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Rose McGowan on Sarah Everard vigil, police violence, Andrew Cuomo allegations & more

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On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to award-winning actor and activist Rose McGowan. She discusses the murder of Sarah Everard in the UK and police brutality against women holding a vigil to commemorate her and protest against violence and sexual violence against women, why Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick … Read More >Rose McGowan on Sarah Everard vigil, police violence, Andrew Cuomo allegations & more

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Russian Communist head suggests tax on ‘suspiciously rich’ citizens as government takes aim at those thought to be faking poverty

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After Russian authorities proposed limiting child benefits for the “suspiciously poor,” the leader of the country’s Communist Party, Gennady Zyuganov, has instead suggested that a tax be introduced on the “suspiciously rich.” … Read More >Russian Communist head suggests tax on ‘suspiciously rich’ citizens as government takes aim at those thought to be faking poverty

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Lukashenko’s claim that Belarus has ‘no friends’ doesn’t apply to Russia, as the two nations have a brotherly bond, says Kremlin

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Russia and Belarus are not just friends but have a fraternal bond. That’s according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, who rubbished claims from Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko that Minsk has no pals on the world stage. … Read More >Lukashenko’s claim that Belarus has ‘no friends’ doesn’t apply to Russia, as the two nations have a brotherly bond, says Kremlin

Categories Asia & Pacific

Thailand to restart AstraZeneca Covid vaccine rollout, days after suspending use over safety concerns

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A spokesperson for Thailand’s government has announced that the country will resume using the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine on Tuesday, days after officials halted its rollout amid safety concerns over reports of blood clots. … Read More >Thailand to restart AstraZeneca Covid vaccine rollout, days after suspending use over safety concerns

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Egypt and France conduct joint naval exercise as tensions ease following 2020 Prophet cartoon controversy

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Egypt and France held a joint naval exercise over the weekend, as the two nations work together to ease tensions between Paris and the Muslim world sparked by the row over cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed. … Read More >Egypt and France conduct joint naval exercise as tensions ease following 2020 Prophet cartoon controversy

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‘Legitimate’ owner? Boris Johnson says UK ‘legally’ obtained Elgin Marbles, will not return them to Greece

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has dashed Athens’ hopes of getting back the Parthenon/Elgin Marbles by saying that the British Museum remains their “rightful” owner following “legal” acquisition in the 19th century. … Read More >‘Legitimate’ owner? Boris Johnson says UK ‘legally’ obtained Elgin Marbles, will not return them to Greece