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Biden to Sign ‘Roughly Dozen’ Executive Actions on Inauguration Day, Chief of Staff Klain Says

Posted on January 17, 2021January 17, 2021By Editor

US President-elect Joe Biden is expected to sign executive orders addressing the coronavirus crisis, economic challenges, racial injustice and climate change in his first ten days in office, Biden’s incoming chief of staff, Ron Klain, said. … Read More >Biden to Sign ‘Roughly Dozen’ Executive Actions on Inauguration Day, Chief of Staff Klain Says

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Facebook Bans Weapon Accessories Ads in Wake of Capitol Violence

Posted on January 17, 2021January 17, 2021By Editor

The social media platform previously rolled out its strategy related to Inauguration Day, which included a ban on political advertising. The strategy builds on Facebook’s policy of “battling misinformation” introduced ahead of the US election. … Read More >Facebook Bans Weapon Accessories Ads in Wake of Capitol Violence

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FBI Investigates if Rioters at US Capitol Were Sponsored From Abroad, Reports Say

Posted on January 17, 2021January 17, 2021By Editor

On 6 January a mass protest occurred in Washington as the certification of the Electoral College vote was being held. Trump’s supporters violently stormed the Capitol and interrupted a joint-session of Congress, causing 5 deaths. … Read More >FBI Investigates if Rioters at US Capitol Were Sponsored From Abroad, Reports Say

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US Capitol Police Reportedly Arrest Armed Man Using ‘Unauthorised Credentials’ to Enter Checkpoint

Posted on January 17, 2021By Editor

As President-elect Joe Biden is set to be inaugurated on 20 January next week, the United States capital remains on a high alert following the deadly 6 January Capitol Hill riot. Thousands of National Guard personnel have been deployed to aid local police in protecting the area. … Read More >US Capitol Police Reportedly Arrest Armed Man Using ‘Unauthorised Credentials’ to Enter Checkpoint

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Retired Four-Star US Army General Compares ‘Radical’ Pro-Trump Protestors to Al-Qaeda

Posted on January 17, 2021January 17, 2021By Editor

Earlier this month, the United States Capitol Building was stormed by a group of Trump-supporters, who believed the outgoing president’s claims that the November 2020 election was stolen through fraudulent means. … Read More >Retired Four-Star US Army General Compares ‘Radical’ Pro-Trump Protestors to Al-Qaeda

Latin America

Venezuela Reportedly Mulls Letting Private Firms Operate State Oilfields Amid Stifling US Sanctions

Posted on January 17, 2021January 17, 2021By Editor

Venezuela, which boasts the largest proven oil reserves on the planet, has been mired in an economic crisis as it struggles with challenges driven by the collapse in crude production driven by the coronavirus pandemic, as well as crippling US sanctions. … Read More >Venezuela Reportedly Mulls Letting Private Firms Operate State Oilfields Amid Stifling US Sanctions

Middle East

Iran Fired Long-Range Missiles in Drills Hitting Targets Over 1,000 Miles Away, Reports Say

Posted on January 17, 2021January 17, 2021By Editor

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force on Saturday launched long-range ballistic missiles as part of annual military drills that struck maritime targets over 1,000 miles away, media reported. … Read More >Iran Fired Long-Range Missiles in Drills Hitting Targets Over 1,000 Miles Away, Reports Say

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US Sanctions Cuba’s Interior Ministry Under Global Magnitsky Act for Jailing Dissident

Posted on January 16, 2021January 16, 2021By Editor

New economic sanctions on Cuba by the Trump administration and a decline in tourism due to the COVID-19 pandemic have forced financial reforms in the new year, including eliminating the dual currency system, in a bid to encourage national production over imports. … Read More >US Sanctions Cuba’s Interior Ministry Under Global Magnitsky Act for Jailing Dissident

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Pompeo Says COVID-19 Outbreak in Wuhan May Be Linked to Chinese Laboratories

Posted on January 16, 2021January 16, 2021By Editor

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo claimed that the origin of the COVID-19 coronavirus may be linked to activities of Chinese laboratories in the city of Wuhan. … Read More >Pompeo Says COVID-19 Outbreak in Wuhan May Be Linked to Chinese Laboratories

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Facebook Blocks New Postings of Events Close to White House, US Capitol Building

Posted on January 16, 2021January 16, 2021By Editor

Facebook, in a company statement, said it is blocking users from creating new events for gatherings near the White House, US Capitol and other state capitol buildings due to security concerns. … Read More >Facebook Blocks New Postings of Events Close to White House, US Capitol Building

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