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Mar 21 2023
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Two Decades After Invasion of Iraq, Debates Continue Over Divisive War
This week marks twenty years since the United States launched its second invasion of Iraq, leading many to reflect on the legacy and ongoing impact of the war.
An article in BBC News determined that U.S. efforts to curb Islamic terrorism in Iraq had the opposite effect, stating, “far from destroying the ideology of Osama Bin Laden and the jihadist extremists, the years of chaos and
Jacobin BBC News The AtlanticFeb 15 2024
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Intelligence Committee Sounds Alarm Over Russian Space-Based Nuclear Weapons
Outlets are reporting that the “serious national security threat” warning issued Wednesday pertains to a supposed Russian effort to put a nuclear device in space.
For Context: On Wednesday, Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH), Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, released a statement warning of a “serious national security threat” and calling on Biden to “declassify all information
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G7 Leaders Meet in Germany, Speak With Zelenskyy
At this year's Group of Seven meeting, Ukraine's war and China's global influence are the main focus.
President Joe Biden joined the leaders of the other G7 countries — Canada, Japan, Germany, Italy, France and the U.K. — for the group's annual 3-day summit in the German Alps. The group met virtually with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who reportedly told the group that he
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Death Toll Mounts in Gaza as Israeli-Hamas Fighting Continues
Voices across the spectrum are reflecting on the mounting death toll in the Gaza Strip resulting from fighting between Israel and Hamas.
“War and Chaos”: Bonnie Kristian (Center bias) drew a distinction between Hamas— an “explicitly antisemitic terrorist group”— and the Palestinian civilians of Gaza, writing, “The millions of Palestinians who live in Gaza—and in Israel, the Palestinian
Washington Times Al Jazeera ReasonDec 23 2019
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U.S. Preparing for 'Christmas Gift' Mentioned by North Korea
The United States is preparing for a possible 'Christmas gift' mentioned by a North Korean official earlier this month who indicated that time to negotiate between the two nations is dwindling. President Donald Trump has faced criticism recently for supposedly falling short on his promise to ensure full denuclearization of North Korea.
Most reports, regardless of political leaning, say
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Russia Attacks Ukraine
Russia launched a "special military operation" in Ukraine Thursday, sending Russian troops and tanks flowing into the country as explosions were reported across major Ukrainian cities.
Multiple Russian missile strikes have been reported in Ukraine’s capital of Kyiv, as well as in other cities such as Dnipro, Kharkiv and Mariupol. Ukraine's government called it "full-scale war," and the
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UN Warns of Global Consequences After Russia Pulls Out of Grain Deal
The United Nations is warning of the global consequences of Russia not renewing a deal that allowed Ukraine to export grain in the Black Sea.
Details: Russia and Ukraine are both leading global exporters of wheat. Last year, the U.N. and Turkey negotiated a deal between Ukraine and Russia that allowed Ukraine to continue exporting wheat. On Monday, Russia withdrew from the deal and
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Vice President Harris Visits South Korea to Affirm U.S. Alliance
Vice President Kamala Harris visited the Korean Demilitarized Zone on Thursday. The narrow corridor cuts the Korean peninsula in half, dividing it between the rival regimes in the north and south. The two sides remain in a delicate ceasefire spanning back to the civil war in the 1950s, where the United States intervened to support the southern, anti-communist government against the communist
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Blinken Visits Kyiv, Affirms US Support for Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Wednesday, reaffirming America’s support for Ukraine amid a pivotal counteroffensive.
More Aid Expected: Blinken announced a new military aid package for Ukraine worth $1 billion. The aid stands in the face of softening support for continued funding in the U.S. and some other Ukrainian allies.
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Saudi Arabia and Iran Restore Diplomatic Ties Following China-Led Negotiations
Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed to resume diplomatic relations following negotiations mediated by China.
Details: The brokered deal comes seven years after the two nations cut formal ties. In past years, Iran-backed paramilitary groups have intervened in the ongoing civil war in Yemen, which borders Saudi Arabia, targeting Saudi Arabia with missile and drone strikes. The new deal followed
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