Stars and Stripes: Created at a time of intense social conflict, US flag became hopeful affirmation of America’s future
A spokesman for Independence Hall in Philadelphia says no records exist of a US flag being present for the signing of the Constitution in 1787, or any indications that a national flag would have flown during the following decade at what is now called Congress Hall – a decade when Philadelphia was the country’s capital.
Fall out between Putin and Prigozhin presents Moscow chance to retune its foreign policy in Africa – ISS
The deal in Central African Republic, as elsewhere in Africa, has been a barter arrangement where Wagner supplied the muscle and Touadéra gave it carte blanche to take whatever gold, diamonds and other minerals it wanted. In both cases Wagner has committed widespread atrocities, the report said, indiscriminately massacring men, women and children of the ethnic communities that are the strongholds of its political opponents, and eliminating artisanal miners so Wagner can seize the mines.
Latest edition of global peace index shows violence on world economies rose by $1 trillion to $17.5 trillion
A snapshot of key results from the 2023 IEP report reveals that deaths from global conflict increased by 96 per cent to 238,000 in 2022; new data shows more conflict deaths in Ethiopia than Ukraine, eclipsing the previous global peak during the Syrian war.
Wagner Group: Ukraine war was started by Russian oligarchy to benefit themselves, gain power
The war was started by the Russian oligarchy to benefit themselves and gain power. In his rant, Prigozhin did not criticise Russian President Vladimir Putin by name, focusing instead on the broader Russian elite, and specifically on his personal enemy Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu.
