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Apr 14, 2021 14:30
The strategic cooperation deal China and Iran sealed last month will have huge ramifications for the future of the entire Eurasian continent, undercutting Western control of global trade, a former MI6 agent told RT.
- UN sounds alarm over almost 30% spike in civilian casualties in Afghanistan ahead of US & NATO pullout
Almost 1,800 civilians, including many women and children, were killed or wounded in the fighting between the Afghan government and the Taliban since the start of 2021, the UN said, again calling on the sides to stop the violence.Apr 14, 2021 15:11 - China’s CanSinoBIO finds no cases of blood clots from its Covid vaccine despite similarities with AstraZeneca, J&JChinese vaccine maker CanSinoBIO said it found no cases of blood clots in people who received its vaccine, as similar jabs from AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson face scrutiny over the possible side effect.Apr 14, 2021 15:09
- Monty Python star John Cleese mocks Hank Azaria’s Apu guilt with apology to ‘English people’… but some don’t get the jokeBritish actor John Cleese has been both cheered and chastised for ridiculing voice actor Hank Azaria over his apology to “every single Indian person” for his portrayal of Simpsons character Apu.Apr 14, 2021 15:45
- Christchurch mosque shooter sentenced to life for murdering 51 people asks court to review his max security solitary confinementA court in Auckland will conduct a judicial review of the incarceration conditions of convicted terrorist and mass murderer Brenton Tarrant. New Zealand created a special Corrections unit to handle his life in prison.Apr 14, 2021 11:30
- Turkey fines Google more than $36 million for breaching competition lawsAnkara’s competition watchdog has imposed a large fine on Google after it was found to be in violation of the country’s laws and suppressing local competitors through its dominant market position.Apr 14, 2021 16:41
- Monty Python star John Cleese mocks Hank Azaria’s Apu guilt with apology to ‘English people’… but some don’t get the jokeBritish actor John Cleese has been both cheered and chastised for ridiculing voice actor Hank Azaria over his apology to “every single Indian person” for his portrayal of Simpsons character Apu.Apr 14, 2021 15:45
- Brussels announces major extension to Pfizer deal with 25% more shots to be delivered in Q2The head of the European Commission has announced a new agreement with pharmaceuticals company Pfizer to deliver more Covid shots, adding that Brussels backs “proven” vaccine technology in the fight against the virus.Apr 14, 2021 15:17
- Anti-French Pakistani party outlawed under terrorism law after clashes with police leave two deadThe Pakistani government has announced it will ban the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) party under anti-terrorism laws after the group staged protests calling for the expulsion of the French ambassador, paralyzing Lahore.Apr 14, 2021 15:13
- UN sounds alarm over almost 30% spike in civilian casualties in Afghanistan ahead of US & NATO pulloutAlmost 1,800 civilians, including many women and children, were killed or wounded in the fighting between the Afghan government and the Taliban since the start of 2021, the UN said, again calling on the sides to stop the violence.Apr 14, 2021 15:11
- China’s CanSinoBIO finds no cases of blood clots from its Covid vaccine despite similarities with AstraZeneca, J&JChinese vaccine maker CanSinoBIO said it found no cases of blood clots in people who received its vaccine, as similar jabs from AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson face scrutiny over the possible side effect.Apr 14, 2021 15:09
- Where are the ‘disabled’ & ‘queer’ dogs? Internet perplexed after columnist says kids cartoon not diverse enough‘Bluey’, an animated series popular with preschoolers, has become the latest culture war victim after a columnist provocatively argued that the Australian show needed a more diverse range of cartoon dogs.Apr 14, 2021 15:04
- Danish drug regulator FAINTS at press conference announcing AstraZeneca vaccine halt (VIDEO)Denmark will completely abandon the rollout of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine due to a risk of rare blood clots. One of the country’s top drug officials passed out at a press conference delivering the news.Apr 14, 2021 14:37
- ‘3rd wave is not behind us,’ French govt warns, as country approaches sad milestone of 100,000 Covid deathsThe French government has warned that there is still more to be done in tackling Covid-19 and overcoming the country’s third wave of infections, as the nation approaches the solemn milestone of 100,000 pandemic deaths.Apr 14, 2021 14:35
- Iran crucial for Chinese plans to safeguard its trade from seas-dominating Washington – ex MI6 agent to RTThe strategic cooperation deal China and Iran sealed last month will have huge ramifications for the future of the entire Eurasian continent, undercutting Western control of global trade, a former MI6 agent told RT.Apr 14, 2021 14:30
- ‘Moral objection’: Poland's Catholics warned against AstraZeneca and J&J Covid-19 jabs over use of cells linked to aborted fetusesCatholics should avoid use of Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca coronavirus jabs as they utilize abortion-derived cells during the manufacturing process, the chairman of Poland's Catholic Church bioethics expert team has said.Apr 14, 2021 14:11
- UK delays response after EU launches legal action over Brexit deal breachThe United Kingdom has reached an agreement with the European Union, delaying its response over legal action for an alleged breach of the Brexit deal until mid-May, a government spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday.Apr 14, 2021 13:54
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