Month: August 2021

Categories World

‘Flying the flag’: Germany sends warship to South China Sea for first time in two decades amid rising tensions

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A German frigate has set sail for the South China Sea for the first time in some two decades as part of a six-month mission, as Berlin pledges its commitment to its allies and to ‘freedom of navigation’. … Read More >‘Flying the flag’: Germany sends warship to South China Sea for first time in two decades amid rising tensions

Categories Videos

60 years after Agent Orange | Son of Vietnam war veteran speaks to RT

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Half a century since the war in Vietnam, children of the US veterans exposed to the highly toxic ‘Agent Orange’ herbicide sprayed there say the government has failed them in not taking responsibility for the disabilities they were born with. We hear from Josh Kelly, the son of one former marine. … Read More >60 years after Agent Orange | Son of Vietnam war veteran speaks to RT

Categories Middle East

Tehran vows ‘strong’ response to any ‘adventure’ as UK summons Iranian ambassador over attack on tanker off Oman

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Iran has said it would not hesitate to give a “strong” and “prompt” response to any threat while slamming “false” accusations as the UK summoned its envoy over the attack on the Israeli-operated tanker off the coast of Oman. … Read More >Tehran vows ‘strong’ response to any ‘adventure’ as UK summons Iranian ambassador over attack on tanker off Oman

Categories Shows

Journalists failed the public in reporting on NATO war on Afghanistan – Frontline Club founder Vaughan Smith

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On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to award-winning journalist and Frontline Club founder Vaughan Smith. He discusses the US, UK and NATO’s withdrawal from the Afghanistan conflict, why Britain and the US have almost nothing to show for after 20 years of conflict, the difference between the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan … Read More >Journalists failed the public in reporting on NATO war on Afghanistan – Frontline Club founder Vaughan Smith

Categories Asia & Pacific

China’s Global Times newspaper says US holds ‘major responsibility’ for Covid pandemic as ‘largest spreader’

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Chinese state-backed newspaper the Global Times accused the United States of holding “major responsibility” for the Covid-19 pandemic after a congressional report blamed China for the virus’ spread. … Read More >China’s Global Times newspaper says US holds ‘major responsibility’ for Covid pandemic as ‘largest spreader’

Categories EU

Greek PM calls on citizens to reduce power usage as country bakes in ‘worst heatwave since 1987’

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Authorities in Greece have called for citizens to reduce their power consumption, with temperatures moving toward 44C this week and energy suppliers cautioning against putting additional pressure on the national grid. … Read More >Greek PM calls on citizens to reduce power usage as country bakes in ‘worst heatwave since 1987’

Categories Middle East

Lebanon ‘shamelessly’ obstructed Beirut port explosion investigation – Amnesty International

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Human rights group Amnesty International has condemned Lebanese officials ahead of the first anniversary of the deadly Beirut port blast, accusing authorities of “shamelessly obstructing victims’ quest for truth and justice.” … Read More >Lebanon ‘shamelessly’ obstructed Beirut port explosion investigation – Amnesty International