Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Alex Moore discuss Russian drones in NATO airspace, plus more on a political rally in Pakistan, an election in Moldova, a government funding deadline in the U.S. and the start of Christmas in Venezuela.

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This episode includes work from Factal editors Alex Moore, Awais Ahmad, Hua Hsieh, Joe Veyera and Irene Villora. Produced and edited by Jimmy Lovaas. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe. 

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