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Eco-activists Insulate Britain at it again, as they blockade major London streets after 10-day pause in protests (VIDEOS)

Insulate Britain has resumed its protest after a 10-day hiatus, with its environmental activists blockading major roads in London to demand that Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his government insulate the country’s homes. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Eco-activists Insulate Britain at it again, as they blockade major London streets after 10-day pause in protests (VIDEOS)

Insulate Britain has resumed its protest after a 10-day hiatus, with its environmental activists blockading major roads in London to demand that Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his government insulate the country’s homes. Read Full Article at RT.com

Exclusion zones needed to block ‘idiot’ anti-vaxxers from holding protests outside schools, UK health secretary says

The UK’s health secretary, Sajid Javid, has said the government is considering placing exclusion zones around schools to stop protests by anti-vax “idiots,” amid concerns about the growing scale of the problem. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Exclusion zones needed to block ‘idiot’ anti-vaxxers from holding protests outside schools, UK health secretary says

The UK’s health secretary, Sajid Javid, has said the government is considering placing exclusion zones around schools to stop protests by anti-vax “idiots,” amid concerns about the growing scale of the problem. Read Full Article at RT.com

Cambridge University to slap ‘trigger warnings’ about ‘offensive’ slavery & racism content on classic children’s books – reports

The University of Cambridge is reportedly adding “trigger warnings” to children’s classics in its archive, flagging “harmful content relating to slavery, colonialism and racism”. More than 10,000 books are apparently under review. Read Full Article
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Cambridge University to slap ‘trigger warnings’ about ‘offensive’ slavery & racism content on classic children’s books – reports

The University of Cambridge is reportedly adding “trigger warnings” to children’s classics in its archive, flagging “harmful content relating to slavery, colonialism and racism”. More than 10,000 books are apparently under review. Read Full Article at RT.com

Eco-mob Insulate Britain at it again, as they blockade major London streets after 10-day pause in protests (VIDEOS)

Insulate Britain has resumed its protest after a 10-day hiatus, with its environmental activists blockading major roads in London to demand that Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his government insulate the country’s homes. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Eco-mob Insulate Britain at it again, as they blockade major London streets after 10-day pause in protests (VIDEOS)

Insulate Britain has resumed its protest after a 10-day hiatus, with its environmental activists blockading major roads in London to demand that Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his government insulate the country’s homes. Read Full Article at RT.com

Assange supporters rally in London, as US prepares new extradition attempt

Supporters of Julian Assange have gathered in London to demand freedom for the jailed WikiLeaks founder. Meanwhile, the US is preparing a fresh legal fight to extradite Assange and try him for espionage. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Assange supporters rally in London, as US prepares new extradition attempt

Supporters of Julian Assange have gathered in London to demand freedom for the jailed WikiLeaks founder. Meanwhile, the US is preparing a fresh legal fight to extradite Assange and try him for espionage. Read Full Article at RT.com

Ex-spy & author of discredited Trump dossier says a ‘queue of people’ would want to play him in a movie, including Daniel Craig

Controversial former British spy Christopher Steele – who wrote the widely-criticized Trump-Russia dossier – said on Saturday that a “queue” of people would want to play him in a film, even suggesting 007 star Daniel Craig. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Ex-spy & author of discredited Trump dossier says a ‘queue of people’ would want to play him in a movie, including Daniel Craig

Controversial former British spy Christopher Steele – who wrote the widely-criticized Trump-Russia dossier – said on Saturday that a “queue” of people would want to play him in a film, even suggesting 007 star Daniel Craig. Read Full Article at RT.com

UK politicians offered ‘security operative’ to protect constituency meetings after MP David Amess was murdered

The UK Home Secretary and the Speaker of the House of Commons have offered each MP a “trained and accredited security operative” during constituency surgeries to protect them in the wake of the murder of Sir David Amess. Read Full Article at RT.com
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UK politicians offered ‘security operative’ to protect constituency meetings after MP David Amess was murdered

The UK Home Secretary and the Speaker of the House of Commons have offered each MP a “trained and accredited security operative” during constituency surgeries to protect them in the wake of the murder of Sir David Amess. Read Full Article at RT.com

'Absolutely nothing to indicate’ another lockdown needed, Johnson says, despite concerns from advisers about rising infections

