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China, Russia, Iran and North Korea are undermining global order and free societies, report finds

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A new report from the George W. Bush Institute report is raising red flags about the threat that authoritarian regimes pose to human rights and democracy around the world, singling out China, Russia, Iran and North Korea. The report’s authors, Igor Khrestin and Joseph Kim, join “The Takeout” to unpack the findings. Source link

Did China’s Xi visit North Korea because an emboldened Kim Jong Un wants “to confront the U.S.”?

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Hong Kong — Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up a two-day visit to North Korea on Tuesday by vowing to deepen ties and expand cooperation with Kim Jong Un. Xi called the summit a “new historical starting point.” Beyond the optics and the carefully choreographed messaging from the Chinese and North Korean governments, experts say the … Read more

Man accused of killing Ukrainian refugee on North Carolina train found incompetent to stand trial

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The man accused of killing Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a North Carolina train last August has been found incompetent to stand trial. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. A hearing was held on Tuesday to discuss the competency of Decarlos Brown Jr., who was charged … Read more

Bear that caused panic and nearly 100 school closures captured north of Tokyo:

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A wandering bear that scared residents of a Japanese city just north of Tokyo was captured on Tuesday after several days of panic during which nearly 100 schools were closed. The bear was first spotted on Saturday near a park in Utsunomiya, a city north of Tokyo with a population of half a million. City … Read more

North Korea announces opening of new nuclear facility

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North Korea on Thursday unveiled a new facility to produce nuclear bomb fuels, with leader Kim Jong Un announcing plans to bolster the country’s nuclear forces “at an exponential rate.” The official Korean Central News Agency said the facility used “more sophisticated technology” but didn’t provide further details, such as where it is located and … Read more

North Carolina officer fired over video of violent arrest turns himself in to face assault charge

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A former North Carolina police officer who was fired over the weekend turned himself in Monday to face a charge in an excessive force investigation after video showed him repeatedly punching a woman during an arrest, authorities said. Former Shelby County police officer Karson Hyder, 22, has been charged with one count of assault inflicting … Read more