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U.S. ends exchange programs with China, calling them 'propaganda'
Asahi News 05 Dec 2020
WASHINGTON--The U.S. State Department said on Friday it has ended five cultural exchange programs with China, calling them "soft power propaganda tools." ... Kennedy and aimed at boosting academic and cultural exchanges with foreign countries ... ....
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China ‘trying to create biologically enhanced soldiers’
Irish Independent 05 Dec 2020
China is conducting “human testing” to create “biologically enhanced soldiers”, the head of US intelligence has claimed as he warned that Beijing now poses the biggest threat to the national security of the United States ... Mr Ratcliffe said he believes China’s intention was to “dominate” the planet in every sense ... He added ... He said....
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Belarus raises alarm about US, NATO military build-up in region
Press TV 03 Dec 2020
Belarus’ President Alexander Lukashenko says military build-ups by the United States and NATO near the western borders of his country, Russia, and a number of other states in the region is cause for “serious concern.”. “Once again, the world is on the brink of an unbridled arms race ... Russia slams West for ‘interfering’ in Belarus internal affairs ... ....
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The Danish climate minister closing down the oil industry for good
The Guardian 05 Dec 2020
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US decision to withdraw troops dismays some Somalis
The Jerusalem Post 05 Dec 2020
President Donald Trump's decision to pull US troops out of Somalia in the waning days of his presidency triggered dismay on Saturday from some Somalis, who appealed to the incoming US president to reverse the decision ... He tagged US President-elect Joe Biden in a tweet criticizing the decision ... 15 ... SUPPORTING SOMALI FORCES ... ....
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Biden Bizarrely Jokes He Would Get Sick & Resign If He Ever Disagrees With Kamala on Moral Principle
Sputnik 05 Dec 2020
Democratic challenger Joe Biden, who is projected to win the US presidential election if the Electoral College certifies election results on 14 December, previously dubbed himself “Kamala Harris’ running mate” following a flow of jokes that it was the California Senator who would be ruling the White House, were the pair to win the 3 November vote ... ....
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Macron urged to press ally Sisi on rights in Paris visit
Daily Star Lebanon 05 Dec 2020
PARIS. President Emmanuel Macron hosts Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi from Sunday for a three-day state visit with France facing calls from activists that Egypt should not be "indulged" despite the close alliance between Cairo and Paris ... Meetings with other political leaders are due to stretch into Tuesday....
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'Millionaire's tax' for coronavirus relief passes Argentina Senate
Straits Times 05 Dec 2020
BUENOS AIRES (AFP) - Argentina's Senate passed a tax on about 12,000 of the country's richest people on Friday (Dec 4), to pay for coronavirus measures including medical supplies and relief for the poor and small businesses ... The pandemic has exacerbated already high unemployment and poverty rates in a country which has been in recession since 2018....
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Opinion: Ghana's election — between a crocodile and an alligator
Deutsche Welle 05 Dec 2020
The two frontrunners in Ghana's 2020 election have weak records on tackling corruption. This leaves voters with little choice. . Make no mistake, Ghana is doing well. It's one of only four sub-Saharan African countries ranked "free" in 2020 on the Freedom in the World index that measures political rights and civil liberties ... ....
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UK, EU trade talks put on hold due to 'significant divergences'
China.dot.org 05 Dec 2020
After one week of intense trade negotiations in London, the chief negotiators from Britain and the European Union (EU) agreed Friday to "pause the talks" due to "significant divergences." ... Britain and the EU resumed face-to-face talks in London on Nov. 28 after an EU negotiator tested positive for coronavirus earlier in November....
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Hollywood Director Christopher Nolan In Awe Of Indian Actress' Performance, Pens Heartfelt Note
Sputnik 05 Dec 2020
After several delays because of coronavirus restrictions, Christopher Nolan’s spy movie Tenet has finally been released worldwide, having been originally scheduled to open on 17 July. ... The spy thriller, which was released in India on Friday, is Kapadia's Hollywood debut ... "Dimple, what can I say. Working with you has been a delight ... ....
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Moscow starts mass COVID-19 vaccination with its Sputnik V shot
Japan Times 05 Dec 2020
MOSCOW – Moscow began distributing the Sputnik V COVID-19 shot via 70 clinics on Saturday, marking Russia’s first mass vaccination against the disease, the city’s coronavirus task force said ... The age for those receiving shots is capped at 60 ... Restrictions were eased from mid-June, however....
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Trump raised over $200 million after Election Day. Just $8.8 million has gone towards challenging ...
The Independent 04 Dec 2020
President Donald Trump has raised $207.5 million since Election Day while seeking to overturn the results, according to a new report, while actually spending just a small fraction of that on efforts to challenge the vote count in key states ... How 2020 became the year of 'fundraising on steroids' ... SIGN UP ... SIGN UP ... ....
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Renowned imam calls on Muslims to engage with France
Webdunia 05 Dec 2020
Prominent Islamic scholar Muhammed Abu Zaid urges Muslims in France to cooperate with the government. But he told DW that the authorities should also foster dialogue with the Muslim community. France's latest steps in combating Islamist extremism at home have been closely monitored in Arab countries ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ....
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Venezuela election: 'There's no opposition here, just God'
BBC News 05 Dec 2020
"We've come here to show our faces, to tell the truth, to walk the streets with you so you can tell us your problems, and we can solve them," hollered candidate Nicolás Maduro Guerra, addressing a crowd of about 500 on the Caribbean coast of La Guaira ... But coming from "Nicolasito" as he's known, might be hard for some to swallow ... It's stalemate ... ....
