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Kremlin Says Victory Day Parade in Moscow Surely to Take Place, Perhaps Not on 9 May

Posted on April 12, 2020April 12, 2020By Editor

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Saturday that the Victory Day parade in Moscow would take place for sure, however, there was a possibility of postponing it from 9 May to another date due to the coronavirus pandemic. … Read More >Kremlin Says Victory Day Parade in Moscow Surely to Take Place, Perhaps Not on 9 May

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Submariners’ Rules: Russian Psychologists Offer Advice on How Not to Go Insane During Quarantine

Posted on April 12, 2020April 12, 2020By Editor

Countries around the world have taken steps to reduce their citizens’ freedom of movement in a bid to slow the spread of the new coronavirus, leaving nearly 4 billion people stuck in their homes. … Read More >Submariners’ Rules: Russian Psychologists Offer Advice on How Not to Go Insane During Quarantine

Despite US Sanctions, Sick Neighbours, Venezuela Still Has Less Than 200 COVID-19 Cases: Here’s Why

Posted on April 12, 2020April 12, 2020By Editor

With ‘just’ 175 confirmed COVID-19 cases, 9 fatalities and 84 full recoveries, Venezuela has so far managed to stop the virus from reaching pandemic proportions. And they’ve done it despite years of US sanctions pressure, which has weakened the nation’s healthcare system and collapsed its economy. … Read More >Despite US Sanctions, Sick Neighbours, Venezuela Still Has Less Than 200 COVID-19 Cases: Here’s Why

Health

First group of volunteers assembled as Russia prepares for human testing of Covid-19 vaccine

Posted on April 11, 2020April 11, 2020By Editor

The initial human volunteers have been selected to test a Russian vaccine against the deadly new coronavirus in trials set to begin in late June. The project’s chief developer is leading by example by taking his place among them. … Read More >First group of volunteers assembled as Russia prepares for human testing of Covid-19 vaccine

China sends virologists & aid to Russia ahead of its Covid-19 peak

Posted on April 11, 2020By Editor

Just out of its own fight against the coronavirus, China has sent several tons of medical supplies as well as a team of virologists and doctors that will share their firsthand experience with their Russian colleagues. … Read More >China sends virologists & aid to Russia ahead of its Covid-19 peak

Cuba enraged over ‘cruel & genocidal’ US blockade impeding anti-coronavirus efforts

Posted on April 11, 2020April 11, 2020By Editor

The suffocating sanctions in place for almost six decades make it extremely difficult for the island nation to import essential supplies needed to battle the coronavirus, Cuban health officials say. … Read More >Cuba enraged over ‘cruel & genocidal’ US blockade impeding anti-coronavirus efforts

USA

‘Madness that will start riots’: Philadelphia police drag man off public transit for not wearing mask (VIDEOS)

Posted on April 11, 2020April 11, 2020By Editor

Viral videos are showing police in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania telling people to wear masks on public transportation to help stop the spread of Covid-19, and harshly enforcing this rule with non-complying passengers. … Read More >‘Madness that will start riots’: Philadelphia police drag man off public transit for not wearing mask (VIDEOS)

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Covid-19 ‘mass graves’ on New York’s Hart Island spark frenzy of fake news amid grim reality

Posted on April 11, 2020April 11, 2020By Editor

Photos of a ‘mass grave’ for coronavirus casualties on New York City’s Hart Island sent the media into overdrive overnight, even launching calls to dig up President Trump’s properties instead. The truth, while grim, was different … Read More >Covid-19 ‘mass graves’ on New York’s Hart Island spark frenzy of fake news amid grim reality

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‘We have too many ships at sea’: Pentagon says more Theodore Roosevelt-level coronavirus outbreaks are possible

Posted on April 11, 2020April 11, 2020By Editor

New large-scale coronavirus outbreaks within the US military are certainly possible given the amount of assets it has deployed worldwide, the Pentagon has said, adding it was getting ready to operate in the “Covid environment.” … Read More >‘We have too many ships at sea’: Pentagon says more Theodore Roosevelt-level coronavirus outbreaks are possible

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Papers, please! Covid-19 ‘immunity cards’ may be required of Americans, Fauci says

Posted on April 11, 2020April 11, 2020By Editor

Dr Anthony Fauci says US citizens may have to carry ‘cards’ proving they are immune from coronavirus – which raises serious questions, including whether doctors really know you’re immune and if Americans would ever easily comply. … Read More >Papers, please! Covid-19 ‘immunity cards’ may be required of Americans, Fauci says