Day: September 11, 2020

Categories USA

#CancelNetflix trends after ‘Cuties’ release, as media critics dismiss outrage at child sexualization as ‘right-wing campaign’

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The debut of ‘Cuties’ on Netflix has sparked renewed accusations that the streaming giant is sexualizing kids — but the New Yorker seems unbothered, sparking backlash after calling the anger over the movie a “right-wing campaign.” … Read More >#CancelNetflix trends after ‘Cuties’ release, as media critics dismiss outrage at child sexualization as ‘right-wing campaign’

Categories Asia & Pacific

Moment of Explosion Near Hotel in Chinese City of Zhuhai Caught on Camera

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Chinese Central Television (CCTV) reported on Friday morning that an explosion occurred near a hotel in the southeastern Chinese city of Zhuhai, noting that local firefighting services were informed of the incident at around 9:00 a.m. local time (01:00 GMT). … Read More >Moment of Explosion Near Hotel in Chinese City of Zhuhai Caught on Camera

Categories Russia

“Lives with view of the tower, sports workout program of the US special forces”

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“Lives with view of the tower, sports workout program of the US special forces”: Navalny’s companion in flight, Maria Pevchikh looks more like a friend of James Bond.
In hotels and clinics, a friend of the opposition leader carefully hid her face under glasses and a mask. We’ll tell you what is known of Maria Pevchikh. … Read More >“Lives with view of the tower, sports workout program of the US special forces”

Categories Russia

Russian police looking for UK resident who accompanied Navalny on day of ‘poisoning’ & avoided being questioned

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Russian police are searching for a woman who was with Alexey Navalny before his alleged poisoning in August. Marina Pevchikh, who was in Tomsk alongside the opposition figure, left Russia after refusing to answer police questions. … Read More >Russian police looking for UK resident who accompanied Navalny on day of ‘poisoning’ & avoided being questioned

Categories Middle East

US withdraws its drones as Iran launches massive drills near strategic Strait of Hormuz – state TV

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Iran’s military has begun its major annual drills in the Sea of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz, which accounts for 30 percent of global crude oil traded by sea, amid ongoing tensions between Tehran and Washington. … Read More >US withdraws its drones as Iran launches massive drills near strategic Strait of Hormuz – state TV

Categories UK

Harry Dunn’s family ‘completely hopeless’ over prospects of justice as Americans are seeking ‘show trial’, spokesperson says

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The US should be “ashamed” of itself for seeking a “show trial” instead of delivering justice to a US diplomat’s wife accused of killing British teenager Harry Dunn in a road accident, the victim’s family spokesman has said. … Read More >Harry Dunn’s family ‘completely hopeless’ over prospects of justice as Americans are seeking ‘show trial’, spokesperson says

Categories UK

UK govt sends people ‘on wild goose chase around country’ for Covid-19 test – shadow minister

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Britain’s test and trace system is “on the verge of collapse,” Shadow Cabinet Office Minister Rachel Reeves has said. But the government says it’s because too many people without coronavirus symptoms want tests. … Read More >UK govt sends people ‘on wild goose chase around country’ for Covid-19 test – shadow minister