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Nuclear Pact/Cold War: Moscow Wants U.S. To Explain Planned Exit From Arms Treaty
After statement of President Donald Trump that Washington would withdraw from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty because Russia was violating the pact, Russian Foreign...- Pavel Replied
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These are the world’s most competitive economies: US No. 1
How well countries adapt to the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) will determine whether they ‘thrive’ or ‘stagnate’ and could further divide workforces and increase...- ThunderBlade Replied
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What will happen with PETROBRAS after upcoming second round of elections in Brazil?
Sunday 28th will be held second round of elections in Brazil with almost predictable outcome, which is the triumph of ultra rightist Jair Bolsonaro...- jose chalhoub Replied
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Whose economy would suffer most if embargo on KSA oil?
I’m trying to make sense of this KSA situation as I find it hard to believe (but not completely implausible) that people could be so sloppy....- saudi arabia
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Watch All the 'Think Tanks' Line Up to Reject Further Saudi Influence Money
Loving watching all those think tanks squirming uncomfortably when (though it's pubic knowledge) they have to refuse to accept any more Saudi money to...- saudi arabia
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Closing the circle around Saudi Arabia: Where did Khashoggi disappear?
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said he was sending U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to meet with Saudi Arabia’s King Salman over...- saudi arabia
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NASA Presentation - Future Strategic Issues / Future Warfare [circa 2025]
NASA has released a 113 slide PowerPoint presentation. To the U.S. Military and Intelligence agencies. Hope you read it, some of these ideas are... mindboggling.- Tom Kirkman Replied
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Royal Drama Already in Full Force with Dangerous Talk of Replacing MBS
Nothing would rock markets like this for the year ... https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-10-19/saudi-allegiance-council-meeting-secret-consider-mbs-replacement-report But speculation is now going to come out of the woodwork from everywhere. Also heard...- saudi arabia
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Saudis Threaten Retaliation If Sanctions are Imposed
This is getting ridiculous. Nobody's mentioned sanctions but the big boys in Riyadh are ready for them. "As the Riyadh stock market plunged on growing...- sanctions
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U.S. - Saudi Arabia: President Trump Says Saudi Arabia's King Wouldn't Survive "Two Weeks" Without U.S. Backing
President Donald Trump says Saudi Arabia’s king “might not be there for two weeks” without U.S. military support, as he sought to pressure the...- u.s.
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Two Koreas: U.N. Command Wrap Up First Talks On Disarming Border
North and South Korea held their first three-way talks with the United Nations Command (UNC) on Tuesday to discuss ways to demilitarize the border...- north korea
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Venezuela announced to ditch the dollar from all officlal exchanges and transactions
Vicepresident Tarek El Aissami just announced Venezuela will ditch the US dollar as a foreign currency and adopt the euro alleging Venezuela was suffering...- jose chalhoub Replied
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Threat: Iran warns U.S, Israel to expect a 'devastating' revenge
The deputy head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned U.S. and Israeli leaders on Monday to expect a “devastating” response from Iran, accusing them of...- ThunderBlade Replied
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German Voters Set to Punish Merkel’s Conservative Bloc
Elections in two of Germany’s most prosperous regions are likely to diminish Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservative bloc and further destabilize her fragile government, potentially...- Pavel Replied
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Brex(out): Tony Blair Sees 50-50 Chance Of Another Brexit Referendum
Former British leader Tony Blair said there was a 50-50 chance of another Brexit referendum as Prime Minister Theresa May will be unlikely to...- brexit
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Brazil
What influence on the world oil market can have the rise of the extreme right-wing policy in Brazil?- Luís César Nunes Replied
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A Post-Brexit "Horror" with Rodent Hairs and Maggots
Insect-filled chocolates, rat hair noodles, and maggoty orange juice: The reality of a Brexit trade deal with Trump Well, Americans, what have you got to...- Marina Schwarz Replied
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Experts Skeptical: Pompeo Hails 'Significant' North Korea Progress
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday hailed “significant progress” in talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the weekend and...- u.s.
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Saudi A Threatens to Block UN Climate Report
Oil giant Saudi Arabia is seeking to block adoption of a key UN climate change report unless a passage highlighting the inadequacy of national...- saudi arabia
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- Marina Schwarz Replied
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It's Waiver Time!
It was just about time to start talking about those waivers. Interestingly, the report on waivers comes after TankerTrackers has been reporting for days...- Marina Schwarz Replied
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Saudi Aramco IPO Seems Unlikely
The proposed Saudi Aramco IPO seems increasingly unlikely to actually take place, in my opinion. The Aramco IPO of 5% of the "family jewels" was originally heavily...- saudi arabia
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What will the US say: India Signs $5 Billion Deal For Russian Air Defense Systems
India signed a $5 billion deal to buy five Russian S-400 air defense systems on Friday despite a looming threat of U.S. sanctions on...- rainman Replied
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China is Meddling, Says Pence
Vice President Pence accuses China of meddling in US "Pence said Beijing's actions add up to a simple message: "China wants a different American president." Vice...- Marina Schwarz Replied
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Can Anyone Stop Them: Russia Accused Of Targeting Chemical Weapons Watchdog
The Dutch defense minister on Thursday accused Russia’s military intelligence unit of attempted cybercrimes targeting the international chemical weapons watchdog and the investigation into...- Pavel Replied
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A NEW MECHANISM TO SKIRT U.S. SANCTIONS?
So, now we learn that the EU has developed a "new mechanism" to trade with Iran, circumventing U.S. sanctions...Really? Is it possible that they imagine...- Beowulf Replied
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Higher Oil Prices Could Stop Saudi Reforms
https://www.wsj.com/articles/rising-oil-prices-are-bad-news-for-saudi-arabia-1537915829 Who would have thought?- saudi arabia
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Volkswagen Not Prepared To Cover Full Costs Of Diesel Retrofits
Volkswagen is not prepared to cover the full cost of hardware retrofits for older diesel vehicles in Germany, a source at Volkswagen said, contradicting...- Pavel Replied
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In-Depth Look at Saudi Reforms
Reuters just published this in-depth story on Saudi Arabia. Interesting read, I thought. It would be nice if those of you who have direct...- Marina Schwarz Replied
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