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The Cold War is Back?

Following the Alex Litivenko murder, it appears that we never left the Cold War, with allegations of MI6 and KGB involvement in a murder, claim and counter-claim, with intrigue and mystery. All the stuff of a good Le Carré novel. I’d be surprised if someone wasn’t already working on a screenplay or novelization. A thought that’s [...]
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Berlin Wall

It was 15 years ago today that the Berlin Wall fell. For months, the eastern block countries had eased travel restrictions, and hungary was taking in many east german refugees. On the 4th November, 1989, a pro democracy rally forced the resignation of the East German government. On the 9th thousands turned up at the Berlin [...]
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