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Danish foreign minister scolds Trump administration after Vance trip to Greenland The Danish foreign minister scolded the Trump administration on Saturday for its "tone" criticizing Denmark and Greenland during Vice President JD Vance's visit to the strategic island. Vance — joined by his wife, second lady Usha Vance, national security adviser Mike Waltz, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and Sen. Mike Lee of Utah — on Friday visited the Pituffick Space Base, the northernmost U.S. military installation, in Greenland. The trip had been scaled back after an uproar among Greenlanders and Danges who were not consulted about the original itinerary. While there, the vice president blasted Denmark for its handling of the island, saying the U.S. base in Greenland is less secure than it was decades ago because of Denmark's stewardship. (CBS 3/28/25) READMORE>>>>> Trump won’t rule out deploying US troops to support rebuilding Gaza, sees ‘long-term’ US ownership President Donald Trump on Tuesday suggested that displaced Palestinians in Gaza be permanently resettled outside the war-torn territory and proposed the U.S. take “ownership” in redeveloping the area into “the Riviera of the Middle East.” Trump’s brazen proposal appears certain to roil the next stage of talks meant to extend the tenuous ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and secure the release of the remaining hostages held in Gaza. The provocative comments came as talks are ramping up this week with the promise of surging humanitarian aid and reconstruction supplies to help the people of Gaza recover after more than 15 months of devastating conflict. Now Trump wants to push roughly 1.8 million people to leave the land they have called home and claim it for the U.S., perhaps with American troops. (Associated Press 2/4/25) READMORE>>>>> |
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Life was already extremely difficult for Afghans before the Taliban returned to power more than a year ago, but it has only become more difficult since. The country’s economy is in ruins, and the United Nations estimates that half of Afghans -- some 20 million people -- suffer from acute hunger.
Gallup’s surveys in Afghanistan, conducted in July and August 2022, coinciding with the one-year anniversary of the Taliban’s takeover, show life is worse for Afghans than it has been at any point during the past decade -- or for anyone else on the planet. ---Afghans Sink Deeper Into Despair Under Taliban's Control 12.1.22
Gallup’s surveys in Afghanistan, conducted in July and August 2022, coinciding with the one-year anniversary of the Taliban’s takeover, show life is worse for Afghans than it has been at any point during the past decade -- or for anyone else on the planet. ---Afghans Sink Deeper Into Despair Under Taliban's Control 12.1.22
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Armenia Weekly: French Senate demands withdrawal of Azerbaijani troops from Armenia
The French Senate adopted a near unanimous resolution on November 15 to demand the withdrawal of Azerbaijani soldiers from Armenia and apply sanctions against Azerbaijan. The resolution, which was adopted with 295 votes to one, condemned the “repeated aggressions of the Azerbaijani military forces” in Armenia and Artsakh as a violation of Armenia’s sovereignty and of ceasefire agreements between Armenia and Azerbaijan. 11.16.22 |
Armenia Weekly: ANC of Pennsylvania leads successful campaign against Dr. Oz in US Senate
The Armenian National Committee of Pennsylvania, an extension of the ANCA Eastern Region’s grassroots chapters, led by ANC of PA co-chairs Karine Shamlian, Lorig Baronian, Nora Kzirian, Alidz Oshagan and Dr. Ara Chalian organized a successful grassroots advocacy campaign over the last year that played an instrumental role in keeping genocide-denier Dr. Mehmet Oz out of the United States Senate during the pivotal mid-term elections last week. 11.15.22
The Armenian National Committee of Pennsylvania, an extension of the ANCA Eastern Region’s grassroots chapters, led by ANC of PA co-chairs Karine Shamlian, Lorig Baronian, Nora Kzirian, Alidz Oshagan and Dr. Ara Chalian organized a successful grassroots advocacy campaign over the last year that played an instrumental role in keeping genocide-denier Dr. Mehmet Oz out of the United States Senate during the pivotal mid-term elections last week. 11.15.22
News.am: Cher: I fear for Armenians. No one protects them from Azerbaijan
World star Cher made a post on her Twitter page, referring to Azerbaijan's attack on the borders of the Republic of Armenia.10.9.22
World star Cher made a post on her Twitter page, referring to Azerbaijan's attack on the borders of the Republic of Armenia.10.9.22
baHAMAS
Feb 16, 2022: Eyewitness News: NO ABORTION POSITION: Health minister mum on govt’s stance toward controversial issue
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Health Dr Michael Darville yesterday declined to share the Davis administration’s stance on elective abortion and did not provide his views, but said he believes once the public understands the science, “key decisions could be made in terms of policy”.
