Day: February 24, 2021

Categories EU

Nazi-saluting historian with far-right ties resigns as regional director of Polish institute tasked with probing Holocaust crimes

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After weeks of public pressure, a former member of a Polish far-right group has lost his job as regional head of a powerful government agency tasked with – among other things – investigating Nazi crimes against Poland. … Read More >Nazi-saluting historian with far-right ties resigns as regional director of Polish institute tasked with probing Holocaust crimes

Categories World

As Australian government caves, Facebook announces first proposed deal with media after lifting own news content ban

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Social media giant Facebook has announced its first proposed deal with an Australian news organization after the tech company lifted its journalism ban on the site over the government’s proposed media code legislation. … Read More >As Australian government caves, Facebook announces first proposed deal with media after lifting own news content ban

Categories EU

Turkey claims Greek fighter jets shot flare near its research vessel in Aegean Sea amid maritime zones dispute

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Four Greek fighter jets flew close to a Turkish vessel in the Aegean Sea, the Turkish Defense Ministry said on Tuesday as the two nations seek to reconcile their differences over the disputed waters with a new round of talks. … Read More >Turkey claims Greek fighter jets shot flare near its research vessel in Aegean Sea amid maritime zones dispute

Categories Shows

Congress vs. cable news & Biden Town Hall controversy

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Members of the US Congress sent letters to the presidents of Comcast, AT&T, Verizon, and other cable and satellite companies asking about their efforts to combat fake news and disinformation. Joe Biden’s race remarks at a CNN Town Hall cause controversy. Dr. Bob Arnot discusses the CDC’s efforts in air quality control to combat the spread of Covid-19 and the rise of alcoholism during the pandemic. … Read More >Congress vs. cable news & Biden Town Hall controversy

Categories Asia & Pacific

Tourists with valid Covid passport may soon be allowed to holiday in Thailand, PM suggests

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Thailand is looking at scrapping its mandatory two-week Covid-19 quarantine for foreigners who can show they have been vaccinated against the virus, the country’s PM said in a bid to revive the nation’s hard-hit tourism industry. … Read More >Tourists with valid Covid passport may soon be allowed to holiday in Thailand, PM suggests

Categories EU

WATCH Georgian police detain opposition leader & clash with his supporters during raid on party HQ

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Georgian police have stormed the main office of the opposition United National Movement (UNM) and detained its leader Nikanor (Nika) Melia. The politician is being accused of inciting riots in the capital two years ago. … Read More >WATCH Georgian police detain opposition leader & clash with his supporters during raid on party HQ

Categories Russia

Moscow ‘disappointed’ with Brussels ‘pressing dysfunctional sanctions button’ as EU prepares new blacklist over Navalny’s jailing

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Russia has expressed “disappointment” with the EU plan to slap new sanctions on Moscow over the imprisonment of activist blogger Alexey Navalny, with the foreign ministry calling the move political and unrelated to human rights. … Read More >Moscow ‘disappointed’ with Brussels ‘pressing dysfunctional sanctions button’ as EU prepares new blacklist over Navalny’s jailing