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Populism Rising in Canada?
I came across an interesting story about political developments in Canada that suggests the so-called populists, whom I'd rather call conservatives, I guess, are gaining ground...- canada
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New Director of PETROBRAS. Privatisation soon?
Brazil's newly elected president Jair Bolsonaro just announced new director of PETROBRAS, Eduardo Castelo Branco, former member of Brazil's central bank and apparently well...- jose chalhoub Replied
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Real Challenge For Regime: IAEA Calls On North Korea To Re-Admit Nuclear Inspectors
The head of the U.N.’s atomic watchdog has called on North Korea to allow inspectors back in to monitor its nuclear program. Speaking at...- Pavel Replied
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Saudi Crown Prince in UAE, First Trip Abroad Since Khashoggi
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was in the United Arab Emirates on Friday, on his first tour abroad since the killing of...- rainman Replied
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Brexit and (Im)possible Question: Can Leftwingers Be Friends With Conservatives?
Brexit is an opening everlasting question, not just in UK, but in all world democracy. English "The Guardian" in their column is trying to find...- damirUSBiH Replied
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Europe's Ottoman Mistake and Current Problems
Why European Islam’s current problems might reflect a 100-year-old mistake A fascinating take on Europe's Islam problem as the author calls it and some insight...- Marina Schwarz Replied
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Commission: U.S. Could Lose Wars With Russia, China
Commission: U.S. Could Lose Wars With Russia, China- Marina Schwarz Replied
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MBS Isn't Going Anywhere
I know we're seeing a lot reports right now about the longevity of MBS, and 'rumors' that senior royals are reconsidering him for King....- saudi arabia
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Only Criminals Can Clean Up Argentina’s Corruption
Set a thief to catch a thief, after all, right? Interesting to watch how this develops. Only Criminals Can Clean Up Argentina’s Corruption- Marina Schwarz Replied
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Trump administration slaps sanctions on Saudis over Khashoggi's death
Trump administration slaps sanctions on Saudis over Khashoggi's death Well, they didn't implicate the big Kahuna, but I guess it's something. The Trump administration on Thursday...- Dan Warnick Replied
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Pence says South China Sea Doesn't Belong To Any One Nation
The South China Sea does not belong to any one nation and the United States will continue to sail and fly wherever international law...- ThunderBlade Replied
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Germany Discusses Lifting Ban on Deporting Syrians
The German government said it is considering whether to allow the deportation of some Syrian asylum seekers back to their home country in the...- 50 shades of black Replied
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Asia Faced with Choice between China and U.S.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/2173479/singapore-leader-lee-hsien-loong-warns-region-may-have-choose That didn't take long.- Marina Schwarz Replied
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Romania Flips EU the Bird
Literally, no less. I'm having a field day with European political news today.- Marina Schwarz Replied
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Liberman Resigns over Israel/Hamas Ceasefire
Not a moment too soon, either. Unfortunately, the replacement will hardly be any better. https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Defense-Minister-Avigdor-Liberman-resigns-over-Hamas-cease-fire-571890- Marina Schwarz Replied
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Germany: 'Europe United' Must Be Answer To Trump's 'America First'
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Wednesday that Europe must respond to U.S. President Donald Trump’s “America First” agenda of tighter borders, protectionist...- ThunderBlade Replied
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Nigeria brace for 2020
NIGERIA BRACING FOR 2020. The maojor sustainance of the Nigeria Economy is doubtlessly the Oil and gas sector,Apart from being the most exploited industry,its contributions...- oil and gas
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Iran Sanctions Include Sunken Tanker and Closed Bank
That's what I call being thorough: "The U.S.'s self-described "largest-ever" sanctions list targeting Iran includes an oil tanker already sunk and a bank long since...- Marina Schwarz Replied
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SWIFT decision to back the sanctions could threaten the status of the dollar as world's reserve currency
SWIFT, a Belgian cooperative founded in 1973, is nothing less than the backbone of the entire global financial system. Its lifeblood is U.S. dollar...- Guillaume Albasini Replied
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U.S. Warns Iranian Oil Tankers May Be Courting 'Environmental Disaster'
U.S. Warns Iranian Oil Tankers May Be Courting 'Environmental Disaster' I'd throw in some water-borne diseases as well, if I were them.- Marina Schwarz Replied
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France Vows to Lead Europe in Defying US on Iran Sanctions
France vows to lead Europe in defying US on Iran sanctions Cute. You had to wait for Iran to suggest a more international use of...- Marina Schwarz Replied
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"Troika Of Tyranny"- US Vows Tough Approach To Venezuela, Nicaragua and Cuba
The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on Venezuela and Cuba and promised additional penalties against Nicaragua as the Trump administration laid out a...- PavelP Replied
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Rise of Far-Right in Latin America Might Lead to War
"Now that Brazil has joined Latin America’s shift rightwards by electing far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro, US-backed war is looking increasingly likely. The reason? Colombia’s own hard-right government reportedly...- Marina Schwarz Replied
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Eight Oil Importers Get Temporary Waivers from Iran Sanctions
The list will be made public Monday but a source has spilled: it includes India, South Korea, and japan. Negotiations with China still ongoing....- Marina Schwarz Replied
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(Un)expected: Trump Says Saudi Prince May be Behind Khashoggi Death
U.S. President Donald Trump, in his toughest comments yet, said Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince bore ultimate responsibility for the operation that led to Jamal...- trump
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Putin Warns Europe of "Counterstrike" Risk If U.S. Deploys Missiles
President Vladimir V. Putin warned that if the United States deploys new intermediate-range missiles in Europe after withdrawing from a nuclear treaty prohibiting these...- Pavel Replied
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The Regime Works: Iranian Intelligence Service Suspected Of Attempted Attack In Denmark
Denmark said on Tuesday it suspected an Iranian intelligence service had tried to carry out a plot to assassinate an Iranian Arab opposition figure...- ThunderBlade Replied
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The End of Merkel Era: The Expected Defeat In Elections
Angela Merkel is to stand down as leader of the Christian Democratic Union, a post she has held for 18 years, after a dismal...- damirUSBiH Replied
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The Balkans Are Coming Apart at the Seams Again
Tensions in the Balkans are on the rise, annoying some who fear that increased nationalism, ethnic conflicts, and weak democratic institutions -- mixed with...- Petar Replied
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FII Starts. How Will It Go?
Soo, the "Davos of the Desert" began today and I've been hanging around in Twitter only to read that while it started with a...- saudi arabia
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