type here...

9/11 Remembered: Robert Fisk’s Close Encounter with Osama Bin Laden, the Man Who Shook the World

337
Published in Independent
(United Kingdom) on 11 September 2018
by Robert Fisk (link to originallink to original)
Translated from by . Edited by .


This post appeared on the front page as a direct link to the original article with the above link .

Hot this week

Block title

Germany: Culture War in the US: Ruling against the 1.8% Who Are Transgender

. Published in Die Tageszeitung

The slim chance that a female athlete will be disadvantaged by a transgender person over the course of her athletic career is out of proportion to the intensity of the debate.

0

Australia: ‘Shameful’, Incomprehensible’: Severe Blowback over FIFA’s Opaque Balogun Decision

. Published in ABC News Australia

0

Austria: Birthright Citizenship: They Won the Battle, but Not the War

. Published in Der Standard

The dissenting votes ... are ... a warning sign for the future.

0

Mexico: The End of the USMCA: A Turning Point for Emancipation

. Published in La Jornada

It is unacceptable that the future of Mexico would depend on the constant changes of opinion of a president who still has 2 1/2 years of governing left.

0

China: South Korea Must Reflect on America’s Untrustworthiness

. Published in Huanqiu

The era of political multipolarity has arrived, and a security framework based on unilateral dependence is only becoming more inadequate against complex threats.

0

Topics

Mexico: The End of the USMCA: A Turning Point for Emancipation

. Published in La Jornada

It is unacceptable that the future of Mexico would depend on the constant changes of opinion of a president who still has 2 1/2 years of governing left.

0

Japan: New York State Legislature Bill Abolishing the Writing of Mother and Father Is Strange

. Published in Sankei Shimbun

The rejection of the words ‘father’ and ‘mother’ damages the traditional view of family.

0

Saudi Arabia: Could There Be a NATO Without the US?

. Published in Arab News

Saving NATO in the age of Trump was on the minds of everyone in Ankara, but of course it was not discussed.

0

Saudi Arabia: NATO’s Photo-Op in Ankara

. Published in Asharq Al-Awsat

In Ankara, the key word will be “cheese” as TV cameras record yet another photo-up.

0

Poland: Europe Hears ‘Enough’ from the US: Clever Poles Refuse To Believe It

. Published in Rzeczpospolita

We [in Poland] believe that we can create an enclave of the old transatlantic order.

0

China: South Korea Must Reflect on America’s Untrustworthiness

. Published in Huanqiu

The era of political multipolarity has arrived, and a security framework based on unilateral dependence is only becoming more inadequate against complex threats.

0

Austria: Birthright Citizenship: They Won the Battle, but Not the War

. Published in Der Standard

The dissenting votes ... are ... a warning sign for the future.

0

United Arab Emirates: Were Trump’s Military Powers Revoked?

. Published in Alkhaleej

The president retains military authority, but Congress can halt it by cutting military funding.

0

Related Articles

India: The New West Asian Order: Trump’s Frankenstein Monster

. Published in Firstpost

President Trump’s messy handling of the Iran conflict has helped birth an axis that brings nuclear capability, serious money, and growing international clout together.

Saudi Arabia: The Meeting of the Giants…And Regional Stability

. Published in Asharq Al-Awsat

Germany: The Saudis No Longer Trust Trump

. Published in Der Standard

[U]nity among the Arab Gulf states is completely collapsing.

India: When Bourbon Barrels Saved Scotch Whisky: The Trade Twist that Tamed Trump

. Published in Firstpost

Saudi Arabia: King’s Visit Takes the Edge off Strained UK-US Relationship

. Published in Arab News
Previous article
Since 9/11, the World Has Never Been the Same
Next article
The Guardian View on Facebook: Extremism Needs Moderation

Watching America is seeking VOLUNTEER TRANSLATORS age 18+ to translate foreign opinion pieces about the United States into U.S. English. If you are committed to translation and have an interest in current events, here is an unbeatable chance to perfect your art, publish your work and build your resume.
Watching America is not AI. Our language team provides high-quality, hands-on translation that brings foreign opinion about the United States to readers around the world. This is what sets us apart.
Some translation experience is preferred but not required. All applicants will be asked to translate a test article. We prefer native or near-native English skills. You will be expected to find and translate at least one article every two weeks.

Contact Us: info@watchingamerica.com

Watching America

Make a once-a-year donation to Watching America here

© All rights reserved for Watching America 2024

Copyright © 2024 Developed by Hashthink