Germany and the Philippines agree to rapidly finalize a defense pact to address security threats

Germany and the Philippines agree to rapidly finalize a defense pact to address security threats

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Germany and the Philippines agreed Sunday to rapidly finalize a defense pact that would allow joint military training and possible sale of German weapons to address security threats, including China’s growing aggression in the South China Sea, which Manila’s defense chief said was “the sole cause of tensions” and conflicts in

Continue reading

Jovanović (CLS): Država pala na ispitu iz ekologije, logično nepoverenje u vezi sa Rio Tintom

Jovanović (CLS): Država pala na ispitu iz ekologije, logično nepoverenje u vezi sa Rio Tintom

“Teško je imati poverenje u garancije institucija i ispunjavanje standarda u vezi sa iskopavanjem litijuma, kada znamo da gotovo nijedno prethodno krucijalno obećanje nije ispunjeno, od sanacije stare deponije u Vinči, preko rešavanja aerozagađenja, do izgradnje kanalizacije na levoj obali Dunava”, rekao je Jovanović u pisanoj izjavi. Naveo je da je država dužna da, pre

Continue reading

Na današnji dan 4. avgust

Na današnji dan 4. avgust

1578 – Pokušaj Portugalije da zauzme Maroko propao je porazom u bici kod Alkazarkivira, u kojoj su poginuli portugalski kralj Sebastijan (Sebastian), kralj od Feza i mavarski pretendent na presto. 1704 – U ratu za špansko nasleđe, englesko-holandske snage su zauzele španski grad Gibraltar. 1789 – Parlament Francuske je, tokom Francuske revolucije, ukinuo sve privilegije

Continue reading

Nigerian leader calls for end to hardship protests, blaming ‘political agenda’ for violence

Nigerian leader calls for end to hardship protests, blaming ‘political agenda’ for violence

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s leader on Sunday called for an end to mass protests over economic hardship, saying the rallies have turned violent and blaming “a few with a political agenda” for driving them. The protests, which began Thursday, have been accompanied by reports of looting and vandalism, as well as accusations that security

Continue reading