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- + China coronavirus outbreak: All the latest updates—Lebanon and Israel report first coronavirus cases as toll in Iran rise...
- + US-Taliban truce begins, raising hopes for a peace deal—US-led forces, Kabul forces and Taliban fighters will observe a seven-...
- + Murder, mafia and Nazis loom over Slovak election—Thousands mark the second anniversary of the murder of journalist Jan ...
- + Feuding EU fails to plug Brexit hole in new budget—Brexit may have united the EU-27, but stark divisions remain over how ...
- + Bloomberg to release accusers from non-disclosure agreements—At least three women will be freed from agreements preventing them fro...
- + Weinstein jury indicates it is split on most serious counts—Jurors indicate they are hung on two counts of predatory sexual assaul...
- + Polls close in Iranian parliamentary election—Election takes place amid escalating political tensions, economic stru...
- + Togo election: Gnassingbe expected to extend family's long rule—As the opposition is weakened by division, analysts see Fuare Gnassing...
- + How will Germany tackle racially motivated attacks?—Politicians promise a strong response after nine people were killed in...
- + Nevada Democrats see record turnout in first-ever early vote—The number of early participants is nearly as high as the entire caucu...
- + Muslims in Germany call for action against far-right groups—'Actions must follow words,' said the cousin of one of those killed in...
- + US, Taliban truce takes effect setting stage for peace deal—US-led forces, Kabul forces and Taliban fighters will observe a seven-...
- + China coronavirus outbreak: All the latest updates—A woman arrived from the Iranian holy city of Qom where several infect...
- + UN warns of 'bloodbath' as Syria fighting escalates—Turkey's president phones Russian counterpart as fighting in Syria thr...
- + Ukrainians protest over coronavirus evacuees—Protesters in Ukraine throw rocks at buses carrying evacuees who were ...
- + Algeria's opposition movement marks first anniversary—Algerians demand a complete overhaul of the ruling elite as they conti...
- + Canada at 'tipping point' over Wet'suwet'en land dispute—Tensions mount as solidarity protests and blockades grow in support of...
- + Togo: Last-minute campaigning ahead of Saturday's vote—Candidates in Togo are holding their final campaign rallies ahead of S...
- + Coronavirus brings out anti-Chinese sentiment in South Korea—Racism witnessed globally spreads to South Korea as panic over new vir...
- + Turkey's Erdogan confirms sending Syrian fighters to Libya—Turkish president for the first time announces presence of Syrian figh...
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- + Hanau shooting: Why Germany’s far-right AfD is blamed over racist violence—The anti-Islam AfD is accused of fuelling racist violence, amid German...
- + EU budget: Talks end amid stand-off between 'frugal' and other nations—French President Emmanuel Macron said the deadlock showed "we don't ne...
- + EU budget: Talks end amid stand-off between 'frugal' and poorer nations—French President Emmanuel Macron said the deadlock showed "we don't ne...
- + Croatian singer faces criminal charges for 'mocking' national anthem—Josipa Lisac gave the controversial performance at the inauguration of...
- + Romulus mystery: Experts divided on 'tomb of Rome's founding father'—A discovery at an ancient temple divides experts over possible links t...
- + Portugal MPs in move to legalise euthanasia—Bills approved in parliament put Catholic-majority Portugal on a path ...
- + Hanau: Father's tribute to killed daughter—Mother of two Mercedes Kierpacz was shot dead while out buying pizza a...
- + St Paul's bomb plot: IS supporter Safiyya Shaikh pleads guilty—Safiyya Shaikh told an undercover police officer she wanted to "kill '...
- + Newly-discovered Rembrandt work to go on display in Oxford—Let The Little Children Come To Me will be shown at Oxford's Ashmolean...
- + Hanau: Germany boosts security amid far-right threat—Mosques and transport hubs will get extra police as the Hanau killings...
- + Russia meddling to help Trump win re-election, US lawmakers hear—US intelligence agencies reportedly warned Congress of the alleged med...
- + Wood burners: Most polluting fuels to be banned in the home—Owners of wood burners and open fires will be discouraged from burning...
- + Germany shooting: Vigils held for victims of racist attack—Germany's government is facing calls to do more to combat far-right ex...
- + How Hollywood movies saved a gay Russian teenager—A mail order bride moved to the US with her gay son, but her conservat...
- + British pianist James Rhodes drives child abuse reform in Spain—Spain's child abuse laws are set for an overhaul under the new governm...
- + Talking to your neighbours is mandatory if you live here—A block of flats in Sweden is tackling loneliness by mixing age groups...
- + Coronavirus: Ukraine protesters attack buses carrying China evacuees—President Volodymyr Zelensky urged people to show solidarity and remem...
- + Can computer translators beat speaking a foreign tongue?—Developers say you can now converse effortlessly using translation tec...
