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Democrats’ election platform demands end to ‘forever wars’ — most of which were launched last time Biden held office

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The Democratic Party’s 2020 electoral platform includes a call to end the US’ “forever wars” – which sounds great, except that a Democratic president started many of those wars and the party has stonewalled efforts to end them. … Read More >Democrats’ election platform demands end to ‘forever wars’ — most of which were launched last time Biden held office

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US intelligence agencies have another bounty case in Afghanistan, alleging Iran paid the Taliban to attack American forces

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It turns out Russia isn’t the only country that US intelligence agencies are anonymously accusing of paying bounties to Taliban fighters to attack US troops in Afghanistan. Another bogeyman, Iran, is allegedly to blame this time. … Read More >US intelligence agencies have another bounty case in Afghanistan, alleging Iran paid the Taliban to attack American forces

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Trump speeds up plans for oil development in Alaska wildlife reserve, but drillers may show little interest amid industry slump

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The Trump administration said it will begin leasing oil exploration blocks in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), inflaming opposition at a time when it may not even be economically attractive to drill in the region. … Read More >Trump speeds up plans for oil development in Alaska wildlife reserve, but drillers may show little interest amid industry slump

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‘Beating, Looting & Murdering’: Fury rages as presumed BLM protesters assault apparent trans woman, beat man unconscious (VIDEOS)

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Online commentators are outraged and disgusted after video of violence from Portland was shared online purporting to show protesters robbing and assaulting an apparent white trans woman before beating a white man unconscious. … Read More >‘Beating, Looting & Murdering’: Fury rages as presumed BLM protesters assault apparent trans woman, beat man unconscious (VIDEOS)

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Air Force One Nearly Collides With Drone-Like ‘Flying Object’ Amid Descent – Report

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Air Force One, the Boeing C-32A aircraft famously known for transporting the US president, avoided hitting a drone over the weekend after what appeared to be an unmanned aerial system came shockingly close to the presidential plane. … Read More >Air Force One Nearly Collides With Drone-Like ‘Flying Object’ Amid Descent – Report

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‘Policy of Appeasement’: Cyprus Criticises EU Partners for a Lack of Response to Turkey’s Drilling

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Turkey has been at odds with Greece and Cyprus over its gas exploration plans as the two countries reject Ankara’s claims to mineral rights in the Eastern Mediterranean. The EU supports Athens and Nicosia but has stopped short of introducing sanctions against Turkey. … Read More >‘Policy of Appeasement’: Cyprus Criticises EU Partners for a Lack of Response to Turkey’s Drilling

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How MI6 and CIA Recruited Army Generals and Bribed Politicians in Run-Up to 1953 Coup in Iran

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In the 1950s Iran was one of the world’s biggest oil producers and the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company – which later became BP – owned the concession to drill oil there. So when Iran threatened to nationalise it Britain and the US took covert action. … Read More >How MI6 and CIA Recruited Army Generals and Bribed Politicians in Run-Up to 1953 Coup in Iran