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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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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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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 ... As for the economy, the West African country shows an "impressive story of economic growth," to use the words of the World Bank ... ....
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The Danish climate minister closing down the oil industry for good
The Guardian 05 Dec 2020
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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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'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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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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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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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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Iran's Supreme Court to retry three on death row over anti-govt protests
France24 05 Dec 2020photo: AP / Russian Defense Ministry Press Service
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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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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Bloomberg Report: Bitcoin Likely to Hit $50K in 2021
Coinspeaker 05 Dec 2020
Bitcoin is said to maintain its steady rise and more than double from its current price to about $50,000 in 2021 says Bloomberg in their monthly report. Bitcoin is experiencing its best days in 3 years ... The inflation-boosting stimulus programs implemented by central banks and some governments are not likely to stop any time soon ... next. Share.....
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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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Iran’s virus deaths pass 50,000 as lockdown on capital eases
Live Mint 05 Dec 2020
Tehran. Iran's death toll from the global pandemic has risen above 50,000, according to state television, as the country grapples with the worst outbreak in the Middle East. A two-week partial lockdown in the capital of Tehran and other major cities helped slow, but not stop the rising wave of deaths from the coronavirus over the past few weeks ... ....
