and metal, which they can sell for money. The Associated Press has the story: The nomadic Roma in Romania forge a difficult living, burning metals and plastics for money VIDRA, Romania (AP) —…
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Syrian missile not intentional, Israel says
A missile from Syria that landed deep inside Israel, setting off air raid sirens, was the result of a misfire, according to the Israeli military. Gen. Frank McKenzie, head of U.S. Central Command, said it was due to incompetence by Syrian air defense. The Associated Press has the story: Israeli military confirms that Syrian missile…
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Abraham Accords: A Tool for Progress
Abraham Accords: A Tool for Progress As diplomatic agreements go, the Abraham Accords, in which I played a part as Special Representative for International Relations at the White House, are unique in modern history. As the name suggests, these agreements celebrate the deep reverence and belief in the biblical figure Abraham that Muslims, Jews and…
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Israeli strike near Damascus in response to a Syrian missile
Israeli strike near Damascus in response to a Syrian missile JERUSALEM (AP) — A missile launched from Syria was fired into southern Israel early Thursday, setting off air raid sirens near the country’s top-secret nuclear reactor, the Israeli military said. In response, it said it attacked the missile launcher and air-defense systems in neighboring Syria.…
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EU reaches climate deal; US summit next
President Joe Biden is rejoining international climate talks that former President Donald Trump had pulled the U.S. out of. The EU is plowing ahead with a new target of cutting greenhouse emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. The EU reaches this climate deal right before Biden is to hold a…
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Hundreds in Russia arrested protesting Navalny’s treatment
Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s health continues to deteriorate he says, as Russian authorities refuse to allow him the medical care he needs. His supporters rallied on Wednesday to protest, resulting in the arrest of over 400. The Associated Press has the story: Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s health declines as authorities crack…
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Indonesian submarine disappears with 53 on board
The KRI Nanggala 402, an Indonesian submarine that was rehearsing for a missile-firing exercise, lost contact with authorities after being granted clearance to dive. Indonesia has a history of conflict with Chinese vessels, prompting Indonesia to increase its forces in recent years. The Associated Press has the story: Indonesian military submarine goes missing while rehearsing…
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Facebook stops hackers connected to Palestinian President
Weeks ahead of parliamentary elections, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and his Fatah party have been dealt a blow, as Facebook stops a hacker network associated with him. Human Rights Watch immediately denounced the hacking, which targeted dissenters try tricking them into installing malware. The Associated Press has the story: Hacker network used by Palestinian intelligence…
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OPCW sanctions Syria over use of chemical weapons
By a vote of 87 to 15, with 34 abstentions, member nations of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons voted to suspend Syria’s voting rights as a sanction for repeatedly using toxic gas. This is the first time the OPCW has sanctioned one of its own members this way. The Associated Press has…
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Police kill black teenage girl who was swinging knife
Just minutes before the verdict came out in the George Floyd killing case, police in Columbus, Ohio, fatally shot a 16-year-old black girl who was threatening two people with a knife. Video footage of the shooting has been released. The mayor is defending the officer. The Associated Press has the story: Ma’Khia Bryant, 16-year-old black…