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22nd May 1990. The two Yemens, north and south, become one. The mood of the world seems to be for the dissolution of old animosities. In that same week…

Nov 27

17 November: Polish forces use tear gas and water cannon to force back migrants attempting to cross into the EU from Belarus. NATO moves troops to assi…

Nov 20

10 November. Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, is questioned about sleaze allegations. He responds that the UK, "is not remotely a corrupt country." 9 Nov…

Nov 13

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27 October 2021: The UN report that current action on CO2 emissions will set the world on course for a disastrous 2.70C temperature rise by 2030. In 20…

Oct 27

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