Month: January 2021

Categories Russia

Renowned ABBA fan Putin tipped by Western media to invade Sweden. Will he start WWIII just to force legendary group to reunite?

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Mamma Mia! Swedes must have been shocked to read of secret Russian plans to invade their country, reported this week by a leading American newspaper as an explanation of why Stockholm is seeking closer military ties with the US. … Read More >Renowned ABBA fan Putin tipped by Western media to invade Sweden. Will he start WWIII just to force legendary group to reunite?

Categories World

UK, France and Germany urge Iran to stop uranium enrichment program ‘without delay’ as Tehran ups the stakes

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The E3 foreign ministers have warned Iran that the decision to enrich uranium to 20 percent will reduce the space for “effective diplomacy” and compromises the ability to improve ties with the incoming new US administration. … Read More >UK, France and Germany urge Iran to stop uranium enrichment program ‘without delay’ as Tehran ups the stakes

Categories Asia & Pacific

‘Not just a visa issue’: China says ‘preparatory work’ needed for WHO visit to trace Covid-19 pandemic origin

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Beijing has said its health authorities are not yet in a position to receive a delegation from the WHO, after the world health body’s boss said he was “very disappointed” China hasn’t granted entry to Covid experts. … Read More >‘Not just a visa issue’: China says ‘preparatory work’ needed for WHO visit to trace Covid-19 pandemic origin

Categories Asia & Pacific

China bans gatherings and travel in regional center after 63 locally transmitted Covid infections recorded near capital

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Beijing has introduced a series of tough restrictions on movement and socializing in the capital of Hebei province after 63 locally transmitted cases were registered; officials say the tally will continue to rise. … Read More >China bans gatherings and travel in regional center after 63 locally transmitted Covid infections recorded near capital

Categories Asia & Pacific

North Korea’s Kim admits economic failure at party congress, blames ‘a series of the worst of worst unprecedented crises’

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Speaking at the ruling party’s first congress since 2016, Kim Jong-un says his economic development plan fell “greatly short” of its goals, as North Korea struggled with natural disasters, sanctions, and the Covid-19 pandemic. … Read More >North Korea’s Kim admits economic failure at party congress, blames ‘a series of the worst of worst unprecedented crises’

Categories EU

‘We cannot sit back and hope’: German govt to introduce law forcing companies to appoint more women to boards

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Listed companies with three or more executives will have to appoint at least one woman to their boards, Germany’s government has announced, in a move designed to close the gender gap in the country. … Read More >‘We cannot sit back and hope’: German govt to introduce law forcing companies to appoint more women to boards

Categories USA

‘Go home & remember this day forever!’ Twitter, Facebook & YouTube wipe Trump’s ‘mixed message’ to supporters who stormed Congress

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After some of his supporters stormed Congress, US President Donald Trump said they had been wronged and mistreated but should go home in peace and “remember this day forever,” as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube restricted his posts. … Read More >‘Go home & remember this day forever!’ Twitter, Facebook & YouTube wipe Trump’s ‘mixed message’ to supporters who stormed Congress

Categories USA

Twitter & Facebook JAIL Trump over mixed message to protesters, threatening to delete POTUS’ account for ‘policy violations’

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US President Donald Trump’s Twitter and Facebook accounts have been locked due to “policy violations,” with Twitter threatening an outright ban unless he scrubs select posts, even as he called for calm amid riots in the capital. … Read More >Twitter & Facebook JAIL Trump over mixed message to protesters, threatening to delete POTUS’ account for ‘policy violations’

Categories UK

‘Heading to a dark place’: Brits slam police commissioner’s call for power to enter homes to enforce Covid-19 lockdown

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Twitter has erupted in fury after West Midlands Police Commissioner David Jamieson suggested that the government should give police officers the right to force entry into homes of those suspected of violating lockdown rules. … Read More >‘Heading to a dark place’: Brits slam police commissioner’s call for power to enter homes to enforce Covid-19 lockdown