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Mar 14, 2018
Britain to expel 23 Russian diplomats over ex-spy poisoning - The Washington Post
Britain to expel 23 Russian diplomats over ex-spy poisoning - The Washington Post: Theresa May outlined retaliatory mesures for the chemical attack.
The Daily 202: Pennsylvania special election shows GOP still hasn’t found a winning midterms message - The Washington Post
The Daily 202: Pennsylvania special election shows GOP still hasn’t found a winning midterms message - The Washington Post: New red flags for Republicans as Democrat Conor Lamb clings to a narrow lead in a race that remains too close to call.
Democrat poised to upset GOP in Pennsylvania special election - CNNPolitics
Democrat poised to upset GOP in Pennsylvania special election - CNNPolitics: Democrat Conor Lamb is poised to deliver a stunning upset to the Republican Party in a Pennsylvania district Donald Trump handily won in 2016.
Mar 13, 2018
Amazon Prime Video: 7 ways to get more out of this Netflix rival
Amazon Prime Video: 7 ways to get more out of this Netflix rival: Amazon Prime Video is becoming a serious Netflix competitor. Here we share some lesser-known features to help you get even more out of the service
A Malaysian Insta-City Becomes a Flash Point for Chinese Colonialism — and Capital Flight - The New York Times
A Malaysian Insta-City Becomes a Flash Point for Chinese Colonialism — and Capital Flight - The New York Times: The creation of man-made islands to host a new metropolis has come under fire from both local politicians and new rules in Beijing.
Trump seeking tariffs on up to $60 billion Chinese goods; targets tech, telecoms
Trump seeking tariffs on up to $60 billion Chinese goods; targets tech, telecoms: U.S. President Donald Trump is seeking to impose tariffs on up to $60 billion of Chinese imports and will target the technology and telecommunications sectors, two people who had discussed the issue with the Trump administration said on Tuesday.
Even before firing Tillerson, Trump outsourced his North Korea diplomacy to South Korea - The Washington Post
Even before firing Tillerson, Trump outsourced his North Korea diplomacy to South Korea - The Washington Post: Trump had no team even before the Twitter-sacking of Tillerson.
N Korea: UN draft report claims Singapore firms illegally sent luxury goods - BBC News
N Korea: UN draft report claims Singapore firms illegally sent luxury goods - BBC News: The alleged violations, if proven, raise questions about how common such breaches might be in Asia.
North Korea blasts 'human rights racket' after damning UN report - CNN
North Korea blasts 'human rights racket' after damning UN report - CNN: A North Korean state newspaper denounced what it called "the imperialists' human rights racket" shortly after the publication of a United Nations report highlighted the country's dismal human rights record.
Trump is in California. Candidates from his party are avoiding him
Trump is in California. Candidates from his party are avoiding him: In Southern California, a hotbed of the left’s resistance out West that could prove crucial in the midterms, many Republican congressional hopefuls are staying away from President Trump.
The 3 Republicans who could challenge Donald Trump in 2020 - CNNPolitics
The 3 Republicans who could challenge Donald Trump in 2020 - CNNPolitics: On Sunday, Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Arizona, was asked whether he thinks someone should challenge President Donald Trump in the 2020 Republican primary.
Gina Haspel, nominated as 1st woman to lead CIA, has controversial past
Gina Haspel, nominated as 1st woman to lead CIA, has controversial past: Haspel made her career in covert action, but her involvement in interrogations have provoked Senate opposition to her confirmation.
He drank serpent blood in Vietnam and had armed guards in Bulgaria. Bringing U.S. investors to Myanmar was ‘a bridge too far’
He drank serpent blood in Vietnam and had armed guards in Bulgaria. Bringing U.S. investors to Myanmar was ‘a bridge too far’: The closure of Eric Rose's law firm, the first U.S. firm in post-sanctions Myanmar, is a sign of how the Obama administration's rapprochement has failed to meet expectations in either country.
Why it's time for Democrats to ditch Nancy Pelosi | Walter Shapiro | Opinion | The Guardian
Why it's time for Democrats to ditch Nancy Pelosi | Walter Shapiro | Opinion | The Guardian: The House Democratic leader is both unpopular and extremely well known. That’s a lethal combination in politics
Japan scandal: Prime Minister Shinzo Abe may be at risk
Japan scandal: Prime Minister Shinzo Abe may be at risk: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was widely expected to become the country's longest-serving premier. Until now.
