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German Authorities Discussing ‘Shutdown Mechanism’ for Nord Stream 2 – Reports

Posted on February 8, 2021February 8, 2021By Editor

The German authorities are considering the possibility of creating a shutdown mechanism for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, which would be used in the case of a Russian attempt to decrease gas transit via Ukraine, German media reported. … Read More >German Authorities Discussing ‘Shutdown Mechanism’ for Nord Stream 2 – Reports

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STRATCOM chief claims nuclear war with Russia or China a ‘REAL POSSIBILITY,’ says US can’t assume ‘strategic deterrence will hold’

Posted on February 7, 2021February 7, 2021By Editor

The head of US Strategic Command is warning that nuclear war with Russia or China is “a real possibility,” pointing to “destabilizing” behaviors of America’s rivals. He also claims the Pentagon is not “stuck in the Cold War.” … Read More >STRATCOM chief claims nuclear war with Russia or China a ‘REAL POSSIBILITY,’ says US can’t assume ‘strategic deterrence will hold’

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Canadian Minister Supports Australia’s Plan to Make Google, Facebook Pay for News Content

Posted on February 7, 2021February 7, 2021By Editor

The disputed piece of legislation prompted a brief threat for Google to leave Australia for good, calling the new law a precedent that poses an existential threat to the tech giant. … Read More >Canadian Minister Supports Australia’s Plan to Make Google, Facebook Pay for News Content

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Biden Set to ‘Put a Little More Distance’ in Relations With Israel, Focus on Iran – Reports

Posted on February 7, 2021February 7, 2021By Editor

The approach of the new US administration will reportedly be different from what former president Donald Trump had pursued – namely, embracing ties with Saudi Arabia and Israel. … Read More >Biden Set to ‘Put a Little More Distance’ in Relations With Israel, Focus on Iran – Reports

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AstraZeneca Vaccine Almost Powerless Against South African Coronavirus Strain, Study Says

Posted on February 7, 2021February 7, 2021By Editor

The Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine only offers limited protection against the South African strain of the coronavirus, a study due to be released on Monday shows. … Read More >AstraZeneca Vaccine Almost Powerless Against South African Coronavirus Strain, Study Says

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Pentagon: Decision to Purchase S-400 Is ‘Inconsistent With Turkey’s Commitments as US, NATO Ally’

Posted on February 7, 2021February 7, 2021By Editor

The United States is urging Turkey to dispose of the Russian S-400 air defense system, US Defense Department spokesperson John Kirby told reporters. … Read More >Pentagon: Decision to Purchase S-400 Is ‘Inconsistent With Turkey’s Commitments as US, NATO Ally’

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Irish deputy PM says EU’s vaccine rollout ‘not its finest hour’ & praises Russia’s Sputnik V after promising Lancet data

Posted on February 6, 2021February 6, 2021By Editor

Irish Deputy Prime Minister Leo Varadkar blasted the European Union for a slow-moving vaccination initiative, saying the program has not been the bloc’s “finest hour” while lamenting the EU’s aversion to Russia’s Sputnik V. … Read More >Irish deputy PM says EU’s vaccine rollout ‘not its finest hour’ & praises Russia’s Sputnik V after promising Lancet data

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US sends warship past Chinese-controlled South China Sea islands in Biden administration first

Posted on February 5, 2021February 5, 2021By Editor

The US has sent the USS ‘John S. McCain’ past Chinese-controlled islands in the South China Sea as a show of strength in the first mission conducted since President Joe Biden took office. … Read More >US sends warship past Chinese-controlled South China Sea islands in Biden administration first

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Turkey scolded as ‘irresponsible NATO ally’ after interior minister blames US for 2016 coup attempt

Posted on February 5, 2021February 5, 2021By Editor

Turkey’s interior minister has accused the United States of orchestrating a coup attempt that rocked the country in 2016, prompting a denial from Washington, which blasted the claim as unbefitting of a NATO partner. … Read More >Turkey scolded as ‘irresponsible NATO ally’ after interior minister blames US for 2016 coup attempt

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Biden ending US ‘support for offensive operations’ in Yemen doesn’t mean actual end to war, skeptics caution as activists rejoice

Posted on February 5, 2021February 5, 2021By Editor

While peace activists cheered the news that the US will be ending its support for Saudi-led “offensive operations” in Yemen, that’s a far cry from actually ending the six-year war that began with Barack Obama’s tacit blessing. … Read More >Biden ending US ‘support for offensive operations’ in Yemen doesn’t mean actual end to war, skeptics caution as activists rejoice