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US the ‘main driver’ of South China Sea militarization, top Chinese diplomat says

Posted on September 11, 2020September 11, 2020By Editor

Washington is directly intervening into maritime and territorial disputes in the troubled South China Sea region and becoming the main driver of militarization there to suit its own agenda, a senior Chinese diplomat has said. … Read More >US the ‘main driver’ of South China Sea militarization, top Chinese diplomat says

EU

Macron removes mask to COUGH during address to college students (VIDEO)

Posted on September 11, 2020September 11, 2020By Editor

French President Emmanuel Macron has been slammed for appearing not to take his own government’s mask mandates seriously, after he was filmed removing his face-covering to cough while speaking to students. … Read More >Macron removes mask to COUGH during address to college students (VIDEO)

World

EU warns UK’s controversial Internal Market Bill will ‘break international law’ & ‘undermine trust’

Posted on September 11, 2020September 11, 2020By Editor

The UK’s controversial Internal Market Bill could potentially disrupt London’s trade talks with Brussels, EU officials have warned, as the UK acknowledges it would indeed violate the Brexit withdrawal agreement with the bloc. … Read More >EU warns UK’s controversial Internal Market Bill will ‘break international law’ & ‘undermine trust’

Health

World’s most common painkiller increases risk-taking behavior, according to wild new study

Posted on September 11, 2020September 11, 2020By Editor

Researchers at Ohio State University have found that the most commonly taken painkiller worldwide, Acetaminophen, aka Tylenol and Panadol, increases risk-taking in users, which may have drastic public health consequences. … Read More >World’s most common painkiller increases risk-taking behavior, according to wild new study

World

‘Blatant irrational behavior’: Beijing accuses Australia of ‘harassing’ Chinese journalists

Posted on September 11, 2020September 11, 2020By Editor

In the latest verbal spat between Beijing and Canberra, China has accused Australia of oppressing its reporters as well as slamming its “blatant irrational behavior.” … Read More >‘Blatant irrational behavior’: Beijing accuses Australia of ‘harassing’ Chinese journalists

World

Norwegian MP nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize after Israel-UAE peace deal

Posted on September 11, 2020September 11, 2020By Editor

Christian Tybring-Gjedde, a member of the Norwegian parliament, has nominated US President Donald Trump for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize, lauding his efforts toward “resolving protracted conflicts worldwide.” … Read More >Norwegian MP nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize after Israel-UAE peace deal

EU

Fire ravages overcrowded, coronavirus-stricken migrant camp in Lesbos, Greece after protests over quarantine, living conditions

Posted on September 11, 2020September 11, 2020By Editor

A fire ripped through the Moria migrant camp on the Greek island of Lesbos, devouring tents housing around 13,000 people. Migrants who have been protesting the Covid-19 measures reportedly resisted attempts to put out the fire. … Read More >Fire ravages overcrowded, coronavirus-stricken migrant camp in Lesbos, Greece after protests over quarantine, living conditions

Afghan VP dodges death as deadly roadside bomb blast kills at least 10 in Kabul

Posted on September 11, 2020September 11, 2020By Editor

The motorcade of Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh was apparently targeted in an assassination attempt. A roadside bomb went off as the vehicles passed by, killing at least 10 people but leaving the top official unharmed. … Read More >Afghan VP dodges death as deadly roadside bomb blast kills at least 10 in Kabul

Russia

Could Russia introduce universal basic income? Former President Medvedev, now leader of governing United Russia, supports idea

Posted on September 10, 2020September 10, 2020By Editor

Russia’s largest party may be about to back the launch of a minimum guaranteed income for all citizens, in a major policy shift. Dmitry Medvedev says the move could be a way to preserve social harmony in a post Covid-19 world. … Read More >Could Russia introduce universal basic income? Former President Medvedev, now leader of governing United Russia, supports idea

Russia

(WATCH) More cat & mouse over Baltic Sea: Russian Su-27 jet shadows American & Swedish spy planes near Russia’s borders

Posted on September 10, 2020September 10, 2020By Editor

Russia was forced to scrambled an Su-27 fighter jet on Tuesday to intercept two Western military aircraft approaching its airspace over the Baltic Sea, the National Defense Control Center has said. … Read More >(WATCH) More cat & mouse over Baltic Sea: Russian Su-27 jet shadows American & Swedish spy planes near Russia’s borders