George Bush’s Iraq slip when slamming Putin is perfect irony
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The Iraq War architect is one to talk about Russia’s incursion into Ukraine
Former US President George W. Bush made an embarrassing gaffe, perhaps a Freudian slip, when speaking on the importance of democracy and threats to democracy from abroad, and taking aim specifically at Russia.
“Russian elections are rigged,” he said....
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The Iraq War architect is one to talk about Russia’s incursion into Ukraine
Former US President George W. Bush made an embarrassing gaffe, perhaps a Freudian slip, when speaking on the importance of democracy and threats to democracy from abroad, and taking aim specifically at Russia.
“Russian elections are rigged,” he said....
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Germany’s ex-leader loses privileges over Russia connection
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Gerhard Schroeder has lost funding for his office and staff, but gets to keep his pension
The budget committee of the Bundestag voted on Thursday to stop funding former Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder’s staff and offices. He will continue to receive his pension and have access to a security detail. The new rule does not bring up Schroeder’s work with Russia, and the way it is phrased could cause problems for Angela Merkel as well.
It has been customary for Germany to provide a state-funded office and staff to former chancellors, so they can continue political work. Schroeder, now 78, was chanc...
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Gerhard Schroeder has lost funding for his office and staff, but gets to keep his pension
The budget committee of the Bundestag voted on Thursday to stop funding former Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder’s staff and offices. He will continue to receive his pension and have access to a security detail. The new rule does not bring up Schroeder’s work with Russia, and the way it is phrased could cause problems for Angela Merkel as well.
It has been customary for Germany to provide a state-funded office and staff to former chancellors, so they can continue political work. Schroeder, now 78, was chanc...
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US Senate passes $40 billion Ukraine bill
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Only a handful of Republicans opposed the document that calls for mammoth spending on foreign country
The US Senate voted on Thursday to pass a $40 billion package of military and economic aid to Ukraine. The bill gifts Kiev nearly $20 billion in weapons, ammunition and training, and dramatically boosts the budget of the US State Department.
The bill passed by 86 votes to 11, and President Joe Biden is expected to sign it into law immediately. Of the 11 Senators who opposed the bill, all were Republicans.
Under the bill, Ukraine receives $19.75 billion worth of military aid, including salaries for its troops, weapons, and...
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Only a handful of Republicans opposed the document that calls for mammoth spending on foreign country
The US Senate voted on Thursday to pass a $40 billion package of military and economic aid to Ukraine. The bill gifts Kiev nearly $20 billion in weapons, ammunition and training, and dramatically boosts the budget of the US State Department.
The bill passed by 86 votes to 11, and President Joe Biden is expected to sign it into law immediately. Of the 11 Senators who opposed the bill, all were Republicans.
Under the bill, Ukraine receives $19.75 billion worth of military aid, including salaries for its troops, weapons, and...
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Сhinese elites given directive on foreign assets – WSJ
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Beijing has reportedly told Communist Party elites to shed overseas holdings and avoid vulnerability to Russia-like sanctions
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP), seeking to insulate the country’s top brass from Western sanctions like those imposed on Russia over the Ukraine conflict, has allegedly issued a directive discouraging senior officials from buying assets abroad.
The new policy will block promotions for CCP elites who have significant overseas holdings, the...
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Beijing has reportedly told Communist Party elites to shed overseas holdings and avoid vulnerability to Russia-like sanctions
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP), seeking to insulate the country’s top brass from Western sanctions like those imposed on Russia over the Ukraine conflict, has allegedly issued a directive discouraging senior officials from buying assets abroad.
The new policy will block promotions for CCP elites who have significant overseas holdings, the...
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Taliban say female Afghan TV presenters must cover faces on air
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Television channel says Taliban order for female presenters to cover their faces is ‘not up for discussion’.
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Television channel says Taliban order for female presenters to cover their faces is ‘not up for discussion’.
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‘Unprecedented’: US Congress passes massive Ukraine aid package
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Backed by President Joe Biden, spending bill will provide nearly $40bn to support Ukrainian war effort against Russia.
