Handelsgespräche zwischen der EU und den USA geplatzt

Die Spitze der EU mit dem amerikanischen Präsidenten in Elmau im vergangenen Jahr während des G-7-Treffens
GIPFEL IN WASHINGTON
FRANKFURTER ALLGEMEINE ZEITUNG: Brüssel und Washington können sich nicht auf ein dauerhaftes Ende der Stahlzölle einigen. Auch ein besserer Zugang zu den Milliardenhilfen des Inflation Reduction Act bleibt der EU verwehrt. Präsident Biden habe zu hohe Forderungen gestellt, klagt Brüssel.

Schlechter hätte der EU-US-Gipfel in Washington aus wirtschaftlicher Sicht kaum laufen können. Die Verhandlungen über die erhoffte dauerhafte Aussetzung der amerikanischen Schutzzölle auf Stahl und Aluminium sind vorerst gescheitert. Ebenso wenig wird die EU nach Informationen der F.A.Z. wahrscheinlich schnell einen breiteren Zugang zu den Milliardensubventionen aus dem US-Förderpaket für grüne Technologien, dem Inflation Reduction Act, bekommen. Die Amerikaner hätten an der angestrebten Einigung offenkundig kein Interesse gehabt, hieß es aus Verhandlungskreisen schon vor dem offiziellen Beginn des Gipfels. Mehr als eine Erklärung, dass beide Seiten eine Einigung anstreben, aber noch mehr Zeit dafür brauchen, sei deshalb „nicht drin“ gewesen. » | Von Hendrick Kafsack | Freitag, 20. Oktober 2023

U.S. Soldier Who Entered North Korea Is Charged With Desertion

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The Army is also accusing Pvt. Travis T. King of other crimes including assaulting other soldiers and child pornography, according to a charging document.

Pvt. Travis T. King left North Korea last month after officials there said they had found him guilty of “illegally intruding” into their territory. | Ahn Young-Joon/Associated Press
Pvt. Travis T. King, the American soldier who returned to the United States last month after crossing into North Korea in July, has been charged in military court with multiple offenses, including desertion, assaulting other soldiers and child pornography.

Private King, 23, is being held at a civilian jail just outside Fort Bliss, near El Paso, according to a family spokesman. He was moved there from Fort Sam Houston, near San Antonio, where he had been undergoing reintegration procedures.

The charges were filed on Sunday by officials at Fort Bliss. Private King was made aware of them on Wednesday, the family spokesman said.

Private King’s mother, Claudine Gates of Racine, Wis., said in a statement that her son should be presumed innocent and that she was “extremely concerned about his mental health.” » | Dan Simmons and John Ismay | Friday, October 20, 2023

LIVE: Israel-Gaza Latest News: US Issues Rare Worldwide Terror Warning

THE TELEGRAPH: The State Department has issued a “worldwide security alert” for US citizens, citing increased potential for extremist attacks and violence against Americans.

The rare caution advised all American nationals abroad “to exercise increased caution”, warning of heightened tensions “in various locations around the world”.

It came amid anti-Israel protests that have taken place across the Middle East and North Africa in recent days, with some demonstrators targeting US diplomatic buildings. » | Verity Bowman ; Arthur Scott-Geddes and Catherine Lough | Thursday, October 19, 2023

We Must Not Deepen the Humanitarian Catastrophe in Gaza and Dramatically Undermine Israel’s Security

Oct 19, 2023

Rashid Khalidi on Biden's "Israel-First Approach" & Growing Outrage over Gaza across the Middle East

Oct 18, 2023 | President Biden is in Israel to show more support for its relentless assault on the Gaza Strip, which has reduced much of the territory to rubble, killed at least 3,300 Palestinians and displaced more than a million people. Israel also continues to maintain a complete siege, refusing to let in food, water, fuel, medicines and other necessities. Meanwhile, international outrage is growing over a massive explosion at the Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital that killed hundreds of people on Tuesday. Palestinian authorities say it was an Israeli airstrike, while Israel has claimed a failed rocket launch by Gaza militants caused the blast. "Whoever was responsible, the result will be enormous, enormous anger at the United States for its support of Israel, as well as a further increase in this enormous death toll inside Gaza," says Palestinian American historian Rashid Khalidi, the Edward Said professor of modern Arab studies at Columbia University.

Americans Will Spend Half Their Lives Taking Prescription Drugs: Penn State Study

NEW YORK POST: If you’re an American, you’re probably on drugs — or will be someday soon.

A new study reveals that people born in the US today will spend about half of their lives taking prescription drugs.

And for women, the figure is closer to 60% of their lives.

“The years that people can expect to spend taking prescription drugs are now higher than they might spend in their first marriage, getting an education or being in the labor force,” study author Dr. Jessica Ho of the Pennsylvania State University said in a news release. » | Marc Lallanilla | Friday, October 13, 2023

UK, US and Allies Offer Israel ‘Steadfast Support’ in Joint Statement

GUARDIAN INTERNATIONAL: Quint group – which also includes France, Germany and Italy – says ‘terrorist actions’ of Hamas must be ‘universally condemned’

The leaders of the UK, US, France, Germany and Italy have released a joint statement expressing “steadfast and united support” for the state of Israel and “unequivocal condemnation” of Hamas.