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Minister of Health Dr Michael Darville yesterday declined to share the Davis administration’s stance on elective abortion and did not provide his views, but said he believes once the public understands the science, “key decisions could be made in terms of policy”.
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Bolsonaro Supporters Lay Siege to Brazil’s Capital
Backers of former President Jair Bolsonaro ransacked government offices, denouncing what they falsely claim was a rigged election. Hundreds were arrested.
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Dec 31, 2021: Rio Times: Brazil will be independent in vaccine production in 2022, says minister
Starting in 2022, Brazil will be independent in the production of vaccines for Covid-19 and will be prepared for future pandemics, said Minister of Science, Technology and Innovations Marcos Pontes. "If the planet doesn't want to sell vaccine to Brazil, Brazil will sell vaccine to the planet," the minister said during an interview on the program A Voz do Brasil that will air this Friday night (31). |
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China Daily: Mexico presses on in bid to halt guns
Mexico is moving forward with a second civil lawsuit against gun shops in the United States as part of a push to stop the trafficking of weapons to criminal organizations.
"This lawsuit concerns a common cause of both Mexico and the United States, two sovereign nations whose citizens suffer when gun dealers along our shared border illegally supply the criminal market," Nicholas Shadowen, an attorney at law firm Hilliard Shadowen LLP in Austin, Texas, told China Daily.
"No person or group in America — whether pro-gun or anti-gun — should defend gun dealers when they facilitate the unlawful flow of weapons into the hands of criminals. Everybody loses in this situation, and everyone should be united to put an end to it."
11.8.22
Mexico is moving forward with a second civil lawsuit against gun shops in the United States as part of a push to stop the trafficking of weapons to criminal organizations.
"This lawsuit concerns a common cause of both Mexico and the United States, two sovereign nations whose citizens suffer when gun dealers along our shared border illegally supply the criminal market," Nicholas Shadowen, an attorney at law firm Hilliard Shadowen LLP in Austin, Texas, told China Daily.
"No person or group in America — whether pro-gun or anti-gun — should defend gun dealers when they facilitate the unlawful flow of weapons into the hands of criminals. Everybody loses in this situation, and everyone should be united to put an end to it."
11.8.22
Feb 21, 2022: Reuters: U.S. former top diplomat Pompeo, sanctioned by China, to visit Taiwan
Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, placed under sanctions by China when he left office at the end of the Trump presidency last year, will visit Taiwan next week and meet President Tsai Ing-wen, Taiwan's government said on Monday.
Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, placed under sanctions by China when he left office at the end of the Trump presidency last year, will visit Taiwan next week and meet President Tsai Ing-wen, Taiwan's government said on Monday.
Feb 18, 2022: Radio Free Asia: Hong Kong postpones leadership election amid rising COVID-19 wave
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Friday announced the postponement of elections for the city's top job after ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leader Xi Jinping told her government to throw all of its resources at pursuing a "zero-COVID" strategy, as a wave of the omicron variant of COVID-19 infections started to take its toll.
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Friday announced the postponement of elections for the city's top job after ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leader Xi Jinping told her government to throw all of its resources at pursuing a "zero-COVID" strategy, as a wave of the omicron variant of COVID-19 infections started to take its toll.
