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By Rainer Hachfeld, 20 June 2022.
The first Congress of Vienna, held in 1814-1815, led to peace in Europe for nearly 100 years, 1815-1914. It led to a Europe which could resolve conflicts through diplomacy rather than wars. It can be regarded …
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In response to Israel’s genocide in Gaza, the University of Californis, Davis, has divested from Israel. The University passed a recent bill that divests from Israel and prevents any of its $ 20 million budget from being spent on “companies complicit in the occupation and genocide.”
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“Hamas is not a terrorist group for us, as you know, it is a political movement. But, I think it is very very difficult to dislodge these groups without a negotiated solution; which includes their aspirations.”
Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, UNHQ Geneva 7 February 2024
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