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Phone recordings, military base hacking, and assassination plots: Is Germany about to enter a new Cold War? 

The discovery of mysterious holes in the barbed wire in military bases.  The alleged plan to kill the owner of the largest arms manufacturing company in Germany.  Recording of telephone calls of persons in high positions.  This is not an excerpt from a 1960s detective novel, but a reflection of real-life events in Germany that…

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Bangladesh’s war crimes tribunal is investigating the cases against Sheikh Hasina

A Bangladeshi war crimes tribunal set up by ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has opened an investigation into its founder for three “mass murders” in connection with the unrest that forced him to flee the country, the investigator said on Monday. During the month-long student-led protests against Hasina’s 15-year autocratic rule, more than 450 people…

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Phil Donahue, the talk show host and husband of Marlo Thomas, has died at the age of 88

Donahue’s family stated that: “The legendary TV talk show journalist Phil Donahue died Sunday night at home surrounded by his children, his sister, his wife of 44 years, Marlo Thomas, grandchildren, and his beloved golden retriever, Charlie.” His cause of death was not immediately disclosed, although his family said he had suffered from a prolonged…

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South Korea, Japan, and US leaders renew their pledge to cooperate on regional challenges

The leaders of South Korea, Japan, and the United States issued a joint statement on Sunday marking the anniversary of their summit at Camp David and reaffirming their commitment to jointly address regional challenges, South Korea’s presidential office said.  A statement issued by the office of South Korean President Yoon Seok-yul said that the principles…

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Kamala Harris unveils populist policy agenda with $6,000 credit for newborns

Vice President Harris endorsed government action on housing, groceries, medical loans, medicines, and other issues. In a departure from the rowdy rallies that have so far defined Harris’s month-old campaign, the vice president instead opted for a small gathering of about 250 supporters that allowed him to outline a range of economic policies. The event…

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Little League World Series

The Little League Baseball World Series (LLBWS) arrived on Wednesday with an exciting slate of games. With the Grand Slam Parade on Tuesday and the opening ceremonies on Wednesday, the biggest 12-year-old tournament of all time takes center stage once again in Williamsport, as the United States aims for a sixth straight championship. This year…

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