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Somewhen "USA" became "US" [closed]
During my lifetime, the "USA". which stood for "United States of America" (to distinguish them from other federations such as the "United Mexican States") at some point ...
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Why don't countries announce they'll never try to save hostages to discourage the practice?
As an example, let's say Israel announced in 2020 that from now on they won't pay any ransoms, won't trade hostages for prisoners or any kind of favors and won't send in military personnel to save ...
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Why did Kamala Harris describe her own appearance at the start of an important meeting? [closed]
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At the start of an important discussion, Kamala Harris describes her appearance:
I am ... sitting at the table wearing a blue suit.
This is potentially being used as an argument against ...
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What is the proper response when one country is maliciously harming another economically? [closed]
What would be an appropriate response if Country A is maliciously damaging Country B's economy, such as by counterfeiting Country B's currency?
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What are the specific terms in the "2024 Palestinian reconciliation agreement (also called the Beijing declaration)"?
It is claimed that the 2024 Palestinian reconciliation agreement (also called the Beijing declaration) is an agreement signed by 14 different Palestinian factions
Usually, a publicly signed agreement ...
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Does the "anti-dynasty" provision of the Philippines have parallels in other countries?
I've read an article about a proposed "anti-dynasty" bill in the Philippines:
Under SB 2730, [Senator] Padilla proposed that no spouse or person related within the fourth degree of ...
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Is endorsing a first lady to be president sign of nepotism? [closed]
This question was formed because of Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama being seen as viable Presidential Candidates.
Being first lady is a great position politically to know what it takes to do the ...
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Has the White House put out any statement about Biden dropping out?
I'm making a distinction here between the White House (WH) and Joe Biden himself. The WH, as an institution, may or may not be concerned with whom the next candidate is. I see in the realm of the ...
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Has D. Trump mentioned whether he'd be willing to debate K. Harris?
News is that J. Biden dropped out of the 2024 race, and that he endorsed VP K. Harris. How much delegates have to or will follow Biden's wishes is somewhat debated though, at this point. N.B., the ...
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How can I figure out how much of the trade between each pair of countries is conducted in USD?
I want to get a measure of (an aspect of) the dominance of the US dollar in international trade - which is something I often hear commentators mention.
Is this available as processed data somewhere? ...
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Why did so few U.S. presidents decide to end a reelection campaign? [closed]
(NEXSTAR) – With President Biden dropping out of the 2024 race, he
becomes one of only a few past presidents who decided to end their
campaign for reelection.
Biden’s withdrawal, though, comes later ...
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Why are people protesting so desperately in Bangladesh
Based on what the Western media is reporting over one hundred people have been killed protesting a new government quota system that reserves up to 30% of government jobs for relatives of veterans ...
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Is the FBI's report on January 6th available in PDF format?
Is the FBI's report on their investigation into the January 6th Capitol riot available anywhere in PDF format?
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Trump’s use of the term deportation
Trump promises "to launch the largest deportation operation" in history? You Tube - CBS News
There is a debate currently in Italy on the use of the term “deportation” by Trump in a recent ...
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Why some Western media seem to delay coverage of Yemen strikes? [closed]
I am opening The Guardian's website which I am using as a reference of Western media. It is 20:05 MSK, and searching for Yemen on the front page yields no results.
In Russian news media, first report ...
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