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Thousands rally outside US embassy in Paris against police brutality in America & France (VIDEOS)

Posted on June 7, 2020June 7, 2020By Editor

A huge crowd protested outside the US embassy in central Paris over George Floyd’s death and the brutality of law enforcement in France, in violation of the ban on public gatherings introduced by the French capital. … Read More >Thousands rally outside US embassy in Paris against police brutality in America & France (VIDEOS)

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German officials call US troop withdrawal a ‘wake-up call for Europeans’ & chance to loosen ties

Posted on June 6, 2020June 6, 2020By Editor

While some in the German establishment fumed over the US presumably keeping Berlin uninformed about plans to withdraw thousands of troops, others envisioned it as a chance to loosen ties with their turbulent NATO ally. … Read More >German officials call US troop withdrawal a ‘wake-up call for Europeans’ & chance to loosen ties

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Trump plans to cut US military presence in Germany – reports

Posted on June 6, 2020June 6, 2020By Editor

US President Donald Trump is planning to reduce the number of American troops stationed in Germany, several media outlets reported, citing an unnamed official. … Read More >Trump plans to cut US military presence in Germany – reports

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Fires & tear gas: Black Lives Matter march turns chaotic in Paris (VIDEO)

Posted on June 3, 2020June 3, 2020By Editor

Defying coronavirus restrictions, hundreds of protesters took to the streets of France’s capital, expressing solidarity with their US counterparts and demanding justice for the country’s own victims of police brutality. … Read More >Fires & tear gas: Black Lives Matter march turns chaotic in Paris (VIDEO)

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‘Understandable & more than legitimate’: Germany backs ‘peaceful’ US protests

Posted on June 2, 2020June 2, 2020By Editor

Berlin has voiced its support for what it calls “legitimate” and “understandable” protests that are raging across the US. Germany also expressed hope that protests don’t “turn violent” – which they already have. … Read More >‘Understandable & more than legitimate’: Germany backs ‘peaceful’ US protests

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Denmark will conduct random checks for Covid-19 at borders and holiday sites, PM says

Posted on May 30, 2020May 30, 2020By Editor

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has said random checks for the Covid-19 virus will be carried out at the country’s borders and holiday destinations as it prepares to reopen to visitors from some European countries. … Read More >Denmark will conduct random checks for Covid-19 at borders and holiday sites, PM says

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Toxic vapor leak discovered at Russia’s space booster in French Guiana

Posted on May 30, 2020May 30, 2020By Editor

A toxic vapor leak was detected coming from the Russian Fregat upper-stage rocket which is stored at the space center in French Guiana. It was supposed to deliver satellites, but the operation was halted over the coronavirus. … Read More >Toxic vapor leak discovered at Russia’s space booster in French Guiana

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IKEA values vs Polish traditions: Manager faces up to TWO YEARS behind bars after firing employee opposing pro-LGBT event

Posted on May 29, 2020May 29, 2020By Editor

An IKEA HR manager has been charged in Poland with violating the religious rights of a Bible-citing employee, who was fired after refusing to endorse a pro-LGBT event. Now, the manager could end up behind bars. … Read More >IKEA values vs Polish traditions: Manager faces up to TWO YEARS behind bars after firing employee opposing pro-LGBT event

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‘NATO roulette’: Norwegian port to host nuclear-powered US subs despite local objections

Posted on May 29, 2020May 29, 2020By Editor

A municipal port in Norway is set to receive nuclear-powered submarines from NATO after the only naval base in the area was sold and decommissioned – but local politicians and environmental activists aren’t on board with the plan. … Read More >‘NATO roulette’: Norwegian port to host nuclear-powered US subs despite local objections

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EU officials point finger at US tech companies for ‘imposing’ standards on Covid-19 apps, call for more ‘digital sovereignty’

Posted on May 27, 2020May 27, 2020By Editor

Top digital officials in Europe have criticized US tech giants for “imposing” standards on Covid-19 tracing apps and called for Europe to wean itself off its reliance on foreign technology companies. … Read More >EU officials point finger at US tech companies for ‘imposing’ standards on Covid-19 apps, call for more ‘digital sovereignty’