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has rejected calls from the government’s own scientific advisors to impose tougher Covid measures under the so-called ‘Plan B’ scheme after infections rose 17.9% in the past seven days. Read Full Article at RT.com
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'Absolutely nothing to indicate’ another lockdown needed, Johnson says, despite concerns from advisers about rising infections

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has rejected calls from the government’s own scientific advisors to impose tougher Covid measures under the so-called ‘Plan B’ scheme after infections rose 17.9% in the past seven days. Read Full Article at RT.com

‘Tsunami of unmet need’: England’s health and social care system ‘exhausted and depleted’ due to staff shortages, report says

The UK’s health and social care watchdog has issued a warning to the government in its annual assessment of the system in England, raising concerns about staff shortages and the risk of people being unable to access support.  Read Full Article at RT.com
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‘Tsunami of unmet need’: England’s health and social care system ‘exhausted and depleted’ due to staff shortages, report says

The UK’s health and social care watchdog has issued a warning to the government in its annual assessment of the system in England, raising concerns about staff shortages and the risk of people being unable to access support.  Read Full Article at RT.com

Nerve disorder Guillain-Barre syndrome added as very rare side effect for AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine in UK

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has added a serious nerve disorder as a possible side effect to the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine after a handful of cases were linked to the jab. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Nerve disorder Guillain-Barre syndrome added as very rare side effect for AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine in UK

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has added a serious nerve disorder as a possible side effect to the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine after a handful of cases were linked to the jab. Read Full Article at RT.com

Man charged with MP Amess’ murder plotted for years to kill a lawmaker, considered himself affiliated to Islamic State, court told

Ali Harbi Ali, who has been charged with murder and the preparation of terrorist acts over the killing of MP Sir David Amess, “considered himself affiliated to Islamic State,” Westminster Magistrates Court heard on Thursday. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Man charged with MP Amess’ murder plotted for years to kill a lawmaker, considered himself affiliated to Islamic State, court told

Ali Harbi Ali, who has been charged with murder and the preparation of terrorist acts over the killing of MP Sir David Amess, “considered himself affiliated to Islamic State,” Westminster Magistrates Court heard on Thursday. Read Full Article at RT.com

One rule for them? UK minister claims MPs can choose whether to wear masks after govt urges public to wear face coverings

UK Health Minister Edward Argar has defended MPs who fail to wear masks in Parliament, claiming they can make an “informed view” on whether to follow guidance despite the health secretary asking the public to wear face coverings. Read Full Article at RT.c
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One rule for them? UK minister claims MPs can choose whether to wear masks after govt urges public to wear face coverings

UK Health Minister Edward Argar has defended MPs who fail to wear masks in Parliament, claiming they can make an “informed view” on whether to follow guidance despite the health secretary asking the public to wear face coverings. Read Full Article at RT.com

Welsh police station briefly evacuated after member of public hands in suspected bomb

Police have declared there is no threat after authorities were forced to evacuate Pontypridd police station in south Wales. A member of the public had attempted to hand a suspected bomb to staff on the front desk. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Welsh police station briefly evacuated after member of public hands in suspected bomb

Police have declared there is no threat after authorities were forced to evacuate Pontypridd police station in south Wales. A member of the public had attempted to hand a suspected bomb to staff on the front desk. Read Full Article at RT.com

‘They must not eat so much’: Tory peer calls for new anti-obesity strategy to combat ‘grossly overweight’ people

Former UK minister Lord Robathan has called on the government to implement a new anti-obesity strategy that tells “grossly overweight” people that “they must not eat so much,” putting more focus on personal responsibility. Read Full Article at RT.com
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‘They must not eat so much’: Tory peer calls for new anti-obesity strategy to combat ‘grossly overweight’ people

Former UK minister Lord Robathan has called on the government to implement a new anti-obesity strategy that tells “grossly overweight” people that “they must not eat so much,” putting more focus on personal responsibility. Read Full Article at RT.com

London music hall bought by megachurch engulfed in child sex abuse scandal after locals oppose plan to use it as Islamic centre

The historic Golders Green Hippodrome has been bought by the controversial Hillsong megachurch — whose founder has been charged with concealing child sex abuse — after locals protested plans to use it as a Shia Islamic centre. Read Full Article at RT.com
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London music hall bought by megachurch engulfed in child sex abuse scandal after locals oppose plan to use it as Islamic centre

