Day: November 14, 2020

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New START looks finished: Russia’s Lavrov pessimistic about future extension of nuclear arms treaty, calls US demands unacceptable

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Russia believes that the New START nuclear arms reduction treaty, due to expire in three months, will not be extended. That’s according to Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who blamed the conditions set by US negotiators. … Read More >New START looks finished: Russia’s Lavrov pessimistic about future extension of nuclear arms treaty, calls US demands unacceptable

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With Sputnik V, Russia takes on Western Big Pharma giants in fight for multi-billion-dollar global Covid-19 vaccine business

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Russia was widely criticized when it became the first country in the world to register a coronavirus vaccine in August. It was accused of rushing through the approval of the ‘Sputnik V’ formula for political or propaganda gain. … Read More >With Sputnik V, Russia takes on Western Big Pharma giants in fight for multi-billion-dollar global Covid-19 vaccine business

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Russia inks draft deal to open naval base for nuclear-powered ships in Sudan, in exchange for military cooperation with Khartoum

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Russia is to build a naval logistics base in northeastern African Sudan, allowing Moscow to keep its nuclear warships on the Red Sea coast. On Wednesday, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin approved the draft agreement. … Read More >Russia inks draft deal to open naval base for nuclear-powered ships in Sudan, in exchange for military cooperation with Khartoum

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Who’s meddling now? Zuckerberg tells employees it’s ‘clear’ Biden won still-contested US election

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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly called the 2020 US presidential election for Democrat Joe Biden, soothing employees’ minds while engaging in the sort of meddling his platform purports to fight. … Read More >Who’s meddling now? Zuckerberg tells employees it’s ‘clear’ Biden won still-contested US election

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Trump advisor says White House moving forward under assumption election was ‘immaculate deception’

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Despite a path to victory seeming increasingly unlikely for President Donald Trump, White House trade advisor Peter Navarro says the administration is moving forward “under the assumption” of a second term. … Read More >Trump advisor says White House moving forward under assumption election was ‘immaculate deception’

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Law firm representing Trump in Pennsylvania suit quits amid pressure and reports of ‘growing discomfort’

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Law firm Porter Wright Morris & Arthur has said in a court filing that they will no longer be representing the Trump campaign in a Pennsylvania lawsuit alleging “voting irregularities.” … Read More >Law firm representing Trump in Pennsylvania suit quits amid pressure and reports of ‘growing discomfort’

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Ex-Miss Belarus turned MP indicates Minsk could revoke citizenship from Belarusians it labels ‘extremists,’ as protests continue

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MP Maria Vasilevich, a former Miss Belarus, has revealed that the country’s parliament will soon consider depriving Belarusians of their citizenship if they cause “serious harm” to the national interest. … Read More >Ex-Miss Belarus turned MP indicates Minsk could revoke citizenship from Belarusians it labels ‘extremists,’ as protests continue