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Betting On The Apocalypse: Why Investors Are Buying Gold

From political folly to looming crises, investors are betting on collapse — and turning to gold as their safe haven.

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Humanitarian Aid Or Hardball Politics? Why The Gaza Flotilla Matters

Israeli authorities intercepted boats from the international Gaza aid flotilla late Wednesday. But the standoff is bound to continue to weigh on the Middle East conflict. 

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How Europe Can Stand Up To Putin Without Falling Into His Trap

After a series of intrusions by unidentified drones, Denmark is hosting a two-day European summit focused on the Russian threat. The Danish prime minister has denounced Russia’s “hybrid warfare,” saying, “This is only the beginning.” But the EU must be careful not to overreact.

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Tibetan Nuns Leading A Quiet Academic Revolution — With Help From The Dalai Lama

Tibetan Buddhist nuns are breaking centuries-old barriers, earning the highest degrees in their tradition and taking on leadership roles across monastic and community institutions.

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Society Women Worldwide

Learning Feminist Resistance At My Mom’s German Kebab Stand

It’s 122° F at the kebab grill. My mother has been standing there for 35 years, and I’ve been joining her there every day now, even though I’m still at university. Because that’s our form of resistance.

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Soy, An Unlikely Weapon In The Sino-American Power Struggle

China has halted purchases of U.S. soybeans, cutting American farmers off from billions of dollars in revenue. It is a crucial example of how amid Donald Trump’s trade war is hitting his own voters, and feeding geopolitical rivalries beyond traditional diplomatic or military areas.

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