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[ September 29, 2023 ] Iranian Navy Repeatedly Aimed Laser at American Military Helicopter Politics
[ September 29, 2023 ] Zelensky, Navalny Among Favorites for Nobel Peace Prize NGO
[ September 28, 2023 ] Disputed Nagorno-Karabakh Republic to Cease to Exist on January 1 Politics
[ September 28, 2023 ] Poland Might Seek Extradition of Ukrainian Nazi Veteran that Embarrassed Canada Politics
[ September 27, 2023 ] UN Women’s Bahous Asks UN to Declare ‘Gender Apartheid’ in Afghanistan NGO

RNC Tops Democratic Rival in Fundraising in April, Numbers Show

May 21, 2022 Dime

Last month, the Republican National Committee outspent the Democratic National Committee in fundraising, as both national party committees prepare for November’s midterm elections, when the GOP hopes to reclaim control of the House and Senate, […]

Biden Signs $40 Billion Ukraine Aid Bill while Visiting South Korea

May 21, 2022 Dime

President Biden lost no time in signing the emergency funding measure from South Korea, which included a $40 billion aid package for Ukraine, Fox News informed. The bill was flown to the president on Friday […]

Summer Lee Wins Democratic Primary in Pennsylvania

May 21, 2022 Dime

Summer Lee, a progressive Democrat from Pennsylvania, has been proclaimed the winner of the Democratic primary for the 12th Congressional District, defeating state Rep. Steve Irwin, an establishment Democrat, Fox News informed. Lee narrowly defeated […]

Swiss Billionaire Sent $3 Million Donations to Pelosi-aligned Nonprofit

May 21, 2022 Dime

A hidden money group backed by a Swiss billionaire sent a multimillion-dollar infusion of cash to a dark money nonprofit connected with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Fox News informed. According to tax documents, the Pelosi-aligned […]

Prices Increase to Decommission UK Nuclear Power Plants

May 20, 2022 Dime

According to the public accounts committee, the cost to decommission UK’s nuclear power stations has reached €23.5 billion and will likely increase. Owned by EDF Energy, the 7 power stations provide the majority of nuclear […]

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Hillary Clinton Approved the Spread of Trump-Russia Links to Media

May 20, 2022 Dime

Robby Mook, former Clinton campaign manager testified on Friday that then-Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton authorized the media spread of materials alleging a secretive communication line between the Trump Organization and Russian Alfa Bank, despite […]

Biden Administration amends plan to battle human trafficking

President Biden’s Approval Rating Falls to 39%

May 20, 2022 Dime

According to an Associated Press poll, President Joe Biden’s approval rating has dropped to its lowest level since taking office in May, Fox News informed. Only 39% of respondents in the United States approve of […]

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Elon Musk Accused of Sexual Misconduct

May 20, 2022 Dime

The wealthiest man in the world Elon Musk paid a SpaceX flight attendant $250,000 to settle a sexual misconduct claim against him for exposing himself to her and propositioning her for sex. SpaceX, the rocket […]

Putin ‘Had to Keep Explaining Things to Trump’, Ex-White House Aide Says

May 20, 2022 Dime

Russian President Vladimir Putin had to “keep explaining things” to Donald Trump while he was U.S. President. Former White House aide Fiona Hill told the Chicago Council on Global Affairs that Trump had to have […]

Turkey Blocks Early Vote on Sweden and Finland Joining NATO

May 19, 2022 Dime

Hours after Sweden and Finland officially launched their bids to join NATO, Turkey blocked an early vote. Turkey stepped in to block an early move to fast-track the two countries’ requests, demanding they extradite “terrorists,” […]

Russian Soldier Pleads Guilty in First Ukraine War Crimes Trial Since Invasion

May 19, 2022 Dime

A Russian tank commander has pleaded guilty to shooting dead a 62-year-old civilian man on his bicycle on a village road. It is Ukraine’s first trial for war crimes committed by Russia during its invasion. […]

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Solar Panels Set to Be Mandatory on All New Buildings Under EU Plan

May 19, 2022 Dime

Solar panels would become mandatory on all new buildings under a new EU proposal aimed at ending the continent’s reliance on Russian fossil fuels by 2027 and accelerating its green energy transition. The European Commission […]

The chairman of the House Select Committee probing the tragic Jan. 6 brawl at the Capitol revealed on Thursday that the panel had subpoenaed four top government officials of Donald Trump's administration, together with Mark Meadows and Steve Bannon.

