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70. Thronjubiläum von Elizabeth II.: Die Königin, die immer schon da war

Sie ist die meistfotografierte Frau der Welt, hat Regierungschefs und Präsidenten kommen und gehen sehen. Ihr Leben, erklärte ihr Biograf einst, sei privilegiert und eingeschränkt zugleich Diese Nachricht wird übernommen. Nach dem rumänischen Gesetz Nr. 8/1996 können die Nachrichten ohne das Herz der Eigentümer übernommen werden. Leontiuc Marius

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Ambassador warns of ‘tinderbox’ at risk of starting US-China war

Chinese diplomat says steps by US to encourage Taiwan’s independence would likely lead to ‘military conflict’ China’s ambassador to the US has warned that Beijing and Washington are likely destined for war if the latter encourages Taiwan to seek independence, describing Taipei as the “biggest tinderbox” in the relationship between the countries. “If the Taiwanese […]

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Soros stocks his war chest for Democrats ahead of midterms

The liberal financier has set aside $125 million to influence the upcoming midterm elections Liberal megadonor George Soros has funnelled $125 million into Democracy PAC, a political action committee aimed at supporting Democrats this November. Soros’ spending on this PAC already dwarves the millions he donated in 2020. Soros announced his investment in a statement […]

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Presidential candidate doubles down on war threat against North Korea

A conservative nominee from South Korea’s main opposition party believes that peace can only be achieved through “overwhelming power” South Korean presidential candidate Yoon Suk-yeol has reiterated his promise to make sure the country develops capabilities to carry out a preemptive strike against North Korea if it opts to put its nuclear weapons to use. […]

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Ex-defence minister told to ‘burn’ secret Iraq war memo – reports

Former UK defence secretary Geoff Hoon alleges Downing Street insiders ordered him ‘in no uncertain terms’ to burn legal opinion that doubted basis for 2003 invasion During Tony Blair’s time in office, Downing Street allegedly ordered former defence secretary Geoff Hoon to burn a secret memo that questioned the legality of the 2003 Iraq invasion. […]