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UK Tory MPs slam 10pm Covid-19 curfew on bars as ‘sick experiment’ as pub-goers throng streets & party at home

Posted on September 29, 2020September 29, 2020By Editor

Members of PM Boris Johnson’s own party have condemned the UK’s “idiotic” 10pm curfew, arguing it does “more harm than good” after observing pub-goers taking the party outside or into private homes where they can’t be monitored. … Read More >UK Tory MPs slam 10pm Covid-19 curfew on bars as ‘sick experiment’ as pub-goers throng streets & party at home

EU expresses ‘disappointment’ over resignation of Lebanon’s PM-designate, urges ‘unity’ amid political chaos

Posted on September 28, 2020September 28, 2020By Editor

Brussels has relayed its dissatisfaction with the political gridlock that led to the resignation of Lebanon’s prime minister-designate, Mustapha Adib, stressing that the country must urgently form a new government. … Read More >EU expresses ‘disappointment’ over resignation of Lebanon’s PM-designate, urges ‘unity’ amid political chaos

Japanese PM Says Ready to Meet Kim Jong-Un Without Preconditions

Posted on September 27, 2020September 27, 2020By Editor

A chairman of the Japanese Liberal Democratic Party Yoshihide Suga was confirmed last week as the country’s new prime minister, after his predecessor, Shinzo Abe, stepped down due to health reasons. … Read More >Japanese PM Says Ready to Meet Kim Jong-Un Without Preconditions

World

Belarus’ Lukashenko secretly inaugurated for sixth term as disputed election result remains unrecognized by most Western states .

Posted on September 24, 2020September 24, 2020By Editor

Alexander Lukashenko has been secretly inaugurated for a sixth consecutive term as Belarusian president, in a low-key ceremony at Minsk’s Independence Palace on Wednesday morning. … Read More >Belarus’ Lukashenko secretly inaugurated for sixth term as disputed election result remains unrecognized by most Western states .

World

‘Dan Andrews’ Stasi’: Victoria premier under fire for proposed law that would allow govt officials to arbitrarily arrest citizens

Posted on September 22, 2020September 22, 2020By Editor

Civil liberties groups and legal professionals are sounding the alarm in the Australian state of Victoria over the proposed Omnibus (Emergency Measures) Bill, which would afford government officials the powers to arrest citizens. … Read More >‘Dan Andrews’ Stasi’: Victoria premier under fire for proposed law that would allow govt officials to arbitrarily arrest citizens

New Japanese PM Suga seeks to strengthen alliance with US and support stable ties with China & Russia

Posted on September 18, 2020By Editor

Japan’s new prime minister, Yoshihide Suga, has pledged to pursue policies that will beef-up his country’s alliance with the US, and expressed hope that Tokyo will establish stable relations with both China and Russia. … Read More >New Japanese PM Suga seeks to strengthen alliance with US and support stable ties with China & Russia

Yoshihide Suga becomes prime minister of Japan after Shinzo Abe’s cabinet formally resigns

Posted on September 16, 2020September 16, 2020By Editor

Shinzo Abe’s longtime ally Yoshihide Suga was voted in by the parliament to succeed him as prime minister of Japan. Having led the country since 2012, Abe resigned due to health problems. … Read More >Yoshihide Suga becomes prime minister of Japan after Shinzo Abe’s cabinet formally resigns

Op-ed

Kim Jong-Dan’s draconian Covid-19 crackdown in Australia exposes some deep-seated corruption

Posted on September 15, 2020September 15, 2020By Editor

The crisis over the pandemic has been made worse by the egregious incompetence and dishonesty of Victorian Premier Dan Andrews. … Read More >Kim Jong-Dan’s draconian Covid-19 crackdown in Australia exposes some deep-seated corruption

Abe’s ‘loyal right-hand man’ Yoshihide Suga chosen by ruling party to succeed him as Japan’s PM

Posted on September 14, 2020September 14, 2020By Editor

A top Japanese government official, Yoshihide Suga, has been selected to replace outgoing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Having led Japan since 2012, Abe is stepping down for health reasons. … Read More >Abe’s ‘loyal right-hand man’ Yoshihide Suga chosen by ruling party to succeed him as Japan’s PM

Israel’s former defense minister Liberman urges public to DEFY Covid-19 restrictions & use ‘common sense’ instead

Posted on September 8, 2020September 8, 2020By Editor

Former defense minister Avigdor Liberman has harshly criticized Tel Aviv’s move to impose new anti-coronavirus measures in Israel’s worst-affected areas, urging people use common sense instead of following government guidance. … Read More >Israel’s former defense minister Liberman urges public to DEFY Covid-19 restrictions & use ‘common sense’ instead