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Kim’s sister slams US, dismisses chance for talks to resume
Wtop 22 Jun 2021
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un dismissed prospects for early resumption of diplomacy with the United States, saying Tuesday the U.S. expectations for talks would “plunge them into a greater disappointment.”. Kim Yo Jong issued the statement after U.S ... Her statement came as the top U.S ... U.S ... ___ ... Source .
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Western Sanctions Bordering on a 'Declaration of Economic War', Says Belarus
US News 22 Jun 2021photo: UN / Cia Pak
UN: Growing international concern must translate into concrete action over China’s crimes against humanity in Xinjiang
Amnesty 22 Jun 2021
“This important statement delivered by Canada on behalf of 43 countries is a welcome reflection of growing international concern over evidence of crimes against humanity being committed in Xinjiang ... “These states must now move beyond handwringing and take real action to address this egregious situation ... There’s not a moment more to lose ... Background ... .
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Spain pardons jailed Catalan separatist leaders
Metro USA 22 Jun 2021
MADRID (Reuters) -Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Tuesday pardoned all nine Catalan separatist leaders jailed for their role in a failed independence bid in the region in 2017, one of whom reacted with defiance to news of his impending release. Sanchez announced the pardons in a televised address ... We won’t give up the fight ... .
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US could slow Afghanistan withdrawal amid Taliban gains
BBC News 22 Jun 2021
The US military has said it could slow down its withdrawal from Afghanistan in light of recent battlefield victories by the Taliban. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said the deadline for a full withdrawal by 11 September was still in place, but the pace may change. Pentagon officials said last week that the withdrawal is about half-way done ... .
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‘We can’t take our democracy for granted’: Obama invokes 6 January insurrection for voting rights bill
The Independent 22 Jun 2021
Former President Barack Obama has invoked the 6 January insurrection at the US Capitol on Monday as proof of why America needs a sweeping voting rights bill making its way to the Senate on Tuesday ... .
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Hong Kong leader says US ‘beautifying’ national security offenses
Indian Express 22 Jun 2021
Foreign governments are “beautifying” acts that endanger national security in Hong Kong when they criticise the recent crackdown on a pro-democracy newspaper, the leader of the semi-autonomous Chinese territory said Tuesday ... Top News Right Now ... RahulCentre starts action against West Bengal ex-chief secretaryClick here for more ... Tags ... .
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Covid Vaccine Genocide – English Subtitles – Ano Turtiainen, Member Of Parliament Of Finland Speech (9 June 2021)
WorldNews.com 21 Jun 2021
Ano Turtiainen, member of Parliament of Finland, gave a straight speech 9.6.2021 about possible COVID vaccine genocide going on in Finland ... TRANSCRIPT of the translation (subtitles).. Honorable Chairman, the committee’s report mentions a wide range of real challenges to Finland’s security ... Dear members of the Parliament (MP’s) ... Listen carefully ... .
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Putin warns of risk of new arms race in Europe
Press TV 22 Jun 2021
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned of the risk of a new arms race in Europe amid a “degrading” security situation in the continent. “The whole system of European security has now degraded significantly ... “Since 1999, five more waves of NATO expansion have followed ... Russia says NATO plans to transfer modern weapons to Ukraine ... www.presstv.ir ... .
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Philippines' President Threatens to Arrest Those Who Refuse COVID-19 Vaccine
NBCBayArea 22 Jun 2021
The Philippine president has threatened to order the arrest of Filipinos who refuse COVID-19 vaccination and told them to leave the country if they would not cooperate with efforts to end a public health emergency ... Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get the latest breaking news and local stories. “Don’t get me wrong ... The U.S ... U.S ... .
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EU launches new investigation of Google, this time over digital ad technology
The Los Angeles Times 22 Jun 2021
LONDON —. European Union regulators have launched a fresh antitrust investigation of Google, this time over whether the U.S. tech giant is stifling competition in digital advertising technology ... “They choose them because they’re competitive and effective ... Business. EU regulators open investigation into Google’s plan to buy Fitbit. Business ... talks.
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Duterte on possible ICC killings probe: 'You must be crazy'
ABC News 22 Jun 2021
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he’s ready to face possible charges in any local court for the thousands of killings under his anti-drug crackdown but never before the International Criminal Court, which he has repeatedly ridiculed ... .
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Las Vegas Raiders star Carl Nassib becomes first active NFL player to come out as gay
Metro UK 22 Jun 2021
Carl Nassib announced that he is gay on Monday (Picture. AP). Carl Nassib became the first openly gay active NFL player on Monday as he announced the news on Instagram. The Las Vegas Raiders defensive end said in a video message to his followers that ‘representation and visibility are so important’ and the motivation behind his announcement ... NFL ... MORE .
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Belarus prosecutors seek 15-year jail term for Lukashenko opponent
Metro USA 22 Jun 2021
The election that handed Lukashenko a new term as president sparked mass protests over allegations of vote rigging that the authorities denied ... .
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Bitcoin recoups some losses after plunging on Chinese crackdown
RTE 22 Jun 2021
Bitcoin regained some ground today, a day after touching a two-week low after China's central bank reaffirmed a crackdown on cryptocurrencies and restricted trading channels for Chinese residents. The world's largest crypto currency was last up 4.58% at $33,000, having dropped more than 10% yesterday ... .