- + Can computer translators ever beat speaking a foreign tongue?—Developers say you can now converse effortlessly using translation tec...
- + Germany shooting: Vigils held for victims—People gathered to remember the nine people killed in a gun attack in ...
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- + The release of prisoners of conscience is a step towards social justice—<p>On 20 February of every year, the countries of the world cele...
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- + Ontario PC party apologizes after security guard blocks CBC's Mike Crawley during live TV report— Ontario's Progressive Conservative party is apologizin...
- + Decision on Teck oilsands mine coming next week: Jim Carr— The prime minister’s point man for the Prairies said t...
- + Trudeau says rail barricades 'need to come down now,' rules out sending in soldiers to restore rail service— Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today that while Ca...
- + 'The barricades need to come down now,' Trudeau says— Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today that while Ca...
- + Cruise ship passengers begin 14-day quarantine in Cornwall, Ont.— Canadian cruise ship passengers whose charter plane fi...
- + Wet'suwet'en chiefs' planned meeting with Mohawk protesters could delay efforts to end rail crisis— A trip east by four Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs to ...
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- + US bars entry to researcher who exposes Israeli rights abuses—Eyal Weizman heads Forensic Architecture, whose investigations have le...
- + Jewish Chronicle to pay damages over anti-Semitism libel—Labour activist Audrey White was smeared by the paper. [Category: Jewi...
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- + EU leaders fail to agree on first post-Brexit budget as divisions grow—EU countries failed to narrow deep differences over the bloc's next se...
- + Italy’s Conte urges people not to panic as coronavirus outbreak grows—The number of people confirmed having contracted the coronavirus in no...
- + Bulgaria delays entry into euro ‘waiting room’ until July—Bulgaria has delayed until July its plans to join the ERM2 Exchange Ra...
- + The Brief – Late-night MFF ennui—EU budget banter is all the rage it seems. One EU official posted a pi...
- + Case against Tesla: Are German environmental groups abusing their rights to sue?—Two environmental associations have brought a case against the clearin...
- + At EU summit, Bulgaria’s Borissov fends off accusations of money laundering—The Spanish newspaper elPeriodico on Friday (21 February) published an...
- + From Farm to Pitchfork: farmers take to Brussels streets ahead of EU summit—Farmers from across Europe fired up their tractors and drove to Brusse...
- + Civil Society – the EU’s best partner in Central Asia—The EU needs to put civil society at the heart of its strategy to rebu...
- + Germany’s minorities call for action after shisha bar shootings—German Kurds called on Thursday (20 February) for stronger government ...
- + At EU summit, Merkel and Macron call Putin over Syria crisis—The leaders of Germany and France called Russian President Vladimir Pu...
- + Lithuanian MPs seek EU sanctions against ‘Putin’s chef’—In today's edition of The Capitals, find out more about the reactions ...
- + EU development policy to be more interest-driven under ‘geopolitical’ Commission—The geopolitical Europea Commission ambition would turn cooperation an...
- + ZAGREB – Motion to dismiss Attorney General Drazen Jelenic—At a closed session on Thursday, the government submitted a motion to ...
- + US intelligence told lawmakers Russia tries to help Trump’s re-election—US intelligence officials told lawmakers last week that Russia is inte...
- + BUDAPEST – An ECHR-exit?—Hungary should consider suspending the jurisdiction of the European Co...
- + DUBLIN – Irish DPC Report—Irish Commissioner for Data Protection Helen Dixon launched yesterday ...
- + HELSINKI – Jehovah’s witnesses getting a cold shoulder—Out of the two hundred Jehovah’s witnesses who came from Russia ...
- + PARIS – Macron biding time on the EU budget—The French head of state will take “the time it takes” for...
- + BERLIN – Right-wing extremism condemned after Hanau attack—In response to the shooting in Hanau, which killed 11 people on Wednes...
- + Germany needs more LNG to complement renewables, IEA says—The International Energy Agency has praised Germany's push for wind an...
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- + Cuba presents business opportunities in Italy—Cuban business opportunities will be tackled this Friday at a panel di...
- + The Council of State of the Republic of Cuba in session on Thursday—Presided over by Esteban Lazo Hernandez, president of Cuban parliament...
- + Cuban hospital Hermanos Ameijeiras receives donation from Iran—The Islamic Republic of Iran released on Thursday to the Hermanos Amei...
- + Havana Club International S.A. launches its new rum Tributo 2020—Havana Club International S.A. launched on Thursday in Havana the limi...
- + Cuba progresses in computerization despite difficult situation—Jorge Luis Perdomo Di-Lella, minister of communications, explained on ...
- + Cuba to present Trade and Investment Exhibition "Cuba in Mexico 2020—Sponsored by the Mexican chamber of commerce the trade and investment ...
