Getty ImagesAldrich Ames, a CIA officer who became one of America’s most damaging double agents, has died aged 84.
The former…
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Aldrich Ames, CIA agent who sold secrets to the Soviets, dies aged 84
Getty ImagesAmes was jailed in April 1994 after he admitted selling secret information to the Soviet Union and later Russia -
Palestinians condemn Israeli decision targeting Ibrahimi Mosque authority
Naqaa Hamed
Press TV, Al-khalilPalestinian officials have strongly condemned a new Israeli decision to strip the municipality of al-Khalil of its planning and construction…
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Economic protests in Iran exploited by organized rioters
What began as peaceful economic protest in Iran was exploited by organized rioters, escalating into coordinated violence and destruction.
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Palestinian activist on hunger strike near organ failure in UK prison
An advocacy group has warned that a Palestinian activist on remand in a UK prison is suffering worsening medical complications as her hunger strike surpasses the 60-day mark.
In a statement on Tuesday, Prisoners for…
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Ramaphosa calls for release of Maduro, slams US imperialist aggression
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned the United States’ “imperialist aggression” against Venezuela, calling for the immediate release of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.
Speaking on Tuesday…
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1 killed, 3 injured as bus hits Israeli ultra-Orthodox protesters during anti-conscription rally
One has been killed and at least three others injured after a bus struck Israeli ultra-Orthodox protesters during a large anti-conscription protest in the holy occupied city of al-Quds.
Israeli emergency services and…
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Karnataka: An Indian state wants to tackle hate speech with a law
Getty ImagesSupporters of the bill argue that hate speech can lead to real-life violence Can a law help curb hate speech in India? That’s what the southern state of Karnataka is betting on.
Last month, legislators passed a bill which aims to…
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Donald Trump’s Venezuela risk brings risk to China’s plans
Laura BickerChina correspondent, Beijing
Miraflores Palace via ReutersVenezuelan president Nicolás Maduro (L) and Chinese president Xi Jinping have enjoyed an amicable relationship in recent years – pictured here during a state visit to Beijing… Continue Reading
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Trump says Maduro copied his dance moves. Did he?
In a speech to Republican members of Congress at the Kennedy Center, Trump claimed that former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro imitated his dance moves.
Maduro, who was seized by the US army in a raid on Caracas the night of 3 January, often…
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UK and France to send troops to Ukraine if peace deal agreed with Russia
The UK and France have signed a declaration of intent on deploying troops in Ukraine if a peace deal is made with Russia, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said.
After talks with Ukraine’s allies in Paris, he said the UK and France would…
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