Trump Rages as Some of His Picks Crash Out

May 19, 2022 Dime

With nearly all of the results from Tuesday’s key primary elections almost in, former President Donald Trump is already baselessly suggesting there was a fraud because some of his picks have lost, or may soon […]

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House Passes Infant Formula Shortage Bills

May 19, 2022 Dime

The United States House of Representatives passed 2 measures to solve the baby formula shortage on Wednesday, with one vote being significantly more political than the other one and after one Republican leader blasted one […]

Former FBI General Counsel Testifies in Durham Probe

May 19, 2022 Dime

On Wednesday afternoon, former FBI General Counsel James Baker testified in Michael Sussmann’s trial, saying that he is “not out to get Michael,” but is simply assisting with the probe of Special Counsel John Durham, […]

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White House Denies Suspension of DHS Disinformation Board

May 18, 2022 Dime

The White House refuted playing a role in the suspension of the Department of Homeland Security’s Disinformation Governance Board on Wednesday, claiming that the board “never met” due to “mischaracterizations by outside parties,” Fox News […]

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Trump-backed Young Congressman Cawthorn Loses Reelection Bid in Primaries

May 18, 2022 Dime

North Carolina Republican Congressman Madison Cawthorn lost his bid to renew his title last night. The youngest congressman in America, 26-year-old Cawthorn was defeated in the party primary election in his rural North Carolina district […]

Sweden and Finland Formally Apply to Join NATO

May 18, 2022 Dime

Sweden and Finland formally submitted applications to join the NATO alliance, marking one of the biggest geopolitical consequences yet of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Nato Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg personally accepted the membership applications at the […]

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Pollution Responsible for One in Six Deaths across Planet

May 18, 2022 Dime

Nine million people a year are being killed by pollution. A new review found that toxic air and contaminated water and soil is an existential threat to both planetary health, as well as human health. […]

North Korea on Brink of Covid Catastrophe

May 18, 2022 Dime

North Korea is on the brink of a Covid catastrophe unless swift action is taken to provide vaccinations and treatments, experts warn. In the isolated country, the number of people reported to have contracted Covid […]

US Supreme Court Abortion Reversal Would Be Global ‘Catastrophe’ for Women

May 18, 2022 Dime

If the federal right to abortions is obliterated in the United States, it will be a “catastrophe” for women in low and middle-income countries, as it will embolden anti-choice groups to renew pressure against hard-won […]

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Former ICE Officials Dismiss Mayorkas Claims of Migrants’ Prompt Deportation

May 18, 2022 Dime

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas consistently stated that immigrants that will not be granted asylum will be immediately removed from the US, Fox News informed. Former Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials argue that given the […]

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Space Force to Form New Squadrons that Will Address New Threats

May 18, 2022 Dime

The Space Force, the US military’s newest arm, is forming new squadrons to combat new threats, Fox News informed. Lt. Gen. Stephen Whiting, the inaugural head of the Space Operations Command, said the command “sits […]

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Congressman Alleges that Defense Department Conceals UFO Information

May 18, 2022 Dime

After military authorities presented scant new material in the first UFO hearing in Congress in 50 years, Rep. Tim Burchett claimed the Pentagon is not being forthright enough with Congress and the public when it […]

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Gas Companies Respond to Russia’s Demand for Payment in Rubles

May 17, 2022 Dime

The European Commission finally offered clarity on how countries and companies should proceed in buying Russian gas, Reuters reports. At the end of March, Moscow started requiring that foreign buyers start purchasing Russian gas in […]

Study Says to Shut Down Fossil Fuel Production Sites Early to Avoid Climate Chaos

May 17, 2022 Dime

Nearly half of the existing fossil fuel production facilities will need to close prematurely in order to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees celsius, which is the internationally agreed goal necessary to avoid absolute climate […]

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Oklahoma Officials Consider Title 42 is Necessary for Securing the Southern Border

May 17, 2022 Dime

Title 42, a Trump-era public health order that strengthened border restrictions to combat COVID-19, is needed to protect the southern border and curb the uncontrolled influx of migrants, according to Oklahoma officials, Fox News informed. […]

White House Reveals Third Release of Free Covid-19 Testing Kits

May 17, 2022 Dime

The White House has launched the third round of free COVID-19 at-home testing kits for Americans, Fox News informed. According to a White House release, all residential households in the US are eligible for a […]

To Lower Coal Emissions the UK Plans to Label Gas as Green

May 16, 2022 Dime

Bloomberg reports that the UK is planning to make changes in its green investment rulebook, which will be published later this year, by allowing some natural gas projects to be recognized as sustainable. In the […]

Shanghai to End Covid Lockdown in June amid Economic Slowdown

May 16, 2022 Dime

Shanghai has set out plans to return to normal life beginning June 1, ending what has been a painful Covid lockdown that has lasted more than six weeks and contributed to a sharp decline in […]

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