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Friedrich Nietzsche by Bertrand Russell

 

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35 Of The Wittiest Signs Found In The Simpsons | Bored Panda

One of the most iconic and the longest-running sitcoms in the US, The Simpsons, has been on the air for more than three decades. Over the years, it has gained millions of fans from all over the world, who simply … Continue reading

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As Testing Falters, Brazil Becoming a Coronavirus Hot Spot — TIME

Medical officials in Rio de Janeiro and at least four other major cities have warned that their hospital systems are on the verge of collapse As Testing Falters, Brazil Becoming a Coronavirus Hot Spot — TIME

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Brazil’s justice minister resigns over ‘political interference’ — Vanguard News

Sergio Moro, Brazil’s justice and security minister, resigned on Friday after clashing with President Jair Bolsonaro over the sacking of the federal police chief. The Brazil minister, Moro, a former anti-corruption judge, hit out at “political interference” in the federal … Continue reading

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Bolsonaro Joins Anti-Lockdown Protests as Unrest Grows Internationally — Rogue Rocket

Protests over coronavirus restrictions have broken out globally, and experts believe general unrest will continue to grow. In Brazil, President Bolsonaro, who has long-defied his government’s social distancing recommendations, joined a group of right-wing protestors calling for a military coup. … Continue reading

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The Dark Secret Behind the Creator of Tintin

Tintin is one of the world’s most beloved comic book characters. However, his creator Herge has a dark secret no one wants to talk about. During World War Two he was accused of being a nazi collaborator. From his time … Continue reading

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Brazil’s Bolsonaro fires health minister after dispute over Covid-19

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro fired his health minister on Thursday after a series of disagreements over government efforts to contain the new coronavirus. “I just heard from the President Jair Bolsonaro the news of my dismissal from the health ministry,” … Continue reading

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Brazilian Governance on the COVID-19 pandemics: a curated compilation — Dr. Raquel Guimaraes

On this blog page I will curate articles that discuss the Brazilian governance of the COVID-19 pandemic. Click on the block to read the piece. Brazilian Governance on the COVID-19 pandemics: a curated compilation — Dr. Raquel Guimaraes

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Shelter in Place with Shane Smith & Edward Snowden (Full Episode)

Shane chats with former NSA spy and whistleblower Edward Snowden on the rise of authoritarianism during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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How the world could change after the coronavirus pandemic | Fareed Zakaria

The coronavirus pandemic is more global, dramatic and unusual than any crisis we’ve seen in a long time, says journalist Fareed Zakaria. Listen as he shares his perspective on how we can recover from the economic fallout, why certain countries … Continue reading

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