Special to WorldTribune.com By Norman Bailey The downfall of all the great civilizations has often been credited to external forces, such as the barbarian tribes that overran the western half of the Roman Empire in the fifth century CE. In fact, such external forces are always facilitated and preceded by internal social, political and economic […]
Special to WorldTribune.com By John J. Metzler BUENOS AIRES — Nobody strolling the streets or riding along the massive tree-lined avenues of this amazing city can fail to be impressed by the size, vitality, and the pulse of the Argentine capital. Moreover so much of Argentina conjures the word — potential: its size, resources, and […]
Special to WorldTribune.com Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty Pakistan’s Supreme Court has rejected a challenge to its decision to acquit a Christian woman at the center of a years-long dispute over blasphemy charges that included violent protests by Islamists. “Based on merit, this review petition is dismissed,” Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khosa told a […]
Special to WorldTribune.com, January 30, 2019 By John McNabb President Trump had just reopened the Federal Government when Chuck Schumer, taking a victory lap, let loose with a memorable comment. For the Democrat obstructionists, he intoned, “unity is our power.” He was also quoted as saying that “no one should ever underestimate Pelosi.” I believe […]
Special to WorldTribune.com Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty U.S. and Taliban officials have agreed in principle to the “framework” of a peace deal, The New York Times quotes U.S. special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad as saying after five days of talks between the militant group and the United States in Qatar. Both sides have said […]
Special to WorldTribune.com By John J. Metzler BUENOS AIRES — Two of Latin America’s political heavyweights have put the squeeze on Venezuela’s increasingly authoritarian regime. In a meeting between Argentine President Mauricio Macri and his new Brazilian counterpart Jair Bolsanaro, the leaders of the region’s two largest economies have stepped up pressures on Venezuela for […]
Special to WorldTribune.com By Donald Kirk The revelation of another “undeclared” North Korean missile base should send shock waves through all those concerned about the safety and security of the region, notably South Korea. Actually, however, it’s hard to find ordinary people too worried about the latest report by esteemed experts at the Center for […]
Special to WorldTribune.com By Dmitry Volchek, Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty Strict control of broadcast television has been a key element of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s nearly two decades in power. The vast majority of Russians continue to get most of their information from TV, giving the Kremlin a powerful tool for shaping public […]
Special to WorldTribune.com By Grace Vuoto The New Year begins with a craze: impeach President Donald Trump at all cost, whether or not he has committed any high crimes and misdemeanors. This was starkly evident by the media reaction to a Jan.17 bombshell report published by Buzzfeed News, “President Trump Directed His Attorney Michael Cohen […]
Special to WorldTribune.com Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will develop new technologies — including in space — to acquire unrivaled missile-defense capabilities and maintain an advantage over adversaries such as Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea. His comments were part of the results of a […]
