Month: February 2021

Categories Russia

After backlash from hawks over cordial scenes in Moscow, EU’s foreign envoy backtracks, slamming Russia just days after visit

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It might have been smiles all round when Josep Borrell visited Russia last week but, facing criticism for his friendly stance and calls for his resignation, the EU’s top diplomat is now pushing for tough measures against Moscow. … Read More >After backlash from hawks over cordial scenes in Moscow, EU’s foreign envoy backtracks, slamming Russia just days after visit

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Russia says world closer to return to normal than many recognize, as global population nears threshold needed for herd immunity

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Back to normal by summer. It’s a bold ambition after almost a year of pandemic-related disruption but, according to the Kremlin, it is a real possibility as the number of people immune to Covid-19 across the world rises further. … Read More >Russia says world closer to return to normal than many recognize, as global population nears threshold needed for herd immunity

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Opposition hopes that Yulia Navalnaya could be Russia’s Svetlana Tikhanovskaya may be dashed by new ‘foreign agent’ legislation

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Russia needs to amend the law on ‘foreign agents’ to prevent their close relatives from participating in elections, according to the Avanti business association, which noted the need to stop a “Belarusian scenario.” … Read More >Opposition hopes that Yulia Navalnaya could be Russia’s Svetlana Tikhanovskaya may be dashed by new ‘foreign agent’ legislation

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NATO countries complain as planned Russian 5G testing near St. Petersburg could interfere with military aircraft systems – reports

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Estonia and Latvia, two NATO member states, have objected to planned Russian 5G experiments that could interfere with their military aviation systems. The frequency band to be tested is currently used by the bloc’s aircraft. … Read More >NATO countries complain as planned Russian 5G testing near St. Petersburg could interfere with military aircraft systems – reports

Categories Business

China to give away over $6mn in digital currency during Lunar New Year in massive e-yuan trials

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As China gets ready to celebrate one of its biggest holidays, the Lunar New Year, authorities in Beijing and Suzhou are handing out 40 million yuan ($6.2 million) in another public lottery as part of digital currency tests. … Read More >China to give away over $6mn in digital currency during Lunar New Year in massive e-yuan trials

Categories Shows

Biden’s breaking campaign promises? & the rising Covid ‘shecession’

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The Biden administration and Congress are under fire for failing to deliver $2,000 dollar stimulus checks and raising the federal minimum wage. Nevada seeks to grant tech companies the same powers as governments. Covid-19 created a devastating recession for women, specifically women of color, in the US, in what many are calling a ‘shecession’. … Read More >Biden’s breaking campaign promises? & the rising Covid ‘shecession’

Categories USA

Trump impeachment is ‘constitutionally flawed’ & Capitol riot was ‘pre-planned’ – lawyers

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Ex-president Donald Trump’s lawyers have eviscerated the impeachment charge against him, accusing Democrats of conducting “no investigation” of the raid and claiming Capitol rioters already had plans to swarm the building. … Read More >Trump impeachment is ‘constitutionally flawed’ & Capitol riot was ‘pre-planned’ – lawyers

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Overwhelming majority of Americans don’t think democracy is working very well, poll reveals

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Just a small fraction of Americans believe democracy is working very well, though most agree that a democratically elected government is essential to US society, a new poll has shown. Unfortunately, most see things getting worse. … Read More >Overwhelming majority of Americans don’t think democracy is working very well, poll reveals

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Washington ready to rejoin UN Human Rights Council… to shift its attention from Israel’s violations

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has announced America will “re-engage” with the UNHRC as an “observer” in a bid to pressure the international body to dispense with what he called its “disproportionate” focus on Israel. … Read More >Washington ready to rejoin UN Human Rights Council… to shift its attention from Israel’s violations