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Win 98.5: ‘It’s over’: Twitter France’s head quits amid layoffs
Twitter Inc’s head of French operations, Damien Viel, said he was quitting the social media platform, whose new owner Elon Musk recently fired top executives and enforced steep job cuts at the company.
“It’s over,” Viel tweeted on Sunday, thanking his team in France, which he led for the last seven years.
11.21.22
Twitter Inc’s head of French operations, Damien Viel, said he was quitting the social media platform, whose new owner Elon Musk recently fired top executives and enforced steep job cuts at the company.
“It’s over,” Viel tweeted on Sunday, thanking his team in France, which he led for the last seven years.
11.21.22
Dec 29, 2021: Indiana Gazette: U.S. move to shorten COVID-19 isolation stirs confusion, doubt
The French government said Monday that it will soon relax its isolation rules, although by exactly how much isn’t yet clear.
Health Minister Olivier Veran said the rule changes will be aimed at warding off “paralysis” of public and private services. By some estimates, France could be registering more than 250,000 new infections per day by January.
The French government said Monday that it will soon relax its isolation rules, although by exactly how much isn’t yet clear.
Health Minister Olivier Veran said the rule changes will be aimed at warding off “paralysis” of public and private services. By some estimates, France could be registering more than 250,000 new infections per day by January.
germany
Dec 15, 2021: Evangelical Focus: Berlin considers renaming street referring to Martin Luther
A research group led by political scientist Felix Sassmannhausen said there are 290 public places in Germany’s capital whose naming refer to historic personalities who are linked to hatred towards Jews.
A research group led by political scientist Felix Sassmannhausen said there are 290 public places in Germany’s capital whose naming refer to historic personalities who are linked to hatred towards Jews.
hong kong
Dec 29, 2021: WWNO: Hong Kong police close pro-democracy outlet Stand News
In Hong Kong, authorities from the police's national security department arrested half a dozen senior staff members, confiscated boxes and closed one of the last pro-democracy outlets, Stand News.
In Hong Kong, authorities from the police's national security department arrested half a dozen senior staff members, confiscated boxes and closed one of the last pro-democracy outlets, Stand News.
hungary
Politico: Opinion | How Christian Nationalism Is Taking Root Across the World
The far right is currently ruling in: Hungary with Viktor Orbán, who has come out against race mixing in Europe and was a speaker at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Texas this summer; Poland with the Christian nationalist party, Law and Justice, which opposes gay marriage, abortion and immigration; India, the most populous representative democracy in the world, with Narendra Modi, who has pursued Hindu-nationalist policies against religious minorities; Turkey with the imposition of Islamic nationalism and the ethnic cleansing against Kurds by Recep Tayyip Erdoğan; Brazil with Jair Bolsonaro, who has denounced “homosexual fundamentalists,” called indigenous peoples “parasites” and advanced agribusiness by promoting the burning of the Amazon basin; and more recently, Italy with Giorgia Meloni, heir to Mussolini’s fascist legacy, the new prime minister after her right-wing coalition achieved a majority in Parliament.10.27.22
The far right is currently ruling in: Hungary with Viktor Orbán, who has come out against race mixing in Europe and was a speaker at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Texas this summer; Poland with the Christian nationalist party, Law and Justice, which opposes gay marriage, abortion and immigration; India, the most populous representative democracy in the world, with Narendra Modi, who has pursued Hindu-nationalist policies against religious minorities; Turkey with the imposition of Islamic nationalism and the ethnic cleansing against Kurds by Recep Tayyip Erdoğan; Brazil with Jair Bolsonaro, who has denounced “homosexual fundamentalists,” called indigenous peoples “parasites” and advanced agribusiness by promoting the burning of the Amazon basin; and more recently, Italy with Giorgia Meloni, heir to Mussolini’s fascist legacy, the new prime minister after her right-wing coalition achieved a majority in Parliament.10.27.22
india
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International Development News: Jaishankar lauds Blinken for giving strong counter-terrorism message 10.29.22
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December 29, 2021:
Several states in India have passed what are referred to as “anti-conversion laws,” which ban religious conversion by force or through financial benefits. Activists warn that such laws have intensified attacks and prosecution of Christian individuals and groups. Today India blocked foreign donations to Mother Teresa's Christian charity for the poor.
