Day: October 26, 2020

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The global police state and 21st century fascism (William Robinson) E939

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On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to William Robinson, author of ‘The Global Police State’. He discusses how capitalism’s crises have fuelled the rise of the global police state, the drastic inequality and poverty that has become a theme of modern capitalism which necessitates the global police state, whether there is class warfare on the poor, the growing industry of militarism and oppression and much more … Read More >The global police state and 21st century fascism (William Robinson) E939

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Anti-lockdown and pro-choice protesters descend on Warsaw, traffic blockade & women’s strike planned next (PHOTOS)

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Opponents of tough Covid-19 restrictions and a near-total ban on abortion have rallied simultaneously in the Polish capital. Pro-choice activists promised a nationwide women’s strike next week. … Read More >Anti-lockdown and pro-choice protesters descend on Warsaw, traffic blockade & women’s strike planned next (PHOTOS)

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Germany’s top Covid-19 research body firebombed overnight in possible politically motivated arson attack – police

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Unidentified perpetrators have thrown bottles and “incendiary devices” at the Robert Koch Institute in Berlin. The incident was relatively minor, but the target is a top institution leading the national effort to combat Covid-19. … Read More >Germany’s top Covid-19 research body firebombed overnight in possible politically motivated arson attack – police

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Third time’s the charm? Armenia & Azerbaijan pledge to resume ceasefire on Monday after weekend talks in Washington

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Yerevan and Baku have renewed their commitments under a ceasefire deal agreed on earlier this month in Moscow, but which was plagued with violations from both sides, after separate meetings with US officials in Washington. … Read More >Third time’s the charm? Armenia & Azerbaijan pledge to resume ceasefire on Monday after weekend talks in Washington

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Spain declares state of emergency, imposes nationwide curfew to curb increasing Covid-19 infection rate

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Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez on Sunday declared a second nationwide state of emergency, granting his government powers to restrict basic freedoms, and introducing a nighttime curfew, as coronavirus cases surge in Spain. … Read More >Spain declares state of emergency, imposes nationwide curfew to curb increasing Covid-19 infection rate

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‘Any excuse to keep you locked down’: Victoria Premier draws fire by reneging on promise to reopen Melbourne

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Contrary to promises, Melbourne, which lives under some of the toughest and longest coronavirus restrictions, will not get a reprieve on Monday, Victoria state head has announced, leaving critics fuming. … Read More >‘Any excuse to keep you locked down’: Victoria Premier draws fire by reneging on promise to reopen Melbourne

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Fireworks vs. batons: Italian far-right clash with riot police over ‘dictatorship’ of Covid-19 rules (VIDEO)

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Street battles erupted in central Rome overnight as Italian police dispersed a group of 200 far-right demonstrators, who staged a violent protest against the government’s Covid-19 restrictions. … Read More >Fireworks vs. batons: Italian far-right clash with riot police over ‘dictatorship’ of Covid-19 rules (VIDEO)