Day: December 9, 2019

Categories EU

630km-traffic jams & storming buses: Transport workers’ strike propels Paris into logistics hell (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

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Angry commuters stood in “endless” queues at bus terminals and flooded crowded Metro stations, as the transport workers’ strike caused severe disruptions of traffic in and around Paris. … Read More >630km-traffic jams & storming buses: Transport workers’ strike propels Paris into logistics hell (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Categories Russia

WADA’s ban a serious blow to Russian sports, tough reaction must follow – Russian deputy parliament speaker

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The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) had dealt a serious blow to Russian sports by imposing a four-year ban on Monday, so Moscow’s reaction needs to be tough, a deputy speaker of the Russian parliament said. … Read More >WADA’s ban a serious blow to Russian sports, tough reaction must follow – Russian deputy parliament speaker

Categories Shows

Ex-Australian deputy PM on Julian Assange’s US extradition: Where does this one stop?

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On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to ex-Australian deputy PM Barnaby Joyce about the persecution of Julian Assange. He strongly opposes his extradition to the US, saying this is a matter of Australian sovereignty, and that Julian Assange is no different to the other newspapers that published the same leaks. He also discusses the recent Australian bushfires. … Read More >Ex-Australian deputy PM on Julian Assange’s US extradition: Where does this one stop?

Categories World

WADA has the power to cancel entire countries from sports, despite its flawed methods and arbitrary rules

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The World Anti-Doping Agency is regarded as the top sports authority when it comes to rooting out doping. But experts have pointed out glaring holes in WADA’s modus operandi, which cast doubt on its judgement. … Read More >WADA has the power to cancel entire countries from sports, despite its flawed methods and arbitrary rules

Categories Asia & Pacific

World’s fastest supersonic cruise missiles, developed by Russia & India, to be purchased by Philippines next year – report

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The Philippines is on course to become the first foreign nation to acquire BrahMos, the world’s fastest supersonic cruise missile, which was jointly developed by India and Russia, according to a report. … Read More >World’s fastest supersonic cruise missiles, developed by Russia & India, to be purchased by Philippines next year – report

Categories World

1 dead and dozens injured as NZ’s most active volcano erupts on White Island (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

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One person has been confirmed dead after a volcano erupted in New Zealand off the coast of the Bay of Plenty. A rescue effort has been launched amid reports that around 50 people may have been on or near the island. … Read More >1 dead and dozens injured as NZ’s most active volcano erupts on White Island (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)