Day: January 12, 2021

Categories Middle East

UN: US Plan to Blacklist Yemeni Houthis May Cause ‘Humanitarian and Political Repercussions’

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United Nations spokesman Stephane Dujarric warned during a 11 January briefing that the US intention to brand Yemen’s Houthi movement as a terrorist organization is “likely to have serious humanitarian and political repercussions.” … Read More >UN: US Plan to Blacklist Yemeni Houthis May Cause ‘Humanitarian and Political Repercussions’

Categories USA

Trump Reportedly Admits ‘Some Blame’ for Capitol Mayhem

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Last week, the US Capitol was breached by crowds of Trump supporters, who besieged the building and disrupted a congressional session certifying the election results. Weeks before that, Trump had been promoting the protest in his now suspended Twitter account, saying it would be “wild”. … Read More >Trump Reportedly Admits ‘Some Blame’ for Capitol Mayhem

Categories Asia & Pacific

Academic Warns There’s ‘Danger of Escalation’ If Biden Doesn’t Roll Back US’ New Taiwan Rules

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The removal of “restrictions” between the US and Taiwan by the outgoing Trump administration prompted a strong reaction from Beijing, which warned the US against “playing with fire”. Meanwhile, the Joe Biden transition team has reportedly said that its dealings with Taiwan would continue to be governed under the Taiwan Relations Act. … Read More >Academic Warns There’s ‘Danger of Escalation’ If Biden Doesn’t Roll Back US’ New Taiwan Rules

Categories Health

Lockdown ‘INEFFECTIVE’ against spread of COVID-19, may even increase risk to vulnerable populations, research claims

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A Stanford University study claims mandatory stay-at-home orders and business closures have “no clear, significant beneficial effect” on Covid-19 case growth and may even lead to more frequent infections in nursing homes. … Read More >Lockdown ‘INEFFECTIVE’ against spread of COVID-19, may even increase risk to vulnerable populations, research claims

Categories World

Victorians need Covid permit to go home or face $5,000 fine under Australian state’s new rules

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Victoria is forcing every person seeking to enter the Australian state to obtain a new permit, including people who live there. Those who flout the new Covid-19 rules risk being slapped with an AU$5,000 ($3,856) fine. … Read More >Victorians need Covid permit to go home or face $5,000 fine under Australian state’s new rules

Categories Middle East

Netanyahu orders govt to advance construction of 800 homes for Jewish settlers in West Bank

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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has issued an order advancing plans to construct hundreds of settlement homes in the West Bank. Opposition politicians warn the move risks tensions with the incoming Biden administration in the US. … Read More >Netanyahu orders govt to advance construction of 800 homes for Jewish settlers in West Bank