Russia-Ukraine War: Fierce fighting, fire near Europe’s biggest nuclear plant raises fear of radiation
No signs of elevated radiation – RIA Intense fighting in area around nuclear plant Russian troops’ advance stalled outside Kyiv…
Former Israeli Prime Minister: Israel should stand up for Ukraine
•Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said it’s “inconceivable” that Israel doesn’t stand by its allies and clearly denounce Russia’s…
US moves to dismantle ISIS financiers in Africa
Ngozi James The United States announced that it is working with African partners, including South Africa, to dismantle ISIS financial…
Ukraine: US, UK, EU to remove Russian banks from SWIFT payment system
The United States, United Kingdom and European Union, on Saturday, have agreed to cut off some Russian banks from the…
War looms as Ukraine declares state of emergency, summons citizens home from Russia
By Pavel Polityuk and Polina Nikolskaya Kyiv declares state of emergency from Thursday, calls up reservists Tank convoy heads to Donetsk – witness…
Ukraine: Reshaping NATO to meet the Russian and Chinese Challenge
By CSIS DOWNLOAD THE REPORT There is no way to predict whether Russia will actually take military action against the…
Behind China’s warning against a Russian invasion is a desire to protect ties with the US
•After strongly supporting Moscow’s standoff with the West over Ukraine, Beijing aligns its position closer to Washington’s By Lingling Wei China’s…
US-trained clinical scientist, Abdulfattah, declares intention to run for president
•Says not even Buhari can stop him Mukaila Ola A Nigerian US trained nurse and clinical scientist, Dr. Abdulfattah Durojaiye,…
How ‘small state opportunism’ shapes China’s pursuit of overseas military bases
By Chris Alden When Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh publicly confirmed China’s intentions of building a military base near the Doraleh port…
America’s eyes in the skies over Ukraine
An RC-135V/W Rivet Joint aircraft leaves the runway Aug. 13, 2015 at Offutt AFB, Neb. U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO BY…