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The British Empire in Iraq
Opinion: The British Empire: A legacy of violence? Since the invasion of Iraq in 2003, the United Kingdom’s overseas empire has been exposed as a brutal and exploitative enterprise. The British government itself has...

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Governor Gavin Newsom’s COVID-19 Order — California’s First Social Distancing Order
Can California avoid a third devastating COVID-19 winter wave? Cautious signs of hope in a crisis May 26, 2020 by John Vidgen Last week, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an unprecedented directive ordering all...

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The Castle of MacRory
An Irish Castle to Call Your Own Irish castles were built throughout the country and are the best examples of their time. Not only did they often have the best fortifications of the era,...

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Rio de Janeiro women vote for Rousseff
Black and poor women may decide who will be the next president of Brazil A group of women in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro is getting ready to vote on Friday for one...

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Argentine-based private security firm allegedly tried to extort former Barcelona player’s brother out of $3,000.
Soccer star Paul Pogba's brother arrested in connection with alleged extortion attempt Pogba's brother was arrested in connection with an alleged extortion attempt by an Argentine-based private security firm The incident comes after the...

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The Republican Party is the Party of Big Government
Op-Ed: The allure of the Republican Party is baffling. Voters will regret falling for it The party of big government is trying hard to persuade, and perhaps seduce, its primary voters. We are at...

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Los Angeles declares emergency after heat waves hit the area
Despite promises, California doesn't know how many people died in record summer heat wave After making national headlines with an emergency declaration, the governor declares an "evacuation" from Los Angeles A man walks on...

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The Most Important Moments of the Masters 500 Rematch
The day Roger Federer couldn't stop laughing at CNN correspondent's Spanish phrases while explaining how important tennis is to him was a fitting end to his press conference. Federer, after his first clay-court masters...

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Water regulators are asking their own questions
As drought drives prices higher, millions of Californians struggle to pay for water California’s water problems have become the subject of constant conversation since a series of historic rainstorms last month, with politicians on...

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Toronto’s Public Health Chief No longer on Medical Leave
Dr. Eileen de Villa, Toronto’s public health chief, taking leave of absence for medical treatment. The medical appointment that began in December 2018 ended today, and Dr. Eileen de Villa is no longer Toronto’s...