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Why does the Kremlin lie?

The legacies of czarism and Stalin have led to a culture of dishonesty and zero accountability in Russian politics
16/06/2017

The legacies of czarism and Stalin have led to a culture of dishonesty and zero accountability in Russian politics

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Paris and the art of turning in on ourselves

We can't rationalise Islamic State, so instead we lash out at each other
16/06/2017

We can't rationalise Islamic State, so instead we lash out at each other

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Bibi's Hitler comments are a useful distraction from present-day problems

Netanyahu's latest controversy covers up his lack of answers to escalating violence
16/06/2017

Netanyahu's latest controversy covers up his lack of answers to escalating violence

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Family of Jacky Sutton believes she acted alone

16/06/2017

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My friend Jacky Sutton feared no evil

Journalist Jacky Sutton, who has been found dead in Turkey, worked tirelessly to build independent media in Iraq and beyond
16/06/2017

Journalist Jacky Sutton, who has been found dead in Turkey, worked tirelessly to build independent media in Iraq and beyond

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Much to our surprise, the Swedish beard club mistaken for Islamic State story appears to be true

16/06/2017

There was much amusement earlier this week at a story claiming that a meeting of "bearded hipsters" in Sweden had been investigated by police who suspected the men were members of Islamic State.

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A London court will decide who owns Libya’s money

Case raises question of who is legitimate post-Gaddafi government
16/06/2017

Case raises question of who is legitimate post-Gaddafi government

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Migration from west Africa to Europe is bound to increase. "Tougher border controls" are not the answer

European governments need a more flexible approach to immigration, but no politician is willing to say so
16/06/2017

European governments need a more flexible approach to immigration, but no politician is willing to say so

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'The Holocaust came as a punishment from God because of our sins'

Little Atoms meets the "pro-Palestinian" Orthodox Jewish sect Neturei Karta
16/06/2017

Little Atoms meets the "pro-Palestinian" Orthodox Jewish sect Neturei Karta

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Greece: where are we now?

The banks have reopened, but Greek bailout numbers may not add up
16/06/2017

The banks have reopened, but Greek bailout numbers may not add up

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