Sclerosis in the Civil Service had become a problem when it greatly expanded during the First World War, and history repeated itself after 1939. In both conflicts, it hampered the war effort ...

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The possibility of a trade war is fracturing bilateral relations and eroding trust between the North American neighbors. A ...

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Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners and detainees in exchange for three Israeli hostages held in Gaza as part of the ...

A pious and strong-willed king, Charles exhibited from childhood the characteristics that would lead to his downfall. By Dr Richard Cust.