Jordan Peterson’s book, 12 Rules for Life, is riding high in the best sellers list at the moment. I read it. I liked it. A sort of pseudo self-help book, Peterson pulls together his experience as a clinical psychologist and his interest in biblical stories, inspired by his faith, and creates an engaging and informative…
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Macron visits US, stays close to Trump
The French President, Emmanuel Macron, visited the US, meeting with President Donald Trump and addressing both Houses of Congress. Macron, the young reformist who stormed to the Presidency in 2017, has established a close bond with Trump, who is known for his volatile interactions with world leaders. Macron made a special effort to remain close…
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Spy poisoning causes rift with Russia
Fallout from the Salisbury attack has continued this week, as the war of words between London and Moscow shows no sign of abating. Yulia Skripal, the daughter of spy Sergey Skirpal, who was the victim of a nerve agent attack along with her father last month, has been released from hospital this week, leading to…
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Xi cements positon in China
Chinese Premier Xi Jinping has moved to cement his position this week, removing the constitutional limits which would have forced him to step down following the end of his second term in office. The change, which will likely be rubber-stamped by the less-than-independent Parliament body, would potentially allow Xi to remain as Premier for decades…
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Corbyn’s communist credentials
Allegations surfaced this week that the leader of the opposition, Mr. Jeremy Corbyn, met a Czech diplomat who turned out to be a spy during the Cold War years. These allegations have not been fully answered yet by Mr. Corbyn, and have been sensationalised and exaggerated by the Tory party, so it is hard…
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Special prosecutor draws first blood in Russia probe
Special prosecutor Robert Mueller, tasked with investigating links between the Trump campaign and Russian interference in the 2016 election, has filed charges against 13 Russian nationals, as his investigation continues. A federal grand jury indicted the suspects last week. Mueller alleges in the charges that the individuals communicated with unwitting members of the Trump Campaign,…