Day: June 27, 2021

Categories Middle East

‘Go away, Abbas’: Thousands protest in the West Bank after funeral of critic of Palestinian Authority (VIDEOS)

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The funeral of a prominent critic of the Palestinian Authority (PA), who died after his arrest in the West Bank on Thursday, has turned into a large-scale protest against President Mahmoud Abbas. … Read More >‘Go away, Abbas’: Thousands protest in the West Bank after funeral of critic of Palestinian Authority (VIDEOS)

Categories World

1 in 10 Australians in Victoria ‘seriously considered suicide’ during lockdown, 12% used substance abuse to cope – survey

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One in ten Australians living in the state of Victoria have said they “seriously considered suicide” during the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, according to a new survey. … Read More >1 in 10 Australians in Victoria ‘seriously considered suicide’ during lockdown, 12% used substance abuse to cope – survey

Categories Russia

Secret British military docs allegedly found near BUS STOP reveal UK foresaw furious Russian reaction to Crimea incursion – media

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Britain mulled what Moscow might do if it sent a warship into disputed waters, near Crimea, according to “secret” documents allegedly found at a bus stop. The leak comes after London was discovered to have lied about the incident. … Read More >Secret British military docs allegedly found near BUS STOP reveal UK foresaw furious Russian reaction to Crimea incursion – media

Categories EU

Denmark to continue suspension of AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccines over ‘possible harmful effects’

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Denmark announced on Friday that it will continue to suspend its use of the AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccines, citing “possible harmful effects” which are too much of a concern compared to the benefits. … Read More >Denmark to continue suspension of AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccines over ‘possible harmful effects’

Categories World

GAVI alliance approves more funds for delivery of COVAX vaccines as poorer nations desperate for Covid-19 shots

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The GAVI vaccine alliance has approved a further $775 million to fund the provision of millions of Covid-19 vaccines to poor nations over the next two years as the African continent faces a “fast-surging third wave.” … Read More >GAVI alliance approves more funds for delivery of COVAX vaccines as poorer nations desperate for Covid-19 shots

Categories Op-ed

US shuts down Iranian websites for confronting imperialism & colonialism; Uncle Sam wants you to only watch the news he approves

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The US seizure of Iranian-linked websites sends a clear message to the rest of the world – Washington will harass and silence media who dare to challenge the approved narrative. … Read More >US shuts down Iranian websites for confronting imperialism & colonialism; Uncle Sam wants you to only watch the news he approves

Categories Middle East

Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Khamenei receives 1st dose of domestic vaccine to honor country’s scientists

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Iran’s supreme leader has received his first dose of the vaccine COVIran Barakat after expressing his strong preference to receive the domestic vaccine to honor the country’s scientific prowess. … Read More >Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Khamenei receives 1st dose of domestic vaccine to honor country’s scientists

Categories Middle East

Israel forced to reimpose Covid mask requirement 10 days after ending it amid a spike in cases

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The Israeli government has reintroduced a mask mandate in public places, 10 days after scrapping the Covid restriction, as officials recorded 227 new coronavirus cases on Thursday despite the nation’s successful vaccine rollout. … Read More >Israel forced to reimpose Covid mask requirement 10 days after ending it amid a spike in cases