The law was approved by Duda on Saturday, and sets a 30-year statute of limitations on property claims against the state. Duda told Polish news agency PAP that he hoped the law would put an end to false claims by “reprivatization mafias,” and would close off an era of “legal …
Read More »Mass protests kick off in Paris after France’s constitutional court approves controversial Covid legislation (VIDEOS)
Hundreds of protesters marched through the streets of Paris on Thursday, heading towards the Constitutional Court. The judicial body ruled on the Covid legislation package earlier in the day. The court rejected some parts of the proposed law, including a provision allowing French authorities to enforce mandatory quarantine on any …
Read More »French parliament approves bill forcing vaccination for medical workers & greater health pass use amid growing protests
The new restrictions in Monday morning’s bill mean that French health workers will be obligated to receive the vaccine. The need for health passes will also be imposed across more areas of society, leaving fewer social activities and transport options available for those who are opposed to the jab. Monday’s …
Read More »IDF ‘approves’ plan for possible ground invasion into Gaza as Netanyahu reportedly rejects Hamas truce offer
Additional troops have been moved to the Gazan border, including soldiers from the Paratroopers Brigade, the Golani Infantry Brigade, and the 7th Armored Brigade, IDF spokesperson Brigadier General Hidai Zilberman told reporters on Thursday. Zilberman said the plan for a possible invasion into Gaza would be presented to IDF Chief …
Read More »Canada approves Pfizer vaccine for children aged 12-15 after trial shows 100% efficacy in young teenagers
The review of medical data has shown that the Pfizer vaccine is “safe and effective” for younger teenagers, Supriya Sharma, a chief medical adviser to Health Canada, the government’s medical agency, told reporters. Sharma said that, while younger people are generally less likely to have severe cases of Covid-19, giving …
Read More »US agency in charge of nukes approves multibillion-dollar project as Washington urges Iran to curtail its own nuclear program
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), the federal agency responsible for nuclear research and weapons manufacturing in the US, has approved the first design phase for the new project. At least 30 plutonium pits per year will be built to “meet national security needs,” the NNSA said in a statement …
Read More »US House committee approves decades-old bill to study reparations for slavery
The legislation, which was first introduced in 1989, finally cleared the committee hurdle in a 25-17 vote after hours of debate late on Wednesday night. Passage by the committee clears the way for the bill to go to the House floor, potentially for a full House vote, for the first …
Read More »US approves $1.77 BILLION sale of advanced Boeing spy jets to Germany amid increased NATO activity at Russian border
On Friday, the State Department’s office of Political and Military Affairs announced the approval of Germany’s request to buy the five patrol aircraft. They list engines, sensors, radars, communications equipment, countermeasures, spare parts, software and training as being part of the package presently valued at almost $1.8 billion. Berlin is …
Read More »Georgia State House approves bill limiting police budget cuts to NO MORE than 5% as Democrats slam law as unconstitutional
The measure passed the state house 101-69 on Wednesday, with lawmakers largely voting along party lines, aside from three Democrats who joined their rivals across the aisle in supporting the bill. It will now be handed off for further debate in the Georgia Senate, where Republicans hold a 34-22 majority. …
Read More »Myanmar approves Russia’s Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine despite post-coup crisis
The nation has become the 20th foreign state to greenlight the Russian jab, and the first in South East Asia, the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) said in a statement. Myanmar has approved the emergency use of the vaccine, requesting additional clinical trials on the ground. The development came despite …
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