Michael Moore: People don’t trust Democrats anymore

Michael Moore: People don’t trust Democrats anymore

by WorldTribune Staff, October 3, 2016 Voters no longer trust the establishment and many will vote for Donald Trump out of frustration, filmmaker Michael Moore said. “I don’t think people do trust the Democrats anymore,” Moore said on NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Oct. 2. “How else does a socialist win 22 states?” “I mean, […]

Pope Francis condemns gender theory war on marriage: Defend against ‘ideological colonization’

Pope Francis condemns gender theory war on marriage: Defend against ‘ideological colonization’

by WorldTribune Staff, October 2, 2016 Pope Francis urged the faithful to fight against modern threats such as gender theory, which he referred to as “a great enemy of marriage today.” “Today the whole world is at war trying to destroy marriage,” Francis said on Oct. 1 in Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia, according to a […]

In leaked audio, Kerry admits losing ‘argument’ for force against Assad’s forces in Syria

In leaked audio, Kerry admits losing ‘argument’ for force against Assad’s forces in Syria

by WorldTribune Staff, October 2, 2016 A frustrated U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry told a group of Syrian civilians last week that he “lost the argument” within the Obama administration for the use of force against the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad. “I lost the argument. I’ve argued for the use of force. […]

China to finance Egypt’s $45 billion capital city in the desert

China to finance Egypt’s $45 billion capital city in the desert

by WorldTribune Staff, September 30, 2016 Egypt’s plan to build a glittering new capital city in the desert was written off by many as nothing more than a dream for a country with a struggling economy. That dream, however, appears headed for reality after China stepped in to bankroll much of the $45 billion project. China Fortune […]

U.S. coalition forces in Iraq now up to 8,000 in advance of offensive to retake Mosul

U.S. coalition forces in Iraq now up to 8,000 in advance of offensive to retake Mosul

by WorldTribune Staff, September 30, 2016 The U.S.-led coalition now has 8,000 troops on the ground in Iraq. The U.S. said earlier this week it will send more advisers to assist the preparation for an assault on Mosul aimed at driving out Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL). “The reason for the increase of […]

Females chess players told to wear hijabs or else at 2017 world championships in Iran

Females chess players told to wear hijabs or else at 2017 world championships in Iran

by WorldTribune Staff, September 30, 2016 The world’s top female chess players will have to sacrifice more than pawns at the 2017 world championships in Iran. Many of the players reacted with shock after being told they must compete for the world title while wearing a hijab. They accused Fide, the game’s governing body, of […]

Trudeau, Li proclaim ‘golden decade’ for Canadian-Chinese economic ties; Really?

Trudeau, Li proclaim ‘golden decade’ for Canadian-Chinese economic ties; Really?

Special to WorldTribune.com By John J. Metzler UNITED NATIONS — Justin Trudeau, Canada’s media star Prime Minister, in his first address to the General Assembly, presented a wide-ranging tableaux of liberal platitudes and glowing feel good commitments. Proclaiming an almost theological commitment to diversity, an acceptance of Syrian refugees, and climate change policies, Trudeau presented […]

U.S. sends 615 more troops to Iraq as Mosul battle looms

U.S. sends 615 more troops to Iraq as Mosul battle looms

by WorldTribune Staff, September 29, 2016 The United States has deployed 615 additional troops to Iraq as preparation intensifies for the battle to liberate Mosul from Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL). The new deployment puts the number of American troops on the ground in Iraq at over 5,000 for the first time since […]

Coalition consensus: U.S. lacked ‘leadership and commitment’ to prevail against ISIL

Coalition consensus: U.S. lacked ‘leadership and commitment’ to prevail against ISIL

by WorldTribune Staff, September 28, 2016 America’s partners in the coalition fighting Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) have been disappointed in the Obama administration’s leadership in the effort to defeat the terror organization, a report said. Sen. Ron Johnson, Wisconsin Republican, told the Washington Free Beacon on Sept. 27 that members of the […]

Gas deal positions Israel at ‘center of the regional energy map’

Gas deal positions Israel at ‘center of the regional energy map’

by WorldTribune Staff, September 28, 2016 Partners in Israel’s largest natural gas reservoir have signed a $10 billion deal to export gas to Jordan for the next 15 years. Noble Energy Inc. and Delek Drilling-LP will supply a gross 1.6 trillion cubic feet of natural gas from the Leviathan field to Natural Electric Power Co. […]