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Kurds overwhelmingly support independence As results come in from yesterday’s referendum in Kurdish Iraq as to whether the region should become independent, the “yes” vote is garnering greater than 90% support. So far, Israel is the only country that is supporting Kurdish statehood, although occasional support for Kurdish independence appears in the U.S. press. Both […]

Merkel likely to seek coalition with incompatible pro-business and anti-business parties Germany’s two conservative parties not in Chancellor Merkel’s previous government were the main beneficiaries in yesterday’s national election. It is expected that Merkel will seek to form a jerry-built majority coalition with Germany’s pro-business Liberal party (FDP) and its anti-nuclear, anti-carbon Green Party — […]

President Trump vs. the Black Lives Matter athletes President Trump has hit back at professional football players who are supporting the anti-police Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement by refusing to stand for the national anthem. In response, The New Yorker is charging the President with racial demagoguery. A former Democratic Congresswoman is calling for all […]

McCain rejects Obamacare reform again Arizona Senator John McCain for a second time has likely killed Republican efforts to reform the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). National Review editor Rich Lowrie criticizes “The GOP’s hurry-up-and-give-up cycle on Obamacare,” echoing one of McCain’s rationalizations for his vote. Meanwhile, the Republican bill’s foremost opponent, late night talk show host Jimmy […]

Tough new U.S. sanctions vs. North Korean economy President Trump has just issued an executive order making possible tight sanctions against North Korea trade, finance, exported labor, and shipping — and other countries’ individuals and entities involved in such activities. The full text is here.* Affordable Care Act reform, Jimmy Kimmel, and the N.F.L. Late-night talk […]