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So-called scholar activist
"It canât be long before a couple of cleaners also resign because they too feel a bit guilty about not warning Starmer that they had misgivings about Mandelson."
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Futile resignations and blatant revisionism to the fore as Starmer staggers on | John Crace
The same cabinet ministers who failed to speak up for the PM in the morning were soon offering their undying support
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/feb/09/labour-revisionism-starmer-mandelson-mcsweeney-allan?utm_term=698abed5048b85ca1e9add330b4d50fd&utm_campaign=GuardianTodayUK&utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&CMP=GTUK_email
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Dekoloniales Erinnern auslöschen: Beitrag von Historiker Joachim Zeller (Afrika-Forum e.V.) ĂŒber Diebstahl der Stele zur Berliner Afrika-Konferenz.
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Noam Chomskyâs wife apologizes for their âgrave mistakeâ in Epstein ties Epstein must have been a world champion in "fooling" others - so many innocent ones who never realised who he was...
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Noam Chomskyâs wife apologizes for their âgrave mistakeâ in Epstein ties
Valeria Chomsky says Epstein had deceived them and they were âcarelessâ not to thoroughly research his background
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/08/noam-chomsky-epstein-ties-wife-apology?CMP=share_btn_url
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Dekolonial Erinnern in der Bundeswehr: Informativer Bericht vom Zentrum fĂŒr MilitĂ€rpolitik ĂŒber BuchprĂ€sentation "Kolonialkriege in Ostafrika" mit glasklarer Aussage zur systemischen Gewaltförmigkeit des deutschen Kolonialismus.
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Kolonialkriege in Ostafrika
BuchprÀsentation und Diskussion "Kolonialkriege in Ostafrika 1885-1914" im Berliner Humboldt Forum.
https://zms.bundeswehr.de/de/aktuelles/veranstaltungen/buchpraesentation-kolonialkriege-in-ostafrika-6065486
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After years spent documenting state terror, I know it when I see it. And I see it now in the US and Israel | Janine di Giovanni
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After years spent documenting state terror, I know it when I see it. And I see it now in the US and Israel | Janine di Giovanni
Itâs chilling to watch as Trump and Netanyahu adopt the methods of regimes their countries once condemned, says war correspondent and author Janine di Giovanni
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/feb/08/state-terror-us-israel-donald-trump-benjamin-netanyahu?CMP=share_btn_url
2 days ago
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4 days ago
Dekolonial (Nicht)Erinnern in Berlin: Bezirksamt Mitte
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bestÀtigt, dass Infotafel zur Afrika-Konferenz 1884/85 vor historischem Ort der Reichskanzlei (Wilhelmstr. 92) gestohlen wurde.
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Ăffentliches FachgesprĂ€ch der GrĂŒnen im Bundestag am Montagnachmittag/-abend 2. MĂ€rz in Berlin. Programm und Anmeldung hier. đ
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Koloniales Unrecht und Wiedergutmachung
Erfahre mehr ĂŒber die Arbeit der GrĂŒnen im Bundestag: Wir kĂ€mpfen fĂŒr eine ökologische, gerechte und zukunftsfĂ€hige Gesellschaft.
https://www.gruene-bundestag.de/veranstaltungen/veranstaltung/koloniales-unrecht-und-wiedergutmachung/
5 days ago
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6 days ago
In deutschen SupermĂ€rkten und auf Fachmessen werden Weine aus israelischen Siedlungen als âisraelischâ vermarktet. Das normalisiert Besatzung & Apartheid in palĂ€stinensischen Gebieten. Die Ergebnisse meiner monatelangen Recherche sind jetzt online
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Rewe nimmt nach FR-Recherche Wein aus dem Sortiment
Weine aus israelischen Siedlungen werden in deutschen SupermĂ€rkten, Online-Shops und auf Fachmessen als âisraelischâ vermarktet â und normalisieren so die illegale Besatzung der palĂ€stinensischen Ge...
https://www.fr.de/politik/rewe-wein-israel-besatzung-supermarkt-etikett-94154496.html
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Never forget Epsteinâs little helpers â the powerful men who knew about his crimes, and helped him out anyway | Marina Hyde
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Never forget Epsteinâs little helpers â the powerful men who knew about his crimes, and helped him out anyway | Marina Hyde
Iâm sorry, but this is not just a political scandal. Time to refocus on the horrific mistreatment of women and girls, and the role of these ghouls, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/feb/03/jeffrey-epstein-powerful-men-women-girls?CMP=share_btn_url
6 days ago
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7 days ago
This is illegal
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âHuman dignity shall be inviolableâ - DAAD Letter
https://www.letter-daad.de/en/festivities-and-celebrations/human-dignity-shall-be-inviolable/
7 days ago
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Interested in (open access!) analyses of (Southern) African affairs? The new issue of the STRATEGIC REVIEW FOR SOUTHERN AFRICA is out and available. - Check it out and help yourself.