It follows an unprecedented attack on Israel from Gaza on Saturday by the Palestinian militant group, with Israel responding with airstrikes and a “complete siege” of the Gaza Strip.

The statement was released after a call between the UK prime minister, Rishi Sunak; the US president, Joe Biden; the French president, Emmanuel Macron; the German chancellor, Olaf Scholz; and the Italian prime minister, Giorgia Meloni. Together the five countries comprise the Quint international organisation.

“We make clear that the terrorist actions of Hamas have no justification, no legitimacy, and must be universally condemned,” the statement reads. “There is never any justification for terrorism. » | Hayden Vernon | Monday, October 9, 2023

Biden Accused of Betrayal of Khashoggi over Push to Deepen Saudi Ties

GUARDIAN INTERNATIONAL: Activists and Democrats condemn rapprochement – aimed at heading off China – with ‘autocratic, sociopathic government’

Biden with the crown prince in Jeddah last summer. Analysts said ‘realpolitik’ had driven Washington to deepen ties with the Saudis. Photograph: Balkis Press/Abaca/Rex/Shutterstock
Joe Biden is facing accusations of betraying a pre-election promise to re-evaluate ties with Saudi Arabia over the murder of Jamal Khashoggi in favour of pursuing a rapprochement with the kingdom aimed at repelling a challenge from China to US primacy in the Middle East.

The charge, from human rights campaigners and some Democrats, follows the fifth anniversary of Khashoggi’s death at the hands of Saudi regime agents and comes amid mounting criticism of a proposed new defence treaty between Washington and Riyadh that could result in Saudi Arabia granting official recognition to Israel.

Biden took office initially intending to downplay the traditional US role in the Middle East, a policy consistent with holding Saudi Arabia at arm’s length following the outcry that greeted Khashoggi’s murder.

But the president has since performed a volte-face by saying on a visit to the region that the US would “remain an active, engaged partner” and adding: “We will not walk away and leave a vacuum to be filled by China, Russia, or Iran.” » | Robert Tait in Washington | Saturday, October 7, 2023

Khashoggi was killed five years ago. Thanks to Trump and Biden, Saudi Arabia is stronger than ever: After the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, the US vowed to hold Saudi Arabia accountable. Biden has done the opposite »

US Wants UK to Open Up Its Agriculture Markets as Part of New Trade Deal

GUARDIAN INTERNATIONAL: Potentially wide-ranging agreement could be unachievable due to British objections to lower animal welfare standards

The US is pushing for Britain to open up its agricultural markets to US traders as part of a new economic agreement that would fall just short of a free trade agreement.

Washington and London have begun negotiations over a “foundational trade partnership”, which would cover subjects such as digital trade, labour protections and agriculture, according to documents seen by the Guardian and first revealed by Politico.

The partnership would not guarantee any particular levels of access for service providers to offer their products in each other’s countries, meaning it would fall short of the full free trade agreement that was promised by Brexit supporters after the leave vote.

The negotiations could run into trouble, especially over agriculture. Previous talks over a free trade agreement stalled in part because the UK refused to provide access to American food products such as chlorine-washed chicken or hormone-injected beef. » | Kiran Stacey, Political correspondent | Tuesday, October 3, 2023

From cage-free chicks to puppy mills and Avian flu: Republicans are trying to roll back animal protections: A proposed federal law would wipe out existing state laws that prevent farm animal brutality and the spread of disease »

James Moore on Why Justin Trudeau Is Rooting for Donald Trump to Win in 2024 | The Warning Podcast

Oct 3, 2023 | James Moore joins Steve Schmidt to discuss what would happen if Americans claimed political asylum in Canada and breakdown why Justin Trudeau is rooting for.

James Moore on How Canada Views a Trump-led America | The Warning Podcast with Steve Schmidt

Oct 2, 2023 | Former Canadian Cabinet Minister James Moore joins Steve to discuss the differences between American and Canadian politics and how Canadians view the USA post-Trump presidency.

Ukraine War: EU Ministers Meet in Kyiv Following US Funding Concerns - BBC News

Oct 2, 2023 | European Union foreign ministers are meeting in Kyiv in a show of support following signs Western resolve may be wavering.

The European Union’s most senior diplomat, Josep Borrell, has told the BBC that he is worried by the US’ decision not to include new support for Ukraine in a short-term funding deal.

The temporary measure, pushed through to avert a government shutdown, did not include $6bn (£4.92bn) in military aid for Kyiv - a top White House priority.

President Joe Biden has said the US will continue to support Ukraine.

Epidemic of Hate: Antisemitism in America

Dec 15, 2023 | Epidemic of Hate: Antisemitism in America explores the resurgence of hate against Jews in America and what’s being done to combat extremism. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas discusses the government response to rising antisemitism. American icon Norman Lear and Svante Myrick, the new President of People For the American Way, discuss relations between Jewish and African-American communities. Hosted by Jacob Soboroff.