- + President of the Cuban parliament holds talks with his Pan-African counterpart—Esteban Lazo, president of the Cuban National Assembly of People's Pow...
- + Turkey condemns US blockade and advocates expanding trade with Cuba—Berris Ekinci, Turkish ambassador to Cuba, reiterated on Wednesday the...
- + Diaz-Canel expresses solidarity with Puerto Rican people—Miguel Diaz-Canel, President of the Republic of Cuba, expressed on Twi...
- + Cuban FM holds intense agenda in Mexico—Cuban foreign minister Bruno Rodriguez is developing an intense agenda...
- + Cuban president tours steel company in Havana—Cuban president Miguel Diaz-Canel is touring the Metal Mecanica Varona...
- + President of Mongolia congratulates Cuba on the 61st anniversary of the Revolution—Khaltmaagiin Battulga, president of Mongolia, sent his warmest congrat...
- + Cuban FM to attend inaugural ceremony of pro tempore presidency of CELAC—FM Bruno Rodriguez leads the Cuban delegation to attend the inaugurati...
- + Japanese films to be screened in cinema in Havana—With a selection of films included in the new trends of Japanese cinem...
- + US Judge dismisses another lawsuit against cruise ship company—American judge Beth Bloom of the Southern District Court of Florida on...
- + Diaz-Canel regrets fire damage in Australia—President Miguel Diaz-Canel expressed today through social media the s...
- + Cuban musician Cimafunk to host the Getting Funky in Havana 2020—Famous Cuban singer Cimafunk and his band will host Getting Funky in H...
- + Cuban workers to discuss 2020 budget and economic plan—The Cuban trade union movement is about to discuss the plan and budget...
- + Diaz-Canel denounces US aggressions against Cuban sport—Cuban president Miguel Diaz-Canel denounced the actions of the Caribbe...
- + Melia chain wins legal action for its hotels in Cuba—A US court has decided to remove the Spanish hotel chain Melia from a ...
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- + In the news: South Sudan’s new coalition government – third time lucky?—Rival leaders will form a unity government on Saturday, raising hopes ...
- + Aid strain in Syria, South Sudan power-sharing, and a ‘tired’ Taliban: The Cheat Sheet—A weekly read to keep you in the loop on humanitarian issues.
- + Roundup: An uncertain truce, a political stalemate, and Afghanistan’s multiple crises—Our reporting roundup explores the humanitarian landscape as Afghanist...
- + In the news: Three aid workers killed in Syria—A bloody week for Syria aid workers.
- + How jihadists are fuelling inter-communal conflict in Burkina Faso—The rapidly spreading violence has displaced 800,000 people and is tes...
- + Aid efforts ‘overwhelmed’ by humanitarian ‘catastrophe’ in Idlib—Almost 900,000 people have fled within northwest Syria in the past thr...
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- + In France, a return to solidarity—The unions are back, with workers realising that they're a defence aga...
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- + Liberal Zionist’s teen son is– an anti-Zionist—I keep telling friends that before long a prominent liberal Zionist is...
- + Palestinian boy, 8, loses eye after being shot by Israeli police in Jerusalem—The story of a Palestinian boy who lost an eye after being shot in the...
- + AIPAC and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Winter—The Shift is a weekly politics newsletter from Michael Arria taking yo...
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- + An Egyptian’s Arrest Rekindles an Italian Trauma—Haunted by the 2016 death in Cairo of an Italian student, Giulio Regen...
- + Thailand Court Disbands Popular Opposition Party—Thai courts have a history of dissolving opposition parties. Critics c...
- + Forensic Architecture Founder Says United States Prevented His Visit—Eyal Weizman, the director of the investigative group, said an embassy...
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- + The EU is in trouble and Ursula Von der Leyen is the wrong person to rescue it—Today it is hard to identify one strategic goal on which European lead...
- + How the Greens won Budapest—Viktor Orbán's Fidesz party seemed unbeatable until a progressive...
- + Germany’s terrorist attack: migrant communities have lost trust—The central question that politics, security authorities and society a...
- + Don’t let them steal the river—Social and indigenous organisations are condemning the construction of...
- + Grim news from Kyrgyzstan on domestic violence—It shouldn’t take a series of brutal murders to prompt government acti...
- + Settlement expansion in the Occupied West Bank – Part 2: resisting disrupted futures—Israel’s settlement expansion in the West Bank is a key part of an inf...
- + Why domestic violence is flourishing in Kyrgyzstan - and how it could stop—Nearly three years ago, a law outlawing domestic violence was passed i...
- + Books and the future of understanding—Every print book is both a time machine and a device to listen to othe...
- + Peace in Afghanistan will be victory for the Taliban, a failure for the west—The Taliban remain strong despite everything the US is throwing at the...
- + The movement to replace neoliberalism has lost a battle, but we can still win the war—Now is not the time for despair. Neoliberalism is limping to its death...
