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Venezuela says it captured ‘US spy’ targeting two oil refineries with ‘heavy, specialized’ weapons

Posted on September 13, 2020September 13, 2020By Editor

President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela has announced the capture of “an American spy” with heavy weapons and money near two refineries in the state of Falcon. The man is said to be a Marine who worked for the CIA in Iraq. … Read More >Venezuela says it captured ‘US spy’ targeting two oil refineries with ‘heavy, specialized’ weapons

Bolsonaro must testify in person over alleged interference with police, Brazil’s Supreme Court says

Posted on September 13, 2020September 13, 2020By Editor

Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Celso de Mello has ordered President Jair Bolsonaro to give evidence in person over allegations that he tried to interfere in the work of the federal police. … Read More >Bolsonaro must testify in person over alleged interference with police, Brazil’s Supreme Court says

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Parts of Europe grapple with coronavirus surge, but hold off on hard lockdown

Posted on September 12, 2020September 12, 2020By Editor

Coronavirus cases are once again rising in the UK and other parts of Europe, as the continent grapples with a resurgence in the deadly virus in some areas and eyes new restrictions. But this surge has not been evenly spread. … Read More >Parts of Europe grapple with coronavirus surge, but hold off on hard lockdown

TONS of ammonium nitrate discovered at Beirut port weeks after same substance sparked devastating blast

Posted on September 12, 2020September 12, 2020By Editor

An inspection of Beirut port has uncovered tons of ammonium nitrate, the same highly explosive chemical substance that sparked the massive blast which ravaged the Lebanese capital in early August. … Read More >TONS of ammonium nitrate discovered at Beirut port weeks after same substance sparked devastating blast

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Facebook launches court challenge of Irish watchdog over data transfers from EU to US

Posted on September 12, 2020September 12, 2020By Editor

Social media giant Facebook has launched legal action against the Irish Data Protection Commission in an attempt to halt a proposed order that could stop the company from transferring data from the EU to the US. … Read More >Facebook launches court challenge of Irish watchdog over data transfers from EU to US

World

IBM urges US govt to adopt new controls on facial recognition systems for ‘repressive regimes’

Posted on September 12, 2020September 12, 2020By Editor

The US Commerce Department should adopt new export controls to limit repressive regimes’ access to facial recognition systems, IBM Corp said on Friday, claiming such systems can be used to commit human rights violations. … Read More >IBM urges US govt to adopt new controls on facial recognition systems for ‘repressive regimes’

‘Legitimate response to the erroneous US moves’: China imposes tit-for-tat restrictions on American diplomats

Posted on September 12, 2020September 12, 2020By Editor

Beijing has introduced reciprocal restrictions on American diplomats and other staff at the US embassy and consulates in China, including Hong Kong, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced. … Read More >‘Legitimate response to the erroneous US moves’: China imposes tit-for-tat restrictions on American diplomats

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‘Like dog eating own vomit’: Top Victoria cop erupts in anger as he repeats warning against joining Melbourne anti-lockdown rally

Posted on September 12, 2020September 12, 2020By Editor

A top Victoria police officer minced no words when reminding Melbournians that joining this weekend’s anti-quarantine rally is unlawful and “selfish.” It comes as an alleged leader of the upcoming action was arrested again. … Read More >‘Like dog eating own vomit’: Top Victoria cop erupts in anger as he repeats warning against joining Melbourne anti-lockdown rally

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10 EU countries agree to take in 400 minors from Greece following Moria camp blaze

Posted on September 12, 2020September 12, 2020By Editor

A total of 400 unaccompanied minors left homeless after a devastating fire at the biggest migrant camp in Greece will receive shelter in ten European Union states, German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer said on Friday. … Read More >10 EU countries agree to take in 400 minors from Greece following Moria camp blaze

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Help on its way: Russia set to ship up to 50 MILLION doses of pioneering coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V to badly-hit Brazil

Posted on September 12, 2020September 12, 2020By Editor

Brazil, which has suffered the world’s second highest Covid-19 death toll, is planning to receive up to 50 million doses of the Russian made Sputnik V, the planet’s first registered coronavirus vaccine. … Read More >Help on its way: Russia set to ship up to 50 MILLION doses of pioneering coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V to badly-hit Brazil