Former NATO chief says recent US administrations laid groundwork for global conflicts (thehill.com)
Canadian CEO pay breaks all records, reflecting a new Gilded Age for Canada’s rich (policyalternatives.ca)
Philippines President "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. continues to evade $353-million contempt judgment of US court (www.rappler.com)
A big Chinese delegation unnerves U.S. diplomats in Davos, Switzerland (www.politico.com)
The Russian Art of War: How the West Led Ukraine to Defeat (scheerpost.com)
China records decline in exports, imports in 2023 (www.aa.com.tr)
Iraq wants US military out (thehill.com)
The ‘mistaken’ killing of three Israeli hostages was a tragedy long foretold (www.972mag.com)
Much of Houthis’ Offensive Capability Remains Intact After U.S.-led Airstrikes (www.nytimes.com)
Israel’s Campaign in Gaza Fits the Legal Definition of Genocide (www.commondreams.org)
Julian Assange's lawyer warns his life is 'at risk' if final UK appeal against extradition to US fails (www.abc.net.au)
Fauci to Congress: 6-foot social distancing guidance likely not based on data (reason.com)
Please note: This article is based on the following press release issued by Brad Wenstrup, Chairman of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, which is who Fauci was testifying for:...
Bong Joon-ho Leads Protest Against Korean Police and Media Following Suicide of Actor Lee Sun-kyun (variety.com)
'Parasite' director Bong Joon-ho led a protest against Korean police and media following the death of actor Lee Sun-kyun.
US and UK prepare to launch strikes against Houthis in Yemen (www.theguardian.com)
Election of the Day: Bhutan (www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com)
"Ask Zelensky:" UAE rebuffs Bibi request to pay Palestinian workers barred from Israel (www.axios.com)
Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey called on other countries to join in demining the Black Sea (odessa-journal.com)
Ben-Gvir: 'Voluntary' transfer of Gazans is the solution, Israelis should resettle Strip (www.haaretz.com)
Israel's far-right minister claimed the idea is supported by GOP candidate Nikki Haley, and said he will 'try to convince' other government members to support such a measure. This comes days before the ICJ is due to hear South Africa's petition alleging Israel is behind forced displacement of Gazans