Under the current Prime Minister such attacks are growing. It is at a point where Hindu activist can just claim (without evidence) that a Christian group is trying to convert Indian people and the police will turn a blind eye to any attacks on them. Compassion International, which helped 147,000 children in India left India 3 years ago as the persecutions were in their early stages. Last week, a mob of 200 to 300 people stormed a Christian school in Madhya Pradesh while students were taking their exams and threw stones at the building.
Pray for Christians in India. It is a small blip in a small country but it could spread.
Several states in India have passed what are referred to as “anti-conversion laws,” which ban religious conversion by force or through financial benefits. Activists warn that such laws have intensified attacks and prosecution of Christian individuals and groups. Today India blocked foreign donations to Mother Teresa's Christian charity for the poor.
Under the current Prime Minister such attacks are growing. It is at a point where Hindu activist can just claim (without evidence) that a Christian group is trying to convert Indian people and the police will turn a blind eye to any attacks on them. Compassion International, which helped 147,000 children in India left India 3 years ago as the persecutions were in their early stages. Last week, a mob of 200 to 300 people stormed a Christian school in Madhya Pradesh while students were taking their exams and threw stones at the building.
Pray for Christians in India. It is a small blip in a small country but it could spread.
Dec 25, 2021: Alabama Baptist: Attacks on Christians rise sharply after anti-conversion law proposed
Attacks on Christians in Karnataka state and on their places of worship have risen sharply since a proposed anti-conversion law was announced Sept. 29, reports International Christian Concern.
Quoting The Indian Express, ICC says the government Assembly is expected to approve the law in December.
However, Hindu radicals in Karnataka state are attacking Christians as if the proposal already is law. The ICC says anti-conversion laws currently in eight Indian states are widely abused to persecute Christians. Radial nationalists falsely accuse Christians of forcefully converting people to Christianity. The false accusations are used to justify harassing and assaulting Christians. Local police often overlook the attacks.
Attacks on Christians in Karnataka state and on their places of worship have risen sharply since a proposed anti-conversion law was announced Sept. 29, reports International Christian Concern.
Quoting The Indian Express, ICC says the government Assembly is expected to approve the law in December.
However, Hindu radicals in Karnataka state are attacking Christians as if the proposal already is law. The ICC says anti-conversion laws currently in eight Indian states are widely abused to persecute Christians. Radial nationalists falsely accuse Christians of forcefully converting people to Christianity. The false accusations are used to justify harassing and assaulting Christians. Local police often overlook the attacks.
indonesia
Dec 29, 2021: Persecution: Christian Youtuber Accused of Blasphemy Waiting for Justice
As the proverb goes, “Rub salt into the wound.” Such was the fate of Muhammad Kace, an Indonesian Christian apologist with Muslim background known for his Youtube videos. By responding and offering rebuttal to attacks from Muslim preachers who have very clearly insulted Christianity in their lectures on Youtube, he got himself in trouble.
As the proverb goes, “Rub salt into the wound.” Such was the fate of Muhammad Kace, an Indonesian Christian apologist with Muslim background known for his Youtube videos. By responding and offering rebuttal to attacks from Muslim preachers who have very clearly insulted Christianity in their lectures on Youtube, he got himself in trouble.
iran
Dec 1, 2021: Assist - Iran’s Supreme Court rules going to church does not make Christians ‘enemies of the state’ in landmark judgement
Iran has decided that belonging to a house church does not make Christians ‘enemies of the state’, according to Open Doors UK & Ireland.
