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Mary Ann McIntyre

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Mexico, United Mexican States
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Cuba, Republic of
Dominican Republic
Haiti, Republic of
Jamaica

Afghanistan
Albania, People’s Socialist Republic of
Algeria, People’s Democratic Republic of
American Samoa
Andorra, Principality of
Angola, Republic of
Anguilla
Antarctica (the territory South of 60° S)
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina, Argentine Republic
Armenia
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Australia, Commonwealth of
Austria, Republic of
Azerbaijan, Republic of

Bahrain, Kingdom of
Bangladesh, People’s Republic of
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium, Kingdom of
Belize
Benin, People’s Republic of
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Bhutan, Kingdom of
Bolivia, Republic of
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana, Republic of
Bouvet Island (Bouvetøya)
Brazil, Federative Republic of
British Indian Ocean Territory (Chagos Archipelago)
British Virgin Islands
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Bulgaria, People’s Republic of
Burkina Faso
Burundi, Republic of

Cambodia, Kingdom of
Cameroon, United Republic of
Cape Verde, Republic of
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad, Republic of
Chile, Republic of
China, People’s Republic of
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Colombia, Republic of
Comoros, Union of the
Congo, Democratic Republic of
Congo, People’s Republic of
Cook Islands
Costa Rica, Republic of
Côte d’Ivoire, Ivory Coast, Republic of the
Cyprus, Republic of
Czech Republic

Denmark, Kingdom of
Djibouti, Republic of
Dominica, Commonwealth of
Ecuador, Republic of
Egypt, Arab Republic of
El Salvador, Republic of
Equatorial Guinea, Republic of
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia

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Finland, Republic of
France, French Republic
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Gambia, Republic of the
Georgia
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Gibraltar
Greece, Hellenic Republic
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Guatemala, Republic of
Guinea, Revolutionary People’s Republic of
Guinea-Bissau, Republic of
Guyana, Republic of

Heard and McDonald Islands
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Honduras, Republic of
Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region of China
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Hungary, Hungarian People’s Republic

Iceland, Republic of
India, Republic of
Indonesia, Republic of
Iran, Islamic Republic of
Iraq, Republic of
Ireland
Israel, State of
Italy, Italian Republic
Japan
Jordan, Hashemite Kingdom of

Kazakhstan, Republic of
Kenya, Republic of
Kiribati, Republic of
Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of
Korea, Republic of
Kuwait, State of
Kyrgyz Republic

Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Latvia
Lebanon, Lebanese Republic
Lesotho, Kingdom of
Liberia, Republic of
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
Liechtenstein, Principality of
Lithuania
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Macao, Special Administrative Region of China
Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of
Madagascar, Republic of
Malawi, Republic of
Malaysia
Maldives, Republic of
Mali, Republic of
Malta, Republic of
Marshall Islands
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Mauritania, Islamic Republic of
Mauritius
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Moldova, Republic of
Monaco, Principality of
Mongolia, Mongolian People’s Republic
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Mozambique, People’s Republic of
Myanmar

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Nauru, Republic of
Nepal, Kingdom of
Netherlands Antilles
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New Caledonia
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Nicaragua, Republic of
Niger, Republic of the
Nigeria, Federal Republic of
Niue, Republic of
Norfolk Island
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Oman, Sultanate of
Pakistan, Islamic Republic of
Palau
Palestinian Territory, Occupied
Panama, Republic of
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay, Republic of
Peru, Republic of
Philippines, Republic of the
Pitcairn Island
Poland, Polish People’s Republic
Portugal, Portuguese Republic
Puerto Rico
Qatar, State of
Reunion

Romania, Socialist Republic of
Russian Federation
Rwanda, Rwandese Republic
Samoa, Independent State of
San Marino, Republic of
Sao Tome and Principe, Democratic Republic of
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Senegal, Republic of
Serbia and Montenegro
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Sierra Leone, Republic of
Singapore, Republic of
Slovakia (Slovak Republic)
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South Africa, Republic of
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
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Suriname, Republic of
Svalbard & Jan Mayen Islands
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Sweden, Kingdom of
Switzerland, Swiss Confederation
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Taiwan, Province of China
Tajikistan
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Thailand, Kingdom of
Timor-Leste, Democratic Republic of
Togo, Togolese Republic
Tokelau (Tokelau Islands)
Tonga, Kingdom of
Trinidad and Tobago, Republic of
Tunisia, Republic of
Turkey, Republic of
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu

Uganda, Republic of
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
Uruguay, Eastern Republic of
Uzbekistan

Vanuatu
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
Viet Nam, Socialist Republic of
Wallis and Futuna Islands
Western Sahara
Yemen
Zambia, Republic of
Zimbabwe
https://www.phillytrib.com/obituaries/mary-ann-mcintyre/article_4a350af2-92ae-467a-81e1-fcb4f4035b4d.html

Top diplomats of North Korea, China agree to deepen ties and resist hegemonism

**North Korea and China Pledge to Deepen Ties and Resist Hegemonism**

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The foreign ministers of North Korea and China recently agreed to strengthen their bilateral relationship and jointly resist hegemonism and unilateralism, signaling a continued pushback against the United States.

