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December 28, 2022
The January 6 committee released another batch of transcripts, including two more of its interviews with witness Cassidy Hutchinson who says she saw White House chief of staff Mark Meadows burn documents during the transition period.
Hear ex-Trump admin. official's reaction to claim Meadows burned documents - CNN
The January 6 committee released another batch of transcripts, including two more of its interviews with witness Cassidy Hutchinson who says she saw White House chief of staff Mark Meadows burn documents during the transition period.
December 28, 2022
China has been experimenting with hypersonic bullets, or bullets that travel five times faster than the speed of sound. In this episode of China Uncensored, we look at why the Chinese military wants hypersonic bullets, some of the drawbacks of hypersonic bullets, and why the US Navy ditched experiments on guns that could shoot hypersonic bullets.
China Wants Hypersonic Bullets - China Uncensored
China has been experimenting with hypersonic bullets, or bullets that travel five times faster than the speed of sound. In this episode of China Uncensored, we look at why the Chinese military wants hypersonic bullets, some of the drawbacks of hypersonic bullets, and why the US Navy ditched experiments on guns that could shoot hypersonic bullets.
December 28, 2022
I don't even want to think about it. Literally half an hour before, the doctors had left the surgery room."
This Ukrainian obstetrician and new mother survived a Russian attack on a maternity hospital in Kherson.
Russia attacks maternity hospital in Kherson, Ukraine - Times Radio
I don't even want to think about it. Literally half an hour before, the doctors had left the surgery room."
This Ukrainian obstetrician and new mother survived a Russian attack on a maternity hospital in Kherson.
December 28, 2022
"An article he published the other day talked about how this is a conflict with the West tantamount to the Second World War."
Former Russian President, and right hand man to Putin, has made a series of predictions including reversing Brexit and a war between Germany and France.
Russian leader predicts war in the EU - Times Radio
"An article he published the other day talked about how this is a conflict with the West tantamount to the Second World War."
Former Russian President, and right hand man to Putin, has made a series of predictions including reversing Brexit and a war between Germany and France.
December 28, 2022
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Hutchinson, theories, and fireplaces....
December 28, 2022
00:00 Introduction
00:11 Chinese Reopening & Global Response
05:01 Taiwan
07:39 Chinese Economy: Industrial Profits Down
Chinese Economy Suffers Another Bad Month; World Reacts To China Opening; Taiwan - China Update
00:00 Introduction
00:11 Chinese Reopening & Global Response
05:01 Taiwan
07:39 Chinese Economy: Industrial Profits Down
December 28, 2022
The Serbian army has said it's at its "highest level of combat readiness" following weeks of escalating tension between Serbia and Kosovo.
Belgrade has accused Kosovo of plotting “terrorism against Serbs" in areas where some 50,000 ethnic Serbs live.
In return, Pristina says Belgrade is behind "paramilitary formations" that set up roadblocks in majority Serb areas of north Kosovo on 10 December.
In 2008, Kosovo declared independence from Serbia, however many countries, including Russia and China, do not recognise it.
The European Union has been attempting to mediate, calling for "maximum restraint and immediate action".
Serbia puts troops on high alert over rising tensions with Kosovo - BBC News
The Serbian army has said it's at its "highest level of combat readiness" following weeks of escalating tension between Serbia and Kosovo.
Belgrade has accused Kosovo of plotting “terrorism against Serbs" in areas where some 50,000 ethnic Serbs live.
In return, Pristina says Belgrade is behind "paramilitary formations" that set up roadblocks in majority Serb areas of north Kosovo on 10 December.
In 2008, Kosovo declared independence from Serbia, however many countries, including Russia and China, do not recognise it.
The European Union has been attempting to mediate, calling for "maximum restraint and immediate action".
December 28, 2022
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen has announced all men will be required to serve one year’s military service.
The decision to extend the compulsory military service from four to 12 months comes amid growing tensions with China, which claims the self-ruled island as its territory.
"Peace will not drop from the sky... Taiwan is on the front line of authoritarian expansion," President Tsai said.
The new rule, which affects all men over the age of 18, takes effect in January 2024.
Taiwan extends mandatory military service to one year - BBC News
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen has announced all men will be required to serve one year’s military service.
The decision to extend the compulsory military service from four to 12 months comes amid growing tensions with China, which claims the self-ruled island as its territory.
"Peace will not drop from the sky... Taiwan is on the front line of authoritarian expansion," President Tsai said.
The new rule, which affects all men over the age of 18, takes effect in January 2024.
December 28, 2022
The Biden Administration released a statement outlining Joe Biden’s bipartisan accomplishments.
Biden Touts His Bipartisan Successes! - Luke Beasley
The Biden Administration released a statement outlining Joe Biden’s bipartisan accomplishments.
December 28, 2022
Luke plays the beginning of an interview done with Kari Lake that reveals the detached nature of many right-wingers perception of reality.
Kari Lake Completely Detaches from Reality During This Bizarre Interview! - Luke Beasley
Luke plays the beginning of an interview done with Kari Lake that reveals the detached nature of many right-wingers perception of reality.
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