Hong Kong: Government Orders 2,000 Animals Slaughtered After Hamster Tests Positive For COVID-19
By Douglas F. Roberts, The Chicago Times January 18, 2022 HONG KONG – Authorities in Hong Kong announced Tuesday that 2,000 small animals will be slaughtered after several tested positive for the COVID-19 at a pet store. Authorities also banned the sale of hamsters and the import of small mammals. Continue reading “Hong Kong: Government Orders 2,000 Animals Slaughtered After Hamster Tests Positive For COVID-19”
North Korea Launches Hypersonic Nuclear Missile In Test
By Douglas F. Roberts, The Chicago Times January 11, 2022 PYONGYANG – Communist North Korea announced today the test flight of a hypersonic missile. According to the Korean Central News Agency, Tuesday’s launch of a hypersonic glide vehicle was successful and demonstrated perfect glide jump flight and corkscrew maneuvering beforeContinue reading “North Korea Launches Hypersonic Nuclear Missile In Test”
Russia To Hold Security Talks With US Next Month
By The Chicago Times Staff December 28, 2021 MOSCOW – In hopes to ease tensions, Russian officials will hold talks with the United States in January to discuss possible security guarantees as tensions grow over Ukraine. According to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov the talks will take place after theContinue reading “Russia To Hold Security Talks With US Next Month”
Russia To Respond If Finland And Sweden Join NATO Alliance
By H. Haverstock, The Chicago Times December 26, 2021 MOSCOW — NATO’s efforts to invite Finland and Sweden to join the alliance has not been ignored by Russia, which has vowed to respond if the two nations join NATO. “It’s fairly evident that Finland and Sweden joining NATO… would haveContinue reading “Russia To Respond If Finland And Sweden Join NATO Alliance”
Ceasefire Agreement Reached In Eastern Ukraine
By H. Haverstock, The Chicago Times December 23, 2021 Kiev — Negotiators from Ukraine, Russia, and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe reached an agreement on Wednesday to restore a full ceasefire between Ukrainian government forces and Russia-backed rebels in eastern Ukraine. “I was delighted that participants expressedContinue reading “Ceasefire Agreement Reached In Eastern Ukraine”
Japan: Executes First Prisoners Since 2019
By Douglas F. Roberts, The Chicago Times December 22, 2021 TOKYO – On the orders of Justice Minister Yoshihisa Furukawa, three death row prisoners were hanged Tuesday in Japan’s first executions since Dec 2019. Yasutaka Fujishiro, 65, killed seven relatives in 2004 was convicted of killing seven of his relativesContinue reading “Japan: Executes First Prisoners Since 2019”
Ethiopia: Tigray Forces Withdraw From Northern Regions
By W. Spencer, The Chicago Times December 21, 2021 Addis Ababa – There were reports on Monday that Tigrayan forces battling the federal Ethiopian government have withdrawn from regions in Ethiopia’s north after territorial gains by the Ethiopian military. According to Getachew Reda, a spokesman for the Tigray People’s LiberationContinue reading “Ethiopia: Tigray Forces Withdraw From Northern Regions”
Congress Bans Imports From China Tied To Slave Labor
By Harold W. Reid, The Chicago Times December 20, 2021 WASHINGTON – On December 16, the U.S. Senate passed a bill banning imports from communist China’s Xinjiang region where communist leaders have allegedly implemented slave labor. The bill is one of many measures passed to punish communist China’s alleged systematicContinue reading “Congress Bans Imports From China Tied To Slave Labor”
Communist China Pressures Germany’s Continental To Boycott Lithuania
by H. Haverstock and Douglas F. Roberts December 17, 2021 BERLIN – According to unnamed Continental executives, communist China is urging German automaker Continental to cease using components manufactured in Lithuania over a diplomatic spat concerning Taiwan. Communist China considers self-ruled democratic Taiwan to be its territory and severed diplomaticContinue reading “Communist China Pressures Germany’s Continental To Boycott Lithuania”
New Caledonia To Remain Colonial Possession Of France
by Douglas F. Roberts, The Chicago Times December 13, 2021 Nouméa – For the third and final time the French territory of New Caledonia voted against independence from France in a referendum on Sunday. The indigenous Kanak population, which is mostly pro-independence, has urged for non-participation in the referendum dueContinue reading “New Caledonia To Remain Colonial Possession Of France”
