Month: January 2021

Categories Russia

‘Degraded’ US falling short of its own democratic standards & has no right to lecture others, says Russian parliamentary speaker

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Russia’s top MP has warned that Moscow, long talked down to by the West over the state of its political system, must resist following the example of the US in allowing unelected tech tycoons to censor non-mainstream voices. … Read More >‘Degraded’ US falling short of its own democratic standards & has no right to lecture others, says Russian parliamentary speaker

Categories World

Satanists herald ‘important win for religious freedoms’ as pentagram joins recognized faith symbols in Aussie hospital

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A storm of controversy is brewing in Australia after lobbying from Satanists got the pentagram listed as a symbol of faith alongside emblems of the world’s major religions. … Read More >Satanists herald ‘important win for religious freedoms’ as pentagram joins recognized faith symbols in Aussie hospital

Categories Russia

Putin takes a plunge: Russian president among thousands of Orthodox Christians braving icy dip in freezing waters to mark Epiphany

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Across Russia and much of Eastern Europe, Orthodox believers submerged themselves in sub-zero temperatures on Tuesday to mark Epiphany, which commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan. … Read More >Putin takes a plunge: Russian president among thousands of Orthodox Christians braving icy dip in freezing waters to mark Epiphany

Categories Russia

American supporters of Donald Trump expressing growing interest in obtaining Russian passports – Foreign Ministry

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Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has revealed that followers of US President Donald Trump are showing increased interest in acquiring Russian citizenship following Joe Biden’s November election victory. … Read More >American supporters of Donald Trump expressing growing interest in obtaining Russian passports – Foreign Ministry

Categories Asia & Pacific

‘Arson’ destroys four UNICEF Rohingya schools, days after blaze burned down Bangladeshi camp leaving thousands homeless

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UNICEF has condemned an “arson attack” that burned down four learning centers at a Bangladeshi camp for Rohingya refugees, days after a similar blaze left thousands of the religious group homeless. … Read More >‘Arson’ destroys four UNICEF Rohingya schools, days after blaze burned down Bangladeshi camp leaving thousands homeless

Categories World

Uganda accuses Washington of subversion, after US envoy tries to visit ‘captive’ opposition candidate Bobi Wine

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The Ugandan government has accused the US of trying to “subvert” the country’s highly contested elections, after Washington’s envoy attempted to visit opposition leader Bobi Wine, who has been placed under house arrest. … Read More >Uganda accuses Washington of subversion, after US envoy tries to visit ‘captive’ opposition candidate Bobi Wine

Categories Middle East

160 active military personnel detained in Turkey over links to Gulen ‘terrorist organization’ behind 2016 botched coup – reports

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Dozens of servicemen have been detained in a large-scale operation in Turkey, local media report. The soldiers are suspected of having links to Fethullah Gulen, the exiled preacher Ankara believes was behind the 2016 coup attempt. … Read More >160 active military personnel detained in Turkey over links to Gulen ‘terrorist organization’ behind 2016 botched coup – reports

Categories Shows

Will anything really change under Joe Biden? (Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen)

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On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to Ben & Jerry’s co-founder and co-chair of Bernie Sanders’ 2020 presidential campaign, Ben Cohen. From police brutality and healthcare to US foreign policy and the plight of millions in poverty in America, Cohen discusses whether anything will fundamentally change under President-elect Joe Biden. … Read More >Will anything really change under Joe Biden? (Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen)

Categories EU

Covid-19 circulating at a ‘worrying’ level, says French health minister, but stops short of recommending third national lockdown

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France’s health minister has warned of a possibility of a third wave of Covid-19, saying infection rates are “worryingly” high in the country, and noting the increasing prevalence of the “English variant.” … Read More >Covid-19 circulating at a ‘worrying’ level, says French health minister, but stops short of recommending third national lockdown