Iran has decided that belonging to a house church does not make Christians ‘enemies of the state’, according to Open Doors UK & Ireland.
ireland
Dec 30, 2021: The Nationalist: NORTHERN IRELAND TO REDUCE COVID SELF-ISOLATION PERIOD TO SEVEN DAYS
No further Covid-19 restrictions are set to be imposed in the North at this stage, First Minister Paul Givan has said.
The DUP minister was speaking following a virtual meeting of the Stormont Executive on Thursday.
He said ministers agreed that no further restrictions should be introduced at this time.
No further Covid-19 restrictions are set to be imposed in the North at this stage, First Minister Paul Givan has said.
The DUP minister was speaking following a virtual meeting of the Stormont Executive on Thursday.
He said ministers agreed that no further restrictions should be introduced at this time.
israel
Times of Israel: Netanyahu to meet right-religious bloc leaders as coalition negotiations kick off
Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu has invited the leaders of his right-wing and religious bloc for individual meetings on Sunday in Jerusalem, his office said Saturday, as talks on forming Israel’s next government begin even before Netanyahu has been formally asked by the president to do so. 11.5.22
Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu has invited the leaders of his right-wing and religious bloc for individual meetings on Sunday in Jerusalem, his office said Saturday, as talks on forming Israel’s next government begin even before Netanyahu has been formally asked by the president to do so. 11.5.22
Feb 18, 2022: Independent Catholic News: Holy Land: Aid agencies statement on imminent eviction of family in Sheikh Jarrah, East Jerusalem
The family of 12, including six children and the elderly mother, Fatima Salem - all of whom are Palestine refugees - faces eviction during March from their family home of 70 years.
The family of 12, including six children and the elderly mother, Fatima Salem - all of whom are Palestine refugees - faces eviction during March from their family home of 70 years.
Dec 26, 2021; Watch Jerusalem: United Nations Again Finds Israel the Worst Country in the World
With just 0.1 percent of the world’s population, Israel has received 74 percent of the General Assembly’s 2021 condemnatory resolutions.
With just 0.1 percent of the world’s population, Israel has received 74 percent of the General Assembly’s 2021 condemnatory resolutions.
Dec 26, 2021: Jerusalem Post: ‘Israel could be completely unprotected against COVID-19 in a month’ - report
Israel’s Pandemic Response Team was warned last Tuesday night that Israel could go from being reasonably protected against Omicron to not being protected at all within just a month.
As a result, the team – along with the COVID-19 Vaccination Advisory Board – voted to allow the country’s highest risk population to receive a fourth shot of the Pfizer COVID vaccine, sparking controversy in Israel and around the world.
Israel’s Pandemic Response Team was warned last Tuesday night that Israel could go from being reasonably protected against Omicron to not being protected at all within just a month.
As a result, the team – along with the COVID-19 Vaccination Advisory Board – voted to allow the country’s highest risk population to receive a fourth shot of the Pfizer COVID vaccine, sparking controversy in Israel and around the world.
italy
NCR: As Italy turns right, a reminder: Christian nationalism always turns out badly
The Italian elections produced a victory for hard-right candidate Giorgia Meloni, whose party has its roots in post-Mussolini fascist politics. This result has rightly generated consternation about what this means not just for Italy, but for Europe and the West more generally.10.3.22
The Italian elections produced a victory for hard-right candidate Giorgia Meloni, whose party has its roots in post-Mussolini fascist politics. This result has rightly generated consternation about what this means not just for Italy, but for Europe and the West more generally.10.3.22
kenya
Jan 4, 2022: Christian Post: 'Bodies burned beyond recognition': Al-Shabaab militants torture, behead Christians in Kenya; at least 6 killed
Suspected al-Shabaab militants tortured and killed at least six Christians, five of whom were reportedly beheaded, in a terror attack on a village in Kenya’s coastal Lamu region that borders Somalia, according to reports.
