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"People live in harmony regardless of their ethnic backgrounds and enjoy a stable and peaceful life with no restriction to personal freedom."
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Originally posted by BBC_News
BBC journalist reports from British warship as Russia “fires warning shots”
BBC News
Published on 23 June 2021
Tensions have escalated sharply between Russia and the United Kingdom, on the seas off the coast of Crimea.
More than 20 Russian aircraft and two coastguard ships were shadowing a British warship, HMS Defender, when the Russians claim they've fired warning shots and dropped bombs in the path of the British ship, accusing it of violating Russian territorial waters. The British deny that account.
Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine in 2014 and claims the peninsula and its waters are Russian territory. However the UK says HMS Defender was passing through Ukrainian waters, in an internationally recognised route.
The only broadcast journalist on board HMS Defender was from the BBC.
Huw Edwards presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Jonathan Beale, who describes the hostile warnings from Russia and HMS Defender’s response the confrontation.
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Whatever downward pressure this might apply to crude oil pricing won't help US shale oil producers at all.Originally posted by Reuters
Iran says U.S. has agreed to lift oil sanctions
Reuters
Published on Jun 23, 2021
The Iranian government said on Wednesday Washington has agreed to lift all sanctions on Iran's oil and shipping industries, just days after talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal adjourned in Vienna.
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I think Dr. David Brophy may feel that the best course Australia could take is to kiss China's ass as much as is needed and that way China will see the light concerning taking Taiwan when we ask her not to. Has a little Neville in him it seems.Comment
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Originally posted by Guardian
Debris from Russian anti-satellite test 'threatens interests of all nations', says US
15 November 2021
Russia has blown up one of its own satellites, sending thousands of pieces of debris into space. The seven astronauts on the International Space Station were forced to take shelter in a transport capsule. 'Thanks for a crazy but well-coordinated day, we really appreciated all the situational awareness you gave us', Nasa astronaut Mark Vande Hei told Nasa headquarters. ‘Russia's dangerous and irresponsible behaviour jeopardises the long-term sustainability of outer space’, said US state department spokesman Ned Price.
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The movie Gravity come to life.Originally posted by JRT View Post“Loyalty to country ALWAYS. Loyalty to government, when it deserves it.”
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Originally posted by DW_News
EU to invest billions to stand up to China
DW News
01 December 2021
The European Commission on Wednesday announced an international infrastructure plan called "Global Gateway," which aims to mobilize €300 billion ($340 billion) in public and private infrastructure investment.
The plan is "global in scope, adapting to the needs and strategic interests of different regions," and is being seen as a European effort to challenge China's Belt and Road Initiative, which was launched in 2013 and funds infrastructure projects in the developing world. Critics say China's plan traps recipients in debt.
"We want to make Global Gateway a trusted brand that stands out because of high quality, reliable standards and high level of transparency and good governance," said EU Commission head Ursula Von der Leyen.
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^Wanted to post that in the Tibet thread.
Good luck recruiting Tibetans into the PLAComment
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Originally posted by CNA18 April 2022
National Security Seminar: Digital Surveillance Tools in Democratic and Authoritarian States
https://www.cna.org
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Originally posted by IMF19 April 2022
IMF World Economic Outlook
The war in Ukraine is costing lives and hitting the global economy. In this new World Economic Outlook video, find out how much this will affect global growth and what policymakers can do.
http://www.IMF.org/WEO-apr22
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...Originally posted by MSNBC22 April 2022
Curious Number Of Russian Oligarchs Have Died Since Invasion Of Ukraine
Ali Velshi reports on four separate instances of Kremlin-connected, extremely wealthy Russians with ties to the oil industry who have died by suicide since Russia's war in Ukraine began..
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...Originally posted by euronews07 May 2022
Italy impounds €650 million super yacht linked to Russian president Vladimir Putin
It boasts two helipads, a swimming pool and a movie theatre but the 140-metre luxury yacht the Sheherazade will not be setting sail any time soon..
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