Day: May 14, 2021

Categories Shows

Who is a fascist?

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Who is a fascist? Given the state of our politics, a fascist is your political opponent, your mortal enemy, even. Tragically, and dangerously, the term ‘fascist’ is more often than not a political slur, made to destroy someone’s character. Fascism is both an odious ideology and political practice. We all should be careful when referencing it. … Read More >Who is a fascist?

Categories Latin America

2 Brazilian states suspend giving Covid-19 vaccines to expectant mothers after death of pregnant AstraZeneca recipient

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The Brazilian states of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo have excluded pregnant women from their Covid-19 vaccine rollouts after the medicines regulator published new advice following the death of an expectant mother. … Read More >2 Brazilian states suspend giving Covid-19 vaccines to expectant mothers after death of pregnant AstraZeneca recipient

Categories EU

French govt backs harsher penalties for people who attack police, as it pays tribute to latest officer killed on duty

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Under pressure from police unions, French PM Jean Castex has proposed tougher measures against those who attack the police, just ahead of a ceremony to honor the latest officer killed in a shooting last week. … Read More >French govt backs harsher penalties for people who attack police, as it pays tribute to latest officer killed on duty

Categories Asia & Pacific

Some RECOVERED Covid-19 patients dying from ‘black fungus’ infection in India in new deadly twist in pandemic – media

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The authorities in India are raising the alarm over a rise in a rare and potentially fatal fungal infection called mucormycosis among recovered but still vulnerable Covid-19 patients. … Read More >Some RECOVERED Covid-19 patients dying from ‘black fungus’ infection in India in new deadly twist in pandemic – media

Categories EU

Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier suggests FIVE-YEAR HALT to immigration into Europe… but not for refugees

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The EU’s former chief Brexit negotiator and potential French presidential candidate Michel Barnier has suggested a “halt” on immigration into the bloc for up to five years, to reassess the Schengen deal and strengthen borders. … Read More >Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier suggests FIVE-YEAR HALT to immigration into Europe… but not for refugees

Categories World

‘Significant disagreements remain’ on Iran nuclear deal, says French foreign ministry as Vienna stalemate continues

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The French foreign ministry has said that a great deal of effort is still required to bring Iran and the US back to the 2015 nuclear agreement, as time runs low and “significant disagreements remain” between the parties. … Read More >‘Significant disagreements remain’ on Iran nuclear deal, says French foreign ministry as Vienna stalemate continues

Categories EU

Desperate tourist-reliant EU nations reopen their ‘Covid-free’ zones. But can enough holidaymakers actually reach them?

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EU members are yet to make a joint decision on when to reopen for non-essential travel, but several tourist-dependent countries have already chosen to walk alone, having lost part of the warm-season profits. … Read More >Desperate tourist-reliant EU nations reopen their ‘Covid-free’ zones. But can enough holidaymakers actually reach them?