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Cracks in unconditional US political support for Israel?

Cracks in unconditional US political support for Israel?

The United States was the first country in the world to recognize Israel as a state and in 2017 it was the first country to recognize Jerusalem (including occupied East Jerusalem) as the capital of the Jewish state. The US State Department’s official website says Israel has “no bigger friend than the United States.” Israel’s unconditional American political, economic and …

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US and Russian foreign ministers want to end …

Amerikaanse en Russische buitenlandminister willen einde maken aan “ongezonde” relaties tussen hun landen

Blinken (left) and Lavrov had a “constructive conversation.” Photo: EPA-EFE The United States wants to work with Russia to make the world a safer place. But if Moscow behaves “aggressively,” Americans will respond. That’s what US Secretary of State Anthony Blingen said. Blingen met with his Russian envoy, Sergei Lavrov, for a “constructive conversation.” Blingen and Lavrov met on Wednesday …

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Digital technology keeps us in touch during epidemics

Digital technology keeps us in touch during epidemics

Digital technology is changing the way we live and work. Infections and locks have shown that we depend on it for everything from long distance work to online medical consultations to video calls with family and friends. However, the epidemic has exposed the gap between “Haves” and “How-Notes”. More than 40% of Europeans do not have basic digital skills and …

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This Week at Litch of Leight: Emeritus Rector Magnificus Girl Stolker

This Week at Litch of Leight: Emeritus Rector Magnificus Girl Stolker

Girl Stolker in Litch of Leiden (photo: main city). This week, Renz Heruir talks to Girl Stolker at Lich of Op Leiden. Stolker was the Rector Magnificus of Leiden University. He was responsible for scientific education and the appointment of professors. He was also the chairman of the executive committee. Herver elaborates on Stolker’s youth, scientific life and leisure. Former …

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The Irish regulator could continue the investigation on Facebook

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The Irish Data Regulator could resume an investigation into data flows from Facebook between the EU and the United States. The Irish Supreme Court on Friday rejected an attempt by a technology company to block the trial. The Irish Data Monitoring Group has previously launched an investigation into the social media company DBC for violating privacy rules. Facebook faces huge …

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Russia classifies the United States and the Czech Republic as “friendly.”

Russia classifies the United States and the Czech Republic as "friendly."

On Friday, May 14, Russia announced that it would keep the Czech Republic and the United States on the country’s list.Friendly2, Tensions continue between Moscow and Western countries. Also read:The United States may resume some diplomatic activities in Russia According to a government decree signed on Thursday, but published on the official Russian portal on Friday, both countries have been …

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US spokesman: “We warn Azerbaijan!” –

US spokesman: "We warn Azerbaijan!"  -

US State Department Spokeswoman Jalina Porter Armenia said on Friday that Azerbaijan had not fully fulfilled its promise to withdraw troops across the border in the disputed incident and that it had received military assistance from Russia. Armenia accuses Azerbaijan of sending troops across the border. Azerbaijan has denied this, saying its forces have only guarded the side of the …

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Russia calls US, Czech Republic “unfriendly …

Rusland bestempelt Verenigde Staten en Tsjechië als “onvriendelijke” landen

Russia puts the Czech Republic and the United States on the list of “unfriendly” countries. This decision has implications for the employment of Russian personnel in the embassies of countries in Moscow. The two countries have been declared “friendly” by a Russian government order signed on Thursday but released on Friday. This means that the Czech Republic has severely restricted …

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