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Belarus’ Lukashenko secretly inaugurated for sixth term as disputed election result remains unrecognized by most Western states .

Posted on September 24, 2020September 24, 2020By Editor

Alexander Lukashenko has been secretly inaugurated for a sixth consecutive term as Belarusian president, in a low-key ceremony at Minsk’s Independence Palace on Wednesday morning. … Read More >Belarus’ Lukashenko secretly inaugurated for sixth term as disputed election result remains unrecognized by most Western states .

World

‘Dan Andrews’ Stasi’: Victoria premier under fire for proposed law that would allow govt officials to arbitrarily arrest citizens

Posted on September 22, 2020September 22, 2020By Editor

Civil liberties groups and legal professionals are sounding the alarm in the Australian state of Victoria over the proposed Omnibus (Emergency Measures) Bill, which would afford government officials the powers to arrest citizens. … Read More >‘Dan Andrews’ Stasi’: Victoria premier under fire for proposed law that would allow govt officials to arbitrarily arrest citizens

New Japanese PM Suga seeks to strengthen alliance with US and support stable ties with China & Russia

Posted on September 18, 2020By Editor

Japan’s new prime minister, Yoshihide Suga, has pledged to pursue policies that will beef-up his country’s alliance with the US, and expressed hope that Tokyo will establish stable relations with both China and Russia. … Read More >New Japanese PM Suga seeks to strengthen alliance with US and support stable ties with China & Russia

Yoshihide Suga becomes prime minister of Japan after Shinzo Abe’s cabinet formally resigns

Posted on September 16, 2020September 16, 2020By Editor

Shinzo Abe’s longtime ally Yoshihide Suga was voted in by the parliament to succeed him as prime minister of Japan. Having led the country since 2012, Abe resigned due to health problems. … Read More >Yoshihide Suga becomes prime minister of Japan after Shinzo Abe’s cabinet formally resigns

Op-ed

Kim Jong-Dan’s draconian Covid-19 crackdown in Australia exposes some deep-seated corruption

Posted on September 15, 2020September 15, 2020By Editor

The crisis over the pandemic has been made worse by the egregious incompetence and dishonesty of Victorian Premier Dan Andrews. … Read More >Kim Jong-Dan’s draconian Covid-19 crackdown in Australia exposes some deep-seated corruption

Abe’s ‘loyal right-hand man’ Yoshihide Suga chosen by ruling party to succeed him as Japan’s PM

Posted on September 14, 2020September 14, 2020By Editor

A top Japanese government official, Yoshihide Suga, has been selected to replace outgoing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Having led Japan since 2012, Abe is stepping down for health reasons. … Read More >Abe’s ‘loyal right-hand man’ Yoshihide Suga chosen by ruling party to succeed him as Japan’s PM

Israel’s former defense minister Liberman urges public to DEFY Covid-19 restrictions & use ‘common sense’ instead

Posted on September 8, 2020September 8, 2020By Editor

Former defense minister Avigdor Liberman has harshly criticized Tel Aviv’s move to impose new anti-coronavirus measures in Israel’s worst-affected areas, urging people use common sense instead of following government guidance. … Read More >Israel’s former defense minister Liberman urges public to DEFY Covid-19 restrictions & use ‘common sense’ instead

Japan’s ruling party sets schedule to elect PM Abe’s successor – media

Posted on September 4, 2020September 4, 2020By Editor

The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is to elect a new leader – who will serve as the country’s next PM – in less than two weeks, it emerged. Shinzo Abe, the outgoing premier, resigned recently citing declining health. … Read More >Japan’s ruling party sets schedule to elect PM Abe’s successor – media

EU

Former Italian PM Berlusconi tests positive for coronavirus

Posted on September 4, 2020September 4, 2020By Editor

Silvio Berlusconi, MEP and former Italian prime minister, is isolating after testing positive for Covid-19, according to his office, but continues to work from home. … Read More >Former Italian PM Berlusconi tests positive for coronavirus

Eight Venezuelan Ministers Will Resign to Run in Parliamentary Elections, Maduro Says

Posted on September 3, 2020September 3, 2020By Editor

A group of eight Venezuelan federal ministers, including the former vice president and minister of communications, Jorge Rodriguez, will leave their posts to participate in the upcoming elections to the National Assembly, President Nicolas Maduro said. … Read More >Eight Venezuelan Ministers Will Resign to Run in Parliamentary Elections, Maduro Says