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Quick Glance: Clash over AfD's Corruption Allegations
  • Despite corruption allegations, the AfD stands by its EU lead candidates, sparking a heated debate on 'Maybrit Illner.'

  • Concerns arise over potential bribery involving Krah and Bystron, despite no legal guilt being proven.

  • Internal distancing within the AfD and criticism of a lack of transparency regarding the candidates ensue.

  • The discussion concludes with the possibility of the AfD's list changes for the European elections being invalidated.
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Despite espionage scandal: Krah remains AfD lead candidate: The AfD politician Krah remains his party's lead candidate for the European elections - despite ...
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Despite espionage scandal: Krah remains AfD lead candidate
Quick Glance: Investigation of Possible Payments from China and Russia to Maximilian Krah
  • The General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden has officially initiated investigations against Maximilian Krah due to potential financial flows from Russian and Chinese sources.

  • The AfD lead candidate for the European Parliament elections, Maximilian Krah, is the subject of two preliminary investigations at the General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden.

  • Towards the end of last year, Krah was questioned by the FBI about possible payments from Kremlin-related sources, allegedly carrying a four-digit sum of money at that time.

  • On Monday evening, German authorities arrested Jian G., a close associate of Krah, who is suspected of spying for the Chinese intelligence service in Germany.
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Bundestag on the espionage affair: The AfD "betrays and sells out the German people"
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Bundestag on the espionage affair: The AfD
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Strategy for the AfD from the Kremlin?: The AfD likes to appear patriotic. But this image is crumbling after the latest espionage allegations ...
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Strategy for the AfD from the Kremlin?
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Mood in the AfD: “The hut seems to be on fire”: Suspicion of espionage, bribes, corruption: the AfD is under considerable pressure. SPIEGEL editor Ann-Katrin ...
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Mood in the AfD: “The hut seems to be on fire”
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Germany Arrests Aide to Far-Right Party for Spying for China: Police in Dresden have detained a German national suspected of carrying out acts of espionage for ...
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Germany Arrests Aide to Far-Right Party for Spying for China
Quick Glance: German Far-Right MEP's Aide Arrested for Alleged Chinese Espionage
  • The individual named Jian G. stands accused of sharing information about negotiations at the European Parliament with a Chinese intelligence service and spying on Chinese opposition figures in Germany, according to federal prosecutors.

  • Jian Guo is listed as an accredited assistant to MEP Maximilian Krah, the far-right AfD party's lead candidate for the upcoming EU-wide elections on the European Parliament's website.

  • The suspect was apprehended in Dresden on Monday and authorities conducted searches at his residences.

  • Expressing concern, the AfD addressed the allegations.
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In Bavaria: Arrests on suspicion of espionage: Two men have been arrested in Bayreuth on suspicion of spying for Russia.
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In Bavaria: Arrests on suspicion of espionage
Quick Glance: Bavaria: Arrests for Alleged Espionage and Sabotage
  • In Bavaria, two suspected spies with ties to Russia were arrested. They had been scouting potential targets, including US military facilities.

  • One of the detainees planned arson and explosives attacks on military infrastructure in Germany. Authorities searched their homes and workplaces.

  • A warrant was issued for suspected membership in a terrorist organization. The arrests are considered a significant breakthrough in combating the Russian espionage network.

  • Federal Justice Minister Marco Buschmann emphasized the need for a resolute response to the threat posed by the Russian power apparatus.
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Rains in Sharjah: Remote work for government departments extended till April 17: Extra day allotted for work from home after heavy rains on Tuesday
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Rains in Sharjah: Remote work for government departments extended till ...
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Espionage for China: Three Germans arrested: Arrests for suspected espionage: Three Germans are said to have illegally obtained information for a Chinese secret ...
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Espionage for China: Three Germans arrested
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Burkina Faso kicks out three French diplomats over ‘subversive activities’: France condemns the move and says there ‘were no legitimate grounds’ to expel its ...
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Burkina Faso kicks out three French diplomats over ‘subversive activities’
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Germany and Britain arrest suspected Chinese spies: Three German suspects allegedly transferred military tech amid rising concern in Europe over Chinese ...
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Germany and Britain arrest suspected Chinese spies
Quick Glance: Germany apprehends three individuals for alleged China espionage
  • The individuals were apprehended in Düsseldorf and Bad Homburg in western Germany, with searches conducted in their residences and places of work.

