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Now playing Next USA Putin 'dead wrong' to question NATO commitment to Ukraine, allies say NATO allies are gathering in Washington, DC, to mark the alliance's 75th anniversary. Fresh announcements on further support for Ukraine are meant to show Moscow that no one is giving up on Kyiv. 09/07/2024
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Now playing Next No Comment Bangkok's green march, protesting the potential cannabis ban Two years after marijuana decriminalization in Thailand, nearly a hundred advocates marched to the prime minister’s office to protest a potential ban on general use. 08/07/2024
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