Day: November 24, 2020

Categories USA

Biden signals US return to full-on globalism and foreign meddling by picking interventionist Anthony Blinken as secretary of state

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Joe Biden has named Anthony Blinken – an advocate for isolating Russia, cozying up to China and intervening in Syria – as secretary of state, cementing a foreign policy built on military forays and multi-national motivations. … Read More >Biden signals US return to full-on globalism and foreign meddling by picking interventionist Anthony Blinken as secretary of state

Categories Business

China declares victory over absolute poverty nationwide, lifting 99 MILLION people from penury since 2012

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The last nine impoverished counties in China’s southwestern province of Guizhou were removed from the country’s poverty list on Monday. The nation has thus ended absolute poverty one month before its self-imposed deadline. … Read More >China declares victory over absolute poverty nationwide, lifting 99 MILLION people from penury since 2012

Categories Business

US may hit more than 100 Chinese & Russian firms with trade restrictions over alleged military ties – report

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The Trump administration is planning to designate 89 Chinese and 28 Russian entities as “military end-users,” restricting American companies from doing business with them, Reuters reported citing a draft document. … Read More >US may hit more than 100 Chinese & Russian firms with trade restrictions over alleged military ties – report

Categories UK

UK lockdown won’t be replaced with ‘a free for all,’ Johnson warns unveiling 3-tier Covid winter plan

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Gyms and non-essential shops will be allowed to reopen when England’s second national coronavirus lockdown ends on December 2, PM Boris Johnson said on Monday, and sports fans will be allowed back into outdoor stadiums. … Read More >UK lockdown won’t be replaced with ‘a free for all,’ Johnson warns unveiling 3-tier Covid winter plan

Categories UK

Balancing opinions is now problematic? BBC includes different views in story about trans teen suing NHS & triggers ‘woke’ meltdown

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A BBC article that contains multiple views about a lawsuit brought by a trans teen has been denounced by activists as transphobic, leaving some to puzzle over how the broadcaster could be condemned for doing actual journalism. … Read More >Balancing opinions is now problematic? BBC includes different views in story about trans teen suing NHS & triggers ‘woke’ meltdown

Categories Asia & Pacific

Chinese Rocket Chang Zheng 5 for Lunar Mission Chang’e 5 Launched From Spaceport in Hainan

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A Chinese heavy-lift Chang Zheng 5 launch vehicle with a Chang’e 5 return vehicle, which is planned to land on the Moon, collect samples of lunar soil, and return with them to Earth, was launched from the cosmodrome at Hainan, a Sputnik correspondent reported. … Read More >Chinese Rocket Chang Zheng 5 for Lunar Mission Chang’e 5 Launched From Spaceport in Hainan