December 17, 2020 – Page 2

French modelling agent friend of Jeffrey Epstein arrested at Paris airport, accused of rape and human trafficking

Posted on December 17, 2020December 17, 2020By Editor

A French former modelling agent and ex-associate of American pedophile Jeffrey Epstein has been arrested after being accused of rape and human trafficking, the Paris prosecutor’s office said on Thursday. … Read More >French modelling agent friend of Jeffrey Epstein arrested at Paris airport, accused of rape and human trafficking

Shows

US surveillance state heats up & Tulsi Gabbard brings controversy

Posted on December 17, 2020December 17, 2020By Editor

The US surveillance state creeps into the new year. Bodycam footage reveals police misconduct in Chicago, despite mayor’s efforts to keep the footage from public view. Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard submits a controversial anti-trans bill. … Read More >US surveillance state heats up & Tulsi Gabbard brings controversy

World

US navy accuses China of skipping meeting, but Beijing says Washington’s blame game reveals its ‘bullying style’

Posted on December 17, 2020December 17, 2020By Editor

The US military has accused China of not honoring its agreements after failing to participate in virtual senior-level meetings on maritime safety this week, but China’s navy claimed responsibility rests with the US. … Read More >US navy accuses China of skipping meeting, but Beijing says Washington’s blame game reveals its ‘bullying style’

Europe will start vaccinating people for Covid-19 in 10 days, EU Commission president confirms

Posted on December 17, 2020December 17, 2020By Editor

European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has confirmed that member states will begin the bloc-wide mass vaccination program on December 27, 28, and 29. … Read More >Europe will start vaccinating people for Covid-19 in 10 days, EU Commission president confirms

Videos

Russian President Vladimir Putin Holds Annual Press Conference

Posted on December 17, 2020December 17, 2020By Editor

Russian President #VladimirPutin is holding his annual Big Press #Conference, a de-facto summary of the year, on Thursday, 17 December in unprecedented circumstances. … Read More >Russian President Vladimir Putin Holds Annual Press Conference

Denmark outlaws sex without explicit consent with unanimous passing of new law on rape

Posted on December 17, 2020December 17, 2020By Editor

Danish MPs have passed a new law which makes sex without explicit consent illegal, with all parliamentary parties voting in favor of the motion. Women’s rights activists have labeled it “a great day for women.” … Read More >Denmark outlaws sex without explicit consent with unanimous passing of new law on rape

USA

Election integrity watchdog to sue Facebook’s Zuckerberg for using ‘dark money’ to fund ‘massive’ fraud

Posted on December 17, 2020By Editor

Mark Zuckerberg poured cash into an “ecosystem” that caused widespread fraud in the 2020 presidential contest, election integrity watchdog the Amistad Project has alleged. The group will file suit against the Facebook CEO. … Read More >Election integrity watchdog to sue Facebook’s Zuckerberg for using ‘dark money’ to fund ‘massive’ fraud

Middle East

Israeli govt confirms it will issue Covid vaccine passports granting access to places ‘restricted to other populations’

Posted on December 17, 2020December 17, 2020By Editor

Israel has confirmed that it will issue official identification to those who receive a coronavirus jab, which will be used to bestow certain privileges not enjoyed by people who remain unvaccinated. … Read More >Israeli govt confirms it will issue Covid vaccine passports granting access to places ‘restricted to other populations’

Asia & Pacific

US decries ‘disinformation’ from Taiwan politicians over food safety of pork imports

Posted on December 17, 2020December 17, 2020By Editor

The American Institute in Taiwan, the de facto embassy, defended US exports to the island as being “safe,” after politicians protested a decision to allow imports of pork containing a leanness-enhancing additive, ractopamine. … Read More >US decries ‘disinformation’ from Taiwan politicians over food safety of pork imports

Asia & Pacific

Coronavirus origins: WHO says Beijing ‘welcomes’ investigators’ trip to China

Posted on December 17, 2020December 17, 2020By Editor

The Chinese authorities will welcome an international team of Covid-19 investigators who plan to travel to China in January, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said. … Read More >Coronavirus origins: WHO says Beijing ‘welcomes’ investigators’ trip to China

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