Ethiopia: Tigrayan Forces Reportedly Take Back UN Heritage Site Lalibela
by W. Spencer, The Chicago Times December 13, 2021 ADDIS ABABA – According to battlefield reports, Tigrayan troops have recovered the Ethiopian town of Lalibela on Sunday. Lalibela is a town in the Amhara region of Ethiopia, bordering the northern district of Tigray, known for its single-stone churches that haveContinue reading “Ethiopia: Tigrayan Forces Reportedly Take Back UN Heritage Site Lalibela”
Putin Agrees To More Talks With Biden Administration
by Bernard P. Lawson and H. Haverstock, The Chicago Times December 12, 2021 MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Biden administration have agreed to more talks amid tensions over a Russian army buildup near Ukraine, according to the Kremlin. The Kremlin said Putin and Biden agreed to holdContinue reading “Putin Agrees To More Talks With Biden Administration”
New Caledonia About To Declare Independence From France
by H. Haverstock, The Chicago Times December 11, 2021 NOUMÉA — On Sunday, New Caledonians will vote in the third and final referendum on independence for the French-ruled Pacific territory. Two previous referendums on French independence were held in 2018 and 2020. New Caledonia, a former French colony that isContinue reading “New Caledonia About To Declare Independence From France”
Russia Awaits Biden Administration’s Next Play
by H. Haverstock, The Chicago Times December 10, 2021 MOSCOW — Russia maintained a barrage of hostile rhetoric against Ukraine on Thursday, comparing the crisis there to the most dangerous period of the Cold War, as it awaits the Biden administration’s next move via NATO. The Russian Foreign Ministry accusedContinue reading “Russia Awaits Biden Administration’s Next Play”
India’s Chief Of Defense Staff Confirmed Dead In Crash
by The Chicago Times Staff December 8, 2021 NEW DELHI — General Bipin Rawat and 12 others were killed in a helicopter crash in southern India, only one survivor rescued. Rawat, his wife, and others were aboard an Indian Air Force Mi-17V5 helicopter when it crashed on Wednesday in Cooonoor,Continue reading “India’s Chief Of Defense Staff Confirmed Dead In Crash”
Scholz Takes Over From Merkel As Chancellor Of Germany
by H. Haverstock, The Chicago Times December 8, 2021 BERLIN — Following Angela Merkel’s 16-year reign as chancellor, Olaf Scholz was elected as Germany’s new chancellor on Wednesday, ushering in a new era for the European Union’s most populous country and greatest economy. Scholz’s government starts office with the goalContinue reading “Scholz Takes Over From Merkel As Chancellor Of Germany”
France: Saudi Royal Guard Arrested For Part In Murder Of Journalist
by The Chicago Times Staff December 7, 2021 PARIS — According to Interpol, a former member of the Saudi Royal Guard was arrested in France on Tuesday for his alleged role in the high-profile murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018. According to Interpol, the 33-year-old man, Khaled Aedh Al-Otaibi,Continue reading “France: Saudi Royal Guard Arrested For Part In Murder Of Journalist”
Belgian Police Use Tear Gas On COVID-19 Protesters
by The Chicago Times Staff December 5, 2021 BRUSSELS — Belgian police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse protesters in Brussels on Sunday. Thousands of people gathered to protest the new measures announced Friday, the third week in a row that the government has tightened its rules asContinue reading “Belgian Police Use Tear Gas On COVID-19 Protesters”
Nuremberg To Debate Use Of Former Nazi Sites
by H. Haverstock, The Chicago Times November 30, 2021 NUREMBERG — A proposal to temporarily transfer Nuremburg’s opera theater to two former Nazi era buildings in Nuremberg, including the party’s gathering grounds, is drawing fierce criticism. According to German media, a temporary site for concerts is required because the operaContinue reading “Nuremberg To Debate Use Of Former Nazi Sites”
Barbados Drops Queen To Become Republic
by H. Haverstock, The Chicago Times November 29, 2021 BRIDGETOWN — On the 55th anniversary of Barbados’ independence from the United Kingdom the small Caribbean nation will become a republic, removing Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state. Prince Charles, the heir to the throne of the United Kingdom,Continue reading “Barbados Drops Queen To Become Republic”