Suspected al-Shabaab militants tortured and killed at least six Christians, five of whom were reportedly beheaded, in a terror attack on a village in Kenya’s coastal Lamu region that borders Somalia, according to reports.
Dec 29, 2021: CAJ Africa News: US, Kenya tackle Horn of Africa problems
THE United States and Kenya have discussed security issues bedeviling the East African region.
These include the crises in Ethiopia and Somalia.
Antony Blinken, US Secretary of State spoke about these issues on the phone with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta.
THE United States and Kenya have discussed security issues bedeviling the East African region.
These include the crises in Ethiopia and Somalia.
Antony Blinken, US Secretary of State spoke about these issues on the phone with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta.
nigeria
Feb 15, 2022: Premium Times: Nigeria’s inflation down in January — NBS
Nigeria’s consumer price inflation rate fell in January to 15.60 per cent from 15.63 per cent recorded in December 2021, even as food prices continued to surge, the National Bureau of Statistics said.
Nigeria’s consumer price inflation rate fell in January to 15.60 per cent from 15.63 per cent recorded in December 2021, even as food prices continued to surge, the National Bureau of Statistics said.
Oct 10, 2021: Premium Times: Insecurity: 41 people killed by gunmen across Nigeria last week
The general insecurity in Nigeria still persisted last week as at least 41 persons were killed in various attacks by non-state actors across the country.
The victims included one personnel of the State Security Service (SSS) and 40 civilians.
The general insecurity in Nigeria still persisted last week as at least 41 persons were killed in various attacks by non-state actors across the country.
The victims included one personnel of the State Security Service (SSS) and 40 civilians.
North Korea
CNN: National Archives alerted lawyers for Trump about missing letters with North Korean leader in May 2021, records show
The National Archives alerted lawyers for former President Donald Trump in May 2021 that Trump’s letters with North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un – and two dozen boxes of records – were missing, according to new correspondence the Archives released on Monday.
Gary Stern, general counsel for the National Archives and Records Administration, wrote to former Trump White House lawyers Patrick Philbin, Mike Purpura and Scott Gast on May 6, 2021, alerting them that the letters Trump had exchanged with Kim and the letter he received from his predecessor, President Barack Obama, were missing, according to the correspondence released Monday in response to dozens of Freedom of Information Act requests.
10.3.22
The National Archives alerted lawyers for former President Donald Trump in May 2021 that Trump’s letters with North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un – and two dozen boxes of records – were missing, according to new correspondence the Archives released on Monday.
Gary Stern, general counsel for the National Archives and Records Administration, wrote to former Trump White House lawyers Patrick Philbin, Mike Purpura and Scott Gast on May 6, 2021, alerting them that the letters Trump had exchanged with Kim and the letter he received from his predecessor, President Barack Obama, were missing, according to the correspondence released Monday in response to dozens of Freedom of Information Act requests.
10.3.22
pakistan
Briefly: Climate change likely worsened Pakistan floods: study 9.16.22
Feb 17, 2022: Geo.TV: In first-ever Pakistan visit, Bill Gates lauds polio-eradication campaign
Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates Thursday appreciated Pakistan's polio-eradication campaign during his maiden trip to the country.
Gates, who is visiting Pakistan for a day, landed early morning and held meetings with senior government officials, including a one-on-one meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan, a statement from the PM Office said.
Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates Thursday appreciated Pakistan's polio-eradication campaign during his maiden trip to the country.
Gates, who is visiting Pakistan for a day, landed early morning and held meetings with senior government officials, including a one-on-one meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan, a statement from the PM Office said.
Dec 23, 2021: Morning Star: Christian Parents in Pakistan Regain Custody of Minor Daughter
A court in Pakistan on Wednesday (Dec. 22) handed custody of a 14-year-old girl back to her Christian parents after she testified that she wished to return to them from a shelter home, sources said.
