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The limits of sportswashing. How the 2022 FIFA World Cup affected attitudes about Qatar

Non-democratic regimes have increasingly been hosting major sports events to boost their visibility and image abroad, which sparked debates about the potential for “sportswashing”. Using the case of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar we examine how the framing …

2024-08-16 14:00

Tests show water at German military base was not contaminated, spokesperson says

BERLIN (Reuters) - Test results have shown that the tap water at a German military base in Cologne was not contaminated, a military spokesperson said on Friday, after the base was sealed off temporarily due to possible sabotage on Wednesday. Read full story

2024-08-16 13:57

Things I’m Loving Friday #523

Good morning! Happy Friday to YOU! I hope you’re stopping by the blog today after a good week. I know the school year is beginning for a lot of kids out there and I hope those of you who are in the midst of back to school mayhem aren’t feeling too frazzled. T…

2024-08-16 13:25

Ukraine Gets Major Weapons Boost from NATO Ally

Germany has announced an aid package for Kyiv including air defense systems, drones and counter-drone systems and 30 Leopard 1A5 tanks.

2024-08-16 12:17

I Fridays For Future protestano a Berlino

epa11551210 An activist holds a cardboard showing an illustration of a seal covered with oil during a staged protest at the economy ministry in Berlin, Germany, 16 August 2024. (ANSA)

2024-08-16 12:07

Climate Protesters Halt Operations at German Airports

Many European Travelers Frustrated Due To Cancellations and Delays Climate activism protesters from the ‘Last Generation’ group glued themselves to runways at four German airports. Their actions caused dozens of canceled flights, leaving travelers stranded. T…

2024-08-16 10:05

Germany to get Patriot missiles in $5B deal

The Germans will also get training and spare parts.

2024-08-16 08:07

Careful: The Next World War Could Start Small

We are now, once again, living in the preliminary phase of an international confrontation that will rapidly evolve into a world war if the democracies do not shore up nuclear and conventional deterrence against territorial conquest. Full spectrum nuclear and …

2024-08-16 03:25

US Approves Sale Of 600 Patriot Missiles To Germany

The United States on Thursday announced its approval of a $5 billion sale of up to 600 Patriot missiles and related equipment to Germany, which has donated several of the advanced air defense systems to Ukraine.

2024-08-16 01:20

I Think My Trip to Wrocław Is Off

I’ve decided that I won’t be going to Wrocław, Poland in November. First of all, my mobility problems are getting worse.  I’ve been using a walker for a while now because arthritis in my back doesn’t want me vertical unsupported for more than a few minutes at…

2024-08-16 00:37