Danish Frigate Sinks Nigerian Pirates
by The Chicago Times Staff November 25, 2021 ABUJA — According to the Royal Danish Navy, a Danish naval patrol killed four pirates in the Gulf of Guinea off the coast of Nigeria. According to Danish officials, 5 pirates were fired upon in which 4 were killed and 1 wounded. Continue reading “Danish Frigate Sinks Nigerian Pirates”
Ethiopia: Prime Minister To Lead Military At The Front
by H. Haverstock, The Chicago Times November 23, 2021 ADDIS ABABA — Ethiopia’s Prime Minister said he would lead his country’s army on the battle field beginning Tuesday. Tens of thousands of people are thought to have died in the growing civil war between Ethiopian and Tigray forces. The UnitedContinue reading “Ethiopia: Prime Minister To Lead Military At The Front”
Ukraine Plans Border Barrier Against Russia & Belarus
by H. Haverstock, The Chicago Times November 19, 2021 KIEV — Ukraine plans to invest millions of dollars to fortify its eastern borders in order to prevent potential unlawful crossings and safeguard the country from alleged Russian aggression, according to Denys Monastirsky, Ukraine’s Minister of Internal Affairs. Monastirsky, speaking toContinue reading “Ukraine Plans Border Barrier Against Russia & Belarus”
Japan To Increase Defense Spending To Counter China
by H. Haverstock, The Chicago Times November 19, 2021 TOKYO — Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has called for a “new level” of defense cooperation with ally Australia in an extra budget set to be announced alongside an economic stimulus package on Friday. The developments occur as Japan and WesternContinue reading “Japan To Increase Defense Spending To Counter China”
Non-Partisan CBO Estimates Social Spending Bill To Add $367 Billion To Budget Deficit
by Bernard P. Lawson, The Chicago Times November 19, 2921 WASHINGTON — According to a nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimate, President Joe Biden’s massive infrastructure and climate spending package would add $367 billion to the country’s budget deficit. The CBO, which is in charge of estimating the cost of pendingContinue reading “Non-Partisan CBO Estimates Social Spending Bill To Add $367 Billion To Budget Deficit”
Russia To Deploy Paratroop Regiment To Crimea
by H. Haverstock, The Chicago Times November 18, 2021 SEVASTOPOL – The Russian Defense Ministry announced on Wednesday that it would deploy a new paratroop regiment to annexed Crimea by early December. Experts say this is a response to British military agreements with Ukraine. According to Interfax, Russia’s military saidContinue reading “Russia To Deploy Paratroop Regiment To Crimea”
U.S. Journalist Danny Fenster Freed from Myanmar Prison
by H. Haverstock, The Chicago Times November 15, 2021 NAYPYITAW – U.S. Journalist Danny Fenster was released from a Myanmar prison just days after receiving an 11-year sentence to hard labor. Fenster, 37, is the managing editor of independent magazine Frontier Myanmar and was sentenced 3 days ago to 11Continue reading “U.S. Journalist Danny Fenster Freed from Myanmar Prison”
MYANMAR SENTENCES U.S. JOURNALIST TO 11 YEARS IN PRISON
by H. Haverstock, The Chicago Times November 12, 2021 NAYPYITAW– A court in military-ruled Myanmar sentenced U.S. journalist Danny Fenster to 11 years of hard labor on Friday, the maximum penalty under three charges. On May 24, Fenster was detained at Yangon International Airport as he prepared to board aContinue reading “MYANMAR SENTENCES U.S. JOURNALIST TO 11 YEARS IN PRISON”
Eastern Europe: Migrant Crisis Risks Military Clash
by The Chicago Times Staff November 11, 2021 MINSK – European Union nations bordering Belarus warned on Thursday that the migrant crisis on the EU’s eastern borders may escalate into a military conflict, while Ukraine, not an EU member, said it would send more troops to reinforce its border. Belarus’Continue reading “Eastern Europe: Migrant Crisis Risks Military Clash”
ETHIOPIA ARRESTS HIGH-PROFILE TIGRAYANS
by H. Haverstock, The Chicago Times November 11, 2021 ADDIS ABABA – In a shocking move, Ethiopian authorities have detained high-profile Tigrayans ranging from a bank CEO to priests in a mass crackdown on suspected supporters of rebellious northern forces. Ethiopian authorities denied they were targeting Tigrayan ethnicity, saying thoseContinue reading “ETHIOPIA ARRESTS HIGH-PROFILE TIGRAYANS”
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