We report on Russia’s decision to grant temporary asylum to whistleblower Edward Snowden, as well as President Obama’s retaliatory response and the resulting deteriorating relationship between Russia and the USA; and we continue reporting on Bradley Manning’s conviction and sentencing and the condemnatory response in Europe. We also speak of Washington’s fear of attacks in Yemen, while granting preferential treatment to same-sex couples.
Turning to Europe, we speak on Silvio Berlusconi’s conviction and the possible consequences for Italy and Europe; Germany’s lucrative arm sales to controversial countries; and Europe’s “fight” with Israel.
We conclude with an article about Japan’s launch of its largest warship since World War II, while commemorating the 68th anniversary of the atomic bomb attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.