Day: February 14, 2021

Categories Asia & Pacific

Wuhan probe members blast NYT story for ‘misquoting’ them as Beijing mocks US bid to hold WHO ‘to higher standards’

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Experts sent to China by the WHO to investigate the origins of Covid-19 lashed out at the New York Times for allegedly twisting their words. Meanwhile, Beijing hit back at Washington’s skeptical remarks about the probe. … Read More >Wuhan probe members blast NYT story for ‘misquoting’ them as Beijing mocks US bid to hold WHO ‘to higher standards’

Categories Russia

US will NEVER recognize Russian sovereignty over Crimea says Washington’s diplomat at UN, confirming sanctions here to stay

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Despite the fact Crimea has been de facto administered by Russia for seven years now, the American government will never view Moscow’s rule as legitimate, insisting it remains part of Ukraine. … Read More >US will NEVER recognize Russian sovereignty over Crimea says Washington’s diplomat at UN, confirming sanctions here to stay

Categories Russia

Russia’s rivals attempt to ‘exploit’ effects of Covid-19 pandemic by encouraging protests in support of Navalny, Putin tells media

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Foreign powers are trying to weaponise frustration over falling living standards due to to the Covid-19 pandemic to stir up protests in support of jailed Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny, President Vladimir Putin has said. … Read More >Russia’s rivals attempt to ‘exploit’ effects of Covid-19 pandemic by encouraging protests in support of Navalny, Putin tells media

Categories EU

‘Zombie mink’ to hit Poland next? Transmissible Covid-19 strain found in Polish region, officials mull response

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Poland said that the coronavirus found in local mink can be transmitted to humans and vice versa. Millions of animals were previously culled and buried in Denmark, which prompted fears of groundwater contamination. … Read More >‘Zombie mink’ to hit Poland next? Transmissible Covid-19 strain found in Polish region, officials mull response

Categories Asia & Pacific

Ho-ho-hiss: Chinese troops in EXOSKELETONS deliver New Year presents to Himalayan outpost (VIDEO)

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The Chinese military has shown off its recently delivered exoskeletons, using them to deliver Lunar New Year supplies to a remote border outpost in Tibet. Beijing is rapidly adopting the pioneering technology. … Read More >Ho-ho-hiss: Chinese troops in EXOSKELETONS deliver New Year presents to Himalayan outpost (VIDEO)

Categories Asia & Pacific

Tokyo & Fukushima shaken hard as powerful 7+ earthquake strikes off Japan’s east coast

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A 7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Japan’s Fukushima prefecture on Saturday, violently shaking cities on the eastern seaboard and prompting fears of a tsunami, weeks before the 2011 nuclear disaster’s anniversary. … Read More >Tokyo & Fukushima shaken hard as powerful 7+ earthquake strikes off Japan’s east coast

Categories Russia

VIDEOS show mountains of snow, collapsed roofs & sliding trucks as Moscow gets hit by record-breaking snowfall

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The Russian capital has been hit with the worst snowfall in decades, with freak weather disrupting air travel and bringing traffic to a halt. Several people have been injured as a result of roofs collapsing in the Moscow Region. … Read More >VIDEOS show mountains of snow, collapsed roofs & sliding trucks as Moscow gets hit by record-breaking snowfall

Categories Asia & Pacific

Twitter receives notice from India’s Supreme Court over request for fake news checker from ruling BJP

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The Supreme Court of India has sought a response from Twitter and the government concerning a petition filed last May asking for a mechanism to check fake news and regulate seditious and incendiary content through fake accounts. … Read More >Twitter receives notice from India’s Supreme Court over request for fake news checker from ruling BJP

Categories World

Free will hacked: AI can be trained to manipulate human behavior and decisions, according to research in Australia

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) researchers in Australia have demonstrated how it is possible to train a system to manipulate human behavior and decision-making, highlighting the double-edged sword that is modern high tech. … Read More >Free will hacked: AI can be trained to manipulate human behavior and decisions, according to research in Australia