Just when things seemed to be cooling off … The first set of two bombers flew near Alaska and just 30 minutes later a separate set flew far off the west coast of California. via Russian Bombers Fly Near U.S. on July 4th – ABC News.
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Ex-state senator pleads guilty to racketeering in California
Holy shit! I never even heard about this guy getting arrested in the first place! An ex-California state senator pleaded guilty Wednesday to a racketeering charge in an organized crime and public corruption case centered in San Francisco’s Chinatown. via Ex-state senator pleads guilty to racketeering in California.
Russia examines Baltic independence
This week, on “Those Crazy Russians,” … The Russian chief prosecutor’s office is to examine whether the Soviet Union acted legally when it recognised (sic) the Baltic states’ independence in 1991. via Russia examines Baltic independence.
Pentagon accuses Russia of ‘playing with fire’ over nuclear threats towards Nato – Europe – World – The Independent
“Anyone who thinks they can control escalation through the use of nuclear weapons is literally playing with fire.” via Pentagon accuses Russia of ‘playing with fire’ over nuclear threats towards Nato – Europe – World – The Independent.
Burundi vice president flees, students break into US embassy – France 24
Maybe the US is not as universally hated as it is sometimes led to believe. Ignoring armed US Marines watching from the roof of the US mission, around 200 students climbed under the gate and over the wall before sitting inside the compound with their hands raised. via Flash – Burundi vice president flees, students break intoContinue reading “Burundi vice president flees, students break into US embassy – France 24”
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