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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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The Danish climate minister closing down the oil industry for good
The Guardian 05 Dec 2020
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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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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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US considering blacklist for Yemen's Houthis, says Oman foreign minister
The National 05 Dec 2020
Oman's foreign minister said on Saturday the top US diplomat for the Middle East had discussed with his country the possibility of Washington designating Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement as a terrorist group ... Read More. Oman plans to amend labour laws and introduce new taxation. UAE-Israel-Bahrain ties ‘unlock opportunities’ for women ... ....
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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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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 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 ... ....
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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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Interview: Global race to detect dark matter still on, says head of CERN
China.dot.org 05 Dec 2020
GENEVA, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- Even after decades of astrophysical and cosmological research and experiments, the biggest mystery in the universe - the elusive substance of dark matter -- still remains a head scratcher, the head of the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) told Xinhua ... Still, more is unknown than is known ... CHINA'S ROLE ... ....
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18 killed due to excessive level of poisonous gas in China's coal mine
The Times of India 05 Dec 2020photo: AP / Achmad Ibrahim
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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Chance of a Brexit deal is no higher than 50%, say UK sources
The Guardian 05 Dec 2020photo: AP
Iran's Supreme Court to retry three on death row over anti-govt protests
France24 05 Dec 2020photo: AP / Michael Sohn
