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How Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu and US President-Elect Trump Could Undo the Iran Nuclear Deal

The multilateral deal could face a unilateral challenge from the Donald Trump administration with the help of Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu Trump and Clinton on U.S. nuclear policy, Iran deal from PBS Newshour In an interview with US news show 60 Minutes on CBS, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there are about “five ways” he […]

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Romania’s Social Democrats Poised to Retake Government

The Social Democrats ride a wave of populism sweeping Europe and the United States to an impressive electoral victory in Romania Romania prepares to elect a new government from Al Jazeera English Romania’s former ruling party, the Social Democrats, claimed an impressive electoral victory in the recent general election, returning the party to power after […]

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UK Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn Urged to Improve Poll Numbers After Securing Leadership

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has 12 months to right the ship of the Labour Party in the face of a resurgent right across Europe Jeremy Corbyn wins UK Labour leadership contest Poor poll showings have UK Labour Party supporters worried that current party leader Jeremy Corbyn may not be able to close the gap with […]

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Colombian President Santos & Drug-Trafficking Reform, “It makes no sense to imprison a peasant who grows marijuana”

Colombian President receives Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo for bringing peace between Colombia and FARC Video via CBS News Colombian President Juan Miguel Santos used his minutes at the Noble Peace prize podium to discuss the need for world governments to “rethink” the war on drugs saying, “It makes no sense to imprison a peasant […]

Clay County, WV Development Corporation Director Pamela Taylor Returning to Work After Calling Michelle Obama “Ape in Heels”

Nonprofit organization director came under fire for viral post with racial overtones criticizing Michelle Obama’s appearance Racist? Michelle Obama is an “Ape in Heels” from The David Pakman Show After her inflammatory comments about current United States First Lady Michelle Obama went public, Clay County Development Corporation Director Pamela Taylor is returning to her job […]

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France’s Far-Right Leader Marine Le Pen Vows to End Free Education for France’s Illegal Immigrants

The National Front’s candidate for the French presidency says the “party is over” with regard to free education for children France’s Marine Le Pen: Donald Trump Win Shows Power Slipping From ‘Elites’ (Full Interview) | CNBC France’s notorious Marine Le Pen has once again stirred controversy within the French republic, this time vowing to end […]

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Chris Christie Reportedly Rejected Multiple Offers from Donald Trump Administration

Vocal Trump supporter during the 2016 US presidential election, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will not be part of the incoming administration Gov. Chris Christie on Bridgegate convictions of former allies from CBS This Morning Currently dealing with a series of scandals within his own administration, vocal and early Donald Trump supporter, New Jersey Governor […]

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US Labor Unions Criticize President-Elect Trump’s Appointment of Andrew Puzder, Former Fast Food CEO

Labor activists decry “cruel” choice of former fast food CEO Andrew Puzder’s nomination to Donald Trump’s cabinet as US Labor Secretary Andy Puzder on the Fed, Trump’s economic policy from FOX Business US labor activists and left-wing politicians have bemoaned US President-Elect Donald Trump’s appointment of Carl’s Jr. former CEO Andrew Puzder for the critical […]

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South Korea’s President Park Geun-hye Impeached

In a historic move by South Korea’s parliament, embattled President Park Geun-hye is impeached by an overwhelming margin South Korea’s president impeached: What’s the fallout? from Al Jazeera English The South Korean National Assembly voted overwhelmingly in favor of an impeachment motion for current President Park Geun-hye, daughter of ruthless yet admired South Korean President […]

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Under Fire for Alleged Privileged Access to Liberal Party Donors

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau under fire for giving preference to rich campaign donors Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Justin Trudeau’s Apologies One of the most lauded world leaders has become entangled in a scandal all too typical of politicians – money for access. It is alleged that rich Liberal Party donors were given […]