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corruption The Malta Files: a European version of the Panama Papers, revealing a global web of corruption Cory Doctorow

politics Left-wing activists across the former USSR launch "September," to rally opposition to far-right movements Cory Doctorow

art Fantastic Azerbaijan rug woven to look like it's melting David Pescovitz

world news Wife of banker who stole billions loses bid to keep $20 million London mansion Mark Frauenfelder

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corruption How the UK's "Company Factories" helped criminals from 13 countries launder £80B in stolen and looted money Cory Doctorow

class war Panama Papers journalist assassinated by car bomb in Malta Cory Doctorow

Cryptozoology What is this hairy humanoid creature caught on video in the Caucasus? David Pescovitz

politics Russian dissident warns that the anti-Trump movement's Russian conspiracy theories are a distraction Cory Doctorow

canada Canadians: Parliament is holding an emergency session tonight about the #muslimban, call your MP NOW! Cory Doctorow

art Quran hand-lettered in gold on transparent black silk Andrea James

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