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Backed by President Joe Biden, spending bill will provide nearly $40bn to support Ukrainian war effort against Russia.
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Russia says opening Ukraine ports would need review of sanctions
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Ukraine, one of the world’s biggest grain producers, used to export most of its goods through its seaports.
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Ukraine, one of the world’s biggest grain producers, used to export most of its goods through its seaports.
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Nobel winner Jose Ramos-Horta sworn in as East Timor president
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New president pledges to reduce poverty, improve health services for mothers, children, and restore political stability.
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New president pledges to reduce poverty, improve health services for mothers, children, and restore political stability.
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More Russian oil going east squeezes Iranian crude sales to China
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Iran’s oil exports to China have fallen since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as Beijing favours discounted Russian oil.
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Iran’s oil exports to China have fallen since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as Beijing favours discounted Russian oil.
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US sanctions Lebanese businessman over alleged Hezbollah links
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US Treasury Department imposes sanctions on alleged ‘financial facilitator’ for Lebanese group Hezbollah.
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US Treasury Department imposes sanctions on alleged ‘financial facilitator’ for Lebanese group Hezbollah.
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US baby formula crisis: What you need to know
Why is there an infant formula shortage in the US? Who is to blame? And when will parents see relief?
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US baby formula crisis: What you need to know
Why is there an infant formula shortage in the US? Who is to blame? And when will parents see relief?
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World Bank to provide additional $12 billion to address global food crisis
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The World Bank on Wednesday announced an additional $12 billion in funding for projects to address the global food security crisis, bringing the to
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The World Bank on Wednesday announced an additional $12 billion in funding for projects to address the global food security crisis, bringing the to
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Smiley and discreet: Who is the sociologist marrying Brazil's Presidential hopeful Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva?
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Rosangela da Silva is a smiley, politically active member of Brazil's Workers' Party, but the new wife of presidential hopeful Luiz Inacio Lula da
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Rosangela da Silva is a smiley, politically active member of Brazil's Workers' Party, but the new wife of presidential hopeful Luiz Inacio Lula da
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Married couple become UK's biggest-ever lottery winners after scoring lottery jackpot of $230 million
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A married couple from western England were revealed Thursday as Britain's biggest-ever lottery winners after scooping a jackpot of nearly £185 mill
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A married couple from western England were revealed Thursday as Britain's biggest-ever lottery winners after scooping a jackpot of nearly £185 mill
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For the first time, Sri Lanka defaults on its payments
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Sri Lanka has defaulted on its debt payments for the first time in its history, a day after the cash-strapped country declared it doesnât even have
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Sri Lanka has defaulted on its debt payments for the first time in its history, a day after the cash-strapped country declared it doesnât even have
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On National Endangered Species Day, let’s pledge to do our bit
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For years, the world has been observing National Endangered Species Day on the third Friday of May. This year, the occasion is falling on May 20.
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For years, the world has been observing National Endangered Species Day on the third Friday of May. This year, the occasion is falling on May 20.
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Budget day finds New Zealand's PM isolated, reporting a loss of taste after testing positive for covid
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New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern seems to have lost her sense of taste after contacting COVID-19.
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New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern seems to have lost her sense of taste after contacting COVID-19.
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Europe, UK stock markets see steep decline amid concerns over inflation, slow growth
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Sharp falls in the US and Asian stock markets had reverberations across UK and Europe amid concerns over inflation and slowing economies.
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Sharp falls in the US and Asian stock markets had reverberations across UK and Europe amid concerns over inflation and slowing economies.
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Europe, UK stock markets see steep decline amid concerns over inflation, slow growth
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‘Partygate’: UK PM Boris Johnson to not receive further fines as Met finishes probe
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson would not receive further fines for the lockdown-breaching parties, British media reported after the Metropolitan (
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson would not receive further fines for the lockdown-breaching parties, British media reported after the Metropolitan (
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