“I don’t necessarily think that it’s appropriate for journalists to be inside centers that are not permanent places for children,” Sanchez told CNN after being asked about the current administration denying press access to the facilities, which are dealing with a surge in migrants, especially unaccompanied minors. “They’re processed out …
Read More »‘Blackwater had bad days in Iraq too’: Outrage after media links sheriff probing Atlanta parlors massacre to mercenary outfit
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s office headed by Sheriff Frank Reynolds attracted national attention this week over its role in investigating the killings of eight people, including six women, at massage parlors in Atlanta, Georgia. The shooting rampage was quickly labeled by the left to be the latest example of racially …
Read More »How did America’s media establishment seize responsibility for deciding what constitutes ‘reality’?
When one hears the ‘papers of record’ lamenting the rising tide of ‘fake news’ and ‘disinformation,’ one is listening to these corporations complaining about the need to bolster the quality of their output, as if it’s an unthinkable chore to actually deliver good work, check facts and confirm sources. Why bother with …
Read More »RT film-maker Krasovsky calls on Russian media regulator to take action over YouTube censorship, wants US tech giant investigated
Dear Mr. (Andrey) Lipov, A year ago, I couldn’t even imagine that I would be writing this letter with my own hand. Back then, I would not have believed that it could be true. I’d have assumed it was all just propaganda targeting a ‘free’ Western company. Unfortunately, after spending …
Read More »Social media outrage in Ukraine as 8-year-old girl blogger announces relationship with teenage boy — and her mom is fine with it
The young Milana Makhanets has almost seven million followers on Singaporean video-sharing app Likee, a TikTok analog popular with young Russian and Ukrainian kids. Milana also works as a model, often participating in children’s fashion shows. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Мила Маханец 🌺ᗰนᏁåℍᎯ🌺 (@milamaxanets) On …
Read More »US has 1,000 ‘off-the-books’ troops in Afghanistan, some of whom work with the CIA – media
Citing US, European and Afghan officials, the Times reported that the US has about 1,000 more troops in the war-torn nation than it has disclosed. Officially, the Pentagon claims that its forces in Afghanistan total 2,500, but this figure allegedly does not accurately represent how many US boots are actually …
Read More »BBC secrets revealed: Leaked files indicate UK state media engaged in anti-Moscow information warfare operations in Eastern Europe
Within a tranche of secret UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) papers, recently leaked by hacktivist collective Anonymous, are files indicating that BBC Media Action (BBCMA) – the outlets ‘charitable’ arm – plays a central role in Whitehall-funded and directed psyops initiatives targeted at Russia. American journalist Max Blumenthal …
Read More »Joe HIDDEN: POTUS avoids even the friendly media as Americans get cat, dog and portrait distractions instead
Even when going on carefully orchestrated photo ops – as he did on Tuesday at a Washington, DC hardware store – Biden’s handlers prevent him from taking any questions from reporters. Last week, during a virtual meeting with fellow Democrats, he even said he’s “happy to take questions if that’s …
Read More »Beijing says UK should punish British media for false reports on China and Hong Kong, after London fines CGTN
Speaking on Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said Beijing was concerned at Ofcom’s recent decision to fine CGTN, adding that China firmly opposed the “man-made obstacles” preventing “normal news reporting by Chinese media in the UK.” The spokesman claimed the state broadcaster has “adhered to the principle of …
Read More »Saudi Arabia to lift most Covid-19 restrictions on Sunday – state media
The decision on lifting the suspension will be implemented starting from March 7, an official source in the Interior Ministry said. This means that cinemas, indoor entertainment centers, restaurants, shopping malls, and gyms will reopen in the country after remaining shut down for more than a month. However, some curbs, …
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