Day: August 27, 2020

Categories Op-ed

Observers: US Sanctions on Russian Institute Working on Sputnik V Caused by Fear to Lose Leadership

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As Moscow announced the beginning of post-registration trials of anti-COVID vaccine Sputnik V on 26 August, the US added a group of Russian research institutes, including the one testing the anti-coronavirus drug, to its sanctions list. International observers have discussed the US move unveiled amid the global effort to curb the pandemic. … Read More >Observers: US Sanctions on Russian Institute Working on Sputnik V Caused by Fear to Lose Leadership

Categories USA

Wisconsin DOJ says Jacob Blake ADMITTED he was armed with a knife, identifies officer who shot him

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There was a knife under the seat of Jacob Blake’s car, where he was reaching when Kenosha police officer Rusten Sheskey shot him, the Wisconsin Department of Justice has revealed. The incident touched off three days of riots. … Read More >Wisconsin DOJ says Jacob Blake ADMITTED he was armed with a knife, identifies officer who shot him

Categories USA

DOJ orders New York & other states that sent Covid-19 patients into nursing homes to turn over records

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The US Justice Department is mulling civil rights investigations of four Democrat-run states whose governors forced elder care homes to take in Covid-19 patients, potentially contributing to thousands of deaths. … Read More >DOJ orders New York & other states that sent Covid-19 patients into nursing homes to turn over records

Categories USA

Trump sends National Guard to Wisconsin at Kenosha County Board’s request, after clashes there result in deaths

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US President Donald Trump has sent National Guard troops to Kenosha after county officials begged for assistance with ongoing riots following Sunday’s police shooting. An Illinois teen has been charged with killing two protesters. … Read More >Trump sends National Guard to Wisconsin at Kenosha County Board’s request, after clashes there result in deaths

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Echo of riots: 4 charged for torching Minneapolis police precinct during protests sparked by George Floyd death

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Four men have been indicted by a grand jury for their alleged roles in burning the Minneapolis Police Third Precinct station on May 28, marking progress in efforts to punish those who escalated George Floyd protests into riots. … Read More >Echo of riots: 4 charged for torching Minneapolis police precinct during protests sparked by George Floyd death

Categories Middle East

Iran & IAEA reveal deal on inspections day after UNSC president dismisses US sanctions ‘snap back’ bid

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Tehran has struck a deal with the UN’s nuclear watchdog to allow inspectors into two suspected former nuclear sites. The breakthrough comes just days after Washington demanded the UN slap Iran with fresh sanctions. … Read More >Iran & IAEA reveal deal on inspections day after UNSC president dismisses US sanctions ‘snap back’ bid

Categories Russia

Despite Western hysteria over Russian hackers, up to 75% of global cyberattacks originate from US soil – top Moscow security chief

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The lion’s share of cyberattacks around the world originate from the US – a fact the West avoids mentioning too often. That’s according to a high-ranking Russian official, citing research conducted by cybersecurity companies. … Read More >Despite Western hysteria over Russian hackers, up to 75% of global cyberattacks originate from US soil – top Moscow security chief