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Havana Syndrome (2024) - From 2019 and 2022, Scott Pelley's investigation into neurological symptoms and serious brain injuries reported by U.S. diplomats, intelligence agents and troops around the world and even on the grounds of the White House. [00:47:40]

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Havana Syndrome (2024) - From 2019 and 2022, Scott Pelley's investigation into neurological symptoms and serious brain injuries reported by U.S. diplomats, intelligence agents and troops around the world and even on the grounds of the White House. [00:47:40]

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Uttarakhand: The Making Of A ‘Hindu-Only’ Devbhoomi (2024) - Ethnic cleansing of Muslims from one Indian state [00:24:10]

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Documentaries Only

The following types of content are not considered documentaries: TV news/shows, articles, interviews, lectures, scripted content, amateur home videos, mockumentaries, biopics, video essays, promotional material, and vlogs.
Posts which are not documentaries will be removed.

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Title (Year) - Optional Description [hh:mm:ss]

Correct title, year of release and length are mandatory.
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