A court in Pakistan on Wednesday (Dec. 22) handed custody of a 14-year-old girl back to her Christian parents after she testified that she wished to return to them from a shelter home, sources said.
poland
The Fatal Blast in Poland Shows the Heightened Risk of Escalation
The intense reaction Tuesday night to the likely false alarm about a Russian missile striking a NATO ally, Poland, was a sobering reminder — if one were needed — of the risks that an already brutal conflict in Ukraine could escalate into a wider war that brings Russia and NATO into military confrontation.
There are essentially two concerns. One is that a long, bitter war with forces battling on the ground, and missiles and shells flying through the air, will create accidents and incidents that can become something bigger — for instance, if it were clear that Russia had hit a NATO country, even if by accident, as was the initial fear Tuesday night.
11.16.22
The intense reaction Tuesday night to the likely false alarm about a Russian missile striking a NATO ally, Poland, was a sobering reminder — if one were needed — of the risks that an already brutal conflict in Ukraine could escalate into a wider war that brings Russia and NATO into military confrontation.
There are essentially two concerns. One is that a long, bitter war with forces battling on the ground, and missiles and shells flying through the air, will create accidents and incidents that can become something bigger — for instance, if it were clear that Russia had hit a NATO country, even if by accident, as was the initial fear Tuesday night.
11.16.22
russia
'Golden billion,' Putin's favorite conspiracy, explains his worldview and strategy"
Welcome to the "golden billion."
An idea that first emerged in the twilight years of the Soviet Union, the golden billion is a conspiracy theory that posits a cabal of 1 billion global elites seeks to hoard the world's wealth and resources, leaving the rest of the planet to suffer and starve.
For years a fringe theory in Russia, the idea has been increasingly espoused by President Vladimir Putin and other top Kremlin officials as an attack line against the West amid a breakdown in relations over the conflict in Ukraine.
11.21.22
Welcome to the "golden billion."
An idea that first emerged in the twilight years of the Soviet Union, the golden billion is a conspiracy theory that posits a cabal of 1 billion global elites seeks to hoard the world's wealth and resources, leaving the rest of the planet to suffer and starve.
For years a fringe theory in Russia, the idea has been increasingly espoused by President Vladimir Putin and other top Kremlin officials as an attack line against the West amid a breakdown in relations over the conflict in Ukraine.
11.21.22
saudi arabia
New York Times: Why OPEC Is Cutting Oil Production (and Why There’s Not Much the U.S. Can Do About It) Washington is furious at Saudi Arabia: Members of Congress are demanding to freeze all cooperation, halt arms sales for a year and remove American troops and missile systems from the kingdom. President Biden warned of “consequences.” 10.24.22
south africa
Feb 13, 2022: Mail & Guardian: Don’t put it all down to Covid-19, the education system was already broken
The Covid-19 pandemic has thrown South Africa’s schooling system into further disarray, demonstrating how the country’s education system, defined by the apartheid regime’s legacy, lacks resilience in the face of disruption.
Research, compiled by Amnesty International, shows that many people continue to live with the consequences of political and economic decisions made during apartheid, where schools that served white children are better resourced than those that served black children.
The Covid-19 pandemic has thrown South Africa’s schooling system into further disarray, demonstrating how the country’s education system, defined by the apartheid regime’s legacy, lacks resilience in the face of disruption.
Research, compiled by Amnesty International, shows that many people continue to live with the consequences of political and economic decisions made during apartheid, where schools that served white children are better resourced than those that served black children.
Dec 26, 2021: Detroit News: Desmond Tutu, South Africa's moral conscience, dies at 90
Desmond Tutu, South Africa’s Nobel Peace Prize-winning icon, an uncompromising foe of apartheid and a modern-day activist for racial justice and LGBT rights, died Sunday at 90. South Africans, world leaders and people around the globe mourned the death of the man viewed as the country's moral conscience.
