Day: September 18, 2020

Categories Latin America

Bolivia’s ‘interim president’ withdraws from upcoming election – one day after poll shows pro-Morales candidate in the lead

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The acting president of Bolivia, Jeanine Anez, has declared that she will not run in next month’s presidential race, citing the need to consolidate votes in order to defeat a socialist candidate loyal to ousted leader Evo Morales. … Read More >Bolivia’s ‘interim president’ withdraws from upcoming election – one day after poll shows pro-Morales candidate in the lead

Categories UK

Pentagon Papers leaker Daniel Ellsberg testifies in Assange’s defense, says WikiLeaks exposed ‘war crimes’ in ‘public interest’

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Whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg – whose ‘Pentagon Papers’ leak exposed illegal US bombing during the Vietnam War – said Julian Assange would not see a fair trial if extradited to the US, comparing the publisher’s case to his own. … Read More >Pentagon Papers leaker Daniel Ellsberg testifies in Assange’s defense, says WikiLeaks exposed ‘war crimes’ in ‘public interest’

Categories Asia & Pacific

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

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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

Categories Asia & Pacific

‘Vicious slanders’: China hits out at Australian foreign interference allegations

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Chinese officials in Australia have dismissed allegations of foreign interference as “vicious slanders.” The denial follows reports that a consular member had been investigated for his role in a suspected propaganda campaign. … Read More >‘Vicious slanders’: China hits out at Australian foreign interference allegations

Categories Latin America

Venezuelan police & security forces committed ‘arbitrary killings and systemic torture,’ UN fact-finding mission claims

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A UN probe alleges that Venezuelan police and security forces carried out extrajudicial executions and otherwise massively violated human rights. Caracas argued the UN action against it was part of a hostile US-led campaign. … Read More >Venezuelan police & security forces committed ‘arbitrary killings and systemic torture,’ UN fact-finding mission claims

Categories EU

‘Traitor to farmers!’ Protesters rally against proposed fur farming ban outside ruling party’s HQ in Warsaw (VIDEOS)

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Disgruntled farmers have gathered in the Polish capital to denounce a bill that would ban breeding animals for fur. Protesters say it will endanger their livelihoods, while the government argues they had enough time to prepare. … Read More >‘Traitor to farmers!’ Protesters rally against proposed fur farming ban outside ruling party’s HQ in Warsaw (VIDEOS)

Categories World

Belarusian opposition figurehead Kolesnikova faces up to 5 years in prison, charged with ‘publicly calling for seizure of power’

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Belarusian opposition activist Maria Kolesnikova has been charged with publicly calling for seizure of power, investigators said Wednesday. She is the only one of three women who led this summer’s protests still in the country. … Read More >Belarusian opposition figurehead Kolesnikova faces up to 5 years in prison, charged with ‘publicly calling for seizure of power’

Categories Russia

Another color revolution? US orchestrating Belarusian unrest, says Russian spy chief Naryshkin; Belarus’ leader Lukashenko agrees

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The director of Russia’s foreign intelligence service (SVR) has accused the US of fomenting anti-government demonstrations in Belarus. Spy boss Sergey Naryshkin says Washington provided about $20 million to bolster the opposition. … Read More >Another color revolution? US orchestrating Belarusian unrest, says Russian spy chief Naryshkin; Belarus’ leader Lukashenko agrees