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    Latest developments and discussion of events in the Ukraine War. Any alleged factual claims must be supported by a valid link to an approved credible source.

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    Latest developments and discussion of events in the Israel-Hamas War. Any alleged factual claims must be supported by a valid link to an approved credible source.

     

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  19. US: Wasserman Schultz goes from favored to on the outs 1 2 3

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  21. On their convention's eve, Democrats bedeviled anew by email 1 2

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    • 270 replies
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    • 11 replies
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    • 34 replies
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    • 35 replies
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    • 1 reply
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  36. Dark clouds gather over Rio ahead of Olympics

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    By webfact,
    • 38 replies
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    By webfact,
    • 13 replies
    • 939 views

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    • 15 replies
    • 955 views

  40. Germany blast: Ansbach bar explosion 'leaves one dead' 1 2 3 4

    By webfact,
    • 114 replies
    • 5.3k views

  41. Australia PM calls investigation into juvenile 'torture'

    By webfact,
    • 8 replies
    • 1k views


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