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Chinese embassy in Washington, DC, condemns designation, calling it ‘discriminatory’., Chinese embassy in Washington, DC, condemns designation, calling it ‘discriminatory’. The United States has designated Chinese corporate giants Alibaba, BYD and Baidu as companies that support China’s military, expanding its blacklist to some of the country’s best-known commercial brands. TheContinue Reading

World Cup referee from Somalia barred from entering US – Politico

World Cup referee from Somalia barred from entering US  PoliticoSomali referee for World Cup denied entry into United States  ESPNSomali referee denied entry to US for 2src26 World Cup over ‘vetting concerns’  CNNWorld Cup 2src26: Somali referee Omar Artan to miss tournament after being barred from entering US  BBCU.S…Continue Reading

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A UN spokesman says forced evacuation orders issued across southern and eastern Lebanon are nearly impossible to follow, NewsFeed A UN spokesman says forced evacuation orders issued across southern and eastern Lebanon are nearly impossible to follow safely, and calls into question whether Israel is complying with international humanitarian law.Continue Reading

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Karim Khan rejects suspension as ICC governing body refers him to disciplinary proceedings before member states., Karim Khan rejects suspension as ICC governing body refers him to disciplinary proceedings before member states. The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, has been suspended from his duties, the tribunal’s governing bodyContinue Reading

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From Skeptical Inquirer: “Have you ever wondered why even smart people fall for hoaxes, pseudoscience, and conspiracy theories? Or why giving people facts doesn’t change their minds? This presentation explores how our brains and social circles can make us vulnerable to false or misleading information and how curiosity and skepticismContinue Reading