Putin’s constitutional changes: Proposals include ban on same-sex marriage & special place for God

Vladimir Putin stunned Russians in January when he began the countdown to his departure from the Kremlin by proposing changes to Russia’s 1993 constitution. Adding to the drama, Prime Minister Medvedev resigned on the same day … Read More >Putin’s constitutional changes: Proposals include ban on same-sex marriage & special place for God

Assange is being treated like a top terrorist – Sevim Dagdelen, member of German Bundestag

We speak to Left party member of the German Bundestag Sevim Dagdelen after she witnessed Julian Assange’s extradition trial. She discusses his treatment in the court, the bias of the judges, and WikiLeaks Editor-in-Chief Kristinn Hrafnsson being temporarily banned from viewing the proceedings. She also invited Keir Starmer to witness the extradition trial. Next, we speak to Buglife CEO Matt Shardlow about the growing threat of the extinction of insects worldwide. … Read More >Assange is being treated like a top terrorist – Sevim Dagdelen, member of German Bundestag

‘Hegemonic bullying’: Beijing says US restrictions on Chinese journalists stem from ‘Cold War mindset’, warns of retaliation

Beijing has strongly condemned Washington’s decision to take measures against Chinese journalists working in the country, and has hinted that it will take reciprocal steps against American media. … Read More >‘Hegemonic bullying’: Beijing says US restrictions on Chinese journalists stem from ‘Cold War mindset’, warns of retaliation

Contra-supporting CNN pundit Ana Navarro lobbied for corrupt right-wing Latin American governments

Bernie-bashing “Never Trump conservative” CNN pundit Ana Navarro lobbied for El Salvador’s right-wing government, whose president was imprisoned for corruption, and worked for a conservative Nicaraguan president imprisoned for stealing from the public. … Read More >Contra-supporting CNN pundit Ana Navarro lobbied for corrupt right-wing Latin American governments

Syrian journalist corrects the record on mainstream media’s absurd Idlib coverage

Bashari criticizes international media’s coverage of the Syrian military’s efforts to retake Idlib province, the last territory in the country controlled by al-Qaeda affiliated extremist groups. He also discusses the intensification of the US-led economic war on Syria, and its devastating impact on the lives of average Syrians. … Read More >Syrian journalist corrects the record on mainstream media’s absurd Idlib coverage

‘Register and keep working’: Russia’s ‘foreign agents’ law protects from outside meddling, doesn’t infringe on anyone, Putin says

Russia’s ‘foreign agents’ law – subjected to constant bashing in Western media – is much milder than its US counterpart, as it only applies to those meddling in local politics while on outside pay, Vladimir Putin explained. … Read More >‘Register and keep working’: Russia’s ‘foreign agents’ law protects from outside meddling, doesn’t infringe on anyone, Putin says

Time to ‘Make in India’? Modi puzzles 137mn followers by saying he may ‘GIVE UP’ Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube

India’s internet-savvy PM Narendra Modi said he may soon abandon his highly-trafficked social media pages, prompting an outpouring of posts from supporters begging him to stay, and threats of an exodus to locally-made platforms. … Read More >Time to ‘Make in India’? Modi puzzles 137mn followers by saying he may ‘GIVE UP’ Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube