by WorldTribune Staff, June 6, 2018 A U.S.-Mexico border region where Islamic State (ISIS) cells are known to operate with the help of Juarez Cartel smugglers is getting a new wall, a government watchdog group said. A 20-mile section of border “is finally getting a wall to replace laughable ‘road barriers’ that, not surprisingly, have […]
by WorldTribune Staff, June 5, 2018 Special counsel Robert Mueller is focusing on a private network reportedly tied to Israel and the United Arab Emirates as his investigation expands from Russia to Middle East governments’ alleged attempts to influence U.S. politics, according to news reports. Mueller is investigating the private firm Wikistrat, the Wall Street […]
by WorldTribune Staff, June 5, 2018 Italy is the ironic host for this year’s Bilderberg meeting given that the subject topping the secretive group’s agenda is populism in Europe. The 66th Bilderberg Meeting is set for June 7-10 in Turin. Some 130 participants from 23 countries have confirmed their attendance. Italy’s new populist government, headed by […]
by WorldTribune Staff, June 5, 2018 A former U.S. Navy sailor, who used the Hillary Clinton defense after being charged with mishandling classified information, has been pardoned by President Donald Trump and now plans to sue former President Barack Obama and ex-FBI Director James Comey. A lawyer for Kristian Saucier said he will file the […]
Special to WorldTribune.com By John J. Metzler UNITED NATIONS — In the midst of an expanding American economy, record low unemployment rates, and buoyant consumer confidence, the Trump Administration has inadvertently planted the seeds of a global commercial slowdown and political showdown. The steel and aluminum tariffs slapped on imports from our key Transatlantic trading […]
by WorldTribune Staff, June 4, 2018 Former President Bill Clinton, in a June 4 interview on NBC’s “Today”, portrayed himself as a victim and says he doesn’t owe Monica Lewinsky an apology. “A lot of the facts have been omitted to make the story work,” the former president said. He was backed up by longtime […]
by WorldTribune Staff, June 4, 2018 Though it has “a lot of differences” with Iran, Qatar will not “fuel a war” with the Islamic Republic, Qatar’s defense minister said. “Is it wise to call the U.S. and Israel to go and fight Iran? Iran is next door,” Khalid bin Mohammad al-Attiyah told an international security […]
Special to WorldTribune.com, June 1, 2018 Commentary by John McNabb Author’s note: The following is my opinion based on personal experience and comments from others. ASHEVILLE, NC — I had breakfast with Sheila Fender in Biltmore Village this morning. After 45 years of loyal service and enduring love for Biltmore Forest Country Club she was summarily […]
by WorldTribune Staff, June 3, 2018 Syrian President Bashar Assad has expressed interest in traveling to Pyongyang to meet with Kim Jong-Un, according to state-run media in North Korea. “I am going to visit the DPRK and meet HE Kim Jong-Un,” Assad was quoted as saying by KCNA. KCNA said Assad made the comments on […]
by WorldTribune Staff, June 3, 2018 Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) has warned Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for “corrupting” Saudi society with “sinful projects” including wrestling matches, re-opening movie theaters and allowing women to drive. “The new era of bin Salman replaced mosques with movie theaters,” the Yemen-based terrorist group said in […]
