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Can Animal-Consciousness Liberate Us From Ourselves And A Climate Apocalypse?
WorldNews.com 15 Nov 2019
Through evolutionary cognition, they’ve revealed that apes have a “theory of the mind” and that they can anticipate when another ape (or person) will wind up believing something ... 11, 2001 ... They floated a more controversial assertion showing an even more controversial idea. animal consciousness ... (Dallas Darling is the author of Politics 501....
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Did US oust Morales for Bolivia’s lithium reserves?
Press TV 15 Nov 2019
In the wake of the ouster of Bolivian President Evo Morales, a controversial speculation has been raised among analysts who say the military coup may have been intended to ensure US control of the South American country’s massive lithium resources ... The mineral is critical to batteries, clean energy and electric cars ... ....
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The US and Britain face no existential threat. So why do their wars go on?
The Guardian 15 Nov 2019
Why does no one mention the war? The most militaristic, belligerent and chauvinist country I know – and also love – is the US ... .......
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Israel says it has completed Gaza strikes after rocket fire
The Times of India 15 Nov 2019
JERUSALEM. Israel said on early Friday it has completed a series of airstrikes on targets linked to the Islamic Jihad militant group in Gaza after rocket fire that rattled a day-old truce. The military statement indicated that Israel was willing to abide by the cease-fire if there are no additional rocket attacks ... more from times of india news ... ....
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On his 16th birthday, California student opens fire at high school, killing two
Independent online (SA) 15 Nov 2019
Santa Clarita - A Southern California high school student killed two classmates and wounded three others on Thursday, pulling a .45 calibre semiautomatic handgun from his backpack and emptying it in a matter of seconds as the school day began. He saved the last bullet for himself. It was his 16th birthday ... Picture ... They found no further danger there....
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Boris Johnson defends his tea-making method after stewing row
AOL 15 Nov 2019
Boris Johnson has defended his controversial method of making a cup of tea as “delicious” during an interview on BBC Breakfast. Speaking to Naga Munchetty during an extended interview on Friday’s edition of the programme, the PM discussed the NHS, Brexit and the flooding affecting the country ... We bumped into Boris on his tea break ... ....
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BRICS summit all about economic growth
Independent online (SA) 15 Nov 2019
All eyes were on Brazil this week as right-wing populist President Jair Bolsonaro hosted the 11th BRICS Summit yesterday, under the theme of ‘Economic Growth for an Innovative Future.’ ... President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasized the fact that BRICS represent about 42% of the global population, 23% of GDP, 30% of territory, and 18% of global trade ... ....
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Prince Andrew to break silence on Jeffrey Epstein scandal in 'no holds barred' interview
London Evening Standard 15 Nov 2019
Prince Andrew is set to break his silence on the Jeffrey Epstein scandal in a “no holds barred” BBC interview. The Duke of York will speak about accusations against him and his relationship with the disgraced financier for the first time in an "unvetted" interview with Emily Maitlis on Newsnight on Saturday ... ....
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Hong Kong minister falls to the ground after being mobbed in London – video
The Guardian 15 Nov 2019
protesters lift highway blockade on proviso elections proceed .......
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Poland gas company plans to end import deal with Gazprom
ABC News 15 Nov 2019
Poland's state gas company said Friday it has notified Russia’s Gazprom that it will not extend a long-term deal on gas imports when it expires in three years. The announcement comes as Poland has been working to reduce its dependence on Russian energy sources, which Moscow has sometimes used as a tool of political pressure on its partners ... 31, 2022....
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Astronomers Puzzled By Large Numbers Of Synchronized Galaxies
IFL Science 14 Nov 2019
A Korean team of astronomers has investigated the rotational properties of galactic neighbors and discovered something peculiar. Galaxies that are near each other all seem to rotate in the same direction. The role of galaxy interactions is crucial to understand how they evolve ... Two papers have recently been written on this topic ... [H/T. Vice]. ....
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Boris Johnson falsely claims there is 'no evidence' of Russian interference in UK politics
The Independent 15 Nov 2019
Boris Johnson has said there is no evidence of Russian interference in UK politics. The prime minister’s comment came as he remained under intense pressure over his refusal to allow the publication of a parliamentary report into Russian activities ... Download the new Indpendent Premium app ... ....
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Chinese swim star Sun Yang faces sports court over smashed blood vial
Australian Broadcasting Corporation 15 Nov 2019photo: Creative Commons / Shajib Ray
Bangladesh coast guard rescues 122 Rohingya from sinking boat
Yahoo Daily News 15 Nov 2019
DHAKA (Reuters) - Bangladesh coast guard rescued 122 Rohingya Muslim refugees from the Bay of Bengal on Thursday as the boat they had boarded to illegally flee to Malaysia started sinking due to a mechanical problem, a coast guard official said ... The coast guard rescued 58 women, 47 men and 17 children from the floundering boat ... ....
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Hong Kong: 70-year-old street cleaner killed in clashes as pro-Beijing minister 'seriously harmed' in London protest
The Independent 15 Nov 2019
A man has died after being hit in the head by a projectile during Hong Kong protests and a minister has been injured during a clash with demonstrators in London, as chaotic rallies paralysed the Chinese city for a fifth consecutive day on Friday ... ....