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View of Vol. 47 No. 2 (2025): Strategic Review for Southern Africa
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8 days ago
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Ende April in MĂŒnchen und an Namibia interessiert?https://www.stadtakademie-muenchen.de/veranstaltung/faszination-namibia/
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Faszination Namibia
Deutsch-SĂŒdwestafrika war die einzige deutsche Kolonie, in der sich Siedler in gröĂerer Zahl niederlieĂen. Bis heute sind die Spuren deutscher Kultur und rĂŒcksichtsloser deutscher HerrschaftâŠ
https://www.stadtakademie-muenchen.de/veranstaltung/faszination-namibia/
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www.theguardian.com/music/2026/f...
Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar win big in Grammys ceremony filled with anti-ICE sentiment
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Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar win big in Grammys ceremony filled with anti-ICE sentiment
Musicians delivered impassioned speeches during a star-packed night that saw Lamar become the most awarded rapper of all time
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/feb/01/grammy-awards-bad-bunny-kendrick-lamar-anti-ice?CMP=share_btn_url
8 days ago
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9 days ago
Memories of European colonialism at African Union: Der französische Botschafter macht Punkte. Und Deutschland bleibt stumm,
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Diplomats In Addis Push For Restitution Of African Cultural Property As A Right, Not A Favor
Restitution of cultural property is gaining momentum across Africa, framed not as symbolic but as a fundamental right. Senior officials, ambassadors,
https://www.thereporterethiopia.com/48852/
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Mit Dank an Etos Media fĂŒr das Interesse und GesprĂ€ch
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Zwischen Geschichte und Gegenwart: Der lange Schatten des deutschen Kolonialismus - etos.media
Der deutsche Kolonialismus gilt vielen als randstÀndiges Kapitel der Geschichte, kurz, vergangen und ohne Auswirkungen auf die Gegenwart. Prof. Henning Melber widerspricht dieser Sicht entschieden. In...
https://etosmedia.de/politik/zwischen-geschichte-und-gegenwart-der-lange-schatten-des-deutschen-kolonialismus/
9 days ago
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Farming a conservation revolution in the Karoo
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Farming a conservation revolution in the Karoo
In 2012, the Sneeuberg mountains entered a new era in conservation. The Wilderness Foundation, working on behalf of South African National Parks, kicked off an effort to link the Mountain Zebra and Ca...
https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-01-28-farming-a-conservation-revolution-in-the-karoo//
9 days ago
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"In welcher Art von Gesellschaft wollen wir tatsÀchlich leben? In einer, die alle Menschen mitdenkt, nicht nur diejenigen, denen es ohnehin gut geht und die Zugang haben zu allen möglichen Ressourcen, sondern auch die, die das nicht haben" Danke
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From ICE to Melaniaâs black carpet, are Trumpâs techlords getting pangs of buyerâs remorse? | Marina Hyde
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From ICE to Melaniaâs black carpet, are Trumpâs techlords getting pangs of buyerâs remorse? | Marina Hyde
The first ladyâs premiere was marked by conspicuous absences. It turns out chumminess with the president might just come at a cost, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jan/30/ice-melania-trump-donald-trump-tech-first-lady-us-president?CMP=share_btn_url
10 days ago
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Melania review â Trump film is a gilded trash remake of The Zone of Interest
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Melania review â Trump film is a gilded trash remake of The Zone of Interest
Dispiriting, deadly and unrevealing â there is a decent documentary to be made about the former model from Slovenia, but this one is unredeemable
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jan/30/melania-review-trump-film-is-a-gilded-trash-remake-of-the-zone-of-interest?CMP=share_btn_url
10 days ago
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SA expels Israeli chargĂ© dâaffaires from Pretoria for âgross abuse of diplomatic privilegeâ
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SA expels Israeli chargĂ© dâaffaires from Pretoria for âgross abuse of diplomatic privilegeâ
The Israeli chargĂ© dâaffaires to South Africa has been given 72 hours to leave the country.âŠ
https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-01-30-sa-expels-israeli-charge-daffaires-from-m-pretoria-for-gross-abuse-of-diplomatic//?utm_source=socialshare
10 days ago
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Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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13 days ago
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Zapiro captures it again
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To blame
https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/cartoon/2026-01-27-to-blame-1/?utm_campaign=Post-766&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cartoons
13 days ago
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MarshFamilySongs on X: "We hope the good people of #SanFrancisco will forgive us for adapting a song about their city in 1967 to address the shocking and tragic events in #Minnesota in recent weeks. This is dedicated to RenĂ©e Good and Alex Pretti, and in solidarity. Our version is called "Minnesota" â€ïž https://t.co/Rx1sVGrGax" / X
