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US says it is ‘prepared if Russia chooses a different path’ on Ukraine

Jake Sullivan, US President Joe Biden’s national security advisor ( Yasin Öztürk – Anadolu Agency ) By Anadolu Agency The US is prepared for diplomacy as well as adopting economic measures against Russia in the event of any aggression against Ukraine, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said Thursday. We’re prepared to continue with diplomacy to

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Chinese national trying to improperly influence politicians, says MI5

File Photo: The Union Flag flies near the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain, June 7, 2017. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/File Photo The Guardian By Dan Sabbagh Warning circulated to MPs and peers about woman targeting parliamentarians A security warning from MI5 has been circulated to MPs and peers claiming that a female Chinese national has been

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How Bush and Blair plotted war in Iraq: Read the secret memo in full

Bush (L) and Blair, photographed during a press conference at Crawford High School in Crawford, Texas, on 6 April 2002 (AFP) By Middle East Eye Published for the first time, the ‘exceptionally sensitive’ letter revealing what was really discussed at Bush’s Texas ranch Editor’s note: In April 2002, Tony Blair, the British prime minister, visited

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Why is the West Reluctant to Return Stolen African Treasures?

Stolen African Treasures African Exponent By Munashe O’brian Gutu Despite Africa’s calls for the West to return its stolen treasures, only a few of the same have been returned. It is now a considerable period after most African States have gotten their independence from former colonial ‘masters’ and still, nothing has been done to address

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US says it remains ready to engage with Russia, warns Moscow on Ukraine

US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov attend the security talks between the US and Russia, in Geneva By Anadolu Agency US Deputy Secretary of State says NATO is defensive alliance, has ‘open-door policy,’ does not seek confrontation The US said it remains ready to engage with Russia

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If Boris Johnson is forced out, who might replace him?

Liz Truss appeals strongly to traditional Tories thanks to her patriotic, free market, liberty-loving views. Photograph: Tayfun Salcı/Zuma Press Wire/Rex/Shutterstock The Guardian By Heather Stewart With MPs and the leader of the opposition calling for Boris Johnson to resign, speculation about who may take over is rife. Here are some potential runners and riders should

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UK PM Johnson apologises for attending lockdown party

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson walks outside Downing Street in London, Britain, January 12, 2022. REUTERS/Paul Childs Reuters By William James and Kylie Maclellan British Prime Minister Boris Johnson offered his “heartfelt apologies” on Wednesday for attending a “bring your own booze” gathering at his official residence during the country’s first coronavirus lockdown as opponents

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Ugandan writer charged over tweets against dictator Museveni, son

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni speaks during a Reuters interview at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi district, Uganda December 4, 2021. Picture taken December 4, 2021. Credit to Photo Reuters A court in Uganda on Tuesday charged a prominent author and government critic with “disturbing” the country’s veteran President Yoweri Museveni and his powerful

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North Korea claims successful test of hypersonic missile

This photo provided by the North Korean government shows what it says a test launch of a hypersonic missile on Jan. 11, 2022 in North Korea. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. The content of this image is as provided and

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Home Office housing provider to make urgent repairs to asylum seeker flats

Asylum seekers’ accommodation in Uxbridge, west London, in mid-December. Photograph: Martin Godwin/The Guardian The Guardian By Diane Taylor Private contractor Clearsprings takes action after the Guardian exposed poor conditions in west London A Home Office accommodation provider is making urgent improvements to flats for asylum seekers in the prime minister’s constituency after the Guardian exposed

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