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Nov 16 2024CRIME

Priests Under Attack: A Wake-Up Call

Recently, priests have been targeted in violent attacks, raising concerns worldwide. In Singapore, Father Christopher Lee was stabbed in the face during Mass. The attacker, Basnayake Keith Spencer, has been charged and remanded. Lee is recovering from his injuries. Meanwhile, in Spain, a man attack

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Nov 13 2024POLITICS

The Divide: Identity Politics and American Elections

Donald Trump's message was clear: America should be for Americans only, implying white Americans. This resonated with many white voters, who backed him in the election. For years, Trump has played on white fears and grievances about immigrants, using harsh language and even false claims to fuel his

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Nov 08 2024POLITICS

Germany's Political Shake-Up: What Happened?

Germany's government has suddenly changed. The chancellor, Olaf Scholz, fired his finance minister, Christian Lindner, from the Free Democrats Party (FDP). This caused the FDP to leave the governing coalition. Now, Scholz is leading a minority government with the Green Party. He plans to call a conf

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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

North Korea Launches Missiles Before US Election

On a Tuesday, North Korea set off a series of short-range ballistic missiles into the sea. This happened just hours before the U. S. presidential election. Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani reported that at least seven missiles traveled up to 250 miles with a peak height of 60 miles. They lande

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Nov 02 2024BUSINESS

ASEAN: The Unexpected Winner in U. S. -China Trade Clashes

You might not think of Southeast Asia as a big player in the trade war between the U. S. and China. But the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has been quietly making gains. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says ASEAN has been strengthening its trade and investment links with both c

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Israeli Military Leaders Call for Political Action in Gaza and Lebanon

Israel's top military brass has sent clear signals that the country has done all it can on the battlefield in Gaza and Lebanon. They're urging political leaders to step in and negotiate a deal. This comes as Lebanon's prime minister hints at a possible ceasefire with Hezbollah. Both U. S. presidenti

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

US Cracks Down on Investments Aiding China's Military Tech

The U. S. Treasury Department has put forth a new rule to prevent American investors from helping China develop advanced military technology. This rule, which will take effect on January 2, 2024, is a follow-up to an executive order issued by President Joe Biden back in August 2023. The goal is to r

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

US-Taiwan Arms Sale: China's Reaction

Tensions are heating up between China and the United States over a recent arms deal. The US decided to send $2 billion worth of advanced weaponry to Taiwan, which has not gone down well with China. Among the items are top-of-the-line missile systems meant to strengthen Taiwan’s air defense capabilit

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Russia's War Hits New Low: North Korean Troops Join the Fight

Imagine this: North Korean soldiers are joining the fight in Ukraine. NATO's chief, Mark Rutte, says this is a big deal. He told reporters in Brussels that Russia's President Putin is desperate. That's why he's bringing in North Korean troops to help in the Kursk region. This is a big change in Nort

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

North Korea Joins Russia in Ukraine: What’s Next?

Here’s the scoop: North Korea has sent about 10, 000 troops to Russia to train and fight in Ukraine. This move is a big deal, says a top NATO official. It could make the war even tougher for Ukraine and stir up trouble in the Indo-Pacific region. Some troops are already near Ukraine. Pentagon spokes

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