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Syria Pull-Out? There’s No Indication That Trump’s Words Translated Into Actions – Security Analyst

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On October 6, the White House issued a statement saying that as the Turks are pushing ahead with their military operation, the US forces, having defeated Daesh (ISIS/ISIL)* in the region, “will no longer be in the immediate area”. … Read More >Syria Pull-Out? There’s No Indication That Trump’s Words Translated Into Actions – Security Analyst

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Trump needs ongoing drama to finally cut deal with China & portray it as a great victory, Prof. Wolff tells Boom Bust

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Ahead of high-level US-China trade talks on Thursday, Washington added China’s top artificial intelligence startups to its blacklist, citing Beijing’s alleged mistreatment of Muslim minorities. … Read More >Trump needs ongoing drama to finally cut deal with China & portray it as a great victory, Prof. Wolff tells Boom Bust

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Sweden’s hunt for Russian sub 5 years ago got its military more cash, but was based on faulty intelligence, new report says

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The Swedish Navy’s fruitless hunt for a Russian sub was reportedly based on an inconclusive analysis of intelligence which was overstated under pressure from the government. MPs only learned of it after boosting defense spending. … Read More >Sweden’s hunt for Russian sub 5 years ago got its military more cash, but was based on faulty intelligence, new report says

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‘They have been good to deal with’: Trump lauds US-Turkey relations & trade hours after vowing to obliterate its economy

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Less than a day after threatening to “obliterate” Turkey’s economy if it does anything “off limits” in northern Syria against the Kurds, Donald Trump said that Ankara is actually a great trading partner and a trusted NATO ally. … Read More >‘They have been good to deal with’: Trump lauds US-Turkey relations & trade hours after vowing to obliterate its economy

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Netherlands Kicks Off Probe Into Ukraine’s Role in MH17 Tragedy

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utch lawmaker Chris van Dam and a designated spokesman for the investigation into the MH17 crash announced that the Netherlands had launched another probe into the tragic events of July 2014. This time the investigators put under scrutiny Ukraine’s role in the crash of the passenger jet. … Read More >Netherlands Kicks Off Probe Into Ukraine’s Role in MH17 Tragedy