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Ottawa extends terrorist entity list to neo-fascists

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CANADA

Some MPs called for this action in the wake of the storming of the US Capitol last month, but the move has been considered for some time following concerns about extremism within…

Stolen antiquities trade fuels conflict worldwide

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INTERNATIONAL

The effects of the illicit antiquities and art trade.

Iraqi measures to rein in militias will be cosmetic

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IRAQ

Meanwhile, concern is growing that Israel is mounting regular airstrikes on Iran-backed militia bases inside Iraq. The conflict against Islamic State (IS) led to the emergence of…

Pyongyang’s rising cyberthreats are hard to combat

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NORTH KOREA

On November 30 the same trio plus Australia announced coordinated sanctions, in response to Pyongyang’s launch on November 21 of a military reconnaissance satellite. For the first…

Issue of state control impedes UN treaty on cybercrime

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INT

The negotiations focus on shaping the framework for countering cyber threats globally. However, as with previous rounds, agreement has been hindered by multiple proposals for…

Philippines-US alliance could soon sour

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PHILIPPINES/US

Washington is one of Manila's oldest partners, but the outlook for ties is mixed amid the coming US presidential transition and following recent controversial comments by Duterte.

Border will strain US-Mexican ties as elections near

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US/MEXICO

The meeting, held on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, followed discussion of the same issues by numerous government officials at the bilateral…

Gun issues will be part of a wider US voting divide

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UNITED STATES

In recent weeks there have been a mass shooting at a Texas school, a Supreme Court decision that loosens some state firearm regulations and a bipartisan bill intended to reduce…

Economic woes may change narcotics incentives in Iran

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IRAN

COVID-19-related closures are both changing trade patterns and putting new pressure on economic actors in Iran, including the state itself. The drug economy is an important source…

Ivanovic killing may slow EU path of Kosovo and Serbia

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KOSOVO/SERBIA

The prominent ethnic Serb politician’s assassination has shaken Kosovo. It is unclear which of Ivanovic’s many enemies ordered the killing. His death complicates Kosovo’s…