  • Thomas R. is under suspicion of serving as an agent for an employee of the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS), aiming to gather intelligence on technologies with potential military applications within Germany.

  • Allegedly, the company entered into an agreement with a German university for the purpose of facilitating knowledge exchange.

  • During the time of their arrest, there were purported ongoing discussions regarding research initiatives that could contribute to enhancing China's maritime combat capabilities.
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Germany sees spike in Chinese and Russian espionage: Six suspected spies have been arrested in quick succession. Security services see links to the war against ...
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Germany sees spike in Chinese and Russian espionage
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More in new survey prefer hybrid to remote work: Story at a glance Workers in 2024 say they prefer hybrid work to remote work, reversing a trend seen in the ...
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More in new survey prefer hybrid to remote work
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Chinese embassy: no espionage: China's embassy in Berlin rejects the latest allegations of espionage. Meanwhile, CDU security expert Kiesewetter is convinced ...
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Chinese embassy: no espionage
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Germany arrests three people on suspicion of spying for China: Three people in Germany have been arrested under suspicion of spying for China ...
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Germany arrests three people on suspicion of spying for China
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Spying on US base: Russian saboteurs arrested in Bavaria: Two suspected Russian spies are arrested in Bavaria. The Federal Prosecutor's Office accuses them of ...
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Spying on US base: Russian saboteurs arrested in Bavaria
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Federal Public Prosecutor General reports arrest: Krah responds to espionage allegation against AfD employee
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Federal Public Prosecutor General reports arrest: Krah responds to ...
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Suspected espionage for Russia: Investigators find drones on suspects: The Federal Prosecutor's Office is investigating two German-Russians who are said to have ...
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Suspected espionage for Russia: Investigators find drones on suspects
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Three Germans arrested for spying for China: A few days after the arrest of two suspected Russian saboteurs, the Federal Prosecutor's Office this morning again ...
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Three Germans arrested for spying for China
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Annalena Baerbock: Foreign Minister summons Russian ambassador: Foreign Minister Baerbock has summoned the Russian ambassador. The background is the arrest of ...
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Annalena Baerbock: Foreign Minister summons Russian ambassador
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Two men arrested in Germany for Russian espionage: According to ARD information, two German-Russians were arrested for preparing sabotage operations on behalf of ...
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Two men arrested in Germany for Russian espionage
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"It's not about paranoia": constitutional protector calls for a change in mindset
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German police arrest two suspected of spying for Russia: German police have arrested two men on suspicion of spying for Russia. The German-Russian nationals are ...
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German police arrest two suspected of spying for Russia
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After arrests for espionage: Federal government rejects Russian criticism: The alleged espionage case from Bavaria has diplomatic consequences ...
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After arrests for espionage: Federal government rejects Russian criticism
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Military court convicts US sailor of attempted espionage : A military court convicted a Navy sailor based in Japan on Friday for attempted espionage ...
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Military court convicts US sailor of attempted espionage 
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Biden considers waiving further prosecution of Assange: For years, the USA has been demanding the extradition of Wikileaks founder Assange ...
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Biden considers waiving further prosecution of Assange
Quick Glance: Contemplating Prosecution Cessation for Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange
  • President Joe Biden is contemplating Australia's request to cease the long-standing U.S. effort to prosecute Wikileaks founder Julian Assange for revealing American classified documents.