- + Economics for millennials: an interview with Grace Blakeley—The economist talks to Andrés Lomeña about power relations, feminism a...
- + Six years after Ukraine’s revolution, justice for the Euromaidan dead is still far away—The trial into mass shootings in central Kyiv during the 2014 revoluti...
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- + Who is funding the anti-Bernie Sanders super PAC?— Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders at a rally in Las Ve...
- + ‘Dark money’ trail leads to GOP meddling in North Carolina Democratic primary— Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) (Erin Schaff-Pool/Getty Images) Sen...
- + Intra-GOP battle for Texas 12th congressional primary wages on— Rep. Kay Granger (R-Texas) (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call) Texas’ 12...
- + Michael Bloomberg is spending nearly $6 million per day on campaign— (Jeenah Moon/Getty Images) Billionaire Michael Bloomberg spent $...
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- + To serve, not steal time: promises of efficient government offices—Prague Daily Monitor The Czech political parties are promising more ef...
- + Prague pyramid scheme uncovered, over 2000 people affected—Prague Daily Monitor Three people have been arrested on suspicion of r...
- + Foreign film production pumps almost CZK 9 billion into the country in 2019—Prague Daily Monitor The refunding of part of a film's production cost...
- + Bolt driver forcibly removes blind woman from taxi; bothered by her seeing-eye dog—Prague Daily Monitor According to a story run in Deník N, a blind woma...
- + Employee from General Financial Directorate suspected in CZK 10 million bribe—Prague Daily Monitor Police from the National Center Against Organized...
- + Vietnam, with it's 100 million people, opens to Czech business with EU free trade agreement—Prague Daily Monitor ...
- + High winds cause an estimated 50,000 trees to fall in Šumava Park—Prague Daily Monitor ...
- + Prague's Manifesto Market in finals of prestigious international award contest—Prague Daily Monitor Prague's Manifesto Market concept has made it int...
- + Business of war booming: Czech exports record one of the best years in recent history—Prague Daily Monitor ...
- + Colours Selection: Jamie Cullum in Prague May 12th—Prague Daily Monitor ...
- + Funding drive to build a better Prague Daily Monitor—Prague Daily Monitor ...
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- + Trump’s New Spy Chief Used to Work for a Foreign Politician the U.S. Accused of Corruption— by Isaac Arnsdorf ...
- + ProPublica and Bronx Documentary Center Present Talk on Reporting the Realities of Trump’s “Zero Tolerance” Immigration Policy— by ProPublica ...
- + Film Forum, ProPublica and BuzzFeed News Present “Sorry We Missed You” Film Screening and Talk on the Dark Side of the Gig Economy— by ProPublica ...
- + Senators Call on Highway Administration to Finalize Car Seat Test Rules— by Patricia Callahan and Daniela Porat ...
- + It’s Time for Sundown Towns to Become a More Visible Part of Illinois History. But How?— by Logan Jaffe ...
- + Republican National Committee Obscured How Much It Pays Its Chief of Staff— by Mike Spies, Jake Pearson and Derek Willis ...
- + He Went to Prison After a Prosecutor Hid Evidence. Seven Years After Our Story, He Walked Free.— by Joaquin Sapien ...
- + ProPublica Story on Black Land Loss Wins Polk Award for Magazine Reporting— ProPublica ...
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- + Parliament is a terrible place to have the blockades debate—Politics in Canada US Politics The line that rang hollow t...
- + Tackling farm and climate crises—Environment Food & Health Increasingly, as organizatio...
- + Highlights from our webinar with Leah Gazan and David Macdonald—Kim Elliott Dear readers, Thanks to our parliamentary repo...
- + Permanently temporary work for Jane-Finch residents—Zaid Noorsumar According to a report released last October,...
- + Protests by Indigenous peoples a culmination of centuries of political abuse and neglect—February 21, 2020 Protests by Indigenous peoples a culmina...
- + UCP launches blitzkrieg on physicians as health care in Alberta returns to its normal state of chaos—David J. Climenhaga If you've been operating under the misa...
- + Medicare for all should already be a reality in the U.S.—US Politics "People with low or moderate incomes do not get...
- + Protests by Indigenous peoples a culmination of centuries of political abuse and neglect—Ed Finn A recent poll found that a majority of Canadians fa...
- + The war room will war on, vows Alberta Energy Minister Sonya Savage—David J. Climenhaga Political commentators and professional...
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- + BUSTED: Trump’s new spy chief worked for foreign politician the US accused of corruption—by Isaac Arnsdorf President Donald Trump’s new acting intelligence dir...
- + Air pollution kills thousands of Americans every year – here’s a low-cost strategy to reduce the toll—About 1 of every 25 deaths in the U.S. occurs prematurely because of e...
