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Mexico asks US to lift Venezuela sanctions
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has urged the United States to end its economic penalties on Venezuela and Cuba Read Full Article at RT.com
Source: RT
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has urged the United States to end its economic penalties on Venezuela, part of a sweeping proposal to tackle Latin America’s migration crisis. Speaking… [+2013 chars]
Russia Got 7,500-Pound Rockets From North Korea—And Promptly Blew Up A Pair Of Ukrainian Supply Bases
Ukraine could respond assymetrically, by striking harder at Russian rear-areas inside Ukraine. But Ukraine produces just a handful of deep-strike munitions per month.
Source: Forbes
A North Korean ballistic missile similar to that Russia has acquired. KCNA Russia is lobbing North Korean-made ballistic missiles at Ukraine from positions just north of the Russia-Ukraine border. … [+3691 chars]
Mercedes-Benz Investigates How Its Cars Surface in North Korea Despite Ban
North Korea released footage of senior officials each arriving in a Mercedes S-class sedan with a price tag over $100,000 at a year-end party meeting despite sanctions ban on luxury goods
Source: VOA News
German automaker Mercedes-Benz is launching an investigation into how its high-end vehicles have turned up in North Korea despite sanctions that ban the export of luxury goods to the country. Merced… [+4216 chars]
‘Vote doesn’t count’: Bangladesh’s ‘bizarre’ election tests ties with West
The nation of 170 million people votes on Sunday in elections that the main opposition has boycotted.
Source: Al Jazeera English
Dhaka, Bangladesh Bangladesh is going to hold its national election tomorrow amid a boycott by the principal opposition party, a crackdown on protesters and intense pressure from Western countries w… [+6888 chars]
Venezuela Enters Uncertain Election Year
Venezuela is due for elections in 2024. Then last October, the government agreed with the opposition to hold elections in the second half of 2024 with international observers present.
Source: International Business Times
Venezuela is due for elections in 2024. But with no date set, incumbent President Nicolas Maduro coy about a reelection bid and his main rival disqualified from running, nothing much is certain. Thi… [+4233 chars]
Thousands of opposition activists languish in prison as Bangladesh gears up for national election
The BNP has accused Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government of a major crackdown targeting its supporters and opposition politicians on what they say are trumped-up charges in the lead-up to the polls. They claimed that over 20,000 of their members have bee…
Source: The Indian Express
Fazlur Rahman died on a hospital floor with his hands and legs still cuffed, his son Mohammad said, his voice breaking while recalling his father’s final moments. Rahman, 63, was one of thousands of … [+7295 chars]
The Vatican's investigation into former Archbishop John Nienstedt is complete
Archbishop John Nienstedt resigned from his position amid allegations of covering up crimes of a pedophile priest at the church. Eight years later, the investigation is complete.
Source: CBS News
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis says the Vatican's investigation into former Archbishop John Nienstedt is complete. Eight years ago, Nienstedt resigned from his positio… [+3679 chars]
Made in Russia: la tech russe à la conquête du marché international
Les sanctions occidentales n’ont pas pu freiner le développement du secteur russe de la tech. Non seulement les entreprises russes continuent de créer des produits de pointe, mais elles pourraient voir leur bénéfice s’accroître cette année grâce aux exportati…
Source: Sputniknews.africa
https://fr.sputniknews.africa/20240106/made-in-russia-la-tech-russe-a-la-conquete-du-marche-international-1064488159.html Made in Russia: la tech russe à la conquête du marché international Made in… [+3381 chars]
[Ilya Somin] Canadian Immigration Officials Block Citizenship Grant for Russian Immigrant Because She Was Convicted of the "Crime" of Speaking Out Against Russia's War of Aggression Against Ukraine
If the absurd ruling stands, she could potentially be deported back to Russia, where she faces an 8-year prison sentence.
