Month: January 2021

Categories Latin America

Bolivian Socialist Gov’t Restoring Economy as Opposition Continues Political Fight, Journo Says

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Following the win of Evo Morales’ former minister of economy, Luis Arce, in Bolivia’s October elections, the country’s economy has grown, says Bolivian journalist and political analyst Aberto Echazu, adding that the Bolivian opposition has not laid down arms. … Read More >Bolivian Socialist Gov’t Restoring Economy as Opposition Continues Political Fight, Journo Says

Categories USA

North Dakota Republicans Introduce Bill to Allow Users to Sue Big Tech Over Censorship in State

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Big tech companies, including Twitter and Facebook, have recently banned or restricted for post violations the accounts of Donald Trump, other conservatives and many Trump supporters. These bans have inspired state GOP lawmakers to seek help for those claiming to have had their “speech is restricted, censored, or suppressed”. … Read More >North Dakota Republicans Introduce Bill to Allow Users to Sue Big Tech Over Censorship in State

Categories Health

Post-COVID Lungs Worse Than ‘Terrible Smoker’s Lungs’, Surgeon Says

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Known to be a respiratory desease COVID-19 that primarily affects the lungs by coming into contact with the mucous membranes that line the nose, mouth, and eyes, the coronavirus causes for many a variety of longterm breathing problems, depending on the person’s age and health. … Read More >Post-COVID Lungs Worse Than ‘Terrible Smoker’s Lungs’, Surgeon Says

Categories Asia & Pacific

COVID-19 Live Updates: UK Hopes to Begin Easing Lockdown Rules by Early Spring

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A dozen countries around the world are rolling out vaccine campaigns in a bid to battle the coronavirus pandemic, that has so far shown no sign of abating. On the contrary, the biggest daily death toll was registered this Thursday, although since then fatalities have started to ebb. … Read More >COVID-19 Live Updates: UK Hopes to Begin Easing Lockdown Rules by Early Spring

Categories USA

Biden to Sign ‘Roughly Dozen’ Executive Actions on Inauguration Day, Chief of Staff Klain Says

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US President-elect Joe Biden is expected to sign executive orders addressing the coronavirus crisis, economic challenges, racial injustice and climate change in his first ten days in office, Biden’s incoming chief of staff, Ron Klain, said. … Read More >Biden to Sign ‘Roughly Dozen’ Executive Actions on Inauguration Day, Chief of Staff Klain Says

Categories USA

US Capitol Police Reportedly Arrest Armed Man Using ‘Unauthorised Credentials’ to Enter Checkpoint

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As President-elect Joe Biden is set to be inaugurated on 20 January next week, the United States capital remains on a high alert following the deadly 6 January Capitol Hill riot. Thousands of National Guard personnel have been deployed to aid local police in protecting the area. … Read More >US Capitol Police Reportedly Arrest Armed Man Using ‘Unauthorised Credentials’ to Enter Checkpoint

Categories Latin America

Venezuela Reportedly Mulls Letting Private Firms Operate State Oilfields Amid Stifling US Sanctions

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Venezuela, which boasts the largest proven oil reserves on the planet, has been mired in an economic crisis as it struggles with challenges driven by the collapse in crude production driven by the coronavirus pandemic, as well as crippling US sanctions. … Read More >Venezuela Reportedly Mulls Letting Private Firms Operate State Oilfields Amid Stifling US Sanctions