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Scientific paper arguing Assad not responsible for Syria chemical attack shelved after Bellingcat-led backlash

Posted on October 7, 2019October 8, 2020By Editor

Unidentified “issues” prompted a prestigious scientific journal to withhold publication of a report challenging the mainstream narrative on a 2017 Syrian chemical attack … Read More >Scientific paper arguing Assad not responsible for Syria chemical attack shelved after Bellingcat-led backlash

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Roles reversed: Russia becomes ‘global power broker’ as US acts like ‘SPOILER,’ former Spanish FM says

Posted on October 7, 2019By Editor

Russia, which has long been seen by the West as a threat to international stability, has proven to be a security guarantor, Spain’s former Foreign Minister Ana Palacio said, adding that the US has turned into a global disruptor. … Read More >Roles reversed: Russia becomes ‘global power broker’ as US acts like ‘SPOILER,’ former Spanish FM says

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‘Let them talk!’ Rumors of Russia mulling a military base in CUBA shot down by PM Medvedev

Posted on October 7, 2019By Editor

Setting up a Russian military base in Cuba was not discussed between Raul Castro and Moscow, PM Dmitry Medvedev has said. There are also no plans for Russian warships to escort oil tankers to the island nation amid a US crackdown. … Read More >‘Let them talk!’ Rumors of Russia mulling a military base in CUBA shot down by PM Medvedev

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‘Kind but poorly informed teenager’: Greta Thunberg targets Putin in latest Twitter bio update

Posted on October 7, 2019By Editor

Days after changing her Twitter bio to mock remarks by US President Donald Trump, Greta Thunberg has once again updated her profile – this time with a sarcastic adaptation of comments made by Russian President Vladimir Putin. … Read More >‘Kind but poorly informed teenager’: Greta Thunberg targets Putin in latest Twitter bio update

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Nobel Peace Prize for Greta? Bad idea, say two-thirds of Germans

Posted on October 7, 2019By Editor

Greta Thunberg’s nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize has been lauded by mainstream media outlets and public figures in Europe, but not everyone is as enthusiastic. … Read More >Nobel Peace Prize for Greta? Bad idea, say two-thirds of Germans

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Soyuz landing capsule safely brings ISS trio back to Earth (PHOTOS)

Posted on October 6, 2019October 6, 2019By Editor

The Soyuz MS-12 spacecraft has safely touched down in the Kazakhstan steppes carrying three International Space Station (ISS) crew members … Read More >Soyuz landing capsule safely brings ISS trio back to Earth (PHOTOS)

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Trump deserves credit for cooling tensions with North Korea & starting historic talks with Kim – Putin

Posted on October 6, 2019By Editor

Donald Trump’s decision to engage in direct talks with North Korea was a historic step that helped reduce tensions on the Korean Peninsula, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. … Read More >Trump deserves credit for cooling tensions with North Korea & starting historic talks with Kim – Putin

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‘Nuclear weapon of bad ideas’: US, UK & Australia demand Facebook give backdoor access to WhatsApp & other encrypted messengers

Posted on October 6, 2019October 22, 2019By Editor

US Attorney General William Barr and other western officials are calling on Facebook to provide authorities backdoor access to its encrypted messenger platforms … Read More >‘Nuclear weapon of bad ideas’: US, UK & Australia demand Facebook give backdoor access to WhatsApp & other encrypted messengers

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Haiti On Brink Of Revolution To Overthrow US-Backed Regime

Posted on October 6, 2019By Editor

The aid money came through Venezuela’s PetroCaribe program, which had allowed Haiti to buy petroleum products at discount and on credit. … Read More >Haiti On Brink Of Revolution To Overthrow US-Backed Regime

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EU can order Facebook to remove ‘hate speech’ even if it’s outside Europe, top court says in landmark ruling

Posted on October 6, 2019October 6, 2019By Editor

Facebook must comply with demands from EU nations to remove content deemed illegal, even if the material falls outside of their jurisdiction, a top court has ruled. … Read More >EU can order Facebook to remove ‘hate speech’ even if it’s outside Europe, top court says in landmark ruling