7.0-magnitude earthquake strikes in Mexico near Acapulco; 1 reported dead

The earthquake was felt in Mexico City, which is around 180 miles from Acapulco. One death was reported in Guerrero state. A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck north of coastal resort city of Acapulco, Mexico, on Tuesday, killing at least one person, officials … Read More

Israel’s coronavirus czar is calling for preparations for a 4th vaccine dose

posted in: Israel, News

Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau receives a COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine at the Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv, Israel, Sunday, December 20, 2020. Ariel Schalit/AP Photo Israel’s coronavirus czar suggested that people may need a fourth shot of COVID-19 vaccine. He said the … Read More

A defiant Biden calls Afghanistan exit a ‘success’

A defiant President Joe Biden called the Afghanistan evacuation effort a “success” on Tuesday, in a speech that marked the end of the United States’ 20-year engagement in the country. “As we close 20 years of war and strife and … Read More

Biden’s standing among Americans nosedives in wake of rocky Afghanistan exit, COVID surge

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As Labor Day marks the traditional close to summer, President Biden’s poll numbers are taking a hit. Facing a barrage of bipartisan criticism for weeks over his handling of the turbulent U.S. withdrawal and evacuation from Afghanistan, and with a surge in new COVID … Read More

Gov. Greg Abbott signs into law one of nation’s strictest abortion measures, banning procedure as early as six weeks into a pregnancy

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The signing of the bill opens a new frontier in the battle over abortion restrictions as first-of-its-kind legal provisions intended to make the law harder to challenge are poised to be tested in the courts. Demonstrators gathered in front of … Read More

More than 45 dead after Ida’s remnants blindside Northeast

A stunned U.S. East Coast is facing a sobering death toll, surging rivers, tornado damage and continuing calls for rescue after the remnants of Hurricane Ida walloped the region with record-breaking rain. The Associated Press – People view a flooded … Read More

Migrant crisis: Record number tried to cross Channel to UK today, say witnesses

It is thought to be the highest daily number, surpassing the previous record of 828 migrants on 21 August. A record number of migrants have attempted to cross the English Channel today, according to witnesses. It’s thought at least 1,000 … Read More

Weekly Update by Mark Armstrong – 3 September 2021

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Greetings from Tyler, Texas made national, and probably worldwide news this week, going upstream from the mainstream consensus.  There’s weeping and gnashing of teeth over the anti-abortion law.  The radio had to be silenced this morning.  Hearing of the rush … Read More

Putin Hopes Afghanistan’s Taliban Will Be ‘Civilized’

posted in: News, Russia

Putin was speaking at the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum in Russia’s far eastern city of Vladivostok. Vladimir Smirnov / TASS / kremlin.ru Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday he hopes the Taliban will behave in a “civilized” … Read More

Experts: Cooperation between Russia and China problem for Europe

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14th Lennart Meri Conference day one. Source: Siim Lõvi /ERR Rapid convergence between China and Russia heralds problems for the European Union and Estonia, experts attending the Lennart Meri Conference found. However, allied relations between the two countries should not … Read More

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