Source: Reason
(NA) Maria Kartasheva, a Russian migrant in Canada may be denied citizenship and potentially be deported because she was convicted of a "crime" back in Russia. What was her heinous offense? She wrot… [+3458 chars]
Massive Crypto Heist: North Korean Hackers Swipe $600 Million In 2023, Investigation Uncovers
In a recent report by TRM Labs, it has been revealed that hackers linked to North Korea conducted significant crypto thefts in 2023, amassing at least $600 million. If additional hacks in the final days of the year are confirmed to be the work of North Korea,…
Source: Bitcoinist
In a recent report by TRM Labs, it has been revealed that hackers linked to North Korea conducted significant crypto thefts in 2023, amassing at least $600 million. If additional hacks in the final d… [+3775 chars]
Bangladesh Election Unlikely to Resolve Political Turmoil
Opposition's boycott makes fairness of vote doubtful
Source: VOA News
Bangladesh holds parliamentary elections on Sunday, but opposition parties won't participate, as they say the election won't be fair with the current ruling party staying in power ahead of the vote. … [+9434 chars]
Lithuania's Foreign Ministry summons a representative of the Russian embassy in Vilnius, voices a strong protest over Russia's missile and drone attacks on Ukraine
On 4 January, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania summoned a representative of the Russian embassy in Vilnius and expressed a strong protest over Russia's one of the most massive missile and drone attacks on Ukraine in recent days since the beginning…
Source: Globalsecurity.org
Republic of Lithuania - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2024.01.05 On 4 January, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania summoned a representative of the Russian embassy in Vilnius and expressed a… [+1750 chars]
'Downright silly': Ex-prosecutor shows why Judge Chutkan will swat down Trump's new motion
Trump trying to hold special counsel Jack Smith and fellow prosecutors in contempt is "unbefitting" and "frivolous," according to former federal prosecutor Glenn Kirschner.Appearing on "The Legal Breakdown" with Bryan Tyler Cohen, Kirschner roasted the 45th p…
Source: Raw Story
But Mary Trump says the media missed the biggest part of the story in terms of its potential impact on her uncle. "While everyone is focused on Letitia James request in court today, I will provide s… [+1637 chars]
Here’s How the Russian and Ukrainian War Efforts Compare, in 10 Charts
Almost two years after Russia invaded Ukraine, the conflict has reached a pivot point. Western financial help and ammunition supplies for Ukraine are running low, while public support is showing some cracks. Russia, with its larger population, has so far with…
Source: Biztoc.com
Almost two years after Russia invaded Ukraine, the conflict has reached a pivot point.Western financial help and ammunition supplies for Ukraine are running low, while public support is showing some … [+192 chars]
N.Y. state seeks $370 million fine against Donald Trump
New York Attorney General Letitia James asked a Manhattan judge on Friday for a bigger penalty — $370 million — alongside harsh sanctions against Republican former president Donald Trump and his real-estate business. In a court filing that followed a tumultuo…
Source: Biztoc.com
New York Attorney General Letitia James asked a Manhattan judge on Friday for a bigger penalty $370 million alongside harsh sanctions against Republican former president Donald Trump and his real-est… [+306 chars]
Here’s How the Russian and Ukrainian War Efforts Compare, in 10 Charts
Almost two years after Russia invaded Ukraine, the conflict has reached a pivot point. Western financial help and ammunition supplies for Ukraine are running low, while public support is showing some cracks. Russia, with its larger population, has so far with…
Source: Biztoc.com
Almost two years after Russia invaded Ukraine, the conflict has reached a pivot point.Western financial help and ammunition supplies for Ukraine are running low, while public support is showing some … [+192 chars]
Bourse : les gagnants de 2024 ne seront pas ceux de 2023, à moins que…
Alstom, Téléperformance et ArcelorMittal, c’est le pronostic du tiercé gagnant dans l’ordre sur la bourse en 2024. La prévision boursière est le travail quotidien des analystes financiers... Ils se trompent parfois mais pas toujours... Pour 2023, ils avaient…
Source: Atlantico.fr
Comme chaque année à la même époque, les professionnels des marchés boursiers ne manquent pas dinonder leurs clients de leurs analyses de la situation économique, financière et boursière afin de leur… [+4771 chars]
US Running Out of Money for Ukraine
In a stark warning Friday, President Joe Biden's top budget official said time is running out for lawmakers to replenish U.S. aid for Ukraine, with the decision bogged down in Congress over budget negotiations on immigration, where a deal has so far been out …
Source: Globalsecurity.org
By VOA News January 05, 2024 In a stark warning Friday, President Joe Biden's top budget official said time is running out for lawmakers to replenish U.S. aid for Ukraine, with the decision bogged d… [+4645 chars]
Charleroi: les véhicules avec des plaques étrangères face à un vide juridique en matière de stationnement payant
Si tous les automobilistes sont soumis au stationnement payant en voirie, bon nombre de véhicules étrangers y échappent. ...