  • There is a disparity in the treatment of Assange and Manning, with Obama shortening Manning's sentence while Assange remains under indictment. Supporters of Assange argue he is a journalist protected by the First Amendment who exposed U.S. military misconduct in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Far-right German politician’s aide arrested for spying for China: Worries over efforts to sway upcoming EU elections rise, with MEP Krah also probed over Russian ...
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Far-right German politician’s aide arrested for spying for China
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US House passes controversial surveillance bill on fourth attempt: The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives voted to reauthorize a controversial ...
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US House passes controversial surveillance bill on fourth attempt
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Background information from ntv reporter Munz: How does Moscow react to the spy exposure?
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Background information from ntv reporter Munz: How does Moscow react to ...
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UAE: Red alert issued as 'hazardous' weather intensifies across country - News | Khaleej Times
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UAE: Red alert issued as 'hazardous' weather intensifies across country - ...
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Germany arrests 3 suspected China spies: Germany's Federal Prosecutor has said three German citizens were arrested for alleged involvement in providing ...
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Germany arrests 3 suspected China spies
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US sailor found guilty at court martial on attempted espionage charges: A US sailor who served in Japan was found guilty on Friday at a general court martial for ...
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US sailor found guilty at court martial on attempted espionage charges
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Tech CEO on the merits of virtual work: ‘To think we should work in the exact same way as our industrial forefathers just seems odd to me’
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Tech CEO on the merits of virtual work: ‘To think we should work in the ...
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Citadel's Ken Griffin files plans for 62-story office skyscraper in NYC: Griffin, who relocated his company's headquarters to Miami, has previously said remote ...
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Citadel's Ken Griffin files plans for 62-story office skyscraper in NYC
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UAE announces extension of remote work for government employees - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: Dubai extends remote work and learning due to unstable weather
  • Dubai has prolonged the period of remote work for government employees and students of private schools due to the increasingly unstable weather conditions in the country.

  • On Wednesday, April 17, all federal entities and private schools will be operating remotely. Nurseries and universities in the emirate will also be included in this arrangement, as per the announcement by the KHDA.

  • This decision came after Dubai's Crown Prince, Sheikh Hamdan, instructed remote work for all federal employees and private school students in the emirate on Tuesday, April 15, following weather alerts issued on Monday.