- + Rosie O’Donnell hilariously responds to attacks from ‘demented liar’ Donald Trump—President Donald Trump lashed out at Rosie O’Donnell during a ca...
- + US-Taliban truce begins, feeding hope of a peaceful, more prosperous Afghanistan—If a seven-day truce between the United States and the Taliban holds u...
- + Bernie Sanders responds to report that Russia is intervening to boost his campaign—Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) urged Russia to stay out of the upcoming 20...
- + 10 Italian towns in lockdown over COVID-19 coronavirus fears—Authorities in northern Italy on Friday ordered the closure of schools...
- + Michael Bloomberg woos delegates in effort to block a Bernie Sanders nomination: report—“There’s a whole operation going on, which is genius,̶...
- + ‘The president doesn’t stop cheating’: Intel Committee working through the weekend to counter Russia threat—The House Intelligence Committee will be working through the weekend t...
- + ‘Stay out’: Bernie Sanders slams ‘thug’ Putin after Russia exposed for trying to help his presidential campaign—U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, the current presidential frontrunner for ...
- + 42 Nobel Laureates urge Justin Trudeau to act with ‘moral clarity’ and stop climate-wrecking Teck Frontier mine—“Projects that enable fossil fuel growth at this moment in time ...
- + Watch Trump rant about the crimes he alleges Rosie O’Donnell has committed—During a wide ranging tirade at a rally in Las Vegas this Friday, Pres...
- + Federal officials tell Bernie Sanders Russia is working to help his presidential campaign: WaPo—The Washington Post reports U.S. government officials have briefed Sen...
- + World Health Organization warns window of opportunity to stem COVID-19 coronavirus ‘narrowing’ — as new cases soar—The World Health Organization warned Friday that the window to stem th...
- + Ambassador McFaul calls for declassification of intel showing Russia’s support for Donald Trump’s reelection—America’s former ambassador to Russia explained why information ...
- + Angered by more Russia revelations, Trump appoints unqualified hack to lead purge of intelligence agencies—Sen. Susan Collins of Maine has had a long career in politics, and I&#...
- + Trump’s DOJ has never asked for a shorter prison sentence for someone who wasn’t an ally: op-ed—In an op-ed for the Washington Post this Thursday, the executive direc...
- + Harvey Weinstein jury suggests it’s divided over top charge—The jury in disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial ...
- + RNC slammed as ‘intentionally deceptive’ and ‘reprehensible’ for potentially disrupting the census—The official government forms for the 2020 U.S. census haven’t been ma...
- + Harry and Meghan to stop using ‘royal’ brand—Prince Harry and his wife Meghan will no longer use the “Sussex ...
- + WATCH: Trump invites hockey player on stage — and demands he say the president is a good golfer—President Donald Trump demanded validation from a guest at a reelectio...
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- + Sanders blasts Russia for reportedly trying to boost his presidential campaign—Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders on Friday warned Russ...
- + Sanders blasts Russia after report Moscow trying to boost his U.S. presidential campaign—Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Bernie Sanders on Friday warned...
- + Weinstein jury deadlocked on most serious sexual assault charges—The jury in Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault trial in New York said o...
- + Under pressure, Bloomberg says three women can be released from non-disclosure pacts—Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg said on Frida...
- + U.S. officials tell Democrat Sanders Russia is trying to help his campaign: Washington Post—U.S. officials have told Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sand...
- + Weinstein jury look to be nearing verdict in sex assault trial—The jury in Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault trial will resume delibe...
- + Weinstein jury keeps deliberating after suggesting hung on most serious counts—Jurors weighing rape and sexual assault charges against Harvey Weinste...
- + Sanders' 'Trump-like rhetoric' encouraged vandals, Bloomberg camp says—Michael Bloomberg’s presidential campaign on Friday alleged that riva...
- + Nevada Democrats report high early caucus participation—LAS VEGAS, Nevada - Nearly 75,000 Nevadans participated early in the s...
- + Trump says he is eyeing four candidates for intelligence chief—President Donald Trump said on Friday he had four candidates under con...
- + Trump says four candidates being considered for U.S. intelligence chief—U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said on Twitter that four candid...
- + Russia denies backing Trump re-election, critics express alarm—The Kremlin on Friday denied Russia was interfering in the 2020 U.S. p...
- + Trump says Russia supporting his reelection 'another misinformation campaign'—U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said on Twitter that the idea th...
- + Russia denies backing Trump's re-election as critics blast reported interference—The Kremlin on Friday denied it was interfering in the 2020 U.S. presi...
- + Republican U.S. lawmaker Collins says he's focused on Senate run, not intelligence post—U.S. Representative Doug Collins on Friday said he still plans to run ...
- + ‘Tamales for Tío Bernie’: Sanders’ outreach to Latino voters pays off—Violeta Alvarez is so passionate about Bernie Sanders that she becomes...
- + Kremlin says U.S. allegations Russia is working to re-elect Trump are false—The Kremlin said on Friday that allegations from U.S. intelligence off...
- + Democrat Warren, worried campaign will run out of cash, taps $3 million loan—U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren raised more money than most of her Democ...
- + Businessman Steyer pumps $64.7 million of own funds into U.S. presidential bid in January—Businessman Tom Steyer poured $64.7 million of his own wealth in Janua...
- + Elizabeth Warren's presidential campaign raised $11 million in January—U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren raised $11 million in January for her pr...
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- + New York Times Catches Culinary Workers Union Leadership Discouraging Members From Supporting Sanders—A representative from the Culinary Workers Union discouraged a member,...
- + Beyond Prisons: Epistemic Violence feat. Michelle Jones—Beyond Prisons Co-host Kim Wilson interviews Michelle Jones about her ...
- + Dissenter Weekly: Chelsea Manning Urges Judge To Free Her (Again)—Plus, What To Expect At Upcoming Assange Hearing—On this edition of the “Dissenter Weekly,” we depart from our normal r...
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- + Post-Brexit Britain to Be the ‘Largest and Most Destructive Tax Haven in the World’—After three and a half years of acrimony, Brexit has become a reality....
- + Richard Grenell: Trump’s Yes Man in Berlin Gets Top Intel Job—In announcing Richard Grenell as the new acting Director of National I...
- + Trump Plans to Keep US Troops Permanently in Iraq—Eric ZUESSE for The Saker Blog A reliable and exceptionally knowledgea...
- + No Weapon Left Behind: The American Hybrid War on China—The New Silk Roads – or Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) – were launched...
- + As Usual, Western Media Grossly Distort Syria’s Conflict—Western news media are once again distorting the conflict in Syria wit...
- + With Bloomberg Entering Race, U.S. Oligarchy Takes Stage—The American two-party system has always been an electoral front to co...
- + Democrats Have Found Their Own Autocrat—Conor LYNCH Since Donald Trump captured the Republican nomination four...
- + The Rise of Pete Buttigieg: The Man Who Isn’t There—“Yesterday, upon a stair “I met a man who wasn’t there “He wasn’t ther...
- + The West Displays Its Insecurity Complex— The only complaint the U.S. allows is that the United States might no...
- + Diplomatic Immunity and RAF Croughton: Trump Goes After the Brits—The inept course of what passes for United States Foreign Policy conti...
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- + US embassy in Russia aware of US citizen Gene Spektor’s arrest—On February 20, Moscow’s Basmanny Court arrested US citizen Gene Spekt...
- + Russian embassy to offer all possible assistance to Russian national detained in Spain—The Russian arrived in Spain for a short-term official assignment, as ...
- + Putin expresses concern over extremists’ aggressive actions in Syria’s Idlib — Kremlin—The sides highlighted the need for "unconditional" commitment to Syria...
- + No decision in US on possible deployment of Patriot systems in Turkey—According to the Western media reports, Turkey asks the United States ...
- + Days of Arctic in Arkhangelsk are devoted to scientific, technical discoveries—The event will run to February 29 [Category: Society & Culture, AR...
- + Erdogan, Putin discuss situation in Idlib— [Category: World, CONFLICT IN SYRIA ]
- + US court sentences Russian national Mira Terada to 30 months behind bars—The Russian national pled guilty to money laundering, avoiding a more ...
- + One more Russian diplomat denied US visa ahead of UN event—Russia's envoy to the UN excoriated the US' actions as harming the cou...
- + Russia’s Pacific Fleet to get latest tugboat by year-end—This will be the second sea-going tugboat of the latest 23470 series o...
- + Russia’s top brass to sign deal for two more Borei-A strategic nuclear-powered subs—These will be the ninth and tenth Borei-class submarines, according to...
- + Arkhangelsk Region’s tax revenues from tourism grow almost 50% YOY—In all, the region received $11 million in payments in 2019 [Category:...
- + Four-year-old with suspected coronavirus taken to hospital in Russia’s Yekaterinburg—The child’s mother earlier refused to hospitalize the girl or conduct ...
- + Bulgarian authorities name Russians accused of businessman Gebrev’s assassination attempt—The alleged suspect is being looked into in connection with the Skripa...
- + Russia wins two silvers as FIL European Natural Track Championships kicks off in Moscow—The medalists are Yekaterina Lavrentyeva, 38, and Alexander Yegorov, 3...
- + This week in photos: Putin in St. Petersburg, Ivanka’s mosque tour, and sideway models—Take a look at the world in pictures from TASS photo gallery [Category...
- + Russian military debunk reports of almost one million civilians fleeing Syria’s Idlib—According to the Russian Reconciliation Center for Syria, there is nei...
