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History unfolds before our very eyes....

eileenleyva @eileenleyva (27555) • Philippines 20 Aug 21

How long has it been the world, through news reportage, put blame on the withdrawal of the United States for the aggressive take over of Afghanistan by the terrorist cult known as the Taliban - many days now. The subsequent...

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Putin and Popcorn!

cmoneyspinner @cmoneyspinner (9218) • Austin, Texas 25 Jul 20

It's the act of a desperate man. He is trying to rig the US elections in his favor. Guess the Russians will sit this one out. I mean … why bother interfering when the president will do it himself? Does Russia also have a war...

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How well informed are Americans about Coronavirus in other countries?

John Welford @indexer (4852) • Leicester, England 23 Mar 20

It was once famously said that every visitor to the United States could perform a simple magic trick by opening a newspaper and watching his/her own country disappear! I did actually try this for myself during my only visit to...

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Any Thoughts About Venezuela?

cmoneyspinner @cmoneyspinner (9218) • Austin, Texas 18 Jan 20

If you've been following the news reports, then you know that it looks like Venezuela finally has a new president. I have to say it "looks like" because from my distance I still can't quite tell if that other guy Maduro is...

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a cliché

Elizabeth @Poppylicious (11134) • United Kingdom 14 May 18

This time last week my tummy was gushingly ridding itself of evil parasites by any means possible, all involving lots of yucky fluid type substances. Towards the back end of the week {pun so very obviously intended} and beyond, my...

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The World situation

littlefranciscan @littlefranciscan (18327) • United States 16 Dec 17

How would you say the world stands as it is now? We have countries ..running test missals .. Other countries blowing up bombs in check points.. and others building walls in an attempt to keep the bad out.. What do you think .. How...

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Incident in UK

noruby @noruby (55) • United States 22 Mar 17

Our thoughts go out to those in the UK. What is the world coming too? Parliament of all areas too now on lockdown. They are going through a major political time right now with a vote coming up. Wonder if the US President will...

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The Difference Between Unbiased, Biased and Fake News

Deborah-Diane @DeborahDiane (40851) • Laguna Woods, California 26 Nov 16

A recent study showed that 82 percent of middle school kids in the U.S. do not know how to tell the difference between unbiased, biased and fake news. Based on my personal experience, it appears that many adults have the same...

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This Day in History, August 20th!

Miss Nikki @MissNikki (5234) • Maple Ridge, British Columbia 20 Aug 16

Ready to learn some fun, new facts? Check out these events that happened on this very day, August 20th, many years ago! *** On August 20th, in the year 1849, rioters burned the Cyrus Hotel in Montréal, Québec, Canada. On...

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Could it get any better?

Artemeis @artemeis (4189) • China 17 Jul 16

I cannot believe what I'm reading over the news everyday and today is really not any different. To start off, more shootings and I believe you know where, Louisiana and Florida - is US at war or erupting to another civil...

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Coup Underway in Turkey

angel_smiles @Lolaze (5092) • St. Louis, Missouri 15 Jul 16

Currently a military coup is underway in Turkey. The military is attempting to take over. The President, who was elected by a slim margin, is calling on people to go to the streets to show their opposition. Soldiers have just...

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How Do We Handle the Terrorism Problem

angel_smiles @Lolaze (5092) • St. Louis, Missouri 15 Jul 16

I asked in a previous post if we should officially declare war on ISIS and it seems many people feel that is not the answer. Then how I ask do people feel should we fight the terrorism threat in the world today? Is increased...

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Has the World Gone Crazy?

Deborah-Diane @DeborahDiane (40851) • Laguna Woods, California 7 Jul 16

It seems to me that the news has gone from bad to worse. Two young, black men were killed by the police this week, when they were not resisting arrest or committing any crimes. Ten police officers in Dallas, Texas were shot by a...

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World history has been made tonight!

The Horse @TheHorse (238364) • Walnut Creek, California 10 Apr 16

This is an incredible night in the history of the world! When history is made, it cannot be undone. I was witness to it (on TV), and that can never be taken away from me. The Golden State Warriors defeated the San Antonio Spurs...

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Bowie, refugees, and castles: Questions going through my head this morning

The Horse @TheHorse (238364) • Walnut Creek, California 11 Jan 16

As I head off to work, I have a few questions playing in my mind. Does this happen to you? The first one: How do I feel about the Death of David Bowie of cancer at 69? Mostly it makes me feel sad for him and his family. It also...

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Earth Quake In Indonesia

Colleen @CRanney (435) • Wingham, Ontario 8 Nov 15

I hope no one was injured in the earthquake that happened in Indonesia today. When I heard that on the news my heart skipped a beat. When my oldest daughter was 18 she flew across the world (to where I say is the farthest place...

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Small Cap Companies

opportunistmagazinbe @opportunistmagazinbe (5) • United States 28 Nov 14

Opportunist Magazine Financial, Market, Stock Market News, Crowd Funding, Business, World News, Stock Market Analysis, Global Headline News,Small Cap companies.

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The passing of Nelson Mandela

Rusho Mrong @RushoM (3) • Dhaka, Bangladesh 7 Dec 13

THERE was humility in him, the kind that comes to men whose greatness has been engendered by experience and empathy for the sufferings of others. It did not matter that he suffered for years, for close to three decades in the...

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