Source: dh.be
Que faire face à ces invasions ? À ce jour, le problème na pas de solution légale, selon léchevin de la Mobilité Xavier Desgain. Il est le premier à le déplorer. "Concernant les véhicules étrangers, … [+1802 chars]
Le gardien du centre Omnisports de Cuesmes acquitté de voyeurisme
Le tribunal a eu un doute, malgré les sept éléments développés par la partie civile. Deux femmes avaient déclaré avoir vu un téléphone, alors qu’elles prenaient leur douche. ...
Source: dh.be
Deux dentre elles ont déclaré avoir vu un téléphone dans lespace de quelques centimètres, situé entre le plafond et le mur, lequel sépare leur vestiaire de celui des arbitres, occupé par Cédric, le g… [+1732 chars]
Suspendu et privé de salaire, le gardien du centre Omnisports de Cuesmes a finalement été acquitté de voyeurisme
Le tribunal a eu un doute, malgré les sept éléments développés par la partie civile. Deux femmes avaient déclaré avoir vu un téléphone, alors qu’elles prenaient leur douche. ...
Source: Lavenir.net
Deux dentre elles ont déclaré avoir vu un téléphone dans lespace de quelques centimètres, situé entre le plafond et le mur, lequel sépare leur vestiaire de celui des arbitres, occupé par Cédric, le g… [+1732 chars]
Interview: Russia Bets It Can 'Outlast The Attention Span Of The West' To Defeat Ukraine
Professor Peter Roberts is a senior associate fellow at the U.K.-based Royal United Services Institute, a think tank focused on defense and security. His research centers around contemporary conflict and the way wars are fought. In an interview with RFE/RL's …
Source: Globalsecurity.org
By Vazha Tavberidze January 05, 2024 Professor Peter Roberts is a senior associate fellow at the U.K.-based Royal United Services Institute, a think tank focused on defense and security. His researc… [+18350 chars]
« IA », « CHAT GPT », «TIKTOK » et cie : Toutes ces technologies de rupture, qui nous promettent «des lendemains qui chantent » (ou pas...) en 2024, doivent-elles nous inquiéter ?
ATLANTICO a demandé à ses plus fidèles contributeurs de projeter leur réflexion sur des éléments saillants pour l'année 2024 qui s'annonce. A travers quelques augures glanés ça et là, Franck DeCloquement aborde dans ce billet, l'irruption soudaine des technol…
Source: Atlantico.fr
Les enjeux géopolitiques pour 2024 confinent d'ores et déjà à un vertigineux rebattage des cartes à l'échelle mondiale, en matière de pouvoir, mais aussi dubiquité technologique. A l'image de la régu… [+32504 chars]
Niger: La junte rétablit la taxe sur les appels internationaux
[RFI] Au Niger, les autorités militaires, en difficulté économique depuis l'embargo et les sanctions économiques de la Cédéao du fait du coup d'État, cherchent, par tous les moyens, à maintenir le pays debout, financièrement, pour éviter la banqueroute. À cet…
Source: AllAfrica - Top Africa News
Au Niger, les autorités militaires, en difficulté économique depuis l'embargo et les sanctions économiques de la Cédéao du fait du coup d'État, cherchent, par tous les moyens, à maintenir le pays deb… [+1392 chars]
Pikaruokajätti McDonald's myöntää kärsineensä taloudellisesti Gazan sodan takia – toimitusjohtaja: ”Masentavaa”
Amerikkalaista McDonald's-brändiä on viime aikoina boikotoitu eri puolilla maailmaa Gazan sodan takia.
