Month: December 2019

Categories Asia & Pacific

Chinese scientist who claimed to create first-ever ‘gene-edited’ babies sentenced to 3yrs in prison

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A Chinese scientist behind the “gene-edited” babies experiment has been sentenced to three years in prison, nearly a year after Beijing said he would be punished for his questionable practice. … Read More >Chinese scientist who claimed to create first-ever ‘gene-edited’ babies sentenced to 3yrs in prison

Categories Videos

WikiLeaks release cover-up in the probe into ‘Douma chemical attack’

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WikiLeaks has released a fourth batch of documents from the OPCD that cast further doubt on its report on allegations of a chemical attack in the Syrian city of Douma last year. They reveal the OPCW chose to ignore evidence that contradicts its conclusion that the attack came from the air. … Read More >WikiLeaks release cover-up in the probe into ‘Douma chemical attack’

Categories Shows

Billionaire tax (E1)

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In this episode, Front Running looks at the ‘billionaire tax’ proposed by the likes of Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. What is driving the demand for this tax? Why are billionaires suddenly so hated? Where do billionaires even come from? Is there such a thing as ‘odious wealth? … Read More >Billionaire tax (E1)

Categories World

‘Classless & disrespectful’: Canadian hockey player under fire for failing to remove helmet during Russian anthem (VIDEO)

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Arizona Coyotes rookie and captain of Canada’s national junior team Barrett Hayton has come under fire for not taking off his helmet during the post-match ceremony at the IIHF World Junior Championship. … Read More >‘Classless & disrespectful’: Canadian hockey player under fire for failing to remove helmet during Russian anthem (VIDEO)