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MI5 Officials Forced to Hand Over Data on Secret Operation

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In 1919, a group of Irish rebels resisting the ruling British government created the Irish Republican Army (IRA) as a militant nationalist organization. Its ultimate goal was to militarily remove British rule in Ireland and gain independence from the United Kingdom. The IRA operated independently of any political control and at times led to the advancement of independence. It was known to participate in guerrilla-style warfare, ambushes, raids, and sabotage to force Great Britain to …

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China Censors “Friends” for “Unhealthy” Content

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Friends was one of the most popular TV programs of the late 1990s and early 2000s. It remains a fan favorite years later, but the show looks a little different for Chinese viewers. China censors some Friends episodes to remove anything the government deems immoral or vulgar. The meaning of those words differs significantly in China than in the US. For the Chinese censors, it means removing or altering scenes showing content such as underage …

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Pope Francis Supports Wealth Taxes

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One might be hard-pressed to refer to the Catholic Church’s governmental model over the last millennium as capitalist. Among most Catholic bishops and priests, there has always been a focus on helping the poor and underserved. In modern-day Italy, the tax system is highly progressive. The more money one makes, the more one is taxed by the government. On Monday, January 31, Pope Francis met with Italy’s internal revenue service representatives. He praised them for …

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Footage Shows Ukrainian Guardsman’s Arrest After He Shot 10 People

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As if tensions weren’t already high in Ukraine over a potential imminent invasion from Russia, it appears that pressure is building among members of the Ukrainian military. On Thursday, January 27, an enlisted Ukrainian National Guard soldier opened fire on his colleagues, killing five and wounding five others. It was hard for many to understand how someone who’s supposed to protect people turned and harmed them. Ukraine’s Interior Minister said that 21-year-old Artemiy Ryabchuk shot …

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