Day: March 8, 2021

Categories EU

‘Kurz must go’: Austrians lash out at govt as thousands of anti-lockdown demonstrators march through Vienna (VIDEO)

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Thousands of protesters flooded Austria’s capital amid growing anger over the government’s remaining coronavirus restrictions. The rally resulted in scuffles and several arrests, according to reports. … Read More >‘Kurz must go’: Austrians lash out at govt as thousands of anti-lockdown demonstrators march through Vienna (VIDEO)

Categories World

China’s FM hails joint effort by Beijing and Moscow to fight ‘political virus’ and ensure global stability

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has hailed Beijing-Moscow cooperation as playing a critical role in maintaining international stability, adding that the two nations were starting a new chapter in bilateral relations. … Read More >China’s FM hails joint effort by Beijing and Moscow to fight ‘political virus’ and ensure global stability

Categories Shows

The Myanmar coup: Everything you need to know (UN Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews)

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On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to the UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar. He discusses the background behind the military coup against State Counsellor of Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi, the political history of modern Myanmar, how the status quo before the coup was not democratic … Read More >The Myanmar coup: Everything you need to know (UN Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews)

Categories Asia & Pacific

India threatens to jail Facebook, WhatsApp & Twitter staff over refusal to wipe data that ‘undermines national security’ – reports

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Indian authorities have reportedly given an ultimatum to US social media platforms, threatening jail time for their local employees if the companies continue to ignore official takedown requests against “damaging” information. … Read More >India threatens to jail Facebook, WhatsApp & Twitter staff over refusal to wipe data that ‘undermines national security’ – reports

Categories Shows

CrossTalk Bullhorns, QUARANTINE EDITION: Backing democracy?

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The Biden administration is still young, but its foreign policy – particularly in the Middle East – is an echo of past failures. And this administration does not have a learning curve. And does Washington really support democracy in the world in any case? Ukraine’s crackdown on independent media should give us all pause. … Read More >CrossTalk Bullhorns, QUARANTINE EDITION: Backing democracy?