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Mexico Demands Spain and the Vatican Apologize to Indigenous People for the Spanish Conquest
Mexico's president has demanded both Spain and the Vatican apologize to the indigenous people of Mexico for the Spanish conquest 500 years ago. It's unknown if...- shadowkin Replied
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Arab Summit In Tunisia To Unite On Golan But Rifts Remain
Arab leaders meeting in Tunisia on Sunday hope to project unified opposition to the Trump administration’s acceptance of Israeli control over the Golan Heights...- uae
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Gay Sex and Adultery? Brunei Will Stone You to Death
Starting next week the Muslim sultanate of Brunei will make gay sex and adultery punishable by death. Theft will be punished by amputation of the...- shadowkin Replied
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Australia Seeks to Improve Ties with China
The reason I'm posting this is: Australia is seeking to repair its relationship with its largest trading partner, China, following a deterioration in ties after...- Marina Schwarz Replied
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China - EU: Xi Says Cooperation Is Mainstream In Their Ties
Cooperation is the mainstream in China-Europe relations, and even if there are differences and competition, it is benign competition, Chinese President Xi Jinping said...- pinto Replied
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Guaido Banned From Running For Office in Venezuela
Juan Guaido has been banned from running for public office in Venezuela by the country's embattled government, for inconsistencies in his personal financial disclosures...- AdrianC Replied
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Star Wars: India Shoots Down a Satellite with a Missile
In a message to China and Pakistan, India shot down a satellite with a missile today. This gives the India the capability to cut...- shadowkin Replied
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It's Not Possible: China's Top Business Woman Accuses Private Sector Of Bribery
China’s private companies have long enjoyed an edge over their state-owned peers, using “unscrupulous” tactics such as bribery, a prominent businesswoman said, at a...- rainman Replied
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Dutch Populists Shock the EU with Election Victory
Dutch populists won the most votes in elections last Thursday. They will hold the largest number of seats in the Senate along with the...- shadowkin Replied
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Venezuela Says Russian Troops Land to Service Military Equipment
A Russian general and about 100 soldiers and gear are on the ground in Venezuela as part of long-term military accords between the nations,...- ThunderBlade Replied
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New Zealand Shooting: Revolt Against Muslim Invaders?
Gunmen in Christchurch, New Zealand opened fire at two mosques reportedly killing 49. The weapon was apparently obtained legally. 3 men and 1 woman...- new zealand
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Conspiracy Theories
Interesting article on conspiracy theories, I thought. I'm sure some of you will appreciate some of the references.- Marina Schwarz Replied
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The Political Debacle: Brexit delayed
Prime Minister Theresa May requested a three-month delay to Brexit on Wednesday after her failure to get a deal ratified by parliament left the...- Pavel Replied
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Once Upon A Time... North Korea Abruptly Withdraws Staff From Liaison Office
North Korea abruptly withdrew its staff from a liaison office with South Korea on Friday, a development that is likely to put a damper...- north korea
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Temer Arrested for Corruption
The former president is the latest to get swept into the Car Wash investigations. I'm beginning to wonder if anyone will be left standing...- Marina Schwarz Replied
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Saudi License To Kill In Yemen? Target: Iran.
The US ambassador to Yemen has accused the Iranian backed Houthis of failing to uphold what was agreed to in talks held in Sweden...- saudi arabia
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Trump Recognizes Israeli Sovereignty Over Golan Heights
In a move no doubt largely motivated by the desire to check the Iranian presence in Syria and its support for Hezbollah, President Trump...- shadowkin Replied
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Russian Effect: U.S. May Soon Pause Preparations For Delivering F-35s To Turkey
The United States could soon freeze preparations for delivering F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, officials told Reuters, in what would be the strongest signal...- rainman Replied
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Alberta Elections
Looks like the opposition is leading in the polls for now but it's just the start of the campaign. How much weight do their...- Marina Schwarz Replied
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US-Taiwan Talks This Year
The US and Taiwan plan a meeting later this year which will surely enrage China and will include a senior US official. China claims Taiwan...- shadowkin Replied
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US Slaps Visa Bans On International Criminal Court Officials
The US has slapped visa bans on ICC officials who are investigating so-called war crimes by US or allied military personnel in Afghanistan, as...- shadowkin Replied
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Sounds Familiar: Netanyahu Tells Arab Citizens They’re Not Real Israelis
With a closely fought election looming, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made it clear to the country’s large Arab minority that being Israeli means...- Pavel Replied
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Maduro's muscle: Motorcycle gangs known as 'colectivos' are the enforcers for Venezuela's authoritarian leader
When the supposed leader of a country openly calls on (pays) armed thugs to scare ordinary citizens into submission, I think it's safe to...- Dan Warnick Replied
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'All-or-nothing' U.S. Approach Toward North Korea Won't Work
The United States should seek the gradual denuclearisation of North Korea because an “all-or-nothing” strategy will not help break an impasse in talks, a...- u.s.
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US Tells Germany to Drop Huawei
The US ambassador to Germany delivered to Germany's economics minister a letter demanding Germany not allow Huawei to provide any infrastructure for its 5G...- shadowkin Replied
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Iran’s Rouhani Seeks To Boost Ties On First Visit To Baghdad
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani was in Baghdad on Monday, making his first official visit to the nation that Tehran once fought a bloody war...- ThunderBlade Replied
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Real Face of the MbS Regime: Saudi Sisters Describe the Oppressive Society They Left Behind
It was the lack of change after a 2016 hashtag campaign against Saudi Arabia’s male guardianship laws that finally pushed Reem to flee what...- saudi arabia
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Tension On The Edge: Pakistan Urges U.N. To Intervene Over Kashmir Tension With India
Pakistan’s foreign minister appealed to the U.N. Secretary General on Tuesday to help ease tension with India that has escalated sharply following a suicide...- Pavel Replied
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