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The chances of no Brexit are now greater than no deal, poll of economists finds
It’s more likely Brexit will be cancelled than the United Kingdom will leave the European Union without a deal A poll of economists has found that the UK leaving the EU without a deal is now less likely than Brexit being cancelled. The latest research by Reuters showed very few predicting a “disorderly” departure but that a…
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John Bolton Praises Monroe Doctrine as U.S. Sanctions Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua
The Trump administration said Wednesday it is further tightening sanctions on Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua. President Trump’s national security adviser, John Bolton, announced the sanctions during a belligerent speech in Miami, mocking the presidents of Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua as the “three stooges of socialism.” Bolton was addressing veterans of the Bay of Pigs invasion…
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Suspects heading to Temple Mount with goats arrested
Ofra resident in his forties, 17-year-old from central Israel and 2 journalists arrested near Jaffa Gate. 2 goats found in their possession. Jaffa Gate …
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Long-term risks in Israel’s short-term conflict avoidance in Gaza
Israel’s strategy of management and conflict avoidance threatens to lead to its encirclement. Palestinians protest next to the border fence between Israel and the Gaza Strip, as it is seen from its Israeli side March 30, 2019. (photo credit: AMIR COHEN/REUTERS) In March 25, following a rocket launch from Gaza that injured a family near…
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Libyan PM warns 800,000 migrants could arrive in Europe if instability in the country continues
Libya’s government is asking for help to stop a rival group’s offensive on Tripoli The government is warning that the offensive could displace 800,000 Libyans These refugees, and 400 ISIS prisoners, could then flee to Europe in the carnage Libya Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj has called on Europe to aid his government Libya’s government has…
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A majority of Russians now view Stalin favorably, poll finds
Soviet — specifically Stalinist — nostalgia is alive and well in Russia, a new poll conducted by the Moscow-based Levada Center finds. Adoration of Stalin at an all time high in Russia, 70% of people regard his role as positive, according to Levada poll. Stockholm syndrome passed from generation to generation. It’s ironic that Stalin…
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Venezuela Rejects ‘Illegal’ Sanctions by Canada
Trump, Canada’s Trudeau discussed trade, NAFTA. | Photo: Reuters Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza rejected the “illegal application” of new sanctions against Venezuela. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela Jorge Arreaza firmly condemned Canada’s illegal decision to impose sanctions against 43 individuals of Venezuela and highlighted that those economic measures were contrary to international law. “The government of Canada has taken…
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Pentagon Mulling New Venezuela Options to Deter Russia, China & Cuba – Report
On Monday, the Russian Foreign Ministry slammed US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s recent allegations related to Moscow’s “intervention in Venezuela” as unacceptable. China, in turn, berated Pompeo for his claims that Beijing’s friendship with Latin American countries is “pretended”. The US Department of Defence is considering new military options related to Venezuela to deter alleged Russian, Cuban…