We hope the good people of #SanFrancisco will forgive us for adapting a song about their city in 1967 to address the shocking and tragic events in #Minnesota in recent weeks. This is dedicated to RenĂ©e Good and Alex Pretti, and in solidarity. Our version is called "Minnesota" â€ïž https://t.co/Rx1sVGrGax
https://x.com/MarshSongs/status/2016306420921085960?s=20
13 days ago
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Masked thugs, sneering elites and terrified citizens: a picture of the US today. We used to have a name for this | Marina Hyde
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Masked thugs, sneering elites and terrified citizens: a picture of the US today. We used to have a name for this | Marina Hyde
Truly, I am the countryâs biggest fan. But in the spirit of free speech its leaders apparently love, hereâs a few things the rest of the world needs them to know, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jan/27/us-masked-thugs-sneering-elites-terrified-citizens-ice-donald-trump?CMP=share_btn_url
13 days ago
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Cuts leave deadly mines in the ground and push hundreds of women out of work
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Cuts leave deadly mines in the ground and push hundreds of women out of work
De-mining organisations forced to cut staff, many of whom were women, despite landmines littering Zimbabwe-Mozambique border
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/jan/28/zimbabwe-mine-clearance-women-aid-cuts-lost-jobs-fearful?CMP=share_btn_url
13 days ago
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Video contradicts Trumpâs claim man killed in Minneapolis was a âgunmanâ
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Video contradicts Trumpâs claim man killed in Minneapolis was a âgunmanâ
Video evidence reviewed by Guardian shows Alex Pretti, killed by agents in Minneapolis, held a phone, not a gun
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/24/minneapolis-shooting-ice?CMP=share_btn_url
16 days ago
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YES!!! Greenland đŹđ± just finished the biathlon relay three ranks ahead of the USA đșđž - Make America Go Away
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Ich weiss, warum St Pauli mein Verein ist...
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âZeitpunkt ist definitiv gekommenâ: St. Pauli-Boss Göttlich regt WM-Boykott an (M+)
Als Oke Göttlich 2014 zum PrÀsidenten des FC St. Pauli gewÀhlt wurde, hieà sein HSV-Gegenpart Carl Jarchow. Es folgten Jens Meier, Bernd Hoffmann, Marcell
https://www.mopo.de/sport/fc-st-pauli/zeitpunkt-ist-definitiv-gekommen-st-pauli-praesident-goettlich-regt-wm-boykott-an/#engagently-banner
17 days ago
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Will Namibia Bow to the âAmerica Firstâ Model?
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Will Namibia Bow to the âAmerica Firstâ Model?
%%title%% %%sep%% %%primary_category%% %%sep%% %%sitename%% %%sep%% A New Template for global health engagement is being rolled out across Africa under the banner of the America First Global Health St...
https://www.namibian.com.na/will-namibia-bow-to-the-america-first-model/
17 days ago
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Maybe, as a precautious measure, one should inform the White House that there are also no penguins in Iceland...
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PatriotTakes đșđž on X: "There are no penguins in Greenland. All Penguins live in the southern hemisphere except one species from the Galapagos Islands. Perhaps you shouldnât have dismantled the Department of Education so quickly." / X
There are no penguins in Greenland. All Penguins live in the southern hemisphere except one species from the Galapagos Islands. Perhaps you shouldnât have dismantled the Department of Education so quickly.
https://x.com/patriottakes/status/2014835024999186902?s=20
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18 days ago
in case you're curious about how angry Minnesota is about ICE, it was -20 today
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18 days ago
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Decolonial Memories
18 days ago
Memories of German colonialism in Cameroon: Dr Bulami talks about struggle of Nso to bring back Ngonnso & other colonial loot held in Germany.
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Episode 12 (English) with Dr. Bulami Edward Fonyuy
https://open.spotify.com/show/3WzeQmI9rt1fPkAPji781h
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A new chapter of dispossession? The Khoi-San question in post-colonial Namibia
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A new chapter of dispossession? The Khoi-San question in post-colonial Namibia â Windhoek Observer
https://www.observer24.com.na/a-new-chapter-of-dispossession-the-khoi-san-question-in-post-colonial-namibia/
18 days ago
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Along comes Trump and our emperors have no clothes | John Crace
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Along comes Trump and our emperors have no clothes | John Crace
Thereâs no shame in not knowing what heâll say next: neither does he. But that didnât stop many claiming to make sense of it
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jan/22/trump-european-leadership-emperors-no-clothes?CMP=share_btn_url
18 days ago
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How Greenland's PM is just now standing up in defence of sovereignty in the press conference in Nuuk is absolutely fascinating and impressive - chapeau! This is a lesson of speaking truth to power!
