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    Russian Convoy Crosses into Ukraine, Violating Agreement

    More than 100 Russian trucks crossed into Ukraine today—part of the “humanitarian convoy” that’s been waiting at the border for several days.  Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko’s office  called it “a flagrant violation of international law.”  We hear from Rear Admiral John Kirby, spokesman for the Pentagon.

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    By Warren Olney • Aug 22, 2014 • 1 min read

    More than 100 Russian trucks crossed into Ukraine today—part of the “humanitarian convoy” that’s been waiting at the border for several days. Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko’s office called it “a flagrant violation of international law.” We hear from Rear Admiral John Kirby, spokesman for the Pentagon.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Social Media: A Marketing Tool for Extremism
    1. 0:00Afghanistan Expels NYT Correspondent Matt Rosenberg
    2. 0:00Russian Convoy Crosses into Ukraine, Violating AgreementYou’re reading this
    3. 0:00ISIS and the Rise of Social Media Terrorism
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