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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Georgia's Big Decision: West or East?

In just a few days, Georgia will choose its next parliament. The stakes are high because it could decide the country's future: closer to the West or more aligned with Russia. Polls suggest that people might be ready for a shift. Groups wanting to join NATO and the EU seem to be leading. But the ruli

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

North Korean Soldiers in Russia: Worrying Signals

North Korea has recently sent a significant number of troops, around 10, 000, to Russia for training, according to the Pentagon. This reveal came as NATO expressed concerns about the escalating Ukraine war. While North Korea and Russia have been strengthening their political and military ties, North

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Georgian Election: What Went Down and What It Means

Let's talk about the recent election in Georgia. The ruling party, Georgian Dream, was declared the winner with 54% of the votes. But here’s the thing—some people are saying this wasn’t a fair fight. Opposition channels had different numbers, suggesting they won. The president even called it a "robb

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

North Korea's Reaction to US-South Korea Drills Amid Ukraine Troop Claims

Over the weekend, North Korea strongly condemned joint military exercises between the U. S. and South Korea, labeling them a "grave provocation. " These drills, named "Freedom Flag 24-1, " involve forces from Australia as well. They started on October 21 and will continue until November 1. The goal

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Britain Fights Back: New Sanctions Hit Russian 'Fake News' Creators

Imagine a whodunit story where someone is trying to destabilize Ukraine's democracy. The British government has just dropped a bombshell revealing the culprits. On Monday, Britain announced fresh sanctions against several high-profile Russians and their PR agencies. These agencies, namely the Social

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

North Korea Troops in Ukraine: What Does It Mean for NATO?

Imagine this: Russia's got North Korean soldiers fighting in Ukraine. That's a big deal, right? Lithuania's president thinks so too. He says that NATO should let Ukraine use long-range weapons to hit targets inside Russia. Why? Because he thinks North Korea's involvement makes things way more seriou

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Fires Target Ballot Drop Boxes: A Look into Concerns and Security

You might have heard about two ballot drop boxes getting damaged in Portland and Vancouver, Washington. This happened just days before the election. Authorities think someone set fire to the boxes, which are used to collect votes. In Portland, only three ballots were harmed, but in Vancouver, hundre

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Burned Ballots: A New Challenge for Election Security

In the lead-up to the 2024 election, two ballot drop boxes in the Pacific Northwest were targeted by suspected arson attacks. This isn't the first time drop boxes have faced trouble, but the recent incidents have sparked fresh concerns. Let's break down what happened and why this is a big deal. On

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Drop Box Fires: A New Wave of Voting Concerns

Just before the 2022 elections, two drop boxes in the Pacific Northwest were set on fire. One in Vancouver, Washington, lost hundreds of ballots, while Portland, Oregon's system stopped the fire quickly, saving most ballots. Authorities are checking surveillance footage to find the culprit. Drop box

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's Iconic Derzhprom Building Hit by Russian Strike

In a sudden and destructive attack, Russia hit Ukraine's historic Derzhprom building in Kharkiv with a guided bomb on Monday night. This iconic structure, built in the 1920s, is a celebrated landmark and a prime example of Soviet-era constructivist architecture. The strike left six people injured, a

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