Day: January 4, 2016

Oregon Militia Men Seize Federal Wildlife Preserve

A group of armed militia men in Harney County, Oregon have taken over the Malheur Wildlife Refuge. They are accusing the United States of violating the constitution by illegally seizing land from citizens, in particular, that of the Hammond family. In 2001, Dwight and Steven Hammond, a father/son team of ranchers, set

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Chinese Unrest Over Ursula Gauthier Article

China’s recent decision to deport French journalist Ursula Gauthier has caused a small media storm in the world of journalism. The Chinese authorities suspended Gauthier’s journalist licence, effectively expelling her. The friction between Gauthier and the Chinese authorities came about after the publication of Gauthier’s article criticizing the Chinese treatment

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Tensions run high as Russian export sanctions come into effect

Exports destined for Russia remain within the Turkish borders in wait of being bought domestically. Recent sanctions on Russia’s part mean that export owners in Turkey are indirectly bearing the brunt of the unfortunate decision to momentarily suspend the expedition of all Turkish agricultural produce to Russia. Sanctions came into

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