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United Kingdom

Karl Marx memorial vandalized again

The memorial of German philosopher Karl Marx has been vandalized in London for the second time in two weeks, the cemetery that manages the site said on Saturday. The words "architect of genocide", "terror and oppression" and "mass murder" were written in red paint on the grave in the capital's Highgate cemetery. The grave of Marx was also attacked on Feb 4 when it was seemingly struck several times with a blunt metal instrument. "Senseless. Stupid. Ignorant. Whatever you think about Marx's legacy, this is not the way to make the point," tweeted Highgate cemetery on Saturday.

United States

Sanders, 77, makes 2020 election video

Senator Bernie Sanders has recorded a video announcing a 2020 run for president, Politico reported on Saturday, an indication that he plans to enter the already crowded field of candidates. But it still remains unclear when or if the video will be released. Sanders, a 77-year-old independent who caucuses with Democrats, made an unsuccessful bid for the presidency in 2016. Sanders served in the House until 2006 when he was elected to the Senate. He was re-elected in 2012 and 2018.

Afghanistan

Security forces arrest 10 suspected militants

Security forces arrested 10 persons on charge of involvement in militancy, smuggling arms and drug trafficking in the eastern Nangarhar province, provincial governor Shah Mahmoud Miakhil said on Sunday. He also said the suspected militants and smugglers had been rounded up from across the relatively troubled province over the past week and arms and ammunition have also been confiscated. The government said investigation is under way.

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(China Daily 02/18/2019 page12)