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China Vows Crackdown on ‘Hostile Forces’ as Public Tests Xi Jinping

Hundreds of SUVs, vans and armored vehicles with flashing lights were parked along city streets on Wednesday.

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Unknown Aircraft Bombs Russian Mercenaries’ Base in Central African Republic

The Russian paramilitaries showed their indignation very early by shooting in the air from 5 to 6 o’clock.

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Chinese Authorities Seek Out COVID Protesters

"We are all desperately deleting our chat history," said one Beijing protester who declined to be identified.

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Ukraine War: Torture Allegations Mount Against Russia in Aftermath of Kherson Occupation

A 24-year-old police officer said he was tortured for days, his genitals and ears shocked with electricity.

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White House Announces Int’l ‘Summit for Democracy’ in March

The second Biden democracy summit was announced as speculation grows over whether the 80-year-old president will seek a second term…

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Singapore Lifts Gay Sex Ban, Blocks Marriage Equality

The law had long been criticised as discriminatory and stigmatising to the LGBTQ community.

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NATO Says Russia Using Winter as a Weapon in Ukraine War

Russia has been carrying out massive missile bombardments on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure roughly weekly since early October.

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‘Gaslighting’ is Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Year for 2022

Gaslighting is a heinous tool frequently used by abusers in relationships — and by politicians and other newsmakers.

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Chinese University Students Sent Home Amid Covid Protests, Police Clamp Down

With police out in force, there was no word of protests Tuesday in Beijing, Shanghai or other major cities.

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Hawaii Volcano, World’s Largest, Erupts for First Time in Decades

The Hawaiian islands are home to six active volcanoes. Mauna Loa, the largest on Earth, has erupted 33 times since…

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