Day: March 23, 2021

Categories Russia

Russian regional governor facing time behind bars on corruption charges after allegedly accepting $415k bribe from pharma company

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The governor of Russia’s Penza Region has been detained after he was accused of taking a bribe from Biotek, a Russian pharmaceutical company. The alleged bung was reportedly delivered in part with a Mercedes V250D car and a watch. … Read More >Russian regional governor facing time behind bars on corruption charges after allegedly accepting $415k bribe from pharma company

Categories USA

Miami Beach extends state of emergency, curfew & road closures for 3 weeks as police struggle to contain wild parties (VIDEOS)

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The Miami Beach City Commission unanimously voted to extend the state of emergency in South Beach until April 12, following yet another night of wild partying, after the Florida governor declared the state an “oasis of freedom.” … Read More >Miami Beach extends state of emergency, curfew & road closures for 3 weeks as police struggle to contain wild parties (VIDEOS)

Categories USA

Already showered with awards & media adulation, Dr. Fauci scores a new honor: Children’s book proclaiming him ‘AMERICA’S DOCTOR’

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Dr. Anthony Fauci is coming off a year of unprecedented media fawning, awards and political praise, but his latest honor – a children’s book that bestows him the title “America’s doctor” – may push his star even higher. … Read More >Already showered with awards & media adulation, Dr. Fauci scores a new honor: Children’s book proclaiming him ‘AMERICA’S DOCTOR’

Categories USA

Biden’s Pentagon chief makes surprise visit to Afghanistan as questions loom over Trump withdrawal deadline

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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin landed in Afghanistan on Sunday and spoke to troops during a surprise trip, amidst pressure from the Taliban to honor the May 1 withdrawal date set by the former administration. … Read More >Biden’s Pentagon chief makes surprise visit to Afghanistan as questions loom over Trump withdrawal deadline

Categories Shows

Biden, cocaine, and glyphosate & the 18th anniversary of the Iraq war

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The Biden administration is under fire for supporting the Colombian government’s toxic and dangerous efforts in the War on Drugs. Burn pits and bureaucracy are killing US war veterans. Code Pink’s Medea Benjamin speaks truth to power on the 18th anniversary of the US invasion of Iraq. … Read More >Biden, cocaine, and glyphosate & the 18th anniversary of the Iraq war

Categories UK

Kill the bill: Protesters clash with cops in UK, in demonstration against ‘draconian’ policing legislation (VIDEOS)

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Hundreds of protesters turned out in Bristol to protest a bill that would dramatically expand police powers in the UK. Clashes soon broke out, with demonstrators launching projectiles, and police responding with batons. … Read More >Kill the bill: Protesters clash with cops in UK, in demonstration against ‘draconian’ policing legislation (VIDEOS)

Categories USA

‘Do not come. The border is closed’: US Homeland Security sec warns migrants off, blames overflow crisis on Trump

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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is pleading with migrants to avoid traveling to the United States, as the Biden administration struggles to deal with the crisis at the southern border. … Read More >‘Do not come. The border is closed’: US Homeland Security sec warns migrants off, blames overflow crisis on Trump

Categories Russia

Ukrainians to be forced to sell property in Crimea as new Russian law forbids all foreigners from owning land on country’s border

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After a decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin last year, foreigners are now banned from owning land in most areas of Crimea. Kiev has called the move “legally null and void,” promising to return plots in the future. … Read More >Ukrainians to be forced to sell property in Crimea as new Russian law forbids all foreigners from owning land on country’s border