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Despite Well Documented Atrocities Russia Opposes Sanctions Against Sudan’s Leaders
Just a few weeks after a peace treaty was signed between South Sudanese President Salva Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar, the brutal fighting in the country has continued. And, in a new development, officials […]
Even With Nuclear Deal Don’t Expect American Trade With Iran Any Time Soon
The expected implementation of the Iran nuclear may see American foodies being able to enjoy Iranian caviar as sanctions that have blocked the import of Iranian goods are lifted, but according to experts, investment opportunities […]
U.S. Unveils Even More Sanctions Against Russian Leaders And Businesses For Invading Ukraine
Tensions between the United States and Russia continue to flare as the West announced expanded sanctions against new Russian and Ukrainian businesses and individuals. The sanctions are imposed against this new group for their involvement […]
The United States Is About To Impose Sweeping Sanctions Against China For Cyber Attacks On U.S. Interests
The United States, in an unprecedented move, is preparing a comprehensive list of economic sanctions to be imposed against China for benefitting from its cyber theft of United States trade secrets. The sanctions are aimed […]
NASA Chief Calls Out Congress For Bashing Russia Yet Forcing NASA To Pay Millions For Rides Into Space
While congress and the Obama administration talk tough about Russia and impose a wide range of sanctions on leader Vladimir Putin and his inner cadre, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden this week called out American politicians […]
Iranian President Urges Country To Not Make Nuclear Deal Legally Binding
In order to prevent a binding condition on adherence to the recent nuclear deal between Iran and the U.S., president Hassan Rouhani says he opposes a parliamentary vote on the agreement. If the deal were […]
China Poised To Take Leading Role In Iran’s Nuclear Program As Sanctions Are Lifted
In the wave of business opportunities that have accompanied the Iran nuclear deal, Iran’s Vice-President of its Atomic Energy Organization, Akbar Salehi, confirmed on Friday that China would play “a leading role” in its nuclear […]
Under Threat Of Severe Sanctions South Sudan Signs Peace Agreement With Rebels
After more than 20 months of fighting between the South Sudanese and rebel forces, the leaders of both parties have signed a peace deal that will hopefully end the torrent of violence in the region. […]
U.S. Gives South Sudan Ultimatum: Peace Or Heavy Sanctions
The United States says it is working with other nations to impose United Nations backed sanctions if the country does not sign and adhere to a peace treaty. On Wednesday, President Barack Obama’s national security […]
Russia’s Economy Is So Bad That Major Airlines Are Pulling Out Of The Country
As Russia’s economy continues to shrink and the ruble’s value drops precipitously, several international airlines are reducing their service to Russia as the number of people traveling plummets. Most recently, Finnair said last week that, […]
Russia Bans U.S. Wines In Retaliation For Ukraine Related Sanctions
The United States wine industry has been banned is the latest target of Russia’s retaliatory moves against countries that have placed sanctions on it for its invasion of Ukraine. The Russian ‘consumer rights group’ Rospotrebnadzor […]
Switzerland Becomes First Country To Lift Sanctions After Iran Nuclear Deal
Switzerland became the first country to lift sanctions against Iran since the Iranian deal was reached with the United States, China, Russia, France, the United Kingdom and Germany. The deal, reached on July 14th, provides […]
Putin’s Arctic Adventures Hint At Falling Approval Rating At Home
Russian president Vladimir Putin last week claimed exclusive rights to miles of territory in the Arctic leading many to think he is losing his mind and becoming increasingly erratic. After launching a strategically questionable invasion […]
Russia Is Literally Going Broke Thanks To A Plunging Ruble And Low Oil Prices
Plunging oil prices and a weakening ruble have hammered Russia’s economy to its lowest point since 2009 according to recent reports. As the Ukraine crisis drags on and sanctions against the country continue to limit […]
Russia Proposes 12 Year Prison Term For Those Caught Smuggling Food
In what appears to be Russia’s latest move to stem the illegal importing of goods, one of the country’s lawmakers has proposed a 12-year prison sentence for those caught smuggling food from Western countries across […]
Falling Ruble Leads To Spike In Counterfeit U.S. Dollars Inside Russia
There has been a dramatic increase in the number of counterfeit foreign bank notes floating around Russia following the devaluation of the ruble which raised the value of the US dollar and the Euro according […]
Iran Nuclear Deal Likely To Cause Sustained Drop In Oil Prices
Terrible days lie ahead for oil exporters after the Iran nuclear deal opened the world to additional oil supplies from the oil rich country. Already blessed with some of the deepest oil reserves in the […]
Russia Shrugs Off World Sanctions As It Hosts Two International Summits
U.S. efforts to isolate Russia from the world scene as punishment for invading Ukraine may not be going as planned as Russian President Vladimir Putin will host two major international summits in Russia this week. […]
Canada Enacts Tough New Sanctions On Russia For Invasion Of Ukraine
After being chided by Russian dictator Vladimir Putin for “doing whatever the Americans do,” Canada and its polarizing prime minister Stephen Harper ratcheted up the pressure on Russia with more sanctions against organizations in Russia […]
Trial Evidence Shows CIA Planted Nuclear Blueprints On Iranian Scientists
The CIA has adopted a no tell stance to questions being asked about its doctoring of nuclear weapon blueprints it handed over to Iran in an attempt to introduce bugs into that country’s nuclear weapons […]
European Parliament Votes To Extend Sanctions On Russia
The gathering of European Union foreign ministers on Monday in Luxembourg resulted in the extension of sanctions against Russia. The sanctions had been imposed because of the country’s invasion of Ukraine, an EU spokeswoman stated, […]
Boeing Feels Tensions With Russia As State Carrier Cuts Plane Order
Russian national airline Aeroflot, in a politically charged move, announced on Thursday that it has cancelled its order for 22 Boeing 787 airliners. The message was delivered by the carrier’s deputy general director for strategy […]
Israel Launches Global Lawsuits Against Companies That Boycott It Over Genocide
The world is waking up to Israeli atrocities against the Palestinian people, with numerous recent events suggesting the genocide is becoming both well known and actively opposed by the international community. The fact Israel killed […]
Iran To Take Legal Action If U.S. Blocks Jet Liner Sale
Iran has threatened to take legal action if the United States tries to prevent its newly acquired passenger planes from flying international routes, the head of the nation’s aviation authority said on Tuesday. Iran’s state […]
Russian President Banned From Upcoming G-7 Meeting
Russia’s Vladimir Putin is officially banned from the upcoming G-7 meeting of world leaders in Germany next week, it was announced this weekend, in response to presiding over the invasion and ongoing occupation of Ukraine. […]
U.S. Drops Cuba From List Of State Sponsors Of Terrorism
The U.S. moved closer to complete normalization with the tiny island of Cuba this morning, after the State Department announced that Cuba has officially been dropped from a list of state sponsors of terrorism. “The […]
Deluded Putin Thinks Seizing Crimea “Rights Historical Injustice”
Increasingly erratic Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow’s seizure of Crimea righted a historical injustice, according to news agency reports on Sunday. The comment was observed by a documentary film crew it was reported. The […]
U.S. Generals Find No Equivalent Of Nukes In Cyber Space
As the world’s militaries increasingly move online America’s top generals are looking for creative ways to maintain their superior military advantage. There’s no functional equivalent of nuclear weapons in cyber space and this means coordinated […]
Worst May Be Over But Tough Times For Russia Ahead
Vladimir Putin welcomed the ruble’s rebound and banks’ stability, saying that Russia is coping with “difficult economic conditions.” Yet even with an on again off again cease-fire in Ukraine and stabilizing oil prices, the central […]