Month: March 2021

Categories World

Australian reporters ‘angered’ after advice to stop using term ‘pedophile’ to refer to accused serial child molestor

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Reporters for Australia’s ABC Tasmania have reportedly been warned to avoid using the term ‘pedophile’ when referring to an accused serial child molestor, for fear of “discouraging” non-offending pedophiles from seeking help. … Read More >Australian reporters ‘angered’ after advice to stop using term ‘pedophile’ to refer to accused serial child molestor

Categories Journalism & Mass media

Three Years Ago — The Skripals Drama Begins (March 4 2018) [UPDATE : From Novichok to SPUTNIK V]

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“This is a carefully constructed drama as part of the propaganda campaign that has been building now for several years in order to justify the actions of NATO, Britain the United States, towards Russia. That’s a fact. The whole role of Porton Down has been integral to the Cold War apparatus of this. … Read More >Three Years Ago — The Skripals Drama Begins (March 4 2018) [UPDATE : From Novichok to SPUTNIK V]

Categories Asia & Pacific

Duterte can choose which Covid-19 vaccine he gets because ‘he’s the president’ and he’s old, says Philippines govt spokesman

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Manila has said the country’s leader can chose which jab he wants because “he’s the president,” dismissing the guidance of the nation’s vaccine Tsar who urged Filipinos not to wait and get the first shot they’re offered. … Read More >Duterte can choose which Covid-19 vaccine he gets because ‘he’s the president’ and he’s old, says Philippines govt spokesman

Categories Asia & Pacific

Duterte Harry: Philippines leader admits ‘faults’ including ‘extrajudicial killings,’ but says corruption isn’t one of them

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While addressing an official anti-communist taskforce on Friday, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte defended himself against claims of corruption – but said he’s working on his other faults, including “extrajudicial killings.” … Read More >Duterte Harry: Philippines leader admits ‘faults’ including ‘extrajudicial killings,’ but says corruption isn’t one of them

Categories Op-ed

China and Russia rewrite ‘global health order’ with their Covid-19 vaccines as West struggles to spread its aid & influence

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Developed Western countries have traditionally placed themselves as the benefactors of the developing world. But with Covid-19 vaccines, that scheme broke down – allowing China and Russia to move in. … Read More >China and Russia rewrite ‘global health order’ with their Covid-19 vaccines as West struggles to spread its aid & influence

Categories Business

US debt on track to double by 2051, putting economy at risk of fiscal crisis – Congressional Budget Office

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US federal debt is expected to double over the next three decades, warns the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). Debt will be equivalent to 202 percent of GDP by 2051, while this year’s debt is expected to be 102 percent. … Read More >US debt on track to double by 2051, putting economy at risk of fiscal crisis – Congressional Budget Office

Categories EU

Latvia marginalizing native Russian-speakers with ‘restrictive policies’ driven by ‘political agenda,’ Council of Europe warns

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A bombshell report by Europe’s human rights watchdog has slammed Latvian politicians for creating a hostile environment toward native Russian speakers, who make up around one in four of the former Soviet Republic’s population. … Read More >Latvia marginalizing native Russian-speakers with ‘restrictive policies’ driven by ‘political agenda,’ Council of Europe warns

Categories World

Russia & China’s partnership not only about ‘containing’ American aggression, also vital for creation of multi-polar world order

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It’s common for Western observers to dismiss the emerging strategic partnership between Russia and China as merely a “marriage of convenience” and a union excessively reliant on shared opposition to US foreign policy ambitions. … Read More >Russia & China’s partnership not only about ‘containing’ American aggression, also vital for creation of multi-polar world order