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TRUMP’S DIPLOMATIC WRECKING BALL

America’s petulant, speak-before-thinking president has had a field day over the past fortnight. First came his announcement that, if the Republicans win the the midterm elections in November, he will give every American adult $5,000. If that is not a bribe intended to influence an election, I do not know what is.

Syria abolishes Assad-era 'terrorism' court and voids rulings

Syria 's parliament has voted to abolish an antiterrorism court that was used to prosecute thousands of people, including peaceful activists, under the regime of ousted president Bashar Al Assad. The decision sets aside the rulings of the court, which was formed in 2012, and mandates a committee to allow people to recover properties…

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