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China has joined a small club of nations with legal bases outside of its sovereign territory. Currently the US leads the world in foreign bases, both legal and illegal (such as those in Syria). Russia maintains two legal bases outside of Russian and former Soviet territory, one in Vietnam and one in Syria which is set to expand after Russia signed a 49 year agreement with Damascus to extend and expand  a permanent Russian security presence in the country.

(ANTIMEDIA)  — Last week, headlines were made around the world when it was reported that China had dispatched troops to the Horn of Africa in advance of establishing its first overseas military base. Reuters opened its article on the subject by noting that this latest move falls in line with others as “China’s rapidly modernizing mili

Deal had provoked outrage among Egyptians and prompted thousands to take to streets in rare protests.

Pentagon still unsure that US ship was attacked off Yemen coast.

Well, chalk this one up to the Ottomania now sweeping through Mr. Erdogan's head(a very short trip it would seem), doubtless on orders or approval from whoever in Washington:
Press Digest: Ankara obstructing passage of Russian…
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