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'A torrent of ghastly revelations': what military service taught me about America
The Guardian 18 Dec 2018
My first and only war tour took place in Afghanistan in 2010. I was a US Marine lieutenant then, a signals intelligence officer tasked with leading a platoon-size element of 80 to 90 men, spread across an area of operations the size of my home state of Connecticut, in the interception and exploitation of enemy communications ... Some were deported ... .......
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BREAKING: Jose Mourinho sacked by Manchester United
Metro UK 18 Dec 2018
The Portuguese has left the club with immediate effect (Picture. Getty). A club statement confirmed ... More to follow… More. Manchester United FC ... ....
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Russia's Putin: nothing to stop us adding other states to nuclear pact
This is Money 18 Dec 2018
The United States has accused Russia of flouting the nuclear pact, allegations Moscow denies, and has threatened to pull out ... ....
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US Sportswear Brand Traced To Forced Labor Inside China's Detention Camps For Muslims
WorldNews.com 18 Dec 2018
A new report released by The Associated Press on Monday said with up to one million Muslim Uighurs detained across the Xinjiang region in China, a number are forced to work in manufacturing and food industries by the Chinese government ... U.S ... ... ... “There are watchtowers throughout,” Ruser said ... The AP found two more companies exporting to the U.S....
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Russia builds new barracks on disputed islands near Japan; Tokyo protests
Yahoo Daily News 18 Dec 2018
By Andrew Osborn. MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia said on Monday it had built new barracks for troops on a disputed chain of islands near Japan and would build more facilities for armoured vehicles, prompting a diplomatic protest from Tokyo ... The news came after the Kremlin said Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe might visit Russia on Jan ... ....
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Trump Signals Willingness To Avoid Government Shutdown Over Border Wall
WorldNews.com 18 Dec 2018
President Donald Trump and the United States Congress have until Friday night to avoid a partial government shutdown but on Tuesday the White House indicated it could make some concessions over Trump's demand for border wall funding, according to The Washington Post ... agencies funded and running ... "President Trump should support one of these options....
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NASA Says Saturn Is Losing Its Rings and They Will Be Gone in 300 Million Years
Newsweek 18 Dec 2018
Saturn’s iconic rings will be gone in just 300 million years, NASA has said. A study by scientists from the space agency has found the planet has been losing mass from its rings at the maximum rate predicted—enough to fill an Olympic swimming pool in just half an hour ... Read more. NASA’s Cassini discovers big, 'empty' void between Saturn’s rings....
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US, China spar again over trade at WTO review of US policies
Centre Daily Times 17 Dec 2018photo: White House / Andrea Hanks
Trump wishes Michael Flynn 'good luck' before sentencing for lying to FBI
The Guardian 18 Dec 2018
Donald Trump has wished Michael Flynn, his first national security secretary, “good luck” just hours before Flynn is due to be sentenced for lying to federal investigators about his conversations with a Russian ambassador. Michael Flynn associate charged with illegal lobbying for Turkey. Read more ... There was no Collusion!” ... Facebook. Twitter. Pinterest....
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Trump blasts Facebook, Twitter, Google for bias
Press TV 18 Dec 2018
US President Donald Trump has blasted American internet giants, accusing them of bias towards the Democratic Party. . "Facebook, Twitter and Google are so biased toward the Dems,” Trump tweeted on Tuesday, describing the matter as "ridiculous” ... They have acknowledged-done NOTHING! — Donald J ... ....
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Pope to politicians: Unacceptable to blame migrants for evil
This is Money 18 Dec 2018
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis says political speeches that harangue migrants and the poor are "unacceptable.". Francis issued his annual peace message, which was dedicated this year to the need for politics to promote peace ... He said ... 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) ... 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia). ....
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Government put 3,500 troops on stand-by in case of no-deal Brexit
ITV 18 Dec 2018
The Defence Secretary has confirmed that 3,500 troops will be made available in case of a no-deal Brexit. Gavin Williamson told MPs that regulars and reservists will be "held at readiness" in order to support any department who require their assistance with contingency plans. Mr Williamson said ... ....
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Xi calls for China to 'stay the course': No one is in a position to dictate reform to us
CNBC 18 Dec 2018
Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed his nation Tuesday morning in Beijing to commemorate the 40th anniversary of China's "reform and opening up." ... ....
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Maduro Warns Neighboring Countries, US: Any Invadors To Venezuela Would Be Killed
WorldNews.com 18 Dec 2018
During a speech made to armed members of Venezuela's Bolivarian militia in Caracas on Monday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro warned against "imperialist" foes of the South American country invading the country, according to The Guardian ... Maduro also warned ... ... and other neighboring countries ... -WN.com, Maureen Foody....
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Cryptocurrency Daily News Bulletin: December 18, 2018
WorldNews.com 18 Dec 2018
General NewsBlockstream is expanding its satellite service to the Asia-Pacific region, aimed at individuals with limited internet access or have issues accessing bitcoin. They have also added support for lightning network transactions to pay for the service.Coinbase have announced they have finally enabled crypto-to-crypto trading....
