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OPINION: Fighting on the Battlefield of Ideas: Time for the Democratic World to Mobilize
As the world splits ever more into democratic blocs facing those of autocracies whose tendencies spread to the West, democracies must rally with determination to promote the ideas of freedom.
July 21, 2024
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OPINION: A Modern Pole's Open Letter to "Eternal" Russia in its Current Putinist Guise
Paraphrasing Pushkin, here's a candid, open letter from a Polish patriot and democrat to the rapacious imperialist Russian slanderers of Poland and Europe.
July 21, 2024
US
Republicans Send Trump and Vance Into the Race
At the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump has been officially nominated as the party's candidate for the presidential election, with J. D. Vance as his vice-presidential running mate.
July 21, 2024
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WORLD BRIEFING: July 20, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
July 21, 2024
War in Ukraine
Kyiv Hospital Strike Highlights Russia’s Sanctions Evasion
Long gone are the days when Western officials said Russian military production couldn’t sustain its war in Ukraine, or a Ukrainian official said Russian strikes would soon stop due to lack of ammo.
July 21, 2024
War in Ukraine
Have Drones Killed Off Combat Helicopters?
The success of attack drones and the failure of combat helicopters on Ukraine’s battlefield may not have sounded the death knell for rotary aircraft but will call for a rethink at least.
July 21, 2024
Europe
OPINION: Europe’s Final Fate
Despite looming negatives, Europe must “stand on its own feet,” but America cannot simply pull the plug without causing serious political and economic difficulties.
July 21, 2024
Spain
Spain Detains 3 over Cyberattacks on Pro-Ukraine Nations
They were arrested for "computer-related offences with terrorist intent" over cyberattacks on Spain and other nation's public and private entities by flooding them with malicious traffic.
July 20, 2024
War in Ukraine
Beating Russia Is Our Only Choice
Gen. Ben Hodges lays out what could be done to assure a Ukrainian victory and a Russian defeat, while explaining why these steps should be taken without any further delay.
July 20, 2024
US
OPINION: Send In the Idolatrous Clowns! Republican Convention Unveils Cult of Trump
Donald J. Trump and his carnival of sycophants might have us believe that even God Himself is a Republican, as the apparent Messiah – a convicted felon – preaches again to the converted.
July 20, 2024
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Exclusive: Former Polish President on Ukraine, Russia, Poland, NATO and the EU (Part 2)
Aleksander Kwaśniewski, Poland’s president from 1995-2005, talks about how the West should be dealing with Russia and how the EU and NATO need to adapt to global changes.
July 20, 2024
Europe
Von der Leyen Re-Election: A Relief?
A sample of what the European press is saying about the re-election of Ursula von der Leyen as President of the European Commission.
July 20, 2024
War in Ukraine
Belarus Sentences German Man to Death for 'Mercenary Activity'
Belarus remains one of the few European countries to have death penalties, and a human rights group said this was the first time someone has been tried for mercenary activity in Belarus.
July 20, 2024
US
Russia Jails US Reporter Gershkovich for 16 Years on Espionage Charges
The judge said Gershkovich would be sent to a "strict regime colony," a Russian prison camp notorious for harsh conditions and strict rules after three court sessions in a secretive closed-door trial.
July 20, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Downs Another Russian Su-25 Attack Jet
Ukrainian anti-aircraft gunners shot down the fighter bomber that was targeting Ukrainian military positions.
July 20, 2024
Russia
Russians in Luhansk Dismantle Monuments to Victims of Holodomor
The decision was made by Russian-installed local deputies, supposedly following an appeal from dissatisfied Luhansk residents.
July 20, 2024
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