Day: November 1, 2020

Categories Documentary

Independent Sources: The Black Russians

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On this edition of Independent Sources hosted by Garry Pierre-Pierre, Zyphus Lebrun interviews a filmmaker, Yelena Demikovsky who is producing a documentary about the African Americans who sought refuge in Russia from the US’ Jim Crow system of segregation. Sarah Pizon speaks to Dr. Marta Morena Vega and Desiree Gordon about the multi-million dollar relocation and renovation of one of the country’s leading institutes for Afro Latino culture. … Read More >Independent Sources: The Black Russians

Categories USA

Obama, Biden Slam President Trump at Their First Joint Campaign Event in Michigan

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The two made a stop in Flint first before heading for Detroit, where Obama again blasted Donald Trump for his response to the COVID-19 pandemic and said how “better” the Joe Biden and Kamala Harris tandem would be for America compared to the president. … Read More >Obama, Biden Slam President Trump at Their First Joint Campaign Event in Michigan

Categories EU

Barricades in Madrid, clashes in Barcelona, looting in Logrono as anti-lockdown protests grip Spain (VIDEOS)

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Spain has been gripped by violence as anti-lockdown protesters clash with police in multiple cities, including Madrid and Barcelona, over the state and regional governments’ move to toughen Covid-19 restrictions. … Read More >Barricades in Madrid, clashes in Barcelona, looting in Logrono as anti-lockdown protests grip Spain (VIDEOS)

Categories Business

Governments’ Covid-19 reaction to close economies worse than pandemic itself – Jim Rogers

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While the coronavirus outbreak triggered the deepest crisis in decades, “overreacting” politicians have only exacerbated the situation, legendary investor Jim Rogers has told an international forum hosted by Russia. … Read More >Governments’ Covid-19 reaction to close economies worse than pandemic itself – Jim Rogers

Categories Russia

Horror in Tatarstan: Teenager who shouted ‘Allahu Akbar’ during knife attack on police ‘infidels’ shot dead in central Russia

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A 16-year-old Russian man was shot dead early on Friday morning in the Republic of Tatarstan, after he’d thrown Molotov cocktails and attacked a law enforcement officer with a knife. Police are treating it as an act of terrorism. … Read More >Horror in Tatarstan: Teenager who shouted ‘Allahu Akbar’ during knife attack on police ‘infidels’ shot dead in central Russia

Categories Russia

Covid-19 inspired field research finds previously unknown coronaviruses in Russia’s bat population, experts urge calm but caution

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Don’t panic (for now, at least), but epidemiology research specialists have detected unknown coronaviruses in bats on Russian soil. The discovery is particularly notable given it’s believed Covid-19 emerged a similar source. … Read More >Covid-19 inspired field research finds previously unknown coronaviruses in Russia’s bat population, experts urge calm but caution