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Turkey scolded as ‘irresponsible NATO ally’ after interior minister blames US for 2016 coup attempt

Turkey’s interior minister has accused the United States of orchestrating a coup attempt that rocked the country in 2016, prompting a denial from Washington, which blasted the claim as unbefitting of a NATO partner. … Read More >Turkey scolded as ‘irresponsible NATO ally’ after interior minister blames US for 2016 coup attempt

Biden ending US ‘support for offensive operations’ in Yemen doesn’t mean actual end to war, skeptics caution as activists rejoice

While peace activists cheered the news that the US will be ending its support for Saudi-led “offensive operations” in Yemen, that’s a far cry from actually ending the six-year war that began with Barack Obama’s tacit blessing. … Read More >Biden ending US ‘support for offensive operations’ in Yemen doesn’t mean actual end to war, skeptics caution as activists rejoice

‘CBD supports the immune system’: Austrian clinic reports promising results from cannabis trial on Covid-19 ICU patients

Researchers in Austria’s Klagenfurt Clinic are reporting promising results from CBD trials on Covid-19 ICU patients that show reduced inflammation and quicker recovery times. … Read More >‘CBD supports the immune system’: Austrian clinic reports promising results from cannabis trial on Covid-19 ICU patients

‘As fake as her tweets’? Police open conspiracy PROBE into Greta Thunberg’s ‘protest toolkit,’ accuse creators of ‘WAR ON INDIA’

Police in New Delhi have opened a conspiracy investigation into the creators of a “toolkit” with instructions on how to amplify the farmers’ protests in India – a document that has been shared by Swedish activist Greta Thunberg. … Read More >‘As fake as her tweets’? Police open conspiracy PROBE into Greta Thunberg’s ‘protest toolkit,’ accuse creators of ‘WAR ON INDIA’

Thousands take to the streets as nationwide strike over pay & working conditions kicks off in France (VIDEOS)

A nationwide strike has kicked off in France, with public sector workers demanding better pay and working conditions and condemning sloppy government support amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. … Read More >Thousands take to the streets as nationwide strike over pay & working conditions kicks off in France (VIDEOS)

New START treaty with US officially extended until February 2026 as Moscow hopes for new chapter in global stability

The extension of the New START nuclear arms reduction agreement with the US will go into effect today, Moscow has announced, praising the deal as a step in the right direction for international stability. … Read More >New START treaty with US officially extended until February 2026 as Moscow hopes for new chapter in global stability

Russian journalist Sergey Smirnov jailed for 25 days on charges of inciting people to attend pro-Navalny protests

The editor of Moscow-based news website Mediazona, founded by members of the Pussy Riot punk band, has been handed 25 days behind bars for promoting demonstrations in support of imprisoned opposition figure Alexey Navalny. … Read More >Russian journalist Sergey Smirnov jailed for 25 days on charges of inciting people to attend pro-Navalny protests