Hollywood’s villains were once Russian or Chinese. Now they’re us – people from the Balkans

Hollywood’s villains were once Russian or Chinese. Now they’re us – people from the Balkans | Ana Schnabl

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Trump once called Jan. 6 a 'heinous attack.' Now he calls it a 'day of love.'

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US Government Says Relying on Chinese Lithium Batteries Is Too Risky

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Chinese Hackers Are Said to Have Targeted Phones Used by Trump and Vance

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Chinese hackers targeted cellphones used by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, his running mate, JD Vance, and people associated with the Democratic campaign of Kamala Harris

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Paul Whelan was devasted at being left behind in a Russian labor camp as others were released

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To deter a war over Taiwan, threaten Chinese interests far from it

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Before superhero movies, directors were masters of the universe – now you can find them cowering in their trailers

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A $30,000 home equity loan comes with inexpensive monthly payments now that interest rates have been reduced.

US unveils sanctions tied to Russian drone attacks in Ukraine

The Treasury Department announced Thursday it was imposing sanctions for the first time on Chinese entities directly developing and producing drones that Russia is using in Ukraine. “Russia ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Russian lawmakers ratify pact with N. Korea as US confirms troops to Russia

Russian lawmakers have ratified a pact with North Korea envisioning mutual military assistance, a move that comes even as the U.S. confirmed the deployment of 3,000 North Korean troops to Russia

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Russians behind fake video of ballots being destroyed, US officials say

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