Category: Politics
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Russia worried about possible massive fighting in Ukraine
After Russia moved a significant number of troops along the border between Ukraine and the territory Russia seized, the country became concerned that full-scale fighting could start. Ever since Russian seized Ukraine’s Crimea Peninsula, fighting has resulted in the deaths of more than 14,000. The Associated Press has the story: Russia increases troops on border…
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Leaders react to the death of Prince Philip
England’s Prince Philip has died at age 99, and leaders from around the world are offering their condolences. Germans remembered his fight against Nazism. The Associated Press has the story on how leaders react: World leaders, including former President George W. Bush, offer statements about the passing of England’s Prince Philip AP- Reaction from around the…
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Lack of oxygen killed George Floyd, expert testifies
An expert for the prosecution in the trial of police officer Derek Chauvin told jurors that Chauvin’s kneeling on George Floyd’s neck killed him, due to a lack of oxygen. This contradicts the defense that drugs and health problems were responsible. The Associated Press has the story: Prosecution expert Dr. Martin Tobin testifies at trial…
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Former Fla. State football player arrested for murder
Travis Rudolph, a former football player for Florida State, was arrested for shooting and killing one man and injuring another. The shootings took place after a scuffle with his girlfriend, when the men appeared to intervene on her behalf by intervening. The Associated Press has the story: Former Florida State football player Travis Rudolph arrested…
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Biden begins gun control measures, more coming
President Joe Biden announced six executive actions on gun control Thursday, including making it more difficult to own “ghost guns” and pistol-stabilizing braces. He’s expected to follow up with more measures, possibly some of the more drastic proposals he campaigned on such as enacting universal background check legislation and banning online sales of firearms and…
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How Mexico border crossings look today
The Biden administration is becoming more lenient on how the U.S. addresses immigrants illegally crossing the border from Mexico. But more are coming into the country now that Biden is president. How is this working out? The Associated Press has an analysis: Immigration crisis on the U.S.-Mexico border? AP- Nearly 19,000 children traveling alone were stopped at…
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Biden administration resumes UN funding of Palestinians
As expected, the Biden administration resumes international funding in contentious areas that former President Trump had cut. On Wednesday, the administration announced it was resuming aid to the Palestinians, including to the UN agency that deals with them. The Associated Press has the story: State department resumes funding to Palestinians cut in Trump era WASHINGTON…
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Holocaust survivors enlighten using social media
The rise in anti-Semitism during the pandemic has prompted Holocaust survivors to turn to social media to educate people about how hate can turn to murder. The campaign uses the #ItStartedWithWords hashtag. The Associated Press has the story: #ItStartedWithWords educational campaign started by Holocaust survivors due to rise in online anti-Semitism during pandemic BERLIN (AP)…
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Who are America’s friends in the Arab world?
The key thing to understand about international relations is that it is based on interests first, and interests alone determine the alliances of countries and govern their relations. However, this condition remains subject to human ties that are formed between the peoples of many countries; these relations turn into coherence and homogeneity, sometimes culminating in…
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New details from attempts to release Syrian hostage
New details are emerging about failed U.S. efforts under the Trump administration to negotiate the release of journalist Austin Tice, who has been held captive by the Syrian government since 2012. The Biden administration seems to be taking a similar approach toward Syria and its human rights abuses. The Associated Press has the story: Insiders…