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New book shows Trump often unaware of basic geography and history Jan 16, 2020

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President Trump has often revealed himself as woefully uninformed about the basics of geography and history during his three years as the most powerful man in the world.

Parnas files include more evidence of potential Trump involvement in the Ukraine affair Jan 15, 2020

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New materials released by House Democrats appear to show Ukraine’s top prosecutor offering one of Rudy Giuliani's associates damaging information related to Joe Biden if the Trump administration recalled the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine.

The Russian hack of Burisma is another warning flare for 2020 Jan 14, 2020

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Russian military spies have hacked the Ukrainian gas company that is at the heart of the impeachment trial of Trump.

An Iranian woman’s defection is a reminder of how much people dislike the regime in Tehran Jan 13, 2020

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The only woman in Iran to ever have won an Olympic medal has defected from that country, announcing her departure in a poignant Instagram post this weekend that accuses the government in Tehran of “hypocrisy,” “injustice” and oppressing women.

Boeing documents suggest a culture that does not prioritize safety Jan 10, 2020

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Instant messages and other internal Boeing documents released on Thursday night show company employees discussing efforts to manipulate U.S. and international safety regulators.

Both Iran and the U.S. say the ball is now in the other’s court Jan 09, 2020

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U.S. officials said they knew by Tuesday afternoon that the Iranians intended to strike at American targets in Iraq, although it was not immediately clear exactly which they would choose.

Iran retaliates, as the Defense secretary says ‘exquisite intelligence’ prompted Soleimani strike Jan 08, 2020

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No American casualties have been reported after Iran launched more than a dozen ballistic missiles at two Iraqi bases housing US personnel last night.

Putin could emerge a winner from the fallout over Soleimani’s death Jan 07, 2020

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If the United States withdraws from Iraq as backlash over the killing widens, Russia could strengthen its foothold in the country — much as it did in Syria after Trump ordered a troop pullout there last fall, a step that was later partly reversed.

Pompeo pushed for Soleimani strike, as Trump threatens Iran cultural sites Jan 06, 2020

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Mike Pompeo spoke to President Trump multiple times every day last week, culminating in Trump’s decision to approve the killing of Iran’s top military commander, Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani, at the strong urging of Pompeo.

Pentagon launched airstrike that killed Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani Jan 03, 2020

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A U.S. airstrike killed Iranian Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani in Baghdad on Thursday, the Pentagon said, a dramatic escalation of tensions between the two countries that could lead to widespread violence in the region and beyond.

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