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Airspace Defense
Spanish F/A-18 Shoots Down Suspected Russian Drone in Romanian Airspace, Marking Direct NATO Military Action
6 sources · 64d ago
War Crimes Tribunal
Kosovo Specialist Chambers Convicts Former President Hashim Thaçi of War Crimes
3 sources · 32d ago
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DHS Used Obscure Customs Law to Subpoena Journalist and Non-Profit Records, Bypassing Courts
6 sources · 55d ago
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