"The U.S. may consider halting its massive train-and-equip program for Iraqi forces if the Iraqi military continues its offensive against Iraqi Kurds in northern Iraq, a defense official said …
China congress: How authorities censor your thoughts
"What they're looking out for are key words and expressions popping up in social media. Anything signalling an intention to protest or ridiculing the country's senior political figures will be blocked …
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Madrid moves towards direct rule over Catalonia
"Catalan authorities must drop a bid for independence by Thursday, the Spanish government said, moving closer to imposing direct rule over the region after its leader missed an initial deadline to …
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Top nuclear envoys of S. Korea, U.S. to meet in Seoul this week
"The top nuclear envoys of South Korea and the United States will hold talks in Seoul this week to discuss joint efforts to address persistent nuclear and missile threats from North Korea, a …
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Military options for N. Korea ‘under constant refinement’: McMaster
"The United States has been constantly refining military options to use in the event of a war with North Korea, President Donald Trump's top security adviser said Sunday." Source: Military options for …
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Nearly half of Republicans would support preemptive strike on North Korea
“Almost half of Republicans would support a pre-emptive military strike on North Korea after President Trump’s saber-rattling toward the hermit kingdom" Source: Nearly half of Republicans would …
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North Korea’s Kim works to turn missile-testing outpost into tourism cash cow
"In the seaside city of Wonsan, North Korean families cook up barbecues on the beach, go fishing, and eat royal jelly flavored ice cream in the summer breeze. For their leader Kim Jong Un, the resort …
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Germany is ‘ducking military responsibility,’ says Belgian think tank
"Germany needs to make a ‘sustained investment’ in defense and stop ‘leaving the dirty work’ to others, according to a new study." Source: Germany is ‘ducking military responsibility,’ says Belgian …
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Austrian elections: Sebastian Kurz becomes youngest leader
"At just 31, Sebastian Kurz appears set to become Austria's next chancellor after his People's Party won the most votes in parliamentary elections. The far-right Freedom Party may be key to his …
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Iran: We will stick to nuclear deal if Europe does
"Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif has indicated that the nuclear agreement Iran signed with world powers may still have a future. European countries' continued support for the accord may determine if it …
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