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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

USA

WATCH: Houses burned down, neighborhoods left in ashes by devastating Oregon wildfires

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

As wildfires continue to rage out of control across Oregon, houses and businesses have been wiped out by the blaze in the town of Talent. The terrifying aftermath of the inferno was caught on film. … Read More >WATCH: Houses burned down, neighborhoods left in ashes by devastating Oregon wildfires

USA

‘Getting pretty apocalyptic’: California skies turn orange as awestruck residents fear the wrath of wildfires

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

California residents are fearing impending doom as wildfire smoke has shifted the skies to an ominous orange hue across the Bay Area hundreds of miles away. … Read More >‘Getting pretty apocalyptic’: California skies turn orange as awestruck residents fear the wrath of wildfires

USA

Oregon governor says towns have been ‘substantially DESTROYED’ by huge wildfires, loss of life expected (VIDEO)

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

First responders are battling more than 35 fires burning across more than 300,000 acres of land in Oregon, forcing thousands to evacuate their homes — and the governor is warning the worst could be yet to come. … Read More >Oregon governor says towns have been ‘substantially DESTROYED’ by huge wildfires, loss of life expected (VIDEO)

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