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Shameful attitude by Duncan Smith
Cheerleading for further war turns the stomach, writes John Haylett
The world’s largest communist party marked its 105th birthday this week — and remains true to its principles and firm in its course, says OLIVER VARGAS
The left has become too reliant on persuasion and too detached from the workplaces and communities it seeks to represent, argues NICK TROY
RAMZY BAROUD highlights how Israel’s ambassador sought to shut down UN officials documenting sexual violence and abuses against Palestinians
The US-Israeli conflict with Iran has had far-reaching consequences, including a boost to Pakistan’s regional standing, argues ROGER McKENZIE
The recent heatwaves revealed how ill-prepared Britain remains for a hotter future – and how unequal the ability to cope with it has become, write ROX MIDDLETON, LIAM SHAW and MIRIAM GAUNTLETT
The drive to strengthen European defence is reshaping relations between France, Germany, Italy and Britain, says NICK WRIGHT
Choosing the most vomit-inducing image from TV coverage of Tory Party conference is often difficult given the wide choice available.
The sight of Iain Duncan Smith punching the air in delight when David Cameron announced plans to reduce income tax for the highest-paid 10 per cent ranks pretty high.
But it was his comments at a fringe meeting on the supposed need for bombing raids inside Syria that proved even more chilling.
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