Day: September 14, 2020

Categories Asia & Pacific

Abe’s ‘loyal right-hand man’ Yoshihide Suga chosen by ruling party to succeed him as Japan’s PM

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A top Japanese government official, Yoshihide Suga, has been selected to replace outgoing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Having led Japan since 2012, Abe is stepping down for health reasons. … Read More >Abe’s ‘loyal right-hand man’ Yoshihide Suga chosen by ruling party to succeed him as Japan’s PM

Categories USA

Trump wants ‘DEATH PENALTY’ for attacker who shot LA cops, as protesters chant ‘WE HOPE THEY DIE’

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Protesters have picketed the hospital where two LA deputies are in critical condition after being shot, chanting “we hope they die.” If they do, President Trump has called for a “fast trial” and the “death penalty” for the gunman. … Read More >Trump wants ‘DEATH PENALTY’ for attacker who shot LA cops, as protesters chant ‘WE HOPE THEY DIE’

Categories USA

‘Animals that must be hit hard!’: Trump unloads after gunman ambushes & shoots LA sheriff’s deputies at point blank range

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Donald Trump didn’t hold back when commenting on the ambush of two LA deputies who were shot multiple times at point blank range. The local sheriff said this is part of a growing trend in which officers are assaulted unprovoked. … Read More >‘Animals that must be hit hard!’: Trump unloads after gunman ambushes & shoots LA sheriff’s deputies at point blank range

Categories USA

LA County offers $100,000 reward for information leading to arrest of suspect in cop ambush shooting

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The Los Angeles County governing body has earmarked $100,000 for tip-offs that might help police to nab a suspect, described as a young black man, who shot two deputies multiple times in their car on Saturday. … Read More >LA County offers $100,000 reward for information leading to arrest of suspect in cop ambush shooting

Categories Op-ed

How Iran-China Strategic Partnership May Hammer Final Nail in Coffin of US’ Maximum Pressure Policy

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A draft of an economic and security deal between the People’s Republic of China and the Islamic Republic of Iran previously leaked by The New York Times is continuing to reverberate in the international media. Iranian political analyst Mahan Abedin has explained the fuss over the accords and shed light on Iran’s strategic shift towards the East. … Read More >How Iran-China Strategic Partnership May Hammer Final Nail in Coffin of US’ Maximum Pressure Policy

Categories USA

With Pants Down: Did Joe Biden Accidentally Prove He Used Teleprompter for ‘Spontaneous’ Interviews?

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Joe Biden’s campaign staffer could have refused to provide an answer as to whether the Democratic presidential candidate uses a teleprompter in his ostensibly off-the-cuff speeches, but the latter might have answered the question himself. … Read More >With Pants Down: Did Joe Biden Accidentally Prove He Used Teleprompter for ‘Spontaneous’ Interviews?

Categories USA

Microsoft says it won’t be acquiring TikTok’s US operations after Chinese parent rejects bid

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Software giant Microsoft’s acquisition bid for the US operations of TikTok has been rejected by the social media platform’s Chinese parent, leaving its prospects up in the air one week before the deadline to make a deal. … Read More >Microsoft says it won’t be acquiring TikTok’s US operations after Chinese parent rejects bid

Categories USA

Trump signs executive order to lower prescription drug prices, says it’ll force Big Pharma to give US lower rates

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President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order on prescription drugs, which he said will force the makers of pharmaceuticals to give US consumers the same lower prices that they charge in Canada and other countries. … Read More >Trump signs executive order to lower prescription drug prices, says it’ll force Big Pharma to give US lower rates