- + Putin discusses prospects for relations with Belarus with Russian Security Council— [Category: Russian Politics & Diplomacy]
- + Russian, Belarusian paratroopers seize and retain advantageous terrain in drills—Paratroopers from Russia and Belarus are holding joint drills on the t...
- + Putin, Erdogan to hold phone talks on evening of February 21, Kremlin confirms—The Turkish leader plans to discuss Idlib during the call, according t...
- + US intel services launch anti-Russia crusade in Eastern Europe, says Moscow—The Foreign Intelligence Service stated that Bulgaria was the epicente...
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- + Happy Hour Roundup—Our nightly wrap-up of news and opinion.
- + Bloomberg’s scheme to win at a brokered convention is crazy—Nah, we're not doing this.
- + Don’t mince words. Trump is abetting an attack on our country.—New revelations about Trump and Russian interference demand an aggress...
- + Happy Hour Roundup—Our nightly wrap-up of news and opinion.
- + Death threat to whistleblower’s lawyer points to Trump’s depravity—Trump recognizes zero obligation to temper his rhetoric, even to avoid...
- + Don’t let Republicans sabotage the economy under the next Democratic president—Their deficit flip-flopping should no longer be treated seriously.
- + Roger Stone just got 40 months. Get ready for what Trump will do next.—The justice system is there to serve Trump and his friends.
- + Elizabeth Warren just tore apart a billionaire. Why not Trump?—Warren's strong performance against Bloomberg hints at a way to take o...
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- + Tomgram: Danny Sjursen, Why No Retired Generals Oppose America's Forever Wars—There once lived an odd little man -- five feet nine inches tall and b...
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- + As U.S.-Taliban near agreement, fate of intra-Afghan talks remains unclear— With the possible signing of a U.S.-Taliban peace deal in the works, ...
- + Financial Action Task Force blacklists Iran for bankrolling terror— An international anti-terrorism group voted to keep Iran on its black...
- + Report: Man in Japan arrested following anti-Chinese incident— A Japanese man was arrested after engaging in "hate speech" activitie...
- + Russia jails U.S. scientist on bribery charge— Russian authorities said they have arrested an American scientist on ...
- + British woman Safiyya Amira Shaikh pleads guilty to plotting London terror attacks— A British woman pleaded guilty to terror-related charges in a London ...
- + Thailand court dissolves pro-democracy party— Thailand's constitutional court ordered a pro-democracy party dissolv...
- + Recep Tayyip Erdogan hopes Vladimir Putin can help de-escalate Idlib fighting— Amid the escalating conflict in neighboring Syria, Turkish President ...
- + Thai court dissolves popular pro-democracy party, bans leaders for 10 years— Thailand's pro-democracy Future Forward Party was dissolved and of 16...
- + Several coronavirus patients reinfected after treatment in China— Several patients of the deadly coronavirus in China who were discharg...
- + Success of 'Parasite' spurs popularity of noodle dish— The noodle dish, Jjapaguri, or "ram-don," is getting newfound appreci...
- + South Korea 'super spreader': Coronavirus spike grows from 'church' contact— South Korea saw its total number of new coronavirus infections nearly...
- + China reports nearly 900 new COVID-19 cases as spread declines— Chinese health officials reported nearly 900 new COVID-19 cases on Fr...
- + Iran votes in first parliamentary elections since U.S. left nuclear deal— Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was among the first to cast a b...
- + China suspends import tariffs for dozens of U.S. products— The Chinese government announced Friday it will suspend import tariff...
- + 2 passengers of coronavirus-infected ship die in Japan— Two passengers of a quarantined cruise ship in Japan have died after ...
- + Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar resigns as Dail struggles to elect new leader— Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar resigned as leader Thursday after the co...
- + Experts: China seeking to normalize military presence beyond borders— China's Belt and Road Initiative, its military base in Africa, and in...
- + German shooting: Police ID suspected gunman; cities hold vigils, protests— Germany's federal prosecutor on Thursday identified the suspected gun...
- + Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: Israel to build 4,000 new Jerusalem homes despite opposition— Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans Thursday to ...
- + New £20 bills enter circulation in Britain— The Bank of England introduced a new polymer £20 note into circulatio...
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- + In China’s ‘war’ on coronavirus, hospitals turn away other patients — with dire results—The country’s wider health system is breaking down, leading to the sac...
- + South Korean coronavirus spike linked to doomsday sect with messianic leader—Health authorities link more than two-thirds of South Korea’s known co...
- + Two Beijing hospitals quarantined amid fears coronavirus infections will spike in the capital —The hospitals are monitoring hundreds of people for potential infectio...
- + Trump is silent on far-right violence, again—Trump's lack of response to a far-right terror attack in Germany was i...
