CARACAS, Venezuela (ViaNews) – Recent leaks were published on the September 8 edition of the New York Times regarding Trump´s administration supporting the military coup against Nicolas Maduro´s government. The paper assured “several meetings” took place in Europe (starting in fall 2017) between Venezuelan ex-military commanders and U.S. diplomats willing to oust President Maduro. “Stay…
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (ViaNews) – In the academic study of International relations, the concept of national sovereignty is defined as “the authority of a state to govern itself”. In the real world though, how often does a sovereign state bows to the will of a stronger state? Shortly after assuming office and presenting herself…
ANKARA, Turkey (ViaNews) – According to the reports from the ministry of health, some cities in the southeast of the country and a facility in Istanbul has been quarantined following the increase of anthrax patients. Fahrettin Koca, Minister of Health told in a written statement: “48 people, who were in contact with cattle suspected to…
ANKARA, Turkey (ViaNews) – Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem spoke to Russia Today: “We do not want to come into conflict with Turkey but they must understand that Idlib is Syrian soil!” Muallim’s words were a direct response to countries that could potentially take part in the attack against the city of Idlib. Syrian FM…
CARACAS (ViaNews) – Venezuela’s unprecedented collapse continues. It seems almost unthinkable for a country that not so long ago was considered an emerging market, according to the IMF, and with the biggest oil reserve in the world, to be in such difficult position, but it’s happening. In this South American country, the incredible is common…
Goldman Sachs was never in the running to set up a cryptocurrency trading desk. Over the past few months, reports have made headlines indicating that the investment company was considering opening a cryptocurrency trading desk that would allow people to buy and sell various virtual currencies. However, as it stands, that won’t be the case….
BERLIN (ViaNews) – After the phenomenal success of Emmanuel Macron’s En Marche-movement in France, follows the German “Aufstehen” movement – headed by politicians of the far-left seeking to change left-wing politics in Germany. “Aufstehen”, which translates to “rising up” seeks to unify the political left-of-center forces in Germany in a novel way to oppose the…
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (ViaNews) – Robin Bernstein will be the second woman to occupy the position of Ambassador to the Dominican Republic after Ambassador Donna Hrinac (1994-1997). Before assuming the position, Bernstein was duly sworn in before the U.S. Congress. She arrived in Santo Domingo on August 30, 2018. Robin Bernstein substitutes the U.S….
Madrid (ViaNews) – Separatists, with reflective vests, independentist Catalan flag, and banners demand the release of “political prisoners.” Protesters choose major Spain’s highway bridges to protest against the imprisonment of separatist leaders. A small group of pro-Catalan protestors can be seen over some of the major highways with signs reading “Catalan Republic Now” and “Free…
MANILA, Philippines (ViaNews) – Families of the victims of drug-related killings here know too well that they are lacking in both influence and resources. Still, they took up the cudgels for their loved ones as they recently sought grievance before the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for the widespread and cold-blooded…
