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‘No precedent in human experience’: Study finds nuclear war between India and Pakistan could leave 125 million dead

Posted on October 6, 2019By Editor

A nuclear war between India and Pakistan could kill up to 125 million people in just a few days – surpassing the death count of the entire Second World War … Read More >‘No precedent in human experience’: Study finds nuclear war between India and Pakistan could leave 125 million dead

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‘New phase in containing outside forces’: North Korea brags of successful test of submarine-launched missile

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

The missile, launched early on Wednesday local time, was identified by military experts as the Pukgukseong-3 SLBM. … Read More >‘New phase in containing outside forces’: North Korea brags of successful test of submarine-launched missile

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Google to face mass action over claims it accessed 4 MILLION iPhone users’ data

Posted on October 6, 2019By Editor

The Court of Appeal in London has given the go-ahead for mass action against Google over claims it illegally accessed the data of over 4 million iPhone users, overturning an earlier high court ruling against redress. … Read More >Google to face mass action over claims it accessed 4 MILLION iPhone users’ data

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‘She is kind, but emotions should not control this issue’: Putin takes on Greta Thunberg’s UN rant about climate & world powers

Posted on October 6, 2019By Editor

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has earned accolades from world leaders for her emotional speeches. While cheering her as a person, Vladimir Putin still stayed cautious, saying he doesn’t “share the common excitement.” … Read More >‘She is kind, but emotions should not control this issue’: Putin takes on Greta Thunberg’s UN rant about climate & world powers

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Sweden Revamps ‘World’s Largest Underground Navy Base’ for ‘Fear of Powerful Russian Weapons’

Posted on October 6, 2019By Editor

The Swedish Navy’s triumphant return to its Cold War-era fortress fits the country’s ongoing militarisation pattern, characterised by budget hikes and the return of the draft, coupled with panic-inducing rhetoric. … Read More >Sweden Revamps ‘World’s Largest Underground Navy Base’ for ‘Fear of Powerful Russian Weapons’

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Pompeo Says He Asked for Italy’s Support to ‘Confront’ Venezuelan President Maduro

Posted on October 6, 2019By Editor

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that he’s asked for Italy’s support in the necessary task of confronting Venezuelan President Maduro. … Read More >Pompeo Says He Asked for Italy’s Support to ‘Confront’ Venezuelan President Maduro

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Kiev agrees to EU-backed roadmap aimed at pushing peace settlement for eastern Ukraine

Posted on October 6, 2019By Editor

The government in Kiev has agreed to the so-called ‘Steinmeier Formula,’ the process for Ukraine’s breakaway eastern regions to receive autonomy, … Read More >Kiev agrees to EU-backed roadmap aimed at pushing peace settlement for eastern Ukraine

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Happy… Communism? Socialism-bashing Trump congratulates Xi on anniversary of Chinese revolution

Posted on October 6, 2019By Editor

Congratulating Chinese President Xi Jinping on the 70th anniversary of the Communist revolution – after denouncing socialism repeatedly – US President Donald Trump baffled and infuriated his domestic critics and allies alike. … Read More >Happy… Communism? Socialism-bashing Trump congratulates Xi on anniversary of Chinese revolution

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Rouhani Snubbed Trump at UN, Refused to Leave Hotel Room as Macron Tried to Arrange Call – Reports

Posted on October 5, 2019February 13, 2021By Editor

French President Emmanuel Macron attempted to arrange a telephone conversation between Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and US President Donald Trump, but Rouhani dramatically refused to come out of his hotel room, leaving Trump waiting … Read More >Rouhani Snubbed Trump at UN, Refused to Leave Hotel Room as Macron Tried to Arrange Call – Reports

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8 more EU countries join sanctions-circumventing exchange INSTEX to trade with Iran – EU high representative’s aide

Posted on October 5, 2019By Editor

Eight EU countries have joined INSTEX, the mechanism set up to trade with Iran while circumventing US sanctions … Read More >8 more EU countries join sanctions-circumventing exchange INSTEX to trade with Iran – EU high representative’s aide