WorldJenny Piper: In a society based on the rule of law, criminals who break laws are prosecuted - unless the US disagrees with the charges or is friends with the accused.
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Comment: Double standards as US accuses China of supporting Russia
WorldJenny Piper: When it comes to Washington and favoring the military-industrial complex, it's all about the silk gloves.
Fewer Americans can write with pen and paper
WorldResearchers warn that the loss of handwriting skills could lead to a decline in IQ.
US and China account for half of world military spending
WorldThe United States remains the "undisputed number one" on the list, accounting for 37% of the world's total military spending.
Author Jan Guillou slams Sweden’s defense agreement with the US as “Surrender Document”
Sweden"Now we are prisoners under contract on board the aircraft carrier, not knowing where we are going and having no say in the matter", the author says.
Republican party fractures after Johnson’s reversal on Ukraine aid deal
WorldMike Johnson is accused by fellow party members of breaking promises on border control and doing the Democrats' bidding.
US vetoes Palestinian UN membership
World– For Washington, they do not deserve to have their own State. They are only a barrier on the path towards realising the interests of Israel, commented Russian Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia.
Sources: US sends thousands of bombs to Israel
WorldMeanwhile, the Palestinian death toll continues to rise - at least 13,000 children have now been killed in the Israeli invasion.
Russia: US continues to operate bio-labs in Ukraine
WorldSenior Russian officials claim that the US still operates 30 biological laboratories in Ukraine.
Former national security advisor: “US ready to blow up Taiwan’s semiconductor factories”
TechThe Biden administration will never allow the factories to "fall into Chinese hands", according to Robert O'Brien.
US Congresswoman in hot water after alleged pledge of allegiance to Somalia
World– I am here to protect the interests of Somalia from within the US system, Ilhan Omar allegedly proclaimed.
Ex-President: “US and UK to blame for the war in Ukraine”
EuropeAccording to Vaclav Klaus of the Czech Republic, the war began in 2008 when the US and UK supported Ukraine and Georgia's "aspirations for membership" in NATO.
CIA special unit provides Israel with intelligence on Hamas
WorldNew evidence of close cooperation between US and Israeli intelligence agencies.
US and UK attack Yemen
WorldAfter the large-scale attack on the Huthi rebels, there are growing fears of a large-scale war in the region.
Swedish PM Kristersson welcoming of US troops in Sweden
SwedenAlso stresses that all Swedish citizens must be ready to fight and die for Sweden "and our values".
White House kept in the dark as US defense secretary goes missing for three days
WorldPresident Joe Biden and the White House were also kept in the dark about the defense secretary's condition for three days.
RFK Jr: “Voters should decide the election – not courts”
WorldThe presidential candidate denounces Colorado's decision to exclude Donald Trump from the presidential race.
Former US election commissioner: “The election was stolen by the CIA”
World– The election was stolen, and it was stolen by the CIA, says West Virginia secretary of state Mac Warner.
American professor: “Academia a cancer on society”
World– If we allow it to continue, we are funding our own demise as a society, warns Professor Emeritus John Ellis.
Congress stops Biden’s new war package – Treasury secretary fuming
WorldWould have included $111 billion in aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
US gains access to Swedish military bases under new agreement
SwedenThe Kristersson government signs an agreement allowing the US to store weapons and station military personnel on Swedish soil.
Hunter Biden willing to testify to congress
WorldHowever, the president's son is calling for an open hearing - something Republicans are said to be reluctant to do.
US secretly increases arms supplies to Israel
WorldAid organizations appeal to the superpower to stop arms exports.
American Ornithological Society to change ‘racist’ bird names
EnvironmentTo "create a more inclusive environment for birdwatchers".