- + Mapping the spread of the new coronavirus —Chinese health officials confirmed that the pneumonialike coronavirus ...
- + Suspected Mexican cartel figure handed over to U.S. amid surge of extraditions—Extradition of ‘El Menchito’ comes after pressure from the Trump admin...
- + After Germany shooting, minorities say the country has been slow to recognize the threat of far-right extremism—The interior minister promised increased police presence.
- + Pompeo meets with Oman’s new ruler amid US pressure on Iran—U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is meeting with the new ruler of O...
- + Live updates: China again changes coronavirus reporting criteria, as prison outbreak raises alarm; cases soar in South Korea—Officials traced many new infections to a church in Daegu, South Korea...
- + Director of Wuhan hospital dies of coronavirus as infections mount in China—A total of eight front-line health workers have died, while as many as...
- + Survivor: German shooter emptied magazine, calmly walked out—Piter Minnemann says he and his friends were eating when they heard sh...
- + Germany boosts police presence after far-right linked shooting that targeted immigrants—Interior Minister Horst Seehofer said that special attention would be ...
- + Turkey calls for end of government offensive on Idlib—Turkey’s President has spoken with two European leaders by phone and c...
- + Pompeo, Taliban announce plan to sign peace deal at the end of the month—Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement that the signing wo...
- + US: Taliban’s ‘reduction of violence’ deal to start tonight—A senior U.S. State Department official says the seven-day “reduction ...
- + Outpouring of worldwide support for bullied Australian boy—A video of a 9-year-old Australian boy telling his mother that he want...
- + Lesotho’s PM fails to show in court to face murder charge—Lesotho’s prime minister has failed to show up in court to be charged ...
- + Can Harry and Meghan keep ‘Sussex Royal’ brand after giving up royal responsibilities?—Whether they can call themselves ‘royal’ is a contentious question.
- + Live updates: Coronavirus cases soar in South Korea; China prison outbreak raises alarm—Officials traced many new infections to a church in Daegu. Earlier, th...
- + Coronavirus outbreak edges closer to pandemic—Containment still possible, but window ‘is narrowing,’ says WHO chief
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- + Along picket lines, coveted Nevada union lures candidates after denying critical endorsement—Nevada’s Democrats will caucus on Saturday. Many presidential candidat...
- + Nevada Democratic caucuses are on Feb. 22. Here’s what to watch for.—This is your 2020 fix.
- + Bloomberg now says he’ll release women from nondisclosure agreements. Here’s how those work.—Here is some context about NDAs and how they're used in the business c...
- + Whoever the Democrats nominate, it is not 1972—American politics has changed dramatically in the past 50 years.
- + Bloomberg says he will release women from three nondisclosure agreements—The candidate said Friday he will permit his company to release women ...
- + Tech-savvy Democrats, alarmed by the debacle in Iowa, race to fill gaps in Nevada—The software that caucus chairs will use to tabulate results was devis...
- + What to know about the next Democratic debate—The next meeting of Democratic presidential candidates is scheduled fo...
- + Trump’s rhetoric on coal isn’t entirely accurate — especially in Kentucky—Despite what he and Mitch McConnell tweeted on Friday.
- + It ‘saved countless lives’: How Mike Bloomberg defended stop-and-frisk for years before running for president—A Fix review of dozens of Bloomberg's appearances over the past decade...
- + Trump dismisses intelligence official’s assessment of Russian preference for him as Democratic ‘hoax’—In a morning tweet, the president said Democrats were engaged in a “mi...
- + The familiar, ignominious arc of a Trump Cabinet official—Joseph Maguire is the latest to be pushed out after doing something co...
- + Donald Trump’s Rotten Tomatoes: Movie reviews from the critic in chief—A review of Trump’s reviews.
- + Ocasio-Cortez endorses 7 female progressive candidates to challenge establishment Democrats—The N.Y. congresswoman is supporting a Senate bid against John Cornyn ...
- + Trump says he’s considering Rep. Douglas Collins for permanent DNI post; Collins says he doesn’t want it—The appointment could help Georgia Republicans avoid an intraparty fig...
- + The Daily 202: Bernie Sanders shows some Trumpian tendencies as he refuses to release promised medical records—Rivals are beginning to attack the senator leading in the polls for in...
- + In one incident, a series of realities about Trump’s presidency seem to be confirmed—To Trump's frustration.
- + A day away from caucuses without their candidate, some in the Yang Gang aren’t ready to move on—“I still believe in his vision,” said one Andrew Yang supporter.
- + Power Up: Trump is emboldened after impeachment acquittal. Here’s a timeline of the last 16 days.—He’s been busy.
- + One Mike Bloomberg spent $340 million on carefully polished ads. The other Mike Bloomberg stepped onstage in Wednesday’s debate.—Bloomberg and his campaign worked Thursday to regain momentum lost in ...
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