The meeting took place in Beijing on Sunday, roughly three weeks after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Chinese President Xi Jinping held their first summit in over six years, where they pledged mutual support and enhanced cooperation.

Earlier, Kim and Xi attended a massive military parade in Beijing commemorating the end of World War II. The event also featured other world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin. The joint appearance of Kim, Xi, and Putin—the first of its kind—highlighted a potential three-way unity against the United States. However, it remains unclear how far China is willing to go in such an anti-U.S. partnership.

During the meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui cited Kim Jong Un’s statement that further strengthening ties with China remains an unwavering position for North Korea. Choe expressed intent to deepen and develop friendly relations with China, aligning with the spirit of the Kim-Xi summit, according to the North Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

Wang emphasized that China is committed to solidifying bilateral ties and stressed the need to boost strategic communications and exchanges. China’s Xinhua News Agency quoted Wang as stating that China opposes all forms of hegemonism and is ready to strengthen cooperation with North Korea in international and regional affairs.

Choe echoed this sentiment by expressing North Korea’s willingness to closely cooperate with China in multilateral affairs, jointly resist unilateralism and power politics, and promote a fairer and more just world order. These remarks are likely referring to both countries’ ongoing confrontations with the United States—China due to strategic competition and North Korea regarding its nuclear weapons program.

KCNA reported that Choe and Wang exchanged views on regional and international affairs and reached a complete consensus on key issues, though further details were not disclosed.

Kim Jong Un’s attendance at the Beijing military parade marked his first participation in a major multilateral event during his 14-year rule. In recent years, North Korea has increasingly focused on expanding cooperation with Russia, reportedly supplying combat troops and ammunition to support Russia’s war in Ukraine.

However, analysts suggest that Kim now sees a pressing need to improve relations with China, North Korea’s largest trading partner and primary aid benefactor, as the war’s end approaches. For its part, China seeks to maintain its influence over North Korea, especially as bilateral ties reportedly cooled in recent years.

Attention is now turning to the composition of the Chinese delegation expected to visit North Korea next month for the 80th founding anniversary of North Korea’s ruling Workers’ Party. North Korea is also expected to mark the occasion with its own military parade, likely showcasing new weapons aimed at the United States and its allies.
https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/world/2025/09/28/top-diplomats-of-north-korea-china-agree-to-deepen-ties-and-resist-hegemonism

‘Very heavy times’: Angelina Jolie reacts to free speech decline

**‘Very Heavy Times’: Angelina Jolie Reacts to Free Speech Decline**

*By Shreya Mukherjee | Sep 22, 2025, 05:30 PM*

Hollywood actor Angelina Jolie recently voiced her concerns regarding the state of free speech in the United States. Speaking at Spain’s San Sebastian Film Festival, Jolie remarked, “I love my country, but at this time, I don’t recognize my country.” Although she refrained from naming specific individuals or providing detailed context, her comments come amid ongoing controversy surrounding Disney and ABC’s decision to suspend *Jimmy Kimmel Live!* indefinitely.

### Free Speech Concerns

Jolie elaborated on her fears both as an artist and as an American, emphasizing the importance of freedom of expression. She stated, “My worldview is equal, united and international. Anything anywhere that divides or limits personal expressions and freedoms from anyone, I think, is very dangerous. These are such serious times that we have to be careful not to say things casually. These are very, very heavy times we are living in together.”

### Support for Jimmy Kimmel from Disney Stars

The suspension of Jimmy Kimmel has sparked discontent among numerous Disney stars and Hollywood figures. Mark Ruffalo, known for his role as the Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, took to Threads to warn that Disney’s stock could “go down a lot further if they cancel” Kimmel’s show permanently.

Pedro Pascal, star of Disney’s *Fantastic Four: First Steps* and other upcoming projects, expressed his support for Kimmel on Instagram. Additionally, Tatiana Maslany and Damon Lindelof have publicly voiced their disagreement with the suspension.

### Why Was Jimmy Kimmel Suspended?

The indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel followed criticism from Brendan Carr, chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), who condemned Kimmel’s remarks about the aftermath of the fatal shooting of conservative speaker Charlie Kirk. This triggered a social media backlash that ultimately led to ABC — owned by Disney — putting Kimmel’s show on hold.

As debates surrounding free speech continue to ignite strong emotions, many in Hollywood and beyond watch closely how these tensions unfold in the entertainment industry and the broader society.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/entertainment/don-t-recognize-my-country-says-angelina-after-kimmel-speech-outcome/story