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2018 Elections

A Thanksgiving Tradition – 2018

AdLib - November 22, 2018 7

Donald Trump

Trick or Trick – Halloween Costumes of Republicans in 2018

AdLib - October 31, 2018 4

Afghanistan

It’s Veterans Day Today – Please Remember Our Vets

Nirek - November 11, 2014 16

Democratic Party

The Year in PlanetPOV Parody Art

AdLib - December 27, 2013 7

Congress

A PlanetPOV Christmas Carol – 2013

AdLib - December 25, 2013 5

Corporations

The Capitalism That Stole Christmas – The Anti-Materialism Theme of Classic...

AdLib - December 23, 2013 51

Music

The Weekend Music Thread–Happy Holidays

KillgoreTrout - December 21, 2013 48

Humor

Happy Holidays 2012 From PlanetPOV!

AdLib - December 25, 2012 19

Music

Weekend Music Thread-Tis The Season

KillgoreTrout - December 22, 2012 55

Music Thread

Weekend Music Thread – Family and Holidays

AdLib - November 24, 2012 21

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The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history. From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marriage to party-line bills tackling climate change and expanding health care coverage, it's a record President Joe Biden and Democrats on the ballot were all eager to tout on the campaign trail during the midterms. [...]

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Pakistan suspends visas for Indians after deadly Kashmir attack on tourists

It comes after Delhi's retaliatory measures following a militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 26 tourists. [...]

Deadly Kashmir attack risks India military escalation against Pakistan

India will respond but it's not clear how - or at what cost, experts say. [...]

Tens of thousands queue to see Pope Francis's body

St Peter's Basilica had extended its opening hours to accommodate large crowds gathered outside. [...]

Trump says he is 'not happy' with deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv

The overnight strikes killed at least eight people and injured 77 more, local officials have said. [...]

Anti-Hamas protests on rise in Gaza as group's iron grip slips

Gazan civilians are losing their fear of Hamas, openly criticising the group on the streets and online. [...]

DR Congo and M23 rebels agree ceasefire deal in Qatar talks

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South Africa and Ukraine woo each other - as relationships with Trump turn sour

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The church Pope Francis kept returning to - and chose as his final resting place

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Benin admits that 54 soldiers killed in attack by al-Qaeda group

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Tag: holiday

A Thanksgiving Tradition – 2018

Trick or Trick – Halloween Costumes of Republicans in 2018

It’s Veterans Day Today – Please Remember Our Vets

The Year in PlanetPOV Parody Art

A PlanetPOV Christmas Carol – 2013

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The Weekend Music Thread–Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays 2012 From PlanetPOV!

Weekend Music Thread-Tis The Season

Weekend Music Thread – Family and Holidays

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