AFRICA AND RUSSIA ARE NATURAL ALLIES - PUTIN. (PHOTO).

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 Africa and Russia are natural allies - Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin courted dozens of African leaders at a Russia-Africa summit that wraps up Thursday as he seeks to bolster Moscow’s clout across the continent. Speaking during a meeting in the Kremlin on the second day of the summit, Putin said that “Russia and Africa are united by truly strong bonds of friendship and close partnership.” “We are natural allies in building a multipolar, genuinely democratic world order, free from diktat and double standards and based on respect for the norms of international law and the fundamental principles of the United Nations Charter,” Putin said, AP reported. He mentioned Moscow’s support for the African nations’ anti-colonial fight during Soviet times. “Russia has always been and remains committed to seeing African nations defend their sovereignty, achieve steady growth, and strengthen their economies and social sectors,” the Russian leader said. “We stand ready to continue working...
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COAST GUARD REVERSES STANCE ON SWASTIKAS AND NOOSES AFTER LABELING THEM 'POTENTIALLY DIVISIVE'. (PHOTO).

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 Coast Guard reverses stance on swastikas and nooses after labeling them 'potentially divisive'

The U.S. Coast Guard clarified Thursday that swastikas and nooses are officially considered “hate symbols,” reversing confusion over guidance that had reportedly described them as “potentially divisive.”

In a statement, the agency emphasized that the policy “doubles down on its current policies prohibiting the display, distribution, or use of hate symbols by Coast Guard personnel.” The move reinforces longstanding rules banning such symbols from all Coast Guard workplaces, facilities, and assets. The guidance lists nooses, swastikas, and any symbols adopted by hate groups representing racial, religious, or other intolerance as prohibited, with Confederate battle flags also remaining banned. The agency stressed that this is not a policy update, but a reaffirmation to counter misinformation.

The clarification follows reports earlier Thursday suggesting the Coast Guard had softened its stance, allowing commanders discretion to remove such symbols from public areas while not applying rules to private spaces. Acting Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Kevin Lunday called claims of a rollback “categorically false” and said any display of hate symbols will continue to be “thoroughly investigated and severely punished.” Department of Homeland Security officials echoed the message, saying the policy has not changed.

Lawmakers and community leaders criticized the earlier reports. Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., warned that relaxing the rules could put personnel at risk and allow hateful symbols to appear, while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called the move “disgusting” and an encouragement of extremism. Legal and Jewish community leaders noted the historical significance of the symbols, including nooses tied to lynching in the U.S. and swastikas representing Nazi atrocities during the Holocaust.

The Coast Guard said its updated guidance underscores the importance of maintaining unit cohesion and a safe command climate. The agency reiterated that the ban applies to all personnel, and any violation will be met with strict enforcement.


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