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German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier received Ahmed al-Sharaa, once known as Abu Mohammad al-Jolani and founder of an al-Qaeda affiliate, for talks on Syria's reconstruction, energy deals like a Siemens memorandum, and returning many of Germany's 900,000 Syrian refugees. Chancellor Friedrich Merz suggested 80% should return within three years, prioritizing those who abused asylum or committed crimes, a view al-Sharaa endorsed. Critics including Yazidi activist Azat Alsalim decried the honors, citing al-Sharaa's group's past atrocities against minorities like Yazidis, Christians, and Kurds, while ongoing clashes in Syria fuel minority fears.

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Flag-lined handshakes at Bellevue Palace marked a ceremonial welcome for Syria's transitional leader, but his history as a jihadist commander sparked immediate backlash from victims' advocates.

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In 1977, Chomsky and Edward Herman dismissed early reports of Khmer Rouge killings as unreliable propaganda, estimating executions in the hundreds or thousands while blaming U.S. bombing for much of the unrest. The regime, which ruled from 1975 to 1979, killed 1.5 to 3 million Cambodians—about one in four—through executions, starvation, and forced labor. Posted by Students for Liberty on March 4, the thread contrasts this with economist Thomas Sowell's critique of unaccountable intellectuals, sparking fresh arguments over whether Chomsky's caution amid unverified claims amounted to denial.

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A recent post dug into Noam Chomsky's 1970s writings on Cambodia's Khmer Rouge horrors, questioning why the linguist faced no career fallout despite downplaying mass deaths.

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Hajiya Fatima Umma El-Rufai, mother of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, passed away at age 96 in Cairo, Egypt. Vice President Kashim Shettima paid a condolence visit to the El-Rufai family at their Abuja residence, where he was received by family members including Mohammed Bello El-Rufai. The family held Janazah prayers at Abuja National Mosque and third-day Fidau prayers.

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A South African spokesperson claimed France revoked an invitation due to U.S. pressure, including threats from President Trump, but the U.S. State Department, Ramaphosa, and France all denied it. Ramaphosa said no pressure came from any country and emphasized that non-invitation to the G7 is no snub since South Africa does not belong. France chose a streamlined guest list with leaders from India, South Korea, Brazil, and Kenya for the June 15-17 summit in Évian-les-Bains, amid broader U.S.-South Africa tensions over issues like the ICJ case against Israel and BRICS ties.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa stayed calm when asked about South Africa's absence from France's G7 summit, simply noting his country isn't a member of the club.

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Maj. Gen. Antonio A. Aguto Jr., who led the Security Assistance Group-Ukraine until last year, first lost a tube of Secret-level maps detailing force positions on a train from Kyiv to Germany in April 2024; embassy staff recovered it untouched the next day. Weeks later on May 13, he consumed far more than the allowed two drinks—roughly two 500 ml bottles of strong Georgian chacha—during a dinner with Ukrainian counterparts, leading to three falls, a concussion, and slurred speech noted by witnesses at meetings with Secretary Blinken and others the next day. The March 12 inspector general report substantiated excess alcohol and incapacitation but found no compromise of materials or intoxication during meetings; it recommends Army discipline review amid questions on leadership in high-stakes missions.

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A top U.S. general in charge of Ukraine aid stumbled through a chaotic night of heavy drinking in Kyiv, then showed up to key meetings with a visible forehead mark from his falls.

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General Motors completed its move from the Renaissance Center to a new headquarters half a mile away earlier this year, leaving the 1977-built complex mostly vacant and prompting restrictions on public access to its atrium and food court. Only select tenants like consulates and restaurants such as Joe Muer Seafood and Andiamo Riverfront remain open. GM and Bedrock are pursuing a $1.6 billion redevelopment to demolish towers, add housing, offices, a hotel, and a six-acre public park, while seeking $350 million in public funds amid local nostalgia for family memories at the site.

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A security guard firmly told journalist Charlie LeDuff, 'It's closed. Can't you read the signs?' as he tried entering the once-vibrant atrium of Detroit's Renaissance Center.

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The Sierra Leone-flagged Altura, carrying 140,000 metric tons of crude from Russia's Novorossiysk port, was struck by an unidentified sea drone about 15 nautical miles north of the Bosphorus Strait. Turkey's Transport Minister called it a deliberate attack that caused water ingress, deck damage, and left the vessel stationary and not under command, with the Coast Guard responding quickly. Part of Russia's shadow fleet used to evade sanctions, the tanker has faced restrictions from Ukraine, Switzerland, the UK, and the EU; no group claimed responsibility amid heightened Black Sea tensions from the Ukraine war, prompting Turkey to probe and warn against escalation.

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A Turkish tanker loaded with Russian oil shuddered from an explosion in its engine room early Thursday, leaving all 27 crew members safe but the ship adrift just miles from a vital global strait.

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RGG Studio released Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties on February 12, a full remake of the 2009 Yakuza 3 with upgraded combat and a new side story on villain Yoshitaka Mine, available across PS5, Xbox, Steam, Switch 2, and more. Critics gave it a Metacritic 75, praising the fluid action and side activities, but fans erupted over removed content like 57 substories, story retcons affecting later games, and the replacement of mentor Komaki Tiger. Tensions peaked with actor Teruyuki Kagawa voicing antagonist Goh Hamazaki despite his 2019 assault admission, defended by director Ryosuke Horii for his 'creep' vibe, plus the sudden delisting of Yakuza 3 Remastered from solo sales.

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Kazuma Kiryu is back protecting his orphanage, but longtime fans feel the remake slashed too much of the original's heart—like substories and iconic fights.

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