Long Live the Queen: UK set to honor Queen’s 70 years on throne

The United Kingdom is gearing up to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign with a military parade, neighborhood parties and a competition to create a new dessert alongside pomp, pageantry and puddings forming the centerpiece of celebrations … Read More

Chile starts fourth vaccine dose as coronavirus cases rise

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Chile is implementing a fourth vaccination dose for some citizens as the number of daily coronavirus infections rises. SANTIAGO, Chile — Chile is implementing a fourth vaccination dose for some citizens as the number of daily coronavirus infections rises. President … Read More

In Tapachula, Thousands of Haitian Migrants Wait to Be Resettled

Migrants caught in limbo in southern Mexico must contend with dismal living conditions, precarious status, and a void of official information surrounding their fate. “Don’t abandon us here,” a man says angrily as his voice breaks. He is surrounded by … Read More

Weekly Update by Mark Armstrong – 7 January 2022

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Greetings from Tyler, A brief illustration, if you don’t mind.  If you ever attended a live taping of Johnny Carson, you know that the audience was whipped up ahead of the show.  They’d see which part of the room could … Read More

Sweden creates Psychological Defense Agency to counter disinformation from Russia, China, and Iran

On 1 January, Sweden launched its Psychological Defense Agency, which will work to identify, analyze and respond to inappropriate information influences and other information directed against Sweden or Swedish interests. It is part of the Swedish concept of “Total Defense.” … Read More

After 1,000 migrants arrive on British shores in one day, the UK gives France an ultimatum

France is going to have to get its act together if it wants to see the cash, says Home Secretary Priti Patel The French government will not see a penny of the promised financial aid until it stops the flow … Read More

English Channel illegal migrant crossings tripled last year to record levels

The unfavorable migration situation exacerbates the already fractured relationship between the United Kingdom and France The United Kingdom saw a record number of migrants arrive via the English Channel last year, data shows. A total of 28,395 migrants landed on … Read More

Dozens killed in Kazakhstan protests

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An attempt to storm government buildings in Khazakstan has ended with dozens killed and the declaration of a state of emergency. On the fifth day of the ongoing protests in Kazakhstan, local police reported that dozens were killed during an … Read More

Israel opens its skies as COVID infections surge, breaking records every day

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Israel reported a new daily record of nearly 17,000 infections. “We still recommend avoiding unnecessary flights,” said the ministry of Health director. The Israeli government has announced that it will end all restrictions on international travel starting midnight Saturday. The … Read More

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