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Russia

‘Help people survive, not starve’ – Russian charity tests new virtual food card to help victims of coronavirus economic hardship

Posted on November 16, 2020November 16, 2020By Editor

A new benefit card is being rolled out in some Russian cities, aimed at helping people buy food when their income has been reduced by the Covid-19 pandemic. … Read More >‘Help people survive, not starve’ – Russian charity tests new virtual food card to help victims of coronavirus economic hardship

USA

Trump unloads on Bolton after election comments, calling ex-adviser a ‘dope’ who wanted to ‘go to war’

Posted on November 16, 2020November 16, 2020By Editor

President Donald Trump has called former national security adviser John Bolton a “dope,” saying his advice always boiled down to “Gee, let’s go to war.” Bolton earlier called on the GOP to abandon Trump and tell voters he lost. … Read More >Trump unloads on Bolton after election comments, calling ex-adviser a ‘dope’ who wanted to ‘go to war’

Shows

CrossTalk Bullhorns, QUARANTINE EDITION: Trump vs the generals

Posted on November 16, 2020By Editor

Trump is probably facing his last battle as president – will he triumph over the generals? And will Biden’s foreign policy pick up where Obama left off? Will the neocons be back in control again? … Read More >CrossTalk Bullhorns, QUARANTINE EDITION: Trump vs the generals

USA

Biden aide says federal govt must sign off on transition THIS WEEK after process freezes

Posted on November 16, 2020November 16, 2020By Editor

Joe Biden’s aides on Sunday demanded that their boss receive intelligence briefings as soon as this week. With President Donald Trump refusing to concede, the Democrat remains frozen out of the White House. … Read More >Biden aide says federal govt must sign off on transition THIS WEEK after process freezes

USA

Escape from New York: 300,000 households flee as lockdowns & surging crime sour residents

Posted on November 16, 2020November 16, 2020By Editor

Roughly 300,000 households have moved out of New York City since March, fleeing a metropolis that has become a land of lockdowns and rising violent crime in a year dominated by the Covid-19 pandemic and civil unrest. … Read More >Escape from New York: 300,000 households flee as lockdowns & surging crime sour residents

USA

Who spied on journalists, again? Obama urged to self-reflect after accusing Trump of acting like a power-hungry dictator

Posted on November 16, 2020November 16, 2020By Editor

Barack Obama has suggested that Donald Trump resembles a tyrant who will do anything to consolidate power, prompting social media users to recall the ex-president’s penchant for drone strikes and wiretapping. … Read More >Who spied on journalists, again? Obama urged to self-reflect after accusing Trump of acting like a power-hungry dictator

EU

Poland blames RUSSIA for damaging its image in Western countries as Warsaw’s rows with Brussels deepen

Posted on November 16, 2020November 16, 2020By Editor

A top Polish intelligence official’s spokesman has accused Moscow of seeking to tarnish the country’s reputation abroad. The remarks come as Warsaw faces intense EU criticism over restrictions on abortion and LGBT rights. … Read More >Poland blames RUSSIA for damaging its image in Western countries as Warsaw’s rows with Brussels deepen

Philippines’ Duterte in hot water after cracking sex jokes during govt typhoon briefing

Posted on November 16, 2020November 16, 2020By Editor

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been accused of objectifying women during a meeting about a destructive typhoon ripping through the country. A government spokesman said Duterte was just trying to lighten the mood. … Read More >Philippines’ Duterte in hot water after cracking sex jokes during govt typhoon briefing

World

Faith palm: Pope Francis’ Instagram account ‘caught liking’ racy model’s sexy schoolgirl photo

Posted on November 16, 2020November 16, 2020By Editor

There may soon be a social media manager opening at the Vatican after the Pope’s Instagram account was caught ‘liking’ a photo of a Brazilian bikini model in a sexy schoolgirl outfit. … Read More >Faith palm: Pope Francis’ Instagram account ‘caught liking’ racy model’s sexy schoolgirl photo

Peru’s interim president Merino resigns after 2 protesters killed in clashes

Posted on November 16, 2020By Editor

Peru’s interim president, Manuel Merino, has announced his resignation after less than a week in office, as protests in the capital Lima to support his controversially impeached predecessor left two people dead and dozens wounded. … Read More >Peru’s interim president Merino resigns after 2 protesters killed in clashes