Russia claims its pioneering Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine will cost less than Western rivals as US pharma giants announce price tags

First the vaccines, now the bill. As G20 leaders called, at the weekend, for fair distribution, US pharma giants have started to announce how much their products will cost,. Meanwhile, Russia says its alternative will be cheaper. … Read More >Russia claims its pioneering Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine will cost less than Western rivals as US pharma giants announce price tags

Ruling party claims facile victory in Georgian parliamentary elections as uncontested vote marred by allegations of voter fraud

Candidates from the governing Georgian Dream party have claimed unopposed victories in all 17 of Georgia’s parliamentary constituencies, in this weekend’s election. It was held without opposition parties, who staged a boycott. … Read More >Ruling party claims facile victory in Georgian parliamentary elections as uncontested vote marred by allegations of voter fraud

‘You Can Lie Remotely’: Russian MFA Spokeswoman Zakharova Piques NYT Headhunt in Moscow

Around a week ago, The New York Times posted a “legendary” job offer, seeking a daredevil who would cover Russia – a country that, according to the outlet, “has its cyber agents sow chaos and disharmony in the West to tarnish its democratic systems, while promoting its faux version of democracy”. … Read More >‘You Can Lie Remotely’: Russian MFA Spokeswoman Zakharova Piques NYT Headhunt in Moscow

‘Historic Allies, Not Vassals’: Debate Continues on Contentious Issue of European Army, US Reliance

European politicians have long been debating the contentious issue of creating their own army, independent of the United States and NATO, with Paris particularly enthusiastic about the idea, and Berlin expressing scepticism. Though the subject of heated discussion, the issue has yet to move beyond debate. … Read More >‘Historic Allies, Not Vassals’: Debate Continues on Contentious Issue of European Army, US Reliance

Will rich countries buy up coronavirus vaccines, leaving the global south to suffer? (Dr. Jerome Kim)

On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to Dr. Jerome Kim, director-general of the International Vaccine Institute (IVI). He discusses the purpose of the IVI and how it’s seeking to speed up the development and distribution of coronavirus vaccines, the prospect of Covid-19 deaths doubling if rich countries buy up the first two billion doses … Read More >Will rich countries buy up coronavirus vaccines, leaving the global south to suffer? (Dr. Jerome Kim)

Trump Lawyer Suspects CIA Involvement in Election Fraud Case, Vows ‘Biblical’ Revelations in Georgia

Last week, the same Trump election fraud team attorney promised to “release the Kraken” and expose a plot by the Democrat Party, Silicon Valley, the mainstream media, and foreign actors to rob Donald Trump of victory in the 3 November vote. … Read More >Trump Lawyer Suspects CIA Involvement in Election Fraud Case, Vows ‘Biblical’ Revelations in Georgia