"Russia and China called for restraint on North Korea on Monday after US President Donald Trump warned over the weekend that ‘only one thing will work’ in dealing with Pyongyang, hinting that military …
Russia remains the greatest near-term threat to the US, intel official says
"Russia is the most pressing near-term threat to the United States, while China remains a more long-term threat, said the U.S. Army Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Brig. Gen. Kevin …
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Russian propaganda targets and engages U.S. military personnel, study finds
"Russia has exploited social media networks to target current and former U.S. military personnel with propaganda, conspiracy theories and other misinformation, achieving ‘significant and persistent …
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After bloodshed, Venezuelan government and foes battle for votes
"Tirelessly traversing the lethargic plains of Venezuela, a brother of former leader Hugo Chavez and an ally of a famous opposition detainee vie for votes." Source: After bloodshed, Venezuelan …
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Iran promises ‘crushing’ response if U.S. designates Guards a terrorist group
"Iran promised on Monday to give a ‘crushing’ response if the United States designated its elite Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist group." Source: Iran promises 'crushing' response if U.S. …
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Google uncovered Russia-backed ads on YouTube, Gmail
"Google has discovered that Russian operatives spent tens of thousands of dollars on ads on YouTube, Gmail, Google search and other products, The Washington Post reported on Monday." Source: Google …
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At debate, Abe pins election hopes on tough stance against North Korea
"Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Sunday justified his decision to call a snap election later this month as a chance to seek a mandate from the public on his policy of maximizing pressure on North Korea …
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Catalonia: hundreds of thousands join anti-independence rally in Barcelona
"Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets of Barcelona to protest against the Catalan government’s decision to push for independence, as Spain’s prime minister warned that he was …
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Iran confirms nuclear negotiator imprisoned for spying
"Iran's judiciary confirmed on Sunday the five-year prison sentence given to a Canadian-Iranian member of its nuclear negotiating team on spying charges." Source: Iran confirms nuclear negotiator …
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1,000 Chinese soldiers reportedly still in Doklam a month after border stand-off ended
"About 1,000 Chinese soldiers are reported to be still deployed in a disputed border region in the Himalayas that was the scene of a 10-week stand-off between India and China." Source: 1,000 Chinese …