19 days ago
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The ârules-based orderâ Davos craves has bigger problems than Trump: it represents a world that no longer exists
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The ârules-based orderâ Davos craves has bigger problems than Trump: it represents a world that no longer exists
The global economic system doesnât even benefit its US and European creators any more, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jan/21/rules-based-order-donald-trump-us-europe?CMP=share_btn_url
19 days ago
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Trump declaration of Greenland framework deal met with scepticism amid tariff relief
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Trump declaration of Greenland framework deal met with scepticism amid tariff relief
Nato chief Mark Rutte says there is âa lot of work to be doneâ, as some Danish MPs voice concern at Greenland apparently being sidelined in US presidentâs talks
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/22/trump-greenland-framework-future-deal-reactions?CMP=share_btn_url
19 days ago
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20 days ago
Pastors working for ICE Sex workers running mutual aid for immigrants Which one looks more like Jesus???
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Weâre all friends really? Trumpâs not so useful idiot Mike Johnson drops in on MPs | John Crace
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Weâre all friends really? Trumpâs not so useful idiot Mike Johnson drops in on MPs | John Crace
Everyone was trying not to mention the one thing on everyoneâs mind as they welcomed the US House speaker
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jan/20/mike-johnson-trump-not-so-useful-idiot-sketch?CMP=share_btn_url
20 days ago
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Rambling Trump runs through his achievements as worried world watches on. "Will anyone in Washington stand up and pull the emergency brake before itâs too late?"
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Rambling Trump runs through his achievements as worried world watches on
The âvery stable geniusâ zigzagged wildly in a packed press room â Natoâs future lies in the hands of a modern Caligula
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/20/trump-press-conference-nato-greenland?CMP=share_btn_url
20 days ago
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21 days ago
"A Symbol of a People's Determination. The Windhoek Old Location. History and Photographs" by
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Donald Trump needs helpers for his appalling neocolonialist project. What else is this âboard of peaceâ? | Owen Jones
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Donald Trump needs helpers for his appalling neocolonialist project. What else is this âboard of peaceâ? | Owen Jones
Blair, Putin, ErdoÄan, OrbĂĄn: the names of those invited to serve say it all. And itâs about so much more than Gaza, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jan/19/donald-trump-needs-helpers-for-his-appalling-neocolonialist-project-what-else-is-this-board-of-peace?CMP=share_btn_url
21 days ago
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- By the way: Nearly all Epstein files still unreleased a month after Congress deadline
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Nearly all Epstein files still unreleased a month after Congress deadline
Over 2 million documents are under DoJ review despite âlegal obligationâ from Epstein Files Transparency Act
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/19/jeffrey-epstein-files-unreleased-trump-doj?CMP=share_btn_url
22 days ago
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Promised Land - for Renee Good, Bruce Springsteen, Light of Day, 1/17/26...
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Promised Land - for Renee Good, Bruce Springsteen, Light of Day, 1/17/26, Count Basie Theater
YouTube video by MarcGlenRock
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22 days ago
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Namibia's open wounds from the struggle days: "Sheya says she is not seeking revenge, only truth and recognition. 'What happened to the bodies I carried?' she asks. 'We were comrades,' she says. 'We were not spies. And we deserve the truth.'
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In her own words: Monika Sheyaâs long road through exile
Monika Ndina Sheya was 21 when she crossed into exile in 1974, slipping through a hole dug beneath the border fence at Ondjiva and into Angola with a small group of nurses,...
https://www.namibiansun.com/local-news/in-her-own-words-monika-sheya%E2%80%99s-long-road-through-exile2026-01-19181616
22 days ago
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Wie mein Vater zu sagen pflegte: "Dess isch edd normal"... Brief an Norwegens MinisterprĂ€sident: Trump fĂŒhlt sich nach eigenen Worten nicht mehr dem Frieden verpflichtet
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Trump fĂŒhlt sich nach eigenen Worten nicht mehr dem Frieden verpflichtet
US-PrĂ€sident Trump geht aggressiv gegen Grönland vor. In einem Brief begrĂŒndet er seinen Kurs auch damit, dass er beim Friedensnobelpreis leer ausging. Ăber die Insel will er »die totale Kontrolle«.
https://www.spiegel.de/ausland/groenland-donald-trump-fuehlt-sich-nicht-mehr-dem-frieden-verpflichtet-a-2171360f-49e0-43bd-8d24-3d7d86b4bc0b?sara_ref=re-so-tw-sh
22 days ago
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