Day: August 11, 2020

Categories USA

Rules for thee but not for me: Pompeo denounces proposed Russian law as ‘burdensome’ limitation on US propaganda outlets

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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has voiced his opposition to a proposed Russian rule that would require labeling of propaganda content, saying it would burden “independent” information work by outlets such as Voice of America. … Read More >Rules for thee but not for me: Pompeo denounces proposed Russian law as ‘burdensome’ limitation on US propaganda outlets

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Most US voters don’t think Biden will be able to finish his full four-year term if elected president – poll

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Most US voters, including nearly half of Democrats, don’t expect Joe Biden to serve his full four-year term if elected president in November, saying his vice president will have to take the helm at some point, a new poll reveals. … Read More >Most US voters don’t think Biden will be able to finish his full four-year term if elected president – poll

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McDonald’s sues ex-CEO over CONSENSUAL flings: A virtue-signalling distraction for firm plagued with sex harassment probes?

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McDonald’s is suing ex-CEO Stephen Easterbrook for allegedly concealing relationships with employees. Axed for a consensual fling last year, he’s an ideal distraction from the fast food giant’s larger sexual harassment problem. … Read More >McDonald’s sues ex-CEO over CONSENSUAL flings: A virtue-signalling distraction for firm plagued with sex harassment probes?

Categories Op-ed

‘Political Ploy’: Wikipedia’s Unaccountable Editors Turn Site into ‘Playpen’ for Western Imperialism

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Max Blumenthal, bestselling author and founder of The Grayzone, tells Sputnik that in addition to Twitter’s recent push to discredit state-affiliated media outlets of select countries, Wikipedia has also been engaging in a number of tactics that demonstrate their glaring hypocrisy and support for “regime change politics.” … Read More >‘Political Ploy’: Wikipedia’s Unaccountable Editors Turn Site into ‘Playpen’ for Western Imperialism

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Facebook Investigation Uncovers ‘Millions’ of QAnon Group Followers, Report Says

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QAnon is a conspiracy theory suggesting that US President Donald Trump fights the so-called “deep state” plotting against him. The theory accused many Democratic prominent figures and Hollywood actors of participating in child sex trafficking. … Read More >Facebook Investigation Uncovers ‘Millions’ of QAnon Group Followers, Report Says

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Nikki Haley hit with avalanche of Twitter mockery and vitriol for daring to complain about tardy popcorn deliveries

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Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley might have thought she was taking a break from her usual opining on political issues to tweet about a personal concern – two birthday orders for popcorn that weren’t delivered on time. … Read More >Nikki Haley hit with avalanche of Twitter mockery and vitriol for daring to complain about tardy popcorn deliveries

Categories Latin America

Venezuela Granted Full Leave to Appeal UK Ruling Denying Access to Gold Reserves – Lawyer

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The Venezuelan Central Bank (BCV) has been given the right to appeal all aspects of an original ruling by a UK court that denied Caracas custody of Venezuelan gold reserves that are currently being held by the Bank of England, a lawyer said on Monday. … Read More >Venezuela Granted Full Leave to Appeal UK Ruling Denying Access to Gold Reserves – Lawyer