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Russia arrests concert hall gunmen as death toll rises to 133

The attack on the Moscow concert hall, which has killed at least 133 people on Friday, is the country’s deadliest incident since 2004. Russia on Saturday said it had arrested 11 people – including four gunmen – over the attack on a Moscow concert hall claimed by the Islamic State, …

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Is It Time For Russia To Close Its Open Border Policy With Central Asia?

This arrangement is economically beneficial but exposes Russia to security risks. The fact that Friday night’s terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall venue in Moscow was committed by Tajik migrants has made some wonder whether it’s time for Russia to close its open border policy with Central Asia. Citizens …

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The Importance of Social Class as a Power Category Besides Race and Gender to Understand What is Going on in the US

A characteristic of the hegemonic political and media culture of the United States is the near invisibility of social class as a major determinant of power. Race and gender have finally started to attract attention in the political and media establishments, but social class appears either ignored or silenced. The …

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