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Media Fawning Over North Korean Envoy Does No Favors for an Oppressed People
When North Korea announced it would be participating in this year’s winter Olympics in South Korea under a joint flag with the South, it was clear that some would attempt to “normalize” the regime. The speed at which the American media lapped up North Korean propaganda in the first weekend of the Olympics was stunning…. -
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In 7 Tweets, the Media’s Strange, Glowing Coverage of North Korea at Olympics
The Winter Olympic games are well underway in Pyeongchang—giving the media endless opportunities to highlight (in addition to the incredible feats of athleticism) the developing political climate and tension between North Korea and, well, just about every other country on Earth. In an attempt to thwart the U.S. from drawing attention to its abysmal human… -
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This Chinese Company’s Intellectual Property Theft Is No Isolated Incident
Intellectual property theft has been a thorn in the side of U.S. companies for decades. China has long been a chief offender here, and continues to be in 2018. Just last month, a U.S. court in Wisconsin convicted the Chinese company Sinovel Wind Group Co. of stealing trade secrets from AMSC, a U.S.-based company. Sinovel… -
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Tillerson’s Efforts to Prevent Foreign Adversaries From Expanding in Latin America Are Wise
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson just wrapped up a multinational journey of Latin America and, by all accounts, the trip was a resounding success. Oddly enough, what continues to make headlines is not the successful visits to leaders in Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, and Jamaica. Nor are the headlines about the Mexican foreign minister, Luis… -
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What Lies Behind North Korea’s ‘Charm Offensive’ at the Olympics
The Winter Olympics open on Friday with North and South Korean athletes marching together behind a single Korean unification flag, rather than their respective national flags. The moment will be emotionally uplifting, raising hopes of reconciliation and reduced tensions on the Korean Peninsula. The presence at the games of Vice President Mike Pence, North Korean… -
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Don’t Fall for North Korea’s Winter Olympics Trap
On Friday night, millions of Americans will unknowingly witness what can only be described as the greatest image rebranding attempt the world has ever seen. Unfortunately, this has nothing to do with some down on its luck automobile or tech company’s latest TV spot. Oh no, this has everything to do with one of the… -
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In Defense of Evangelicals Who Support Trump
It is usually easier for an outsider to defend a person or a group that is attacked than for the person or group. In that vein, this Jew would like to defend evangelicals and other Christians who support President Donald Trump. They are regularly attacked as religious hypocrites who give Christianity in general, and evangelical… -
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Watch Jordan Peterson React to Justin Trudeau’s Telling a Woman to Say ‘Peoplekind’
Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com Some in the crowd cheered when Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau corrected a woman’s usage of the word “mankind” to “peoplekind” — a word more politically correct, but not found in either the Merriam-Webster Dictionary or the Oxford English Dictionary. Had he been there, Dr. Jordan Peterson, a Canadian… -
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Heritage Foundation’s New President Pledges to Reach ‘Americans Who Really Are Conservative but Just Don’t Know It Yet’
Conservatives must persevere in gracefully countering misinformation from the left that convinces too many Americans liberal policies will improve their lives, the new president of The Heritage Foundation said Monday night in a speech laying out her vision for the leading think tank. “Unfortunately, many Americans are misinformed,” Kay Coles James said. "Like us, they… -
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Beware: The United Nations Is Taking Aim at Ammo
The United Nations will have a busy year in 2018 on the firearms front. That’s not good news for anyone in the U.S. who buys firearms. When it comes to the U.N. and guns, the best form of action is always inaction. Worse, manufacturers and importers at this year’s SHOT Show—the Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor… -
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Who Was the Daring Defector Who Raised His Crutches High, Defying the Kim Regime During the State of the Union?
One of the highlights of President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union address was a North Korean defector brutalized by the regime who raised his crutches in defiance. Describing him as a “witness to the ominous nature of this regime,” the president explained that Ji Seong-ho’s “great sacrifice is an inspiration to us all.”… -
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In Ukraine, Putin’s Words Ring Hollow as the War Drags On
KYIV, Ukraine—On Tuesday, the guns fell silent along the front lines in eastern Ukraine. In a rare respite from violence for the nearly 4-year-old conflict, not a single cease-fire violation occurred during a 24-hour period. At face value, Tuesday’s lull in fighting could be seen as good news. Perhaps even a bellwether for long-term peace… -
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Ban on Abortions After 20 Weeks ‘About Who We Want to Be,’ Lindsey Graham Says
The Senate will vote within days on a measure limiting abortions after 20 weeks, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., announced, prompting two of the chief sponsors to urge colleagues to pass the legislation. “This vote is not about the Republican Party, it’s about America; it’s about who do we want to be,” Sen. Lindsey Graham,… -
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Europe Comes Up With Perfectly Orwellian Responses to ‘Fake News’
In their zeal to stamp out “fake news,” European governments are turning toward Orwellian solutions that are worse than the disease. The European Commission recently created a 39-member panel to explore avenues to eliminate fake news. On Twitter, it announced that it seeks to find a “balanced approach” to protecting free speech and making sure… -
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‘A Step Backward’: As the War Worsens, Trade Between Russia and Ukraine Increases
KYIV, Ukraine—On Wednesday, Russian weapons killed three Ukrainian troops and wounded five more in eastern Ukraine’s embattled eastern Donbas region, where Moscow continues to wage a 4-year-old proxy war, which has, so far, killed more than 10,300 Ukrainians. Meanwhile, grocery stores in Kyiv are still stocked with Russian products, such as caviar and vodka, and… -
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Ignore the Scam: Planned Parenthood No Supporter of African-Americans
Plenty of movements have tried to hitch their wagon to the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. For years, people across the political spectrum have claimed him as one of their own—in part because it’s convenient and in part because he isn’t here to dispute it. But no cause is more antithetical to King’s than… -
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International Court Pushes Gay Marriage on 20 Latin American Nations
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights called last week for the recognition of same-sex marriage and of proclaimed “gender identity” as a protected category for nondiscrimination under the American Convention on Human Rights. Although the decision is not binding, 20 countries throughout the Americas have accepted the jurisdiction of the court, and will now be… -
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North Korea, Afghanistan Top List of Dangerous Places to Be Christian
As if North Korea weren’t taking up enough headlines, Open Doors USA just added another one: Kim Jong Un’s country is topping the list of the world’s “Most Dangerous Places to Be a Christian.” Of course, the distinction is nothing new for the regime, which has owned the No. 1 spot for the last 15…