February 28, 2021 – Page 2

EU to impose ‘restrictive measures’ on ‘those responsible’ for arrest and sentencing of Navalny – European Council president

Posted on February 28, 2021February 28, 2021By Editor

The president of the European Council has revealed that the EU will impose sanctions against those deemed by the bloc to be responsible for the arrest and sentencing of Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny. … Read More >EU to impose ‘restrictive measures’ on ‘those responsible’ for arrest and sentencing of Navalny – European Council president

Russia

With increased support from Moscow following Minsk political crisis, Belarus has become a ‘military district’ of Russia – Estonia

Posted on February 28, 2021February 28, 2021By Editor

Minsk and Moscow have integrated their militaries so closely that Belarus is essentially a military district of Russia. That’s according to the Estonian Intelligence Service, which published its annual report last week. … Read More >With increased support from Moscow following Minsk political crisis, Belarus has become a ‘military district’ of Russia – Estonia

Business

Who is the winner in Facebook v Australia news battle? RT’s Boom Bust finds out

Posted on February 28, 2021February 28, 2021By Editor

Australian lawmakers finally passed a hotly-debated law that forces tech giants to pay publishers for their content, potentially setting the stage for similar legal action in other countries. … Read More >Who is the winner in Facebook v Australia news battle? RT’s Boom Bust finds out

Business

Natural gas production plunged 45% during the Texas freeze

Posted on February 28, 2021February 28, 2021By Editor

Natural gas production in Texas collapsed by 45 percent during the cold snap last week, primarily due to freeze-offs, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Thursday, citing estimates from IHS Markit. … Read More >Natural gas production plunged 45% during the Texas freeze

Business

Covid-19 pandemic pushed French economy into worst recession since World War II – report

Posted on February 28, 2021February 28, 2021By Editor

Coronavirus-related economic and social restrictions led to a “historic” drop of 8.2 percent in French GDP in 2020, data by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) shows. … Read More >Covid-19 pandemic pushed French economy into worst recession since World War II – report

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Bye-bye bitcoin rally? Cryptocurrency slumps by 20 percent in worst week in almost a year

Posted on February 28, 2021February 28, 2021By Editor

The world’s most prominent cryptocurrency is heading for its biggest one-week fall in nearly a year after an explosive rally that saw its price hitting new historic highs. … Read More >Bye-bye bitcoin rally? Cryptocurrency slumps by 20 percent in worst week in almost a year

Business

China turns away Australian wine amid escalating trade row

Posted on February 28, 2021February 28, 2021By Editor

Thousands of bottles of wine from two Australian producers were stopped at Chinese ports last month as Beijing continues to restrict billions of dollars of Australian exports amid simmering row between the two nations. … Read More >China turns away Australian wine amid escalating trade row

Business

Russia inks long-term deal to supply China with liquefied natural gas from Arctic

Posted on February 28, 2021February 28, 2021By Editor

Russia’s largest independent gas producer, Novatek, has signed a long-term contract with a Chinese partner as it aims to expand its presence in the fast-growing Asian-Pacific region. … Read More >Russia inks long-term deal to supply China with liquefied natural gas from Arctic

USA

Biden admin to charge White House reporters $170 per Covid test amid concerns smaller outlets will be squeezed out – reports

Posted on February 28, 2021February 28, 2021By Editor

The Joe Biden administration is reportedly set to charge White House correspondents $170 a pop for daily coronavirus tests, stoking anger among reporters, some noting the move could cost struggling newsrooms thousands per week. … Read More >Biden admin to charge White House reporters $170 per Covid test amid concerns smaller outlets will be squeezed out – reports

USA

NYT columnist faces conflict of interest accusations after singing praise of Facebook ‘Groups’ feature in tech giant’s blog post

Posted on February 28, 2021February 28, 2021By Editor

New York Times writer David Brooks has come under fire for a potential conflict of interest after penning a blog post for Facebook’s corporate site while a project he helped to found accepted money from the social media giant. … Read More >NYT columnist faces conflict of interest accusations after singing praise of Facebook ‘Groups’ feature in tech giant’s blog post

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