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China’s leading scientists advised to keep a low profile in their work as US steps ...
South China Morning Post 24 Jun 2019
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The Movement That Could Finally End Our Forever Wars
Truth Dig 24 Jun 2019
When Donald Trump entered the Oval Office in January 2017, Americans took to the streets all across the country to protest their instantly endangered rights ... Those like me working against America’s seemingly endless wars wondered why the subject merited so little discussion, attention, or protest ... But here’s what I’ve been wondering recently ... ....
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London Bridge attack: Gym owner ‘cannot recall’ content of 329 text messages with ringleader
The Independent 24 Jun 2019
The man who owned a gym and school where the London Bridge attack ringleader worked has claimed he “cannot recall” the content of hundreds of messages they exchanged. Sajeel Shahid, a former member of Anjem Choudary’s al-Muhajiroun Islamist network, claimed he had no “social or personal relationship” with Khuram Butt ... We’ll tell you what’s true ... 1/16....
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Jacinda Ardern tells James Bulger killer Jon Venables 'don't bother applying' for New Zealand move
The Independent 24 Jun 2019
Jacinda Ardern has told James Bulger killer Jon Venables “don’t bother applying” for a move to New Zealand. The prime minister’s strongly-worded message came amid rumours British officials could relocate the convicted murderer to Canada, Australia or New Zealand. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Ms Ardern said ... We’ll tell you what’s true ... AP ... ....
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Trump orders ‘hard-hitting’ financial sanctions on Iran’s supreme leader
The Siasat Daily 24 Jun 2019
Washington. US President Donald Trump ordered “hard-hitting” financial sanctions Monday on Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, holding him “ultimately responsible” for the Islamic republic’s destabilizing activities ... “Never can Iran have a nuclear weapon.” ... Source. AFP. ....
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‘Democrats for Trump’ founder urges Trump to dump Pence or face defeat in 2020
Raw Story 24 Jun 2019
On Monday, “Democrats for Trump” founder Andrew Stein wrote a column in the Wall Street Journal urging President Donald Trump to dismiss Vice President Mike Pence from his re-election ticket and instead choose former South Carolina governor and U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley as his running mate. “I mean no disrespect for Mr ... ....
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A curious time for a visit with the Saudis
Hot Air 24 Jun 2019
Shortly after Iran shot down our drone over the Strait of Hormuz, I asked what the next logical response might be. Appropo of absolutely nothing, one possibility crossed my mind and I wrote the following.. So here’s a thought ... I wonder if someone is putting a bug in their ear about now. Just some food for thought ... Huh ... (Associated Press). U.S ... ....
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Muslim women defy ban to swim in burkinis at French pool
The Independent 24 Jun 2019
A group of Muslim women in France have defied a local swimming pool’s ban on wearing burkinis. On Sunday, the women visited the Jean Bron swimming pool in the city of Grenoble in a protest inspired by civil rights activist Rosa Parks to bathe in suits which cover the majority of their bodies, apart from their faces, hands and feet ... Subscribe now ... PA ... ....
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Alone In Dark, Woman Wakes Up In Air Canada Plane After Crew Left
NDTV 24 Jun 2019
A woman boarded an Air Canada flight earlier this month, fell asleep after takeoff and woke up alone in a dark, parked plane, apparently forgotten about by ground staff ... ....
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The village that’s being surrendered to the sea
The Independent 24 Jun 2019
It is a coastal village which, on first impressions, seems the very definition of tranquillity. Fairbourne has a handful of shops, a couple of pubs and the air of peaceful contentment that perhaps comes with being gloriously sandwiched between the mountains and the sea ... We’ll tell you what’s true. You can form your own view ... Subscribe now....
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Schoolgirls petition McDonald’s and Burger King to remove plastic toys from children’s meals
The Independent 24 Jun 2019
A couple of schoolgirls are petitioning McDonald's and Burger King to remove plastic toys from meals offered to children on their menus ... We’ll tell you what’s true. You can form your own view ... Subscribe now ... ....
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What Would Hitler And Nazis Do With America’s Refugee And Migrant Crisis?
WorldNews.com 24 Jun 2019
Article by WN.Com Correspondent Dallas DarlingAs President Donald Trump and Immigration and Customs Enforcement guards wait two more weeks to target America’s refugees and migrant families for roundups and mass deportations, it might be time to ask a crucial question. What would Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party do? ... Ideology was just as important....
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Cyprus serial killer gets seven life terms for killing foreign women and girls
Belfast Telegraph 24 Jun 2019
A Cyprus criminal court has sentenced an army captain to seven life terms in prison after he pleaded guilty to the premeditated murder and kidnapping of seven foreign women and girls ... Five life terms will run consecutively, while two will run concurrently ... The judges said there could be no mitigating circumstances in such a case ... Press Association. ....
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Ex-officials criticise Duterte administration’s soft approach towards China, as Philippine foreign ministry cancels diplomatic passports
South China Morning Post 24 Jun 2019
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Lloyds freezes 8,000 offshore bank accounts after money laundering crackdown
The Independent 24 Jun 2019
Lloyds has frozen 8,000 accounts of offshore banking customers after they failed to provide identity information in response to a money laundering crackdown in Jersey. The lender asked thousands of account holders to provide extra “know your customer” information in January 2016 but, three years later, thousands had failed to respond satisfactorily....