I downloaded all my Facebook data – here’s what I learned | Arwa Mahdawi | Opinion | The Guardian
I downloaded all my Facebook data – here’s what I learned | Arwa Mahdawi | Opinion | The Guardian: After 11 years my account was a mausoleum of old photos. But requesting my archive proved a wakeup call about what other intel the company had on me
ICE spokesman resigns over Sessions' 'misleading' raid comments - NBC News
ICE spokesman resigns over Sessions' 'misleading' raid comments - NBC News: An Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokesman quit and accused top Trump administration officials of releasing "misleading facts" over recent raids.
Report: Roger Stone Spoke of WikiLeaks’ Trove of Podesta, DNC Emails in Spring 2016 - The Daily Beast
Report: Roger Stone Spoke of WikiLeaks’ Trove of Podesta, DNC Emails in Spring 2016 - The Daily Beast: Told unnamed associate of emails that would “torment” Hillary Clinton’s campaign chief.
UN: Facebook has turned into a beast in Myanmar - BBC News
UN: Facebook has turned into a beast in Myanmar - BBC News: A probe into human rights abuses against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar holds Facebook to account.
Deaths from lead exposure 10 times higher than thought, study suggests - CNN
Deaths from lead exposure 10 times higher than thought, study suggests - CNN: Lead exposure may be responsible for nearly 10 times more deaths in the United States than previously thought, according to a new study.
Explainer - The poisoning of former Russian double agent Sergei Skripal
Explainer - The poisoning of former Russian double agent Sergei Skripal: Former Russian double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia remain critically ill in hospital after being poisoned with a nerve agent in the southern English city of Salisbury.
John McEntee, Trump Aide, Is Forced Out Over Security Issue, but Joins Re-election Campaign - The New York Times
John McEntee, Trump Aide, Is Forced Out Over Security Issue, but Joins Re-election Campaign - The New York Times: Mr. McEntee, who was President Trump’s personal assistant, was forced out after his security clearance was revoked, but he will join the campaign as a senior adviser.
Britain's May gets EU support, cautious backing from Trump, in showdown with Russia
Britain's May gets EU support, cautious backing from Trump, in showdown with Russia: Britain gave Russia until midnight on Tuesday to explain how a Soviet-era nerve agent was used against a former Russian double agent, and U.S. President Donald Trump said he would condemn Russia if British evidence incriminated Moscow.
Officials say White House fired Tillerson aide | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Officials say White House fired Tillerson aide | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: WASHINGTON — The Latest on the firing of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson:
Two U.S. officials say the White House has fired one of Rex Tillerson’s top ...
Two U.S. officials say the White House has fired one of Rex Tillerson’s top ...
Japan’s Abe, used to being Trump’s buddy, finds himself out of step on North Korea - The Washington Post
Japan’s Abe, used to being Trump’s buddy, finds himself out of step on North Korea - The Washington Post: The prime minister is trying to minimize the differences as the U.S. president presses ahead with North Korea talks.
House intelligence panel's Trump-Russia probe ends in rancour - BBC News
House intelligence panel's Trump-Russia probe ends in rancour - BBC News: Republicans say they have found no evidence of collusion, but Democrats accuse them of capitulation.
The Trick-Shot QB Who Played His Way Into Trump’s Inner Circle - POLITICO Magazine
The Trick-Shot QB Who Played His Way Into Trump’s Inner Circle - POLITICO Magazine: John McEntee can throw a perfect pass blindfolded. But his most amazing feat has been keeping a low -profile in a chaotic White House.
Trump Plans to View Wall Prototypes. Here Are Some He Won’t See. - The New York Times
Trump Plans to View Wall Prototypes. Here Are Some He Won’t See. - The New York Times: The government asked for “innovative design.” In response, proposals envisioned concepts like a vivid pink wall, one topped by a monorail and a moat with nuclear waste.
Britain Blames Moscow for Poisoning of Former Russian Spy - The New York Times
Britain Blames Moscow for Poisoning of Former Russian Spy - The New York Times: Prime Minister Theresa May’s remarks were an unusually direct condemnation of a country that Britain has been loath to blame for previous attacks.
Trump’s surrender - The Washington Post
Trump’s surrender - The Washington Post: No one should be surprised by the president’s monumentally stupid retreat on the issue of guns.
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