by WorldTribune Staff, March 17, 2017 The socialist government in Venezuela has accused bakers of creating a bread shortage as part of an “economic war” aimed at destabilizing the nation. President Nicolas Maduro’s government has responded by arresting bakers and seizing their businesses. Maduro this week initiated what he called “Plan 700” against the “bread […]
Special to WorldTribune.com By John J. Metzler UNITED NATIONS — Thunder clouds are swirling over the Korean peninsula as a perfect storm of political instability and regional geopolitical challenges rumble through South Korea. North Korea’s missile and nuclear tests, as well as Chinese bullying, have thrust the region into a dangerous cycle which could affect […]
by WorldTribune Staff, March 17, 2017 An Oklahoma City transgender resident said she was “disturbed” and felt threatened by a local restaurant’s sign proclaiming “we do not have a transgender bathroom … so don’t be caught in the wrong one”. Paula Schonauer, who did not actually visit the Steak & Catfish Barn, nonetheless told a […]
by WorldTribune Staff, March 16, 2017 The U.S. ambassador to the UN said a report by an anti-Israel scholar that labels Israel an “apartheid” state should be withdrawn immediately. Richard Falk, former UN Special Rapporteur for the Palestinian territories, submitted the report to the UN on March 15. The report accused Israel of being “guilty […]
by WorldTribune Staff, March 15, 2017 U.S. President Donald Trump’s meeting with Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signaled a “meeting of the minds” on many issues, including their shared view that Iran poses a significant regional security threat, the Saudis said. “This meeting is considered a historical turning point in relations between both […]
by WorldTribune Staff, March 15, 2017 The father, maternal grandfather and father-in-law of former President Barack Obama’s closest aide “were hardcore communists under investigation by the U.S. government,” according to a government watchdog group. Valerie Jarrett, who served as President Obama’s senior adviser and as director of the Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs […]
by WorldTribune Staff, March 14, 2017 The Obama administration blocked a $1 billion arms sale to Taiwan that was deemed important for the nation’s security on the same day then President-elect Donald Trump spoke by phone with Taiwan’s president, a report said. Avril D. Haines, the Obama White House deputy national security adviser, blocked the […]
by WorldTribune Staff, March 14, 2017 The U.S. Navy is sending the elite SEAL Team Six to South Korea to take part in a drill that will “practice incapacitating North Korean leadership in case of conflict,” officials said on March 13. Seoul’s Defense Ministry confirmed that SEAL Team Six will take part in an exercise […]
by WorldTribune Staff, March 14, 2017 The U.S. government wants you – to help make it great – and small – again. Thanks to the new “Comprehensive Plan for Reorganizing the Executive Branch” executive order issued on March 13, President Donald Trump said “all Americans will be able to submit suggestions and ideas on how […]
by WorldTribune Staff, March 14, 2017 Fearing that U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration policies will lead to their arrest, or immediate deportation back home, large numbers of asylum seekers from Central America are seeking refuge in Mexico instead. One El Salvadoran told a Honduran newspaper that the ultimate goal was to reach the United States, […]