BREAKING: Sen. Bob Menendez Indicted on Bribery Charges

Sep 22, 2023 | The Justice Department announced that Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., and his wife have been indicted on bribery charges. NBC News' Ken Dilanian reports on the charges and how the senator allegedly received payments of cash and gold bars.

'Outrageous’: Listen to Vivek Ramaswamy’s Controversial Position on Immigration

Sep 21, 2023 | ivek Ramaswamy promotes two controversial policy ideas: stripping citizenship from and deporting people born in the U.S. to undocumented immigrant parents, and taking away voting rights from 18- to 24-year-olds unless they pass a civics test. "Decency seems to be in short supply these days, cruelty in abundance," Eddie Glaude responds to Vivek Ramaswamy and Donald Trump's 2024 immigration strategies. "What we're experiencing right now is fear over demographic shifts. This is 'the Great Replacement' ... this is a part of that debate."

What’s Happening with Normalising Ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel?

Sep 21, 2023 | For months, Saudi Arabia and Israel – with the United States – have been discussing an agreement to normalise relations.

The US has made it clear that official relations between its two allies in the Middle East is a top priority, with top diplomat Antony Blinken declaring it a “national security interest“. This comes amid a regional realignment after Iran and Saudi Arabia re-established diplomatic ties after years of animosity.

On Wednesday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) told US channel Fox News: “Every day we get closer” to a normalisation deal with Israel.

Al Jazeera’s Behdad Mahichi reports.


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Turkey’s Erdogan Says He Trusts Russia ‘Just as Much as I Trust the West’

Sep 19, 2023 | The nation of Turkey sits at a crossroads of the world, and its president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, is its preeminent leader. Reelected to office earlier in 2023, he has now been in power for 22 years. In an exclusive interview with Amna Nawaz, Erdogan discusses the state of NATO, Russia’s war on Ukraine and why Turkey might soon end its bid to become a part of the European Union.

Iran Releases 5 Americans as U.S. Unfreezes Billions in Oil Revenue for Tehran

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The terms of the deal have generated intense criticism from Republicans, who accused President Biden of helping to finance Iran’s terrorist activities.


Iran released the five Americans after the United States agreed to unfreeze $6 billion in Iranian oil revenue and dismiss charges against five Iranians accused of violating U.S. sanctions.Credit | Reuters
Five Americans who had been imprisoned in Iran were allowed to leave the country on Monday, President Biden said, after two years of high-stakes negotiations in which the United States agreed to unfreeze $6 billion in Iranian oil revenue and dismiss federal charges against five Iranians accused of violating U.S. sanctions.

The announcement that the Americans took off in a plane from Tehran just before 9 a.m. Eastern came as Mr. Biden and Ebrahim Raisi, Iran’s president, were to attend the annual United Nations General Assembly meeting of world leaders in New York on Tuesday.

The five Americans — some of whom had been held for years in Evin Prison, one of the most notorious detention centers in Iran — flew to Doha, the capital of Qatar, for a Cold War-style exchange with two of the five Iranians. Three others declined to return to Iran, according to U.S. officials.

In a statement, Mr. Biden said that “five innocent Americans who were imprisoned in Iran are finally coming home.” » | Michael D. Shear and Farnaz Fassihi, Michael D. Shear reported from Washington, and Farnaz Fassihi from New York. | Monday, September 18, 2023

USA: Alle 7 Minuten stirbt jemand an einer Überdosis Fentanyl | auslandsjournal

Oct 16, 2023 | In den USA verbreitet sich die gefährliche Droge Fentanyl immer weiter. Diese ist 50-mal stärker als Heroin, alle sieben Minuten stirbt jemand in dem Land an einer Überdosis. Schon bei der Herstellung drohen erhebliche gesundheitliche Einschränkungen bis hin zum Tod.

ZDF-Reporter Benjamin Daniel und ZDF-Reporterin Steffanie Riess treffen zwei Mitglieder des Sinaloa-Kartells und dürfen bei der Herstellung der extrem gefährlichen Droge zuschauen. In Mexiko ist Fentanyl der Verkaufsschlager der Kartelle.

Der Stadtteil Kensington der Stadt Philadelphia ist ein Drogenhotspot, hier wird auf offener Straße gedealt, konsumiert und gestorben. Sarah war fentanylabhängig, heute ist sie clean und hilft mit ihrer Hilfsorganisation "Savage Sisters" anderen Abhängigen in dem Stadtteil. Mit dabei haben sie immer das Gegengift Naloxon. Denn manchmal geht es um Leben und Tod.


Dies ist noch ein Bericht, der gar nicht für Kinder geeignet ist. – Mark

King of Morocco, Mohammed VI Refuses Earthquake Aid from the US & France | 10 News First

Sep 11, 2023 | King of Morocco Mohammed VI has denied aid from the U.S. and France after an earthquake southeast of Marrakesh killed more than 2,000 people and impacted roughly 300,000.