Month: August 2021

Categories Russia

Moscow’s meddling bad, Western interference good: Ahead of next month’s Russian elections, the hypocrisy is on full view again

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In recent years, the media has become obsessed with purported Russian interference in US elections. While the claims turned out to be entirely unsubstantiated, the West itself openly engages in efforts to influence votes abroad. … Read More >Moscow’s meddling bad, Western interference good: Ahead of next month’s Russian elections, the hypocrisy is on full view again

Categories EU

France ‘will not back down’ from sanctioning unvaccinated care-workers; Covid boosters to be offered to elderly from September

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France’s prime minister has confirmed that Covid booster shots for the elderly and care-home residents will begin next month, and that the government will impose sanctions on caregivers who are not vaccinated by September 15. … Read More >France ‘will not back down’ from sanctioning unvaccinated care-workers; Covid boosters to be offered to elderly from September

Categories Asia & Pacific

1.6 million Moderna Covid vaccine doses pulled in Japan after foreign material found in some vials

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Around 1.6 million doses of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine are being pulled from circulation in Japan as a precaution after foreign material was discovered in some vials. An investigation was launched into the incident. … Read More >1.6 million Moderna Covid vaccine doses pulled in Japan after foreign material found in some vials

Categories Asia & Pacific

Indonesia navy impounds tanker over allegations of stealing some 300,000 barrels of oil from Cambodia

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The Indonesia navy’s First Fleet commander announced on Wednesday that it has seized a tanker and detained its crew over the alleged theft of around 300,000 barrels of crude oil from Cambodia’s reserves. … Read More >Indonesia navy impounds tanker over allegations of stealing some 300,000 barrels of oil from Cambodia

Categories Middle East

Private flight leaves Kabul with nearly 300 EMPTY seats after passengers turned away by US & Taliban security – reports

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At least one private charter flight set to evacuate hundreds of Afghans from the Kabul airport was forced to take off with just 50 of its 345 seats filled, amid reports that US and Taliban forces prevented them from boarding. … Read More >Private flight leaves Kabul with nearly 300 EMPTY seats after passengers turned away by US & Taliban security – reports

Categories World

16 soldiers killed as Boko Haram attacks outpost in southern Niger, ministry claims 50 militants slain

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Hundreds of Boko Haram militants attacked a military outpost in southern Niger overnight Tuesday, killing 16 soldiers and wounding nine. The defense ministry said dozens of militants were killed in the ensuing combat. … Read More >16 soldiers killed as Boko Haram attacks outpost in southern Niger, ministry claims 50 militants slain