Day: May 8, 2021

Categories EU

Two American tourists who killed Italian policeman found guilty and sentenced to LIFE in prison

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An Italian court has convicted two US tourists for fatally stabbing a Carabinieri officer during a botched drug buy on their Roman holiday. One of them admitted to the act but claimed self-defense. Both received a life sentence. … Read More >Two American tourists who killed Italian policeman found guilty and sentenced to LIFE in prison

Categories USA

‘Wrong answer’: Big Pharma group up in arms after Biden signals support for profit-threatening patent waiver on Covid vaccines

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An international body representing a who’s-who of Big Pharma firms has rejected a US-backed proposal to lift intellectual property rights for coronavirus vaccines, insisting the move will not speed up global distribution. … Read More >‘Wrong answer’: Big Pharma group up in arms after Biden signals support for profit-threatening patent waiver on Covid vaccines

Categories UK

Dublin dismayed at London’s alleged plan to introduce prosecution ban for N. Ireland army veterans amid Brexit turmoil

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Dublin has blasted a reported proposal that London will take unilateral action and introduce a ban on prosecuting Northern Ireland veterans from allegations of unresolved crimes during the ‘Troubles’ as Brexit tumult continues. … Read More >Dublin dismayed at London’s alleged plan to introduce prosecution ban for N. Ireland army veterans amid Brexit turmoil

Categories Asia & Pacific

Philippines’ Duterte orders arrest of mask violators… after attending Covid-19 meeting without wearing a mask

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Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has issued a directive calling on police to arrest people who refuse to wear masks properly after a meeting with his Covid-19 task force where he was the only person seen not wearing a mask. … Read More >Philippines’ Duterte orders arrest of mask violators… after attending Covid-19 meeting without wearing a mask

Categories Middle East

Violence erupts in East Jerusalem as Israeli police disperse protesters demonstrating against Palestinian evictions (VIDEO)

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Israeli police have stormed supporters of Palestinian families facing eviction in Jerusalem’s Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood. The clashes happened as an Israeli high court is set to judge whether the families have a chance to stay. … Read More >Violence erupts in East Jerusalem as Israeli police disperse protesters demonstrating against Palestinian evictions (VIDEO)

Categories Asia & Pacific

Beijing condemns G7’s meddling on Taiwan, after group’s statement in support of its independence

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The Chinese Foreign Ministry has issued a stern rebuke of the G7 communiqué which reaffirmed the group’s support for Taiwanese independence; Beijing labelled it a “a serious interference in China’s internal affairs.” … Read More >Beijing condemns G7’s meddling on Taiwan, after group’s statement in support of its independence

Categories EU

Dutch ministers seek to simplify procedure to CHANGE GENDER on birth certificate, so that even a CHILD can do it

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Two Dutch ministers have submitted an amendment to parliament that would scrap the age limit and expert statement, to simplify changing gender on birth certificates, following pressure from transgender groups. … Read More >Dutch ministers seek to simplify procedure to CHANGE GENDER on birth certificate, so that even a CHILD can do it