President Xi Jinping rallied thousands of China’s troops for a military address and grand display of strength on Wednesday morning. At 10 a.m. in the northern province of Hebei, Xi told 7,000 heavily armed officers…
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including “North Korea”, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Syria, Russia, China, etc.] The USA’s use of soft power has been effective with many worldwide, presenting an illusion of a free society (‘liberating minds’) and reinforcing a consumerist…
“2017 was a year of heroic struggle and great victory,” said North Korean leader Kim Jong-un as he began his 2018 New Year’s Day address, much anticipated by North Korea watchers around the world. His country, he…
“… When we recognize this fact and make amends for past wrongs, a process of rapprochement can begin and peaceful solution to the ongoing crisis achieved. A signal needs to be sent out that we,…
If the first months of 2017 were a time of great hopes following the historical defeat of Hillary Clinton, the year is ending in a sombre, almost menacing manner. Not only has the swamp easily,…
The other day I was in a shopping mall looking for an ATM to get some cash. There was no ATM. A week ago, there was still a branch office of a local bank –…
A diet of fiber-rich foods, such as fruits and vegetables, reduces the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease and arthritis. Indeed, the evidence for fiber’s benefits extends beyond any particular ailment: People who eat more…
CNN: “South Korea Welcomes Kim Jong Un’s Proposed Olympics Talks” South Korea has invited the North to meet and talk on January 9 to discuss possible cooperation at the Winter Olympic Games held in Pyeongchang,…
What have the tensions between the US and North Korea, Iran and Russia in common? Answer: It is that they are components to a wider financial war. Russia and Iran (together with China) happen to be…
“Kim warns Washington of ‘nuclear button on desk’ but vows ‘Olympic truce’ with South Korea” In his New Year’s message on January 1, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un expressed hope that the forthcoming Olympic Games…