France Suspends Role In NATO Naval Mission, Outraged Over "Turkish Aggression" France Suspends Role In NATO Naval Mission, Outraged Over “Turkish Aggression” Tyler Durden Thu, 07/02/2020 – 02:45 France has notified NATO command that its military is suspending involvement in an ongoing Mediterranean operation called Sea Guardian in protest of a June 10 incident wherein Turkish warships …
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Jul 01
Today’s News 1st July 2020
Should Governments Save Lives Or Jobs Amid Pandemic? Should Governments Save Lives Or Jobs Amid Pandemic? Tyler Durden Wed, 07/01/2020 – 02:45 It looked like the U.S. had reached the peak of its coronavirus infections on April 24 when it experienced 36,738 new daily cases, a figure that fell to 17,618 by May 11. Back then, it …
Jun 30
Today’s News 30th June 2020
How Long Will Europeans Work For? How Long Will Europeans Work For? Tyler Durden Tue, 06/30/2020 – 02:45 Eurostat have released an interesting forecast about how long a person can expect to be active in the European labour market during his or her life. The data is measured in years and it’s based on someone who was …
Jun 29
Today’s News 29th June 2020
'Party' Drugs Lose Out Because Of COVID-19 ‘Party’ Drugs Lose Out Because Of COVID-19 Tyler Durden Mon, 06/29/2020 – 02:45 According to an open online survey with 40,000 participants from twelve countries, the use of party drugs like MDMA and also cocaine has decreased around the world as clubs and other events are on hiatus. …
Jun 28
Today’s News 28th June 2020
Escobar: Why Iran Won't Be Broken Escobar: Why Iran Won’t Be Broken Tyler Durden Sun, 06/28/2020 – 00:00 Authored by Pepe Escobar via The Asia Times, So what’s goin’ on in Iran? How did the Islamic Republic really respond to Covid-19? How is it coping with Washington’s relentless “maximum pressure”? <!–[if IE 9]><![endif]–><!–[if IE 9]><![endif]–> …
Jun 27
Today’s News 27th June 2020
Escobar: The India-China, Himalayan Puzzle Escobar: The India-China, Himalayan Puzzle Tyler Durden Fri, 06/26/2020 – 23:45 Authored by Pepe Escobar via ConsortiumNews.com, The Indo-China border is a strategic chessboard and it’s gotten way more complex… <!–[if IE 9]><![endif]–><!–[if IE 9]><![endif]–> It was straight from an Orientalist romantic thriller set in the Himalayas: soldiers fighting each …
Jun 26
Today’s News 26th June 2020
The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade Uprooted Millions The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade Uprooted Millions Tyler Durden Fri, 06/26/2020 – 02:45 400 years ago, in August 1619, the first ship with enslaved Africans destined for the United States arrived in what was then the colony of Virginia. But, as Statista’s Katharina Buchholz notes, the cruel history of the trans-Atlantic slave …
Jun 24
Today’s News 24th June 2020
WTO Says 'Historic' World Trade Plunge Could Have Been Worse, Cushioned By Government Response WTO Says ‘Historic’ World Trade Plunge Could Have Been Worse, Cushioned By Government Response Tyler Durden Wed, 06/24/2020 – 02:45 The World Trade Organization (WTO) outlines, in a new report, that “rapid government responses helped temper the contraction” in the world …
Jun 23
Today’s News 23rd June 2020
Italy Approves New Guidelines For Central Bank Digital Currency Italy Approves New Guidelines For Central Bank Digital Currency Tyler Durden Tue, 06/23/2020 – 02:45 Central banks around the world are examining the use of digital currencies. As of recent, central banks of the U.K., Sweden, Thailand, China, and the US are studying whether there are advantages of the digital form of their …
Jun 22
Today’s News 22nd June 2020
India Seeks Rapid Purchase Of 33 Russian Fighter Jets In Response To Chinese Border Fight India Seeks Rapid Purchase Of 33 Russian Fighter Jets In Response To Chinese Border Fight Tyler Durden Mon, 06/22/2020 – 02:45 India is reportedly seeking to beef up military purchases from Russia following last week’s major border incident with China …
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