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A recent defense of the foreign policy establishment is no more successful than the policies its authors supported.

The worst fears over Viktor Orbán ruling by decree have so far, not been realized.

Tokyo. Oil prices rose on Thursday after U.S. inventories swelled less than expected, but market watchers predicted further gains could be capped by the ongoing glut in crude supplies as the coronavirus pandemic crushes fuel demand. Brent crude LCOc1 ...

As relations deteriorate over the coronavirus, Washington considers curbing supply chains and investment flows

TESCO is one of the UK's most popular supermarkets - but what are Tesco's opening hours on Bank Holiday Monday?

Last week, the UAE-backed separatists of the Southern Transitional Council (STC) declared self-rule in Yemen’s south after seizing Aden, the port city that is supposed to serve as the temporary capital of what the press usually calls the "legitimate" or "internationally-recognized" government of the Saudi-backed Abdurabbuh Mansur Hadi. Saudi Arabia derided the move as a … Continue reading "After Another ‘Coup’ in Aden, Which Government in Yemen Is ‘Legitimate’?"

On Monday May 4, the British Court decided that the extradition hearing for WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange, scheduled for May 18, would be moved to September. This four month delay was made after Assange’s defense lawyer argued the difficulty of his receiving a fair hearing due to restrictions posed by the Covid-19 lockdown. Monday’s hearing … Continue reading "Assange’s US Extradition, Threat to Future of Internet and Democracy"

Florence Pugh is on the cover of Elle UK‘s June 2020 issue, out on Thursday (May 7). Here’s what the 24-year-old Little Women star had to say… On when the Black Widow cast was revealed at San Diego’s Comic-Con: “I was scared because my Russian accent was going to be out there and I didn’t [...]

Actor Shailene Woodley says as a childhood fan of the "Star Wars" films, she would love to star in a lead role in the forthcoming movies of the cult sci-fi franchise. The "Big Little Lies" star revealed she would go by the name 'Leia' after series veteran Carrie Fisher's iconic character in her kindergarten days. "I - as a child in kindergarten - refused to go by my name. People had to call me Leia... "If the opportunity to be a lead in a 'Star Wars' film came around, listen - I wouldn't say no," Woodley said in a "Conan At Home" episode. Читать дальше...

It's the 75th anniversary of the important date.

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Manchester United are keen on a deal to sign former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey from Juventus in what could be a swap deal involving Paul Pogba, according to reports. Italian outlet Calciomercato, as quoted by The Daily Express, is reporting that the Red Devils are keen on a move to sign the Wales international this […]

Two experts debate whether shift to low carbon can push forward amid economic stress

The early-morning ESPN telecasts of Korea Baseball Organization games are a reminder of the sport's long-treasured constancy and of what its absence has meant this spring.

The opposition leader on Covid-19, dealing with Corbyn’s legacy and holding Downing St to account

Besides the old standby: a cranked up AC.

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‘There is hardly a place on earth less suited to the age of social distancing’

Food, glorious, food. Not only is it so damn tasty, it can also introduce you to new flavours, cultures and words. Unfortunately, the Australian tongue is known for being lazy so sadly, the names of many foods, most from different cultures, are butchered beyond repair. Let's take a look at some of the worst instances. More »

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