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Sam Ellis

Sam Ellis

Former Multimedia Producer

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    The Middle East’s cold war, explainedThe Middle East’s cold war, explained
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    How two feuding countries are tearing apart the Middle East.

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    The growing North Korea nuclear threat, explainedThe growing North Korea nuclear threat, explained
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    North Korea has a new missile, and it can reach the US.

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    The 4 man-made famines threatening 20 million peopleThe 4 man-made famines threatening 20 million people
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    In each country, fighters are using hunger as a weapon.

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    Why the world is worried about TurkeyWhy the world is worried about Turkey
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    How Turkey’s president gained so much power.

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    The North Korean nuclear threat, explainedThe North Korean nuclear threat, explained
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    Experts are urging Trump to act now, while he still can.

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    From spy to president: the rise of Vladimir PutinFrom spy to president: the rise of Vladimir Putin
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    He’s intent on pushing back against the Western world order ... and it appears to be working.

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    Why China is building islands in the South China SeaWhy China is building islands in the South China Sea
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    China claims they aren’t military bases, but its actions say otherwise.

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    This jet fighter is a disaster, but Congress keeps buying itThis jet fighter is a disaster, but Congress keeps buying it
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    Trump says the F-35 is too expensive, and he’s not wrong. But this is what he’s up against.

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    The US may be aiding war crimes in YemenThe US may be aiding war crimes in Yemen
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    How America became a superpower, explained in 8 minutesHow America became a superpower, explained in 8 minutes
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    From a colony to a superpower in 200 years.

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