The historic Golders Green Hippodrome has been bought by the controversial Hillsong megachurch — whose founder has been charged with concealing child sex abuse — after locals protested plans to use it as a Shia Islamic centre. Read Full Article at RT.com

UK & New Zealand agree to free trade deal, overcoming historic Kiwi grudge, but some question whether Britain gets enough from it

The UK has sealed its second post-Brexit free trade deal, deciding to free up commerce with its former colony, New Zealand. Both sides see it as a win-win bargain, though some believe the Pacific nation gains more from it. Read Full Article at RT.com
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UK & New Zealand agree to free trade deal, overcoming historic Kiwi grudge, but some question whether Britain gets enough from it

The UK has sealed its second post-Brexit free trade deal, deciding to free up commerce with its former colony, New Zealand. Both sides see it as a win-win bargain, though some believe the Pacific nation gains more from it. Read Full Article at RT.com

Ali Harbi Ali charged with murder of Conservative MP Sir David Amess after brutal stabbing in Essex church

British prosecutors have charged 25-year-old Ali Harbi Ali with the murder of Conservative MP Sir David Amess after he was stabbed to death last week while he was holding a constituency meeting at a church in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Ali Harbi Ali charged with murder of Conservative MP Sir David Amess after brutal stabbing in Essex church

British prosecutors have charged 25-year-old Ali Harbi Ali with the murder of Conservative MP Sir David Amess after he was stabbed to death last week while he was holding a constituency meeting at a church in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. Read Full Article at RT.com

UK defence minister slams 'overhyped' AUKUS pact criticism, rejects claims deal damages regional stability

The UK’s armed forces minister, James Heappey, has blasted critics who have been “overhyping” controversy around the Australian, US, and UK security pact known as AUKUS, standing by Britain's long-time partnership with its allies. Read Full Article at R
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UK defence minister slams 'overhyped' AUKUS pact criticism, rejects claims deal damages regional stability

The UK’s armed forces minister, James Heappey, has blasted critics who have been “overhyping” controversy around the Australian, US, and UK security pact known as AUKUS, standing by Britain's long-time partnership with its allies. Read Full Article at RT.com

UK police seize zombie knives and samurai swords after arresting 1,468 in a week in drug trafficking crackdown

British police launched joint operations between October 11 and 17 to disrupt county lines drug trafficking, detaining 1,468 people, confiscating weapons, including zombie knives and samurai swords, and seizing £1.3 million. Read Full Article at RT.com
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UK police seize zombie knives and samurai swords after arresting 1,468 in a week in drug trafficking crackdown

British police launched joint operations between October 11 and 17 to disrupt county lines drug trafficking, detaining 1,468 people, confiscating weapons, including zombie knives and samurai swords, and seizing £1.3 million. Read Full Article at RT.com

Plainclothes officers to video call stations to verify their credentials when stopping women – Met police chief

Met Police officers out of uniform will video call station control rooms when stopping women, its chief has announced, as the force makes changes in an attempt to restore public trust in the wake of Sarah Everard’s murder. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Plainclothes officers to video call stations to verify their credentials when stopping women – Met police chief

Met Police officers out of uniform will video call station control rooms when stopping women, its chief has announced, as the force makes changes in an attempt to restore public trust in the wake of Sarah Everard’s murder. Read Full Article at RT.com

Morocco bars flights to and from the UK ahead of half-term holidays over concerns about rising Covid cases in Britain

The Moroccan government has suspended flights to and from the UK from midnight on Wednesday until further notice, over concerns about rising Covid cases in Britain, according to officials in Rabat. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Morocco bars flights to and from the UK ahead of half-term holidays over concerns about rising Covid cases in Britain

The Moroccan government has suspended flights to and from the UK from midnight on Wednesday until further notice, over concerns about rising Covid cases in Britain, according to officials in Rabat. Read Full Article at RT.com

UK competition watchdog slaps Facebook with £50 million fine for information breach

Facebook has been fined £50.5 million by the British government for breaching an order imposed by the Competition and Markets Authority concerning the tech giant’s purchase of video database company Giphy. Read Full Article at RT.com
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UK competition watchdog slaps Facebook with £50 million fine for information breach

