Day: December 16, 2020

Categories Middle East

Cancers, Strokes, Birth Defects: Iraq Reportedly Plans to Sue US Over Depleted Uranium Use

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The United States first used depleted uranium (DU) ammunition against Iraq during the Gulf War of 1990-1991, and then again during the 2003 invasion. According to available estimates, the US contaminated Iraq with at least 2,320 tonnes of the highly toxic substance, with DU affecting both American servicemen and Iraq’s civilian population. … Read More >Cancers, Strokes, Birth Defects: Iraq Reportedly Plans to Sue US Over Depleted Uranium Use

Categories World

Fears Grow Over Migrant Rush to US Border as Biden Prepares to Take Office

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A new wave of migrants could create an early crisis for the Biden as he seeks to keep campaign promises to roll back President Donald Trump’s hardline stance on illegal immigration, while still deterring unregulated travel across the Mexican border amid the pandemic. … Read More >Fears Grow Over Migrant Rush to US Border as Biden Prepares to Take Office

Categories Asia & Pacific

Indian Sailors Stranded in Chinese Waters Amid Australia-China Trade War Seek Gov’t Intervention

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Indian sailors make up a sizeable proportion of the world’s merchant navy crews, as documented by Maritime Union of India (MUI). Earlier this year, the MUI expressed concerns over a large number of Indian sailors left stranded across the globe because of COVID-19 restrictions. … Read More >Indian Sailors Stranded in Chinese Waters Amid Australia-China Trade War Seek Gov’t Intervention

Categories World

‘What Kind of Alliance is This?’ Erdogan Blasts US Sanctions as Attack on Turkey’s Sovereignty

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On Monday, the US Treasury slapped sanctions on four Turkish officials and the Presidency of Defence Industries, a federal office responsible for managing Turkey’s defence industries. The restrictions are related to Ankara’s purchase of the S-400, an advanced Russian-made air defence system. … Read More >‘What Kind of Alliance is This?’ Erdogan Blasts US Sanctions as Attack on Turkey’s Sovereignty

Categories Middle East

Iran’s Khamenei Appears in Public Following Health Rumours, Vows Revenge Against Soleimani’s Killers

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The Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been in power since 1989, when he took over following the death of the Islamic Republic’s founder, Ruhollah Khomeini. However, he has had health issues in the past, and in 2014 had surgery on his prostate. … Read More >Iran’s Khamenei Appears in Public Following Health Rumours, Vows Revenge Against Soleimani’s Killers

Categories Journalism & Mass media

Rafael Correa on Venezuela, Assange, and ‘preventing the total destruction of our homeland’

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Max Blumenthal interviews former Ecuador President Rafael Correa, who was in Venezuela to observe its legislative elections and show support to a government under sustained economic and political attack by the US. … Read More >Rafael Correa on Venezuela, Assange, and ‘preventing the total destruction of our homeland’

Categories World

40 officers suffer chemical burns to the eyes as clashes break out at Ukrainian anti-lockdown protest in Kiev (VIDEO)

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A large rally against coronavirus restrictions, organized by Ukrainian entrepreneurs and small businessmen in the country’s capital Kiev, grew out of control on Tuesday, with clashes erupting between police and protesters. … Read More >40 officers suffer chemical burns to the eyes as clashes break out at Ukrainian anti-lockdown protest in Kiev (VIDEO)