Day: October 18, 2020

Categories Russia

Russian population to fall by 1.2 million by 2024, wiping around 1% off the country’s total, says latest government estimates

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The population of Russia is predicted to drop by 352,500 people this year, and could be reduced by a total of 1.2 million come 2024. The latest figures are a major revision of the 2020 dip of only 158,000 projected in August. … Read More >Russian population to fall by 1.2 million by 2024, wiping around 1% off the country’s total, says latest government estimates

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Every cloud? Trade minister Manturov says major collapse in value of ruble this year has been ‘awesome’ for Russian business

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With the value of his currency down over 20 percent since January, you’d have thought Russia’s trade minister would be worried. On the contrary, Denis Manturov has called it “awesome,” lauding its benefits for many businesses. … Read More >Every cloud? Trade minister Manturov says major collapse in value of ruble this year has been ‘awesome’ for Russian business

Categories Business

Philippines lifts ban on oil exploration in South China Sea opening door to potential energy deal with Beijing

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The Philippines is lifting a moratorium on oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea that could lead to the Philippines and China potentially creating a joint venture to explore for resources. … Read More >Philippines lifts ban on oil exploration in South China Sea opening door to potential energy deal with Beijing

Categories USA

Race & climate change, but no economy? Debate topics list lines up with Democrat issues, not what Americans care about

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The newly released list of topics for the last remaining debate between President Donald Trump and his challenger Joe Biden seems to be tailored to Democrats rather than subjects that polls show most Americans care about. … Read More >Race & climate change, but no economy? Debate topics list lines up with Democrat issues, not what Americans care about

Categories EU

‘Our children are not safe’: Parents recall horror moments after teen terrorist beheaded teacher outside French school

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Residents of the French suburb where history teacher Samuel Paty was brutally slain and beheaded on Friday have been shocked by the incident, with some even saying they are afraid to allow their children back to school. … Read More >‘Our children are not safe’: Parents recall horror moments after teen terrorist beheaded teacher outside French school

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Charlie Hebdo calls for rally after terrorist beheading of French teacher in alleged payback for showing students profane cartoons

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The French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, which was targeted by Islamists for publishing cartoons of Islam’s Prophet Mohammed, has called for a public rally in the wake of what is seen as a copycat killing of a schoolteacher. … Read More >Charlie Hebdo calls for rally after terrorist beheading of French teacher in alleged payback for showing students profane cartoons

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Beheaded French teacher was DOXXED online, while mosque shared parent’s complaint over ‘naked man’ caricature of Prophet Mohammed

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French teacher Samuel Paty, who was brutally murdered near Paris on Friday, had his private details exposed on social media last week, after a parent complained he’d shown “naked man” cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed in class. … Read More >Beheaded French teacher was DOXXED online, while mosque shared parent’s complaint over ‘naked man’ caricature of Prophet Mohammed

Categories EU

‘American stupidity’: Furious Italian governor imposes CURFEW on Halloween, blaming partygoers for Covid-19 spread

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The governor of the south-western Campania region didn’t mince his words as he lashed out at those defying social distancing rules to enjoy nightlife, and vowed to stop Halloween celebrations he called “American stupidity.” … Read More >‘American stupidity’: Furious Italian governor imposes CURFEW on Halloween, blaming partygoers for Covid-19 spread