Facebook has been fined £50.5 million by the British government for breaching an order imposed by the Competition and Markets Authority concerning the tech giant’s purchase of video database company Giphy. Read Full Article at RT.com

UK’s ‘Prevent’ anti-terror scheme ‘hamstrung’ by PC culture & ignoring radical Islam threat while targeting far-right, report says

The UK’s flagship anti-terror scheme, ‘Prevent’, is reportedly “failing to deliver” after being stymied by political correctness – diverting resources from the “gravest threat” of Islamist terrorism to tackle far-right extremism. Read Full Art
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UK’s ‘Prevent’ anti-terror scheme ‘hamstrung’ by PC culture & ignoring radical Islam threat while targeting far-right, report says

The UK’s flagship anti-terror scheme, ‘Prevent’, is reportedly “failing to deliver” after being stymied by political correctness – diverting resources from the “gravest threat” of Islamist terrorism to tackle far-right extremism. Read Full Article at RT.com

UK govt must crack down on apps promoting extremism, Labour leader Starmer says, taking special aim at Telegram

The UK government must do more to crack down on platforms that fail to tackle violent content online, Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer has said, taking special aim at messenger app Telegram. Read Full Article at RT.com
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UK govt must crack down on apps promoting extremism, Labour leader Starmer says, taking special aim at Telegram

The UK government must do more to crack down on platforms that fail to tackle violent content online, Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer has said, taking special aim at messenger app Telegram. Read Full Article at RT.com

Terminal 2 of Manchester Airport briefly evacuated over ‘suspicious package’

Concerns over a suspicious package in one of the terminals has triggered evacuation at Manchester Airport in the northwest of England. Police gave all-clear shortly afterwards as no security threat was found. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Terminal 2 of Manchester Airport briefly evacuated over ‘suspicious package’

Concerns over a suspicious package in one of the terminals has triggered evacuation at Manchester Airport in the northwest of England. Police gave all-clear shortly afterwards as no security threat was found. Read Full Article at RT.com

Pandemic-hit NHS wastes over £560mn yearly on ‘unnecessary’ & addictive pills with severe withdrawal symptoms – study

Despite the Covid pandemic, the NHS is reportedly wasting as much as £568 million yearly on habit-forming drugs like painkillers and sleeping pills that the majority of patients do not need, leading to dangerous addictions. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Pandemic-hit NHS wastes over £560mn yearly on ‘unnecessary’ & addictive pills with severe withdrawal symptoms – study

Despite the Covid pandemic, the NHS is reportedly wasting as much as £568 million yearly on habit-forming drugs like painkillers and sleeping pills that the majority of patients do not need, leading to dangerous addictions. Read Full Article at RT.com

Brother of Manchester Arena bomber leaves UK ahead of scheduled appearance at inquiry he’s refused to cooperate with

Ismail Abedi – the brother of Salman Abedi, who killed 22 people in the 2017 Manchester terrorist attack – has left the UK ahead of a scheduled appearance at the Manchester Arena Inquiry, its counsel said on Tuesday. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Brother of Manchester Arena bomber leaves UK ahead of scheduled appearance at inquiry he’s refused to cooperate with

Ismail Abedi – the brother of Salman Abedi, who killed 22 people in the 2017 Manchester terrorist attack – has left the UK ahead of a scheduled appearance at the Manchester Arena Inquiry, its counsel said on Tuesday. Read Full Article at RT.com

UK abuse victims ‘let down by institutional failings’ after police ‘distrusted’ their allegations against Labour peer Lord Janner

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sex Abuse (IICSA) has found that UK children abused by late Labour peer Lord Janner were “let down by institutional failings,” with authorities “reluctant” to properly investigate their claims. Read Full Article at R
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UK abuse victims ‘let down by institutional failings’ after police ‘distrusted’ their allegations against Labour peer Lord Janner

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sex Abuse (IICSA) has found that UK children abused by late Labour peer Lord Janner were “let down by institutional failings,” with authorities “reluctant” to properly investigate their claims. Read Full Article at RT.com

‘Time is running out’: Afghan interpreters cry for help as UK government drags feet on rescue flights — reports