  • Previously, the UAE had declared remote work for all government employees on Tuesday, April 16. Public schools have been instructed to conduct distance learning on both April 16 and 17.
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UAE announces remote work for all govt employees due to unstable weather - News | Khaleej Times
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UAE announces remote work for all govt employees due to unstable weather ...
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The U.S. counterintelligence head says the list of threats is long and getting longer
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The U.S. counterintelligence head says the list of threats is long and ...
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Newsom orders state workers back into the office: State workers will need to be in the office two days a week, according to an administration memo issued ...
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Newsom orders state workers back into the office
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Espionage in Austria: Marsalek scandal shows Vienna's worrying closeness to Russia
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Espionage in Austria: Marsalek scandal shows Vienna's worrying closeness ...
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'I'm not gonna get rolled': Controversial spying law reignites infighting among House Republicans
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'I'm not gonna get rolled': Controversial spying law reignites infighting ...
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Here’s why Gen Z actually likes going to the office more than their older colleagues
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Here’s why Gen Z actually likes going to the office more than their older ...
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UAE: Remote work extended for govt employees until Friday - News | Khaleej Times: This directive has been issued after taking the current country-wide ...
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UAE: Remote work extended for govt employees until Friday - News | Khaleej ...
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3 reasons why gamers should be at the top of your hiring list: Gamers often possess skills that make them highly successful in growth-focused remote work ...
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3 reasons why gamers should be at the top of your hiring list
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Documentary about the GDR spy couple Guillaume: Mr. and Mrs. Informer: He slipped into the picture, she did the conspiratorial dirty work: an ARD documentary ...
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Documentary about the GDR spy couple Guillaume: Mr. and Mrs. Informer
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Australians cozy up to Japan-influenced 'Japandi' design: SYDNEY -- "Japandi," an interior design style that incorporates Japanese and Scandinavian ...
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Australians cozy up to Japan-influenced 'Japandi' design
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After espionage scandals: expert warns against AfD: It is the second scandal involving the AfD, in which authoritarian regimes are said to be involved ...
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After espionage scandals: expert warns against AfD
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Two men accused of being Chinese spies appear in London court: Two men accused of spying for China, including a former researcher for a prominent British ...
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Two men accused of being Chinese spies appear in London court
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Right-wing extremism: After the espionage and bribery scandals, the pressure on the AfD|is increasing
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Right-wing extremism: After the espionage and bribery scandals ...
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The Xi files: how China spies: Most states spy. In principle there’s nothing to stop them. But China’s demand for intelligence on the rest of the world goes far ...
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The Xi files: how China spies
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Far-right German MEP to remain top EU candidate despite aide's arrest : The leading candidate for the AfD says he will fire a staffer facing espionage ...
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Far-right German MEP to remain top EU candidate despite aide's ...
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In the same prison in Iran, treated differently by Sweden?: "Both Djalali and Florerus were falsely accused of espionage."
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In the same prison in Iran, treated differently by Sweden?
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German ambassador to China summoned for espionage cases: After the arrest of four suspects in Germany on charges of spying for China, the German ambassador was ...
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German ambassador to China summoned for espionage cases
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Alleged Chinese spy 'held key roles' in overseas democracy groups: Guo Jian 'knew the details' of everyone who attended meetings of 2 different organizations ...
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Alleged Chinese spy 'held key roles' in overseas democracy groups
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Opinion | Remote Work Is a Leadership Killer: There’s no way of learning to manage people other than by direct observation of those who do it well.
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Opinion | Remote Work Is a Leadership Killer
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Arrests in Bayreuth: Investigators prevent Russian sabotage operation: The men are said to have planned explosive attacks against military and industrial targets ...
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Arrests in Bayreuth: Investigators prevent Russian sabotage operation
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Employment rates rose for almost all groups of people post-Covid-19, study shows: The study argues that the recovery was likely facilitated by large-scale state ...
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Employment rates rose for almost all groups of people post-Covid-19 ...
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Contact with Chinese intelligence: Two men in custody for suspected espionage: Three Germans are said to have spied for China. Two men are now in custody ...
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Contact with Chinese intelligence: Two men in custody for suspected ...
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Two men charged in UK with spying for China granted bail : The pair were accused of providing information to Beijing that could be “prejudicial to the safety or ...
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Two men charged in UK with spying for China granted bail
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Chinese spy claims: Beijing summons German ambassador to protest after 4 arrested on espionage charges
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Chinese spy claims: Beijing summons German ambassador to protest after 4 ...
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How to stop China spying on our universities: Our universities are not inoculated from the messy realities of global competition. But there's one easy way to ...
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How to stop China spying on our universities
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Weidenberg: AfD cancels Krah's appearance - after espionage affair: The AfD's top candidate Maximilian Krah was actually supposed to appear on Sunday in ...
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Weidenberg: AfD cancels Krah's appearance - after espionage affair
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Steering the skies: Airline’s talent management perspective: To thrive in this evolving landscape, Airlines must prioritize talent management and invest in ...
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Steering the skies: Airline’s talent management perspective
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Espionage Arrests Hint at Dark Side of China-Europe Competition: Police in Dresden detained a German national suspected of carrying out acts of espionage for ...
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Espionage Arrests Hint at Dark Side of China-Europe Competition
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Coffee Badging: Is this work trend a silent protest against office duties?: Home office, office or hybrid - the discussion about this divides opinions ...
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Coffee Badging: Is this work trend a silent protest against office duties?
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Christopher Cash: Scottish parliamentary researcher charged with spying for China to appear in court today
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Christopher Cash: Scottish parliamentary researcher charged with spying ...
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"As soon as the kids are in daycare, the children's room becomes a home office" - deutsche-startups.de
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