Desmond Tutu, South Africa’s Nobel Peace Prize-winning icon, an uncompromising foe of apartheid and a modern-day activist for racial justice and LGBT rights, died Sunday at 90. South Africans, world leaders and people around the globe mourned the death of the man viewed as the country's moral conscience.
Dec 5, 2021: Leadership: Zambia Records Omicron Cases As New Strain Spreads
Zambia has detected its first cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant, as the “highly transmissible” new variant spread to more than 40 countries since it was first detected in South Africa last week.
Zambia has detected its first cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant, as the “highly transmissible” new variant spread to more than 40 countries since it was first detected in South Africa last week.
sudan
Jan 18, 2022: The Standard: Seven dead in crackdown on anti-coup rallies in Sudan –medics
Protest organisers in Sudan's capital Khartoum announced two days of strikes and civil disobedience after security forces used gunfire and teargas on Monday to disperse demonstrations against a coup and medics said seven people had been killed.
The toll marked one of the bloodiest days since pro-democracy groups began a campaign of anti-military protests following the Oct. 25 coup, and threatened to deepen the gulf between military leaders and a large protest movement.
Protest organisers in Sudan's capital Khartoum announced two days of strikes and civil disobedience after security forces used gunfire and teargas on Monday to disperse demonstrations against a coup and medics said seven people had been killed.
The toll marked one of the bloodiest days since pro-democracy groups began a campaign of anti-military protests following the Oct. 25 coup, and threatened to deepen the gulf between military leaders and a large protest movement.
sweden
Dec 3, 2021: CBN: People Are Getting Vaccine Passport Microchips Embedded in Their Hands as COVID Advances the 'Internet of Bodies'
The number of Swedish residents who have opted to implant microchips with their vaccine passport into their hands has risen since the country announced new COVID restrictions, according to local media.
On December 1, Sweden enacted new rules that require individuals to have a passport at all events with more than 100 people.
The number of Swedish residents who have opted to implant microchips with their vaccine passport into their hands has risen since the country announced new COVID restrictions, according to local media.
On December 1, Sweden enacted new rules that require individuals to have a passport at all events with more than 100 people.
taiwan
Feb 25, 2022: Radio Free Asia: Taiwan joins sanctions against Russia, including semiconductor export ban
Democratic Taiwan on Friday said it would join the U.S. and its allies in imposing sanctions on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, in a move that will disrupt exports of cutting-edge technology from the world's biggest contract chip-maker, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC).
Democratic Taiwan on Friday said it would join the U.S. and its allies in imposing sanctions on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, in a move that will disrupt exports of cutting-edge technology from the world's biggest contract chip-maker, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC).
uganda
Dec 30, 2021: Crosswalk: Newly Christian Families Driven from Homes in Eastern Uganda
A Christian woman and her children last week fled the violence of her Muslim husband in eastern Uganda, and earlier in a nearby district villagers destroyed a newly believing family’s crops and drove them from their home, sources said.
A Christian woman and her children last week fled the violence of her Muslim husband in eastern Uganda, and earlier in a nearby district villagers destroyed a newly believing family’s crops and drove them from their home, sources said.
Dec 12, 2021: Alabama Baptist: Muslim extremists decapitate Christian, kill pastor in Uganda
In Luuka District, extremists killed 60-year-old Alex Mukasa for leading three Muslims to Christ. Mukasa’s headless body was found at a sugar cane plantation Oct. 17, a day after he did not return home when expected. His head was discovered days later in Nabisira swamp, Morning Star News reported. Two people have been arrested so far.
In Luuka District, extremists killed 60-year-old Alex Mukasa for leading three Muslims to Christ. Mukasa’s headless body was found at a sugar cane plantation Oct. 17, a day after he did not return home when expected. His head was discovered days later in Nabisira swamp, Morning Star News reported. Two people have been arrested so far.
