Robinson tweeted on Thursday that he had made a “bad joke” and that “no one should be assaulted.” The apology came a day after he had asked, in a since-deleted tweet, “Who are Mitch McConnell’s neighbors? I’m just saying Rand Paul’s neighbor did what a true Kentucky hero should do. …
Read More »Revolt at RFE/RL: US propaganda outfit denounces boss as partisan, claims he threatens their ‘freedom and independence’
The actions of Michael Pack, head of the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM), are “intended to revoke RFE/RL’s financial autonomy” and “embed” his appointees within the service’s board of directors for two years, in an “unprecedented departure” from its tradition of working with changing administrations, says the letter dated …
Read More »ISIS claims responsibility for stabbing of traffic police officer in Chechnya – media
The group made the claim through one of its mouthpieces, Al-Naba newspaper, on Friday, Reuters reported. It has not produced any evidence in support of its involvement in the assault, the agency said. The incident unfolded in Chechnya’s capital city, Grozny, on Monday. Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov reported that two …
Read More »At least 30 cars TORCHED in Strasbourg, France as rioters go on annual New Year’s violence spree (VIDEOS)
At least 30 vehicles were destroyed amid the arson on Thursday night, according to police sources cited by French daily Le Figaro. “We are already at a certain number of burnt vehicles,” said the office of Josiane Chevalier, the prefect of the Bas-Rhin region, which contains Strasbourg, adding that several …
Read More »Will relations between old adversaries the US & Russia improve under Biden? No, they’ll only get worse
In comments made to the media on Christmas Eve, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov was critical of US policy toward Russia. Discussing the most recent round of economic sanctions levied by Washington against the country, Ryabkov accused the US of “accommodating the domestic needs of those interested in further …
Read More »‘It’s like the Twilight Zone’: Times Square set to be empty for New Year, with crowds BANNED for first time in over a century
A first in the 116-year history of the traditional ‘ball drop,’ Times Square will be closed to spectators as the city rings in the New Year, an event that’s previously drawn crowds in excess of 1 million. Instead, revelers will have to watch the show from afar via live broadcast, …
Read More »3 people injured in stabbing incident in central London, police & ambulances on scene (VIDEO)
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Read More »Wisconsin pharmacist ARRESTED & faces felony charges after ruining 500 doses of Covid-19 vaccine on purpose
The hospital employee was arrested on Thursday on “recommended charges” of first degree of recklessly endangering safety, adulterating a prescription drug, and criminal damage to property – all felonies. He is currently being held in the Ozaukee County jail, but his name has not yet been released to the public. …
Read More »‘Keep the light on’ Sturgeon tells EU, suggesting Scotland might SECEDE from post-Brexit UK ‘soon’
“Scotland will be back soon, Europe. Keep the light on,” Sturgeon said as clocks struck midnight in Brussels and the UK’s exit from the European Union became official on Friday. The United Kingdom’s divorce from the continental block after 45 years of membership was the result of a protracted process …
Read More »Now that, after years of painstaking negotiations and political turmoil, Brexit’s really a done deal, here’s what happens next
The path from that referendum to actually withdrawing from the EU has not been smooth, including the resignation of not one but two Tory prime ministers, plus years of negotiations with Brussels about the ongoing relationship of the 27-member bloc and the UK. Despite multiple missed deadlines and proclamations by …
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