A 22 year old man was yesterday killed by a robot at a Volkswagen plant in Baunatal, Germany. Wire services report that the man was crushed against a metal plate by the robot. The FT says VW has stated the robot did not suffer a technical defect, but that the deceased worker entered the protective cage in … Continue reading Rise of the Machines: ROBOT KILLS MAN at Volkswagen plant
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Germany will not ‘pour money’ into Greek black hole, warns Angela Merkel ally
Greece will not get any more cash from Europe until it takes steps to settle its arrears with the International Monetary Fund and presents a credible package of reforms, according to a senior German politician. Michael Fuchs, a close ally of German Chancellor Angela Merkel and deputy chairman of the ruling CDU/CSU coalition, rejected Greece’s latest … Continue reading Germany will not ‘pour money’ into Greek black hole, warns Angela Merkel ally
New Flood Alert as Warming Increases Sea-Level Threat
Europe could face a higher marine invasion than anybody anticipated. As polar ice melts, tides could be as much as 1.5 metres higher around the coasts of Scandinavia, Germany, the Netherlands and England, according to a new study. This is considerably higher than the average sea level rise—driven by global warming as a consequence of burning … Continue reading New Flood Alert as Warming Increases Sea-Level Threat
Chanting ‘Death to America,’ Iran MPs vote to bar military inspectors
With some lawmakers chanting “Death to the America,” Iran’s parliament voted Sunday to ban access to military sites, documents and scientists as part of a future deal with world powers over its contested nuclear program. The bill, if approved into law, could complicate the ongoing talks in Vienna between Iran and the six-nation group — the … Continue reading Chanting ‘Death to America,’ Iran MPs vote to bar military inspectors
WATCH: Jonathan Cahn Explains the Mystery of Pergamon
As we approach the end times, people like Rabbi Jonathan Cahn are drawing the parallels between history and prophecy. One such mystery he's diving into is that of Pergamon, where a "gigantic" altar of Zeus was placed. As recently as 2005, tourists could see the remains of the altar. "Now when you read the book of Revelation, … Continue reading WATCH: Jonathan Cahn Explains the Mystery of Pergamon
Russian tanks on White House? Students protest Obama V-Day snub using fake ‘projection’
A Russian youth group released a video seemingly showing activists projecting footage of the Moscow Victory Parade on to the walls of the White House in Washington, DC. The group blasted President Obama for undermining Russia’s WWII victory celebrations. The YouTube clip, uploaded on Wednesday, seems to show World War II-era Soviet tanks and modern … Continue reading Russian tanks on White House? Students protest Obama V-Day snub using fake ‘projection’
Devastating tornado hits northern Germany
Northern Germany suffered extensive damage in a tornado outbreak on May 5, 2015. The eyewitnesses reported overturned cars, ripped up trees and severely damaged buildings. Intense winds have caused traffic shutdown, one person was killed and at least 30 people are reported injured during the violent weather outbreak in the district of Rostock, Bützow. Read Article
Germany pushes again for European army
Defence minister Ursula von der Leyen last week spelled out her wishes for a continental force capable of swift reaction anywhere in the world. Her comments came just two months after European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker expressed his wish for an army commanded by Brussels, saying it “would help us to build a common foreign and … Continue reading Germany pushes again for European army
No Threat Justifies NATO Doubling Response Force – German Lawmaker
Daria Chernyshova — The doubling of NATO's Response Force from 13,000 to 30,000 is a step that lacks justification by any immediate threat, a German lawmaker from Die Linke party told Sputnik. “I'm very concerned about the announcement by NATO to more than double its Response Force from 13,000 to 30,000. This seems to further escalate … Continue reading No Threat Justifies NATO Doubling Response Force – German Lawmaker
Athens Looks To Moscow As EU Relations Sour
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is set to visit Moscow this week, where it's reported Russia may offer Greece a discount on gas deliveries and new loans. The visit comes amid a huge row between Greece and Germany over a bailout deal for the Mediterranean country. A Kremlin spokesman said that Russian President Vladimir Putin and … Continue reading Athens Looks To Moscow As EU Relations Sour