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Categories Middle East

‘Longest trial in history’: Palestinian aid worker charged with funding Hamas attends 129th hearing

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A former charity manager in the Gaza Strip accused of funding Hamas has attended court for the 129th time in what has become the longest trial of its kind in Israel’s history, dragging on as witnesses are blocked from testifying. … Read More >‘Longest trial in history’: Palestinian aid worker charged with funding Hamas attends 129th hearing

Categories USA

Trump channels ‘America invades for oil’ meme as he says some troops will stay in Syria to ‘protect’ it

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US forces have secured Syria’s oil, and now most of them are on their way out, President Donald Trump has declared, patting himself on the back for “saving a lot of lives.” He then produced an oil-grabbing quote worthy of a meme. … Read More >Trump channels ‘America invades for oil’ meme as he says some troops will stay in Syria to ‘protect’ it

Categories World

Opposing mass surveillance IS patriotic: Edward Snowden opens up about govt spying programs on Joe Rogan show

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NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden wants to come home, just not into the waiting arms of a fear-based system of “turnkey tyranny” that has mushroomed with the rise of smartphones, he told talk show host Joe Rogan. … Read More >Opposing mass surveillance IS patriotic: Edward Snowden opens up about govt spying programs on Joe Rogan show

Categories Shows

The News with Rick Sanchez – October 23, 2019

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Car sales are down across the world, and reports are beginning to discuss the possibility of “peak car,” an utterly saturated car market. How will commutes and communities transform, especially in the US, as alternative modes of transit become more and more ubiquitous? “Boom Bust” co-host Christy Ai joins Rick Sanchez to share her insights. … Read More >The News with Rick Sanchez – October 23, 2019

Categories Shows

Brexit zombie

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It seems the Brexit saga will never end. The electorate voted to leave the European Union, but the political class and media are resistant. Does the people’s voice mean anything anymore? What is the legacy of the Brexit ordeal on institutions, confidence in elites, and the democratic process? … Read More >Brexit zombie

Categories Russia

‘Let’s go Russia?’ US MMA fans to cheer for Alexander ‘Drago’ Volkov as controversial Greg Hardy steps in at UFC Moscow

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Controversial UFC star Greg Hardy will now take on Alexander Volkov at UFC Moscow, with the bout dropping down the card to the co-main event slot, and fans have flocked to social media to claim their backing for the Russian star. … Read More >‘Let’s go Russia?’ US MMA fans to cheer for Alexander ‘Drago’ Volkov as controversial Greg Hardy steps in at UFC Moscow