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The Catalan leadership is serious about independence
Dec 13, 2019 10:36"In certain periods of history, like the period between 1923 and 1939, and I would suggest 2010 and the present, the outlook of this other, much more civic, egalitarian and progressive brand of Catalan nationalism has been hegemonic within the movement, something that so-called "rightists" like Puigdemont and Torra have been quick to grasp and adjust to."
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Elections, participation and national security
Dec 13, 2019 05:51According to the Principle 6 of Iran's constitution, the country’s affairs must be handled in accordance to the public votes (election or referendum), based on which the people’s vote plays a pivotal role in how to manage the country.
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Birds getting smaller, scientists see echo of climate change
Dec 13, 2019 05:41Some research has already shown birds as a group are at risk. A separate study published in September in the journal Science found that human activities and ecological changes are already having a devastating impact on bird populations.
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Social media penetrates every aspect of our online lives for profit
Dec 13, 2019 05:33Social media sites such as Facebook have become products and vectors of a divided and fearful culture. Incentives, structural imperatives and ideological propensities all help form part of the bigger picture in which Facebook reflects, perpetuates and exacerbates divisiveness.
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Study reveals how UK intelligence works with media to smear Corbyn
Dec 12, 2019 10:09New research from Matt Kennard, a former Financial Times journalist, has shown that the British military and intelligence establishment have gone into overdrive to stop the threat of a Corbyn government.
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The effects and consequences of US Congress’ endless permissions for war
Dec 12, 2019 10:02More than 7,000 US service members have been killed and more than 50,000 wounded in the wars since 9/11. Of the 2.5 million troops deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan it is estimated as many as 20% are afflicted with PTSD, while 20% more may have traumatic brain injury.
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As Yemen starves, billions in donor funds fill the coffers of international aid agencies (2)
Dec 12, 2019 09:45The Yemeni Minister of Public Health and Population, Taha al-Mutawakel called on the United Nations and humanitarian organizations to clarify the fate of funds allocated to Yemen. Al-Mutawakel bemoaned how aid money has been squandered on cars and services instead of alleviating the sufferings of Yemenis.
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Fastest-growing Washington lobbying firms benefit from Trump ties
Dec 11, 2019 16:53“For many well-connected Washington lobbying firms, business is booming after President Donald Trump’s 2016 election. At least 22 lobbying firms saw revenue more than double in the Trump era compared to the previous three years, with many signing high-dollar contracts with big-name clients, an OpenSecrets analysis found.”
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As impeachment inquiry moves forward, questions around Pompeo continue to swirl
Dec 11, 2019 16:50What you are about to hear is an article, penned by Scott Simon, American writer and broadcaster, under the heading, "As impeachment inquiry moves forward, questions around Pompeo continue to swirl."
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US is the biggest threat to global economy
Dec 11, 2019 07:15US President Donald Trump and his necon faction should stop blowing in the positive aspects of their illegal sanctions and trade-war gambit as it is already overblown.