Day: January 19, 2021

Categories Russia

American supporters of Donald Trump expressing growing interest in obtaining Russian passports – Foreign Ministry

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Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has revealed that followers of US President Donald Trump are showing increased interest in acquiring Russian citizenship following Joe Biden’s November election victory. … Read More >American supporters of Donald Trump expressing growing interest in obtaining Russian passports – Foreign Ministry

Categories Asia & Pacific

‘Arson’ destroys four UNICEF Rohingya schools, days after blaze burned down Bangladeshi camp leaving thousands homeless

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UNICEF has condemned an “arson attack” that burned down four learning centers at a Bangladeshi camp for Rohingya refugees, days after a similar blaze left thousands of the religious group homeless. … Read More >‘Arson’ destroys four UNICEF Rohingya schools, days after blaze burned down Bangladeshi camp leaving thousands homeless

Categories World

Uganda accuses Washington of subversion, after US envoy tries to visit ‘captive’ opposition candidate Bobi Wine

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The Ugandan government has accused the US of trying to “subvert” the country’s highly contested elections, after Washington’s envoy attempted to visit opposition leader Bobi Wine, who has been placed under house arrest. … Read More >Uganda accuses Washington of subversion, after US envoy tries to visit ‘captive’ opposition candidate Bobi Wine

Categories Middle East

160 active military personnel detained in Turkey over links to Gulen ‘terrorist organization’ behind 2016 botched coup – reports

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Dozens of servicemen have been detained in a large-scale operation in Turkey, local media report. The soldiers are suspected of having links to Fethullah Gulen, the exiled preacher Ankara believes was behind the 2016 coup attempt. … Read More >160 active military personnel detained in Turkey over links to Gulen ‘terrorist organization’ behind 2016 botched coup – reports

Categories Shows

Will anything really change under Joe Biden? (Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen)

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On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to Ben & Jerry’s co-founder and co-chair of Bernie Sanders’ 2020 presidential campaign, Ben Cohen. From police brutality and healthcare to US foreign policy and the plight of millions in poverty in America, Cohen discusses whether anything will fundamentally change under President-elect Joe Biden. … Read More >Will anything really change under Joe Biden? (Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen)

Categories EU

Covid-19 circulating at a ‘worrying’ level, says French health minister, but stops short of recommending third national lockdown

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France’s health minister has warned of a possibility of a third wave of Covid-19, saying infection rates are “worryingly” high in the country, and noting the increasing prevalence of the “English variant.” … Read More >Covid-19 circulating at a ‘worrying’ level, says French health minister, but stops short of recommending third national lockdown

Categories Middle East

Top Iranian commander mocks Washington as US armed forces on alert for American attackers during Biden’s inauguration

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Iran’s most senior general has ridiculed the US after American armed forces and the national guard were brought in to protect Washington from any further violence during the week of Joe Biden’s inauguration as president. … Read More >Top Iranian commander mocks Washington as US armed forces on alert for American attackers during Biden’s inauguration

Categories World

‘Deepest concerns’: South Africa Covid-19 variant binds more easily to human cells, making it more infectious, govt adviser says

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The so-called South Africa Covid-19 variant binds more easily to human cells with a stronger mechanism, allowing it to spread more easily between its human hosts, the government’s advising chief epidemiologist said on Monday. … Read More >‘Deepest concerns’: South Africa Covid-19 variant binds more easily to human cells, making it more infectious, govt adviser says

Categories Shows

CrossTalk Bullhorns, QUARANTINE EDITION: Patriot Act 2.0

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It seems inevitable there will be new security regulations passed into law in the wake of the events on Capitol Hill. The original Patriot Act was made law to legitimize the so-called War on Terror. Will the Patriot Act 2.0 focus on ‘domestic terror’? And, how will the US engage the EU once Joe is in office? … Read More >CrossTalk Bullhorns, QUARANTINE EDITION: Patriot Act 2.0