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Turkey detains over 200 soldiers in raids over links to self-exiled Muslim cleric Gulen

Posted on March 24, 2021March 24, 2021By Editor

Turkish authorities detained 203 soldiers on Tuesday, as security forces conducted raids on people accused of having ties to Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, who Recep Tayyip Erdogan says was behind the 2016 attempted coup. … Read More >Turkey detains over 200 soldiers in raids over links to self-exiled Muslim cleric Gulen

Russia

Western intelligence agencies directing Russian opposition to turn tide of opinion on Crimea, Moscow’s Ministry of Defense claims

Posted on March 21, 2021March 21, 2021By Editor

Seven years after the Crimean Peninsula returned to Moscow’s control, Western state spooks are running a campaign to influence how Russians view the event, using unelected opposition groups as proxies, security officials warn. … Read More >Western intelligence agencies directing Russian opposition to turn tide of opinion on Crimea, Moscow’s Ministry of Defense claims

‘My camera against your baton’: Protesters rally in Paris as Senate debates controversial bill aimed at protecting police (VIDEO)

Posted on March 17, 2021March 17, 2021By Editor

Protesters denounced a controversial bill aimed at protecting the identity of police officers as they rallied outside the French Senate building in Paris on Tuesday. The government has affirmed its support for the legislation. … Read More >‘My camera against your baton’: Protesters rally in Paris as Senate debates controversial bill aimed at protecting police (VIDEO)

Shows

Binging away 2020: Has your TV been watching YOU?

Posted on March 12, 2021March 12, 2021By Editor

A year in home isolation has fueled copious hours of streaming. But while we’ve been glued to our smart TVs, have THEY been watching US? Legal and media analyst Lionel discusses whether your living room centerpiece could in fact be surveilling you. … Read More >Binging away 2020: Has your TV been watching YOU?

Asia & Pacific

China’s parliament approves proposal to reform Hong Kong’s electoral system with ‘patriots’ pledge

Posted on March 11, 2021March 11, 2021By Editor

China’s parliament has voted in favor of “improving the electoral system” in Hong Kong, introducing a requirement that will only allow ‘patriots’ to govern Hong Kong if they pledge loyalty to the country’s Communist Party. … Read More >China’s parliament approves proposal to reform Hong Kong’s electoral system with ‘patriots’ pledge

Brussels deploys plainclothes police officers to sexual harassment ‘hotspots’ where nearly 80% of women fear leaving home

Posted on March 10, 2021March 10, 2021By Editor

Brussels will use undercover officers as part of an initiative to crack down on sexual harassment in the streets of the de facto EU capital. The move comes after activists called on police to do more to protect women in the city. … Read More >Brussels deploys plainclothes police officers to sexual harassment ‘hotspots’ where nearly 80% of women fear leaving home

Russia

‘Former Bundestag adviser’ Demuri Voronin detained on high treason charges in Russia as prosecutors say he spied for NATO nation

Posted on February 21, 2021February 21, 2021By Editor

A court in Moscow has ordered the arrest of a Russian man on suspicions he has passed sensitive information to the West. Demuri Voronin worked as a consultant in the German parliament, advising on energy policy, reports claim. … Read More >‘Former Bundestag adviser’ Demuri Voronin detained on high treason charges in Russia as prosecutors say he spied for NATO nation

Brit who sneaked out to see fiancée in hotel faces up to 6 years in jail for breaking Singapore’s quarantine rules

Posted on February 16, 2021February 16, 2021By Editor

A UK man has pleaded guilty to violating Singapore’s Covid-19 restrictions by secretly sneaking out from quarantine to spend a night with his fiancée. He now faces up to six years behind bars. … Read More >Brit who sneaked out to see fiancée in hotel faces up to 6 years in jail for breaking Singapore’s quarantine rules

USA

Letter For President Biden’: Woman With ‘Loaded Gun’ Reportedly Arrested Near White House

Posted on February 15, 2021February 15, 2021By Editor

Security measures in Washington DC have been strengthened since the deadly 6 January Capitol riot, with National Guard soldiers reportedly expected to remain at the US capitol city past 12 March. … Read More >Letter For President Biden’: Woman With ‘Loaded Gun’ Reportedly Arrested Near White House

World

Europol detains 10 hackers over $100 million cryptocurrency theft from celebrities

Posted on February 11, 2021February 11, 2021By Editor

8 criminals were arrested by Europol on Tuesday following an international investigation into the theft of $100 million of cryptocurrencies through sim swapping attacks that targeted celebrities and high-profile figures. … Read More >Europol detains 10 hackers over $100 million cryptocurrency theft from celebrities