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50,000-strong ‘anti-Macron’ rally in Bangladesh marches towards French embassy, Macron effigy burned

Posted on November 2, 2020By Editor

More than 50,000 people have taken to the streets in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka, to protest against French President Emmanuel Macron’s defense of the right to publish cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed. … Read More >50,000-strong ‘anti-Macron’ rally in Bangladesh marches towards French embassy, Macron effigy burned

Beijing warns of reciprocal action as US delays visa renewals for Chinese journalists

Posted on November 2, 2020November 2, 2020By Editor

China has warned it will take all necessary measures to protect Chinese journalists in the US, as Washington continues a “political crackdown” by delaying visa renewals for Chinese reporters. … Read More >Beijing warns of reciprocal action as US delays visa renewals for Chinese journalists

At least 4 dead as Super Typhoon Goni batters Philippines, barrels towards capital Manilla (VIDEOS)

Posted on November 2, 2020November 2, 2020By Editor

At least four people have died and a million others have been forced to flee their homes as Super Typhoon Goni slammed into the southern part of the Philippines’ main island of Luzon on Sunday. … Read More >At least 4 dead as Super Typhoon Goni batters Philippines, barrels towards capital Manilla (VIDEOS)

South Korea reports 83 deaths among people given flu jabs amid safety concerns with govt vaccination program

Posted on November 1, 2020November 1, 2020By Editor

South Korea has reported that 83 people have died after receiving flu shots, a week after Seoul said it would probe its mass vaccination program. The government continues to insist the deaths aren’t linked to the jab. … Read More >South Korea reports 83 deaths among people given flu jabs amid safety concerns with govt vaccination program

Indian navy flexes its muscles in anti-ship missile test, demonstrating deadly accuracy at ‘maximum range’ (VIDEO)

Posted on November 1, 2020November 1, 2020By Editor

India has tested yet another missile, as it ramps up its military trials program amid ongoing tensions with China. The anti-ship projectile left the target vessel severely damaged and in flames. … Read More >Indian navy flexes its muscles in anti-ship missile test, demonstrating deadly accuracy at ‘maximum range’ (VIDEO)

WATCH: Oxygen system BURSTS INTO FLAMES at Covid-19 ward in Mumbai, India

Posted on November 1, 2020November 1, 2020By Editor

An oxygen support machine caught fire at a coronavirus field hospital in a Mumbai neighborhood. Medics were able to put out the flames and no one was hurt in the accident. … Read More >WATCH: Oxygen system BURSTS INTO FLAMES at Covid-19 ward in Mumbai, India

‘Walk the talk,’ Beijing tells Washington, as military chiefs discuss tensions in South China Sea amidst Pompeo’s Asian tour

Posted on October 31, 2020October 31, 2020By Editor

Washington has refuted reports claiming it was preparing a drone attack on disputed Chinese islands, Beijing’s Defense Ministry says, with the two nations holding talks amid increasing naval deployments and diplomatic turmoil. … Read More >‘Walk the talk,’ Beijing tells Washington, as military chiefs discuss tensions in South China Sea amidst Pompeo’s Asian tour

Ex-Malaysian PM says Muslims have RIGHT TO KILL millions of French as Twitter drags feet on deleting hateful message

Posted on October 31, 2020October 31, 2020By Editor

As knife-wielding attackers terrorized France and killed three people, Malaysia’s ex-prime minister said that “Muslims have a right to punish the French” with murder. His comments were wiped from Twitter following outcry online. … Read More >Ex-Malaysian PM says Muslims have RIGHT TO KILL millions of French as Twitter drags feet on deleting hateful message

US must immediately stop military contact with Taiwan, revoke arms sales plan, China’s defense ministry says

Posted on October 30, 2020October 30, 2020By Editor

China is demanding that the United States end its plan to sell arms to Taiwan and is urging Washington to stop any military contact with the island, Beijing’s military spokesperson said on Tuesday. … Read More >US must immediately stop military contact with Taiwan, revoke arms sales plan, China’s defense ministry says

Police chief killed by fighting cock during raid on illegal venue in Philippines

Posted on October 28, 2020October 28, 2020By Editor

A Filipino police officer bled to death after a fighting cock slashed his femoral artery during a raid on an illegal event on the island of Northern Samar. Like other sports, cockfights have been officially banned due to Covid-19. … Read More >Police chief killed by fighting cock during raid on illegal venue in Philippines