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	Russia, Bountiful Hoaxes and The New York Times by Dr. Binoy Kampmark There is a delicious irony in the Russia Bounty scandal. The Russians, funding the very entity that was financed, at least in a previous incarnation, by the Central Intelligence Agency, to supposedly kill the warriors...
	Revisions on China: Abandoning the Nixon Legacy by Dr. Binoy Kampmark There is little doubt about it. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is the puffed-up hawk of the Trump administration, talons at the ready, beak protruding. While the president coos at the prospect of seeing, or admiring...
	Brazil does not give up by Ovi Magazine Guest Suddenly, the world has moved from globalization to isolation. From hugs and kisses to social distancing. From physical touch to virtual chats. From high-consumerism towards a world with a greater environmental conscience.

	Hagia Sophia: The Divine Spark in All by Rene Wadlow There is a certain irony in the return of the Hagia Sophia to being an Islamic mosque which it had been from 1453 to 1934. From 1934 till today, it was considered a museum and was visited by many especially for the fine quality of its art work.
	Zombie Seizures: The Hacking of Twitter by Dr. Binoy Kampmark July 15, 2020. It was a day that will be remembered in the history of social media giant, Twitter. In what is becoming an increasingly quotidian occurrence with such companies, Twitter faced a hack described as "catastrophic".
	Liberals and conservatives by Joseph Gatt Communism failed mainly because there was no debate, and there was no communication. That is Communism is a system where the government controls everything from healthcare and education, to housing and business.
	Optimism in the Thai Deep South Despite a Spike in Violence and Covid Crisis by Murray Hunter Despite an intensive outbreak of Covid-19 infection clusters within the Thai Deep South, and a sudden spike in violent attacks by separatists, the region continues to display strong economic vibrancy.
	Are the French racist? by Joseph Gatt Title is provocative. The short answer: most French people are not racist. But, a lot of French people are "race conscious" and more so than in most of Europe and North America.
	Total Masking: Victoria's Coronavirus Response by Dr. Binoy Kampmark The Victorian Premier turned up for his weekend delivery of coronavirus infections, gruffly delivering the news. It has become grim if compelling viewing: the announcement about the next spike in coronavirus infections...
	Netanyahu's Annexation Drive by Dr. Binoy Kampmark Land seizures, annexations, and conquest. These are words axiomatic to the state of Israel. In the main, the state has maintained an uncomfortable position based on patience and attrition.
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