Month: December 2019

Categories Russia

Tech companies ask Putin to veto new law banning sales of smartphones without Russian software

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A major industry body, with Google, Apple and Samsung in its ranks, has written a letter to President Putin, warning that a new law will force major players to reconsider their Russian market strategies, and will harm consumers. … Read More >Tech companies ask Putin to veto new law banning sales of smartphones without Russian software

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Thanks, but we’ll keep ‘mother’ & ‘father’: Putin rejects politically correct ‘parent #1 & #2’ titles

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During a discussion on Russian national identity, President Vladimir Putin made sure to politely but firmly reject any notion of replacing traditional family structures with more “progressive” examples implemented in the West. … Read More >Thanks, but we’ll keep ‘mother’ & ‘father’: Putin rejects politically correct ‘parent #1 & #2’ titles

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Cold steel: Russia’s Kinzhal hypersonic missile ‘completes its first ARCTIC test’

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Russia’s new Kinzhal (‘Dagger’) air-launched hypersonic missile has been tested in freezing Arctic conditions. It successfully struck a land-based target in what was the maiden test of its kind, defense industry sources said. … Read More >Cold steel: Russia’s Kinzhal hypersonic missile ‘completes its first ARCTIC test’

Categories UK

ISIS claims responsibility for London Bridge attack – just as terrorists are being wiped off Telegram en masse

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Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) has reportedly claimed responsibility for the stabbing attack on London Bridge. The claim comes even as the terrorist group’s propaganda is being wiped off messaging apps. … Read More >ISIS claims responsibility for London Bridge attack – just as terrorists are being wiped off Telegram en masse