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Assyrian Christians: We are against Kurdish region in Syria – (Dutch News) Assyrian Christians: We are against Kurdish region in Syria – (Dutch News)

Those were the Kurds but there are more groups in the Netherlands that are very sympathetic with the events in Syria. For example, the Assyrian community. In the Netherlands lives around 30,000 Assyrian Christians. Mainly in the (Dutch) city of Twente with families in Northern Syria. Thanks to the videos sent by her cousin is…

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by 100 comments on "What If: World Without the US – Part 2"

What If: World Without the US – Part 2 What If: World Without the US – Part 2

In our first episode of a world without the US we looked at the ways that the World War 2 and post War-era may have turned out if the US had simply refused to engage the world and remained isolationist. We discovered that there would be a near-certainty of a World War II that ended…

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by 100 comments on "Putin’s Russia and the ghost of the Romanovs | The Economist"

Putin’s Russia and the ghost of the Romanovs | The Economist Putin’s Russia and the ghost of the Romanovs | The Economist

100 years ago, this week, Russia’s imperial family, the Romanovs, were murdered by the Bolsheviks, the country’s Marxist revolutionaries. Today, Russia has a leader who many believe is positioning himself as a new kind of tsar. Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin. Russia’s president has adopted some of the trappings of an imperial ruler. But he also admires…

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by 100 comments on "Geography Now! Azerbaijan"

Geography Now! Azerbaijan Geography Now! Azerbaijan

Alright, we finally reached the last country beginning with with an A..and that only took about I don’t know.. like 3 months?…alright, here we go – Azerbaijan! It’s time to learn geography…NOW!!! Hey everybody, I’m your host Paul Barbato, you know the drill…let’s dissect the flag! The flag of Azerbaijan is a tri-color banner of…

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by 4 comments on "Voters around the world embrace nationalism"

Voters around the world embrace nationalism Voters around the world embrace nationalism

President Trump. America First. America First. America First. Brexit. The UK has voted to leave the European Union. Leadership victories in Russia, Turkey, Hungary. Recent election outcomes all have one thing in common. The rise of nationalism. The basis is the same. Right wing groups professing an extreme view of patriotism, and an anti-global agenda.…

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by 100 comments on "What If: World Without the US – Part 1"

What If: World Without the US – Part 1 What If: World Without the US – Part 1

When you’re popular, everyone loves to hate you- and if you’re American, then you should be able to admit that throughout history the US has done things that deserve being hated for. And if you’re not an American, then you should be able to admit that throughout history the US has done things it deserves…

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by 9 comments on "Germany: Auschwitz statement by Polish FM is cynical play on nationalist feelings – Lavrov"

Germany: Auschwitz statement by Polish FM is cynical play on nationalist feelings – Lavrov Germany: Auschwitz statement by Polish FM is cynical play on nationalist feelings – Lavrov

That statement of the Polish Minister where he claims that Auschwitz was liberated by Ukranians… Well, I can’t even comment on this. Auschwitz was liberated by the Red Army which included Russians, Ukrainians, Chechens, Georgians, Tatars. Trying to play on some nationalist feelings in this situation is sacrilegious and cynical.

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by 100 comments on "Trump Declares Himself Above the Constitution: A Closer Look"

Trump Declares Himself Above the Constitution: A Closer Look Trump Declares Himself Above the Constitution: A Closer Look

-The White House is now threatening to obstruct the impeachment inquiry and refusing to cooperate with subpoenas. For more on this, it’s time for “A Closer Look.” ♪♪ As a candidate for president, Trump echoed years of empty Republican rhetoric about the sanctity of our Constitution and claimed that he wanted to restore the values…

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