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Back to dark times - 25 Apr 2025 filed by the editor - Opinion

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25 Apr 2025: posted by the editor - Opinion

So American President Donald Trump believes that military invasion and occupation of foreign territory is fine and justifiable from the eyes of the invader.

So American President Donald Trump believes that military invasion and occupation of foreign territory is fine and justifiable from the eyes of the invader.

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