Month: March 2021

Categories Op-ed

Caitlin Johnstone: The entire world should be laughing at America for pretending to care about Muslims in China

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The US president’s preaching about human rights in a nation he wants to undermine have never sounded as hollow as when he speaks about the ‘oppressed’ Muslims of China. Just ask any Muslim-majority country bombed by the US. … Read More >Caitlin Johnstone: The entire world should be laughing at America for pretending to care about Muslims in China

Categories EU

‘Figures rising too fast’: German officials warn third Covid-19 wave could be worst one yet

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There are “clear signs” that the new wave of coronavirus infections could hit Germany even harder than before, senior health officials have said. The announcement was made amid sharp increase in new cases in the country. … Read More >‘Figures rising too fast’: German officials warn third Covid-19 wave could be worst one yet

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Norway delays decision on resuming use of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, verdict to be reached by April 15

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The Norwegian government has confirmed media reports that it will continue to suspend the use of the heavily criticized AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, and has promised a decision will be made in three weeks. … Read More >Norway delays decision on resuming use of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, verdict to be reached by April 15

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Paris accuses London of ‘blackmail’ over Covid-19 vaccines because UK has a ‘second dose problem’ amid global supply challenge

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The French foreign minister has hit out at the UK, claiming it is “blackmailing” AstraZeneca, because, having given so many first doses of the Anglo-Swedish jab, London needs more supply to give Britons their second dose on time. … Read More >Paris accuses London of ‘blackmail’ over Covid-19 vaccines because UK has a ‘second dose problem’ amid global supply challenge

Categories EU

Germany urges Brussels to buy Russia’s Sputnik V before regulatory approval as EU suffers from Covid-19 vaccine shortage — reports

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Germany has asked the European Commission to begin negotiating with Moscow over Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine, despite it not yet receiving approval or registration from the EU’s regulatory body, the European Medicines Agency (EMA). … Read More >Germany urges Brussels to buy Russia’s Sputnik V before regulatory approval as EU suffers from Covid-19 vaccine shortage — reports

Categories Journalism & Mass media

Bellingcaught: Who is the mysterious author of Bellingcat’s attacks on OPCW whistleblower?

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After publishing fraudulent claims in a bid to smear OPCW whistleblowers, Bellingcat has been caught in another subterfuge that contradicts its stated allegiance to “transparency and accountability”: a hidden, external author writing its material. … Read More >Bellingcaught: Who is the mysterious author of Bellingcat’s attacks on OPCW whistleblower?

Categories Business

Eurozone business activity rises for the first time in half a year as manufacturing sector shows signs of recovery

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Business activity in the euro area has grown in March for the first time in six months, marking the largest increase since July. However, the modest recovery could be easily derailed by the third wave of Covid-19 infections. … Read More >Eurozone business activity rises for the first time in half a year as manufacturing sector shows signs of recovery