Day: September 9, 2020

Categories USA

Top US general rushes to defend Pentagon after Trump accuses it of colluding with weapon manufacturers to fight endless wars

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Army Chief of Staff General James McConville has vehemently rejected Donald Trump’s comments alleging that the military’s top commanders wish to entangle the US in as many wars as possible in order to enrich weapon manufacturers. … Read More >Top US general rushes to defend Pentagon after Trump accuses it of colluding with weapon manufacturers to fight endless wars

Categories UK

Judge threatens to remove Assange from extradition trial, says will continue in his absence if interruptions continue

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After shouting “nonsense” at a lawyer representing the US government, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was ordered by a UK judge to remain silent or be removed from his own trial. … Read More >Judge threatens to remove Assange from extradition trial, says will continue in his absence if interruptions continue

Categories UK

‘It does break international law’: UK’s Northern Ireland secretary admits London’s internal market bill violates Brexit agreement

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The proposed internal market bill touted by London could jeopardize the Brexit process, Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis has admitted, since it allows the UK to override parts of its deal with the EU on Northern Ireland. … Read More >‘It does break international law’: UK’s Northern Ireland secretary admits London’s internal market bill violates Brexit agreement

Categories Middle East

Iran’s Khamenei Says Charlie Hebdo Cartoon Scandal May Be Diversion for ‘Evil US and Zionist Plots’

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Muslims across the world, including Iran, Indonesia, Pakistan, Yemen, Nigeria, and France have taken to the streets in recent days to protest French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo’s republication of a series of ‘blasphemous’ cartoon depictions of the Prophet Muhammad, the central figure of the Islamic faith. … Read More >Iran’s Khamenei Says Charlie Hebdo Cartoon Scandal May Be Diversion for ‘Evil US and Zionist Plots’

Categories Middle East

Hamas, Fatah Agree to Join Forces Against Israel in Wake of UAE Peace Deal, Senior Official Says

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Recent events, including the United Arab Emirates’ decision to normalize relations with Israel, have prompted Hamas and Fatah to agree to join forces to confront Tel Aviv, Hamas deputy political head Saleh al-Arouri has announced. … Read More >Hamas, Fatah Agree to Join Forces Against Israel in Wake of UAE Peace Deal, Senior Official Says

Categories Asia & Pacific

Decision Soon on Sputnik V Phase 3 Trial, Manufacturing in India: Top Official

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Russia is the first country to come out with a vaccine for COVID-19. The vaccine, named after the world’s first human-built satellite – Sputnik-V, underwent two trials and all participants developed antibodies to the novel coronavirus with no serious side effects. … Read More >Decision Soon on Sputnik V Phase 3 Trial, Manufacturing in India: Top Official