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Proving That “Hogan’s Heroes” Lied to You: An Op-Ed + Video Regarding Blacks in Germany, Past, Present and Future

• October 24, 2011 • Comments Off

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UPDATE: Der Fuhrer Don’t Like iPad and Other “Downfall” Parodies Removed by YouTube for Copyright Infringement

• April 21, 2010 • Comments Off

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The Guardian, UK

Pakistani journalist’s killing in Kenya ‘a pre-meditated murder’ December 9, 2022
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Rising temperatures causing distress to foetuses, study reveals December 8, 2022
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Delighted Morocco fans dance in the streets of London after World Cup win December 6, 2022
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Ramaphosa account of ‘Farmgate’ cash backed up by businessman December 6, 2022
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Former development secretaries urge Sunak to increase east Africa aid amid drought December 6, 2022
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Peru’s ousted president appears in court to face rebellion and conspiracy charges December 8, 2022
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The BBC

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