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Jul 18 2013
News
Obama Ponders Cancelling Putin Meeting Over Snowden Friction
Friction between the United States and Russia over the fugitive security leaker Edward Snowden has caused President Barack Obama to consider cancelling a scheduled meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
With the former National Security contractor continuing his stay at a Moscow airport as he appeals to the country for asylum, Obama may forgo a meeting with Putin that he had
Newsmax (News)Jan 30 2022
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China Faces Challenges Ahead of Beijing Olympics
The Beijing Olympics are set to begin amid COVID-19 lockdowns, geopolitical tensions and other challenges.
The Games, which are scheduled to begin Friday, have long been a source of controversy. The White House announced in December that due to “ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang and other human rights abuses,” no U.S. government official would attend the games.
South China Morning Post The Guardian Washington ExaminerSep 11 2019
Opinion
John Bolton’s legacy: Chaos, dysfunction and no meaningful accomplishments
THE DEPARTURE of John Bolton as national security adviser on Tuesday — President Trump said he fired him, and Mr. Bolton maintained that he quit — was logical and overdue. A rigid ideologue, Mr. Bolton has a long record of championing military action against U.S. adversaries, which Mr. Trump resists, and opposing negotiation with the likes of North Korea and Iran, which is the president’s
Guest Writer - LeftFeb 25 2022
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Kyiv, Capital City of Ukraine, Under Attack By Russian Forces
Kyiv, the capital city of Ukraine, came under multiple missile strikes Friday morning as Ukrainian citizens brace for battle against Russian forces who continue to advance through the country.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Russian "enemy sabotage groups" have entered Kyiv and urged Ukrainians to defend the country. According to the Ministry of Defense, 18,000
The Daily Caller Financial Times Daily BeastApr 16 2024
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Is Biden Right to Dissuade Israel From Retaliating Against Iran?
President Joe Biden told the Israeli Prime Minister that the United States would not support an Israeli counterattack on Iran. Is Biden making the right decision?
For Context: On Sunday, Iran launched strikes against Israel, most of which were shot down by Israel with the help of the United States, United Kingdom, and Jordan. Speaking on the phone with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu,
Bloomberg Forbes Fox News (Opinion)Jul 23 2019
News
Iran Seizes British Tanker
“Britain called on Monday for a European-led naval mission to ensure safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, days after Iran seized a British-flagged tanker in what London described as an act of ‘state piracy’ in the strategic waterway… In a separate development that could generate more tensions, Iran said it had arrested 17 spies working for the CIA and sentenced some of them to death, an
The Flip SideFeb 19 2024
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Is Donald Trump's $355 Million Fine for Fraud Justified?
Voices across the political spectrum are reflecting on Friday’s ruling from a New York judge ordering former President Donald Trump to pay $355 million in fines.
More Harm Than Good? A writer in CNN Opinion (Left bias) stated, “While Friday’s ruling seems like a significant setback for Trump, it more likely will end up as a defeat for the legal system.” Citing opinion polls showing a
CNN (Opinion) Reuters Wall Street Journal (Opinion)Jan 24 2024
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Russian Plane Crashes, Reportedly Killing 65 Ukrainian POWs
Russia’s Defense Ministry accused Ukraine of shooting down an Ilyushin-76 military transport plane carrying 74 people, including 65 Ukrainian war prisoners; all inside died, Russia said.
The Details: A widely-cited video posted to Telegram appeared to show the crash, which quickly spurred conflicting reports and speculation on who was really in the plane. Russia’s Defense Ministry said
Associated Press Fox News Digital NewsweekMar 17 2022
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Biden Announces $800M in Military Aid to Ukraine
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden offered $800 million in new military aid to Ukraine as Russian shelling continues and refugees continue to flee but hope for peace. The funding comes from the $13.6 billion aid package signed into law on Tuesday.
The announcement came hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pleaded with Congress for more help, and the assistance is expected
Defense One Washington Times PoliticoJan 03 2020
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Lawmakers React to U.S. Killing of Iranian General
There were stark differences visible in reactions from members of Congress to the Pentagon-ordered missile strike that killed Iranian Major General Qasem Soleimani Thursday in Baghdad. Some lawmakers praised the move as necessary and decisive action in the wake of recent violence in the region; others condemned the move, saying President Donald Trump overstepped his authority in bypassing
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