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Just think of the US’ Endless Wars as a constant string of increasingly derivative Hollywood sequels

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The US has reprised its crowd-pleasing anti-Islamic State campaign in Syria, the latest instalment of the blockbuster War on Terror series of wars, which has convinced many Americans to back their country’s overseas adventures. … Read More >Just think of the US’ Endless Wars as a constant string of increasingly derivative Hollywood sequels

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Grenfell Tower contractor’s hiring for new project in London highlights neoliberal outsourcing nightmare

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News that the principal Grenfell Tower contractor won a new contract worth almost £100 million to redevelop a London council estate might seem shocking, but really it’s unsurprising given the way the system operates in the UK. … Read More >Grenfell Tower contractor’s hiring for new project in London highlights neoliberal outsourcing nightmare

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Journalists need ‘national security’ training to stop flow of embarrassing but true NATO stories, defense-backed think tank warns

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With Western armed forces already using embedded reporters to tell the story they prefer, a UK think tank now calls for national security training for journalists so they don’t help out Russia or China by telling the truth. … Read More >Journalists need ‘national security’ training to stop flow of embarrassing but true NATO stories, defense-backed think tank warns

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UK’s refusal to hand back Chagos Islands doesn’t just make it an ‘illegal colonial occupier’ – it antagonizes a host of allies

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Failing to meet the UN deadline this week to hand back the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, the UK is now isolated from allies who had abstained on the issue, after the hash of Brexit. … Read More >UK’s refusal to hand back Chagos Islands doesn’t just make it an ‘illegal colonial occupier’ – it antagonizes a host of allies