France calls up 4,400 officers to enforce 6pm curfew in Paris amid rising Covid-19 infections and compliance concerns

The French authorities have vowed to increase their presence on the streets this weekend as France struggles to enforce a 6pm-6am curfew amid soaring Covid-19 infections across the country and in the capital. … Read More >France calls up 4,400 officers to enforce 6pm curfew in Paris amid rising Covid-19 infections and compliance concerns

Cambodians who flout Covid rules could face 20 YEARS in prison after parliament passes draconian law

New legislation adopted in Cambodia would make violating coronavirus measures a serious offense punishable by up to two decades behind bars. The harsh law has been criticized as a way to crack down on dissent. … Read More >Cambodians who flout Covid rules could face 20 YEARS in prison after parliament passes draconian law

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

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

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

“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]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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