Local interpreters who worked with British troops in Afghanistan are questioning the lack of rescue action by London to help them escape, as other nations successfully carry out ‘mercy flights’ from Kabul. Read Full Article at RT.com
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‘Time is running out’: Afghan interpreters cry for help as UK government drags feet on rescue flights — reports

Local interpreters who worked with British troops in Afghanistan are questioning the lack of rescue action by London to help them escape, as other nations successfully carry out ‘mercy flights’ from Kabul. Read Full Article at RT.com

Brits concerned murder of MP will lead to internet crackdown, after officials call for end to online anonymity

Many in the UK are expressing their worries about the future of internet freedom, after a group of MPs lobbied Prime Minister Boris Johnson to ban anonymous social media accounts in the wake of Sir David Amess’ death. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Brits concerned murder of MP will lead to internet crackdown, after officials call for end to online anonymity

Many in the UK are expressing their worries about the future of internet freedom, after a group of MPs lobbied Prime Minister Boris Johnson to ban anonymous social media accounts in the wake of Sir David Amess’ death. Read Full Article at RT.com

Britons puzzled how dropping word 'mother' from policy doc made Scotland a darling of top LGBT+ group whose own site uses the word

The pro-LGBT+ advocacy group Stonewall reportedly bumped the Government of Scotland up its controversial Diversity Champions list after it dropped the word 'mother' from its maternity-leave policy, and some people are puzzled. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Britons puzzled how dropping word 'mother' from policy doc made Scotland a darling of top LGBT+ group whose own site uses the word

The pro-LGBT+ advocacy group Stonewall reportedly bumped the Government of Scotland up its controversial Diversity Champions list after it dropped the word 'mother' from its maternity-leave policy, and some people are puzzled. Read Full Article at RT.com

Online hate UK MPs face is ‘out of control’, Raab warns in wake of David Amess’ fatal stabbing

The level of online hate members of the UK Parliament face is “out of control”, Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary Dominic Raab has warned, in the wake of the murder of conservative lawmaker Sir David Amess. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Online hate UK MPs face is ‘out of control’, Raab warns in wake of David Amess’ fatal stabbing

The level of online hate members of the UK Parliament face is “out of control”, Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary Dominic Raab has warned, in the wake of the murder of conservative lawmaker Sir David Amess. Read Full Article at RT.com

Word ‘spooky’ banned as ‘racial slur' by National Theatre Scotland ahead of Halloween… although no one complained about it

The National Theatre of Scotland has banned the word “spooky” from its shows, after noting that the term, often associated with Halloween performances, had racist connotations linked to its use during the Second World War. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Word ‘spooky’ banned as ‘racial slur' by National Theatre Scotland ahead of Halloween… although no one complained about it

The National Theatre of Scotland has banned the word “spooky” from its shows, after noting that the term, often associated with Halloween performances, had racist connotations linked to its use during the Second World War. Read Full Article at RT.com

UK faces terrorist attacks by ‘bedroom radicals’ drawn to extremist online content during Covid lockdowns, security experts warn

After the knife killing of MP David Amess, British security experts have warned that the UK could be hit by a deadly wave of lone-wolf terrorist attacks by “bedroom radicals” as a result of “isolation” during Covid-19 lockdowns. Read Full Article at R
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UK faces terrorist attacks by ‘bedroom radicals’ drawn to extremist online content during Covid lockdowns, security experts warn

After the knife killing of MP David Amess, British security experts have warned that the UK could be hit by a deadly wave of lone-wolf terrorist attacks by “bedroom radicals” as a result of “isolation” during Covid-19 lockdowns. Read Full Article at RT.com

British propaganda campaign incited mass slaughter of communists in Indonesia in 1960s, declassified papers reveal

British spies played a part in the mass murder of Communist Party of Indonesia (PKI) members in the 1960s, urging locals, including army generals, to “cut out” the “communist cancer,” declassified papers have revealed. Read Full Article at RT.com
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British propaganda campaign incited mass slaughter of communists in Indonesia in 1960s, declassified papers reveal

British spies played a part in the mass murder of Communist Party of Indonesia (PKI) members in the 1960s, urging locals, including army generals, to “cut out” the “communist cancer,” declassified papers have revealed. Read Full Article at RT.com