The United States is introducing a new private refugee sponsorship program that’s based on a similar system in Canada. State Department officials say the Canadian model helped inspire and inform the design and implementation of the U.S. program, known …
US troops test their capabilities in Arctic environment
The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command announced that MacDill Air Force Base’s D-Cell visited Alaska to train and test their capabilities in an arctic environment. The ability to rapidly deploy and establish forward operating locations, manned by multi-ca…
US: Ex-FBI counterintelligence agent aided Russian oligarch
A former high-ranking FBI counterintelligence official has been indicted on charges he helped a Russian oligarch, in violation of U.S. sanctions.
Germany charges suspects in plot to kidnap minister and trigger civil war
The group had planned to blow up power infrastructure, “trigger civil warlike conditions” and overthrow democracy, Germany’s public prosecutor said.
Sean Penn’s Ukraine documentary to premiere in Berlin
Organisers said the Berlinale will pay special tribute this year to Ukraine and the protests in Iran.
Hells Angels go on trial over alleged organized crime ring in Spain
Former motorcycle club leader Frank Hanebuth is being tried alongside 49 alleged international collaborators facing up to 38 years in prison.
Santos seen in Poland on eve of new coach announcement
Former Portugal coach Fernando Santos has arrived in Warsaw according to video posted by the Gazeta.
Brazil-Argentina summit to focus on trade, economic integration
Brazilian President Lula da Silva and Argentinian counterpart Fernandez are looking into a common currency.