HEAVY SNOWFALL doesn’t stop Iranians from marking Islamic Revolution anniversary, as Rouhani says ‘Nation did not bend the knee’

Massive crowds went out across Iran, as it’s celebrating 41 years since the Islamic Revolution. In some areas people braved cold weather and had to hold up umbrellas alongside banners, as heavy snowfall poured down on them. … Read More >HEAVY SNOWFALL doesn’t stop Iranians from marking Islamic Revolution anniversary, as Rouhani says ‘Nation did not bend the knee’

Syrian govt chopper ‘downed’ by militants in Idlib as Erdogan vows ‘heavy price’ for attack on Ankara’s troops (VIDEO)

Turkish Defense Ministry claims that rebels in the small village of Neirab, south-east of the city of Idlib, have destroyed a helicopter operated by the Syrian government, and forced the Syrian army out of the area. … Read More >Syrian govt chopper ‘downed’ by militants in Idlib as Erdogan vows ‘heavy price’ for attack on Ankara’s troops (VIDEO)

Student-teacher strikes across France are met with even more heavy-handed policing (VIDEOS)

Already beleaguered by pension reform protests and the Yellow Vest movement, France is now grappling with yet more protests, this time by students and teachers fighting new reforms to the country’s baccalaureate high school exams. … Read More >Student-teacher strikes across France are met with even more heavy-handed policing (VIDEOS)

‘Stop your cyber intrusion & surveillance,’ China tells US after indictment of Chinese military in Equifax hack

Unlike the US itself, China does not engage in cyberattacks on foreign companies, a Chinese official has said after the US indicted four Chinese military officers over the 2017 breach of the Equifax credit reporting agency. … Read More >‘Stop your cyber intrusion & surveillance,’ China tells US after indictment of Chinese military in Equifax hack

Save the planet & die alone: Swedish prof says we should ditch pet cats & dogs, for climate’s sake

With human populations already on the decline in the West, climate-conscious academics have now taken aim at carnivorous pets. But even if ditching canine and feline companionship helps save the planet, is the loneliness worth it? … Read More >Save the planet & die alone: Swedish prof says we should ditch pet cats & dogs, for climate’s sake