The US’s greatest danger isn’t China it’s much closer to home

 

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UN chief warns about grave dangers threatening world

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres in a new year message expressed his deep concern over big dangers lurking around every corner in the world.

UN Jerusalem vote: US 'will be taking names'

The US says it "will be taking names" during a UN General Assembly vote on a resolution criticising its recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Chinese Envoy to US: Washington Should Switch from Threats to Dialogue on North Korea

China’s ambassador to the US called on Washington to stop making continuous threats over North Korea and “do more” to build bridges of understanding and negotiation instead.

Germany urges tourists, businesses to be cautious in Turkey

Germany warned its citizens to use caution when travelling to Turkey and threatened to end corporate investment guarantees in a sign of growing impatience with a NATO ally after the detention of rights activists.

Egypt's churches cancel activities for security reasons

Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Christians have been told by church leaders to cancel all events and activities outside churches in July because of a security threat, church and security sources said on Thursday.

Aussie terror warning to remain at "probable" in wake of Manchester terror attack: PM

Australia's terror threat level will remain at "probable," Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said on Wednesday, despite Britain raising its threat level from "severe" to "critical" following the terrorist bombing which occurred in Manchester on Monday evening.

US issues Europe travel alert, citing continued terrorism threat

The US State Department on Monday issued a travel alert to US citizens concerning continued threat of terrorist attacks throughout Europe.

OPCW warns of "chemical attacks" by ISIS terrorfighters returning from Syria

The Islamic State (IS) foreign "fighters" returning from Syria to their countries of origin could carry out chemical weapons attacks after learning how to use the toxic substance in the battle zones, Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Ahmeet Uzumcu warned on Friday.

More Americans Consider Russia as Greatest Threat

Despite the belief among US political pundits that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) could pose the largest threat to America, a new Pew poll showed that ordinary Americans consider Russia as the "greatest danger."

Are Europeans getting used to terror attacks?

While terrorists continue their attacks in various European cities, ordinary people appear less and less fazed by the terror threat. Societies now have the chance to build up resilience to danger, experts told DW.

Des mesures de vigilance pour les fêtes de Pâques

Les fêtes de Pâques, sommet du calendrier chrétien avec des milliers de messes et offices dans toute la France ce week-end, font comme l'an passé l'objet de mesures de vigilance, sur fond de menace jihadiste persistante et à quelques jours de l'élection présidentielle.

400 suspected Tunisian jihadists across Europe, interior minister warns

Around 400 alleged jihadists of Tunisian descent were thought to be abroad in Europe, the Interior Minister said on Tuesday.

US administration warns of ISIS backers' possible targeting of American churches during holidays

US federal anti-terrorism agencies on Friday warned that followers of the Islamic State (IS) may target churches during the holiday season after pro-IS websites had published a publicly-available list of churches in the country.

Most French people fear terror acts in Christmas holidays

More than two thirds of French citizens believe terrorist attacks will hit their country during Christmas celebration, according to a survey released on Friday.

EU "under threat of populists and neoliberals": PES resolution

The European Union (EU) is "under threat of populists and neoliberals," says a resolution unveiled Saturday upon the conclusion of the three-day meeting of the Party of European Socialists (PES) Council here.

Turkey's refugee warning to open border with EU

Turkey’s strained relationship with the EU has boosted the hopes of refugees aiming to reach Europe.

Erdogan threatens to open borders to migrants after EU Parliament vote

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday threatened to throw open Turkey's borders to illegal migrants after the European Parliament voted to back a freeze in membership talks with Ankara.

Most US voters concerned about possible terrorist attacks at home: poll

Fifteen years into US government's "war on terror" launched after the deadly 9/11 terrorist attacks, a majority of US voters are concerned about possible terrorist attacks in the country in the near future, a new poll said on Monday.

Almost Half of Australians Support Ban on Muslim Immigration to Country

Twenty eight percent of respondents said that they would "strongly support" the ban, while 21 percent would "support" it, the survey by Essential Poll revealed.