Source: YLE News
Amerikkalainen pikaruokajätti McDonald's ja kahvilaketju Starbucks kertovat kokeneensa merkittävää taloudellista haittaa Gazan sodan seurauksena. Monet asiakkaat Lähi-idässä ja muualla maailmassa ov… [+1960 chars]
Chechen Leader Offers Ukrainian Captives In Exchange For Lifting Sanctions On His Family
The authoritarian ruler of Russia's North Caucasus region of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, has offered to release Ukrainian prisoners of war in exchange for the lifting of U.S. sanctions against his family members and horses, Russian media reported on January 5.
Source: Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty
One person was killed and another injured in a Russian attack on an agricultural enterprise in the Kherson region, the head of the regional military administration said as Ukraine claimed its forces … [+4452 chars]
Pierre-Olivier Beckers à 200 jours des JO 2024 : “La possibilité pour le Team Belgium de faire une dizaine de médailles à Paris est là”
Pierre-Olivier Beckers, ancien président du COIB et président de la Commission de coordination de Paris 2024, estime que Jean-Michel Saive et Cédric Van Branteghem ont raison de vouloir faire mieux qu’aux Jeux de Tokyo. ...
Source: Lalibre.be
guillement À Rio, Eddy De Smedt et moi avions pleuré dans le vestiaire aux côtés des Belgian Tornados. Vous avez quitté la présidence du COIB depuis plus de deux ans. Quel aspect de votre ancien rô… [+8902 chars]
Pierre-Olivier Beckers à 200 jours des JO 2024 (1/2) : “La possibilité pour le Team Belgium de faire une dizaine de médailles à Paris est là”
Pierre-Olivier Beckers, ancien président du COIB et président de la Commission de coordination de Paris 2024, estime que Jean-Michel Saive et Cédric Van Branteghem ont raison de vouloir faire mieux qu’aux Jeux de Tokyo. ...
Source: dh.be
guillement À Rio, Eddy De Smedt et moi avions pleuré dans le vestiaire aux côtés des Belgian Tornados. Vous avez quitté la présidence du COIB depuis plus de deux ans. Quel aspect de votre ancien rô… [+8902 chars]
Pierre-Olivier Beckers à 200 jours des JO 2024: “La possibilité pour le Team Belgium de faire une dizaine de médailles à Paris est là”
Pierre-Olivier Beckers, ancien président du COIB et président de la Commission de coordination de Paris 2024, estime que Jean-Michel Saive et Cédric Van Branteghem ont raison de vouloir faire mieux qu’aux Jeux de Tokyo. ...
Source: Lavenir.net
guillement À Rio, Eddy De Smedt et moi avions pleuré dans le vestiaire aux côtés des Belgian Tornados. Vous avez quitté la présidence du COIB depuis plus de deux ans. Quel aspect de votre ancien rô… [+8900 chars]
How seaside burials poison water sources, endanger riverside residents’ lives (1)
It is customary in many riverine communities in the Niger Delta region to bury people who drowned or were killed at sea or any water by the seaside or in the mangrove. GODFREY GEORGE, who visited such communities in Rivers State and took water samples for lab…
Source: The Punch
It is customary in many riverine communities in the Niger Delta region to bury people who drowned or were killed at sea or any water by the seaside or in the mangrove. GODFREY GEORGE, who visited suc… [+25794 chars]
Venezuela enters uncertain election year
This is what we know: Changed circumstances Constitutionally, presidential elections must be held every six years. The last happened in 2018, boycotted by the opposition. Maduro was elected for a second, successive term not recognized by dozens of countries…
Source: FRANCE 24 English
Caracas (AFP) Venezuela is due for elections in 2024. But with no date set, incumbent President Nicolas Maduro coy about a reelection bid and his main rival disqualified from running, nothing much is… [+4139 chars]
50 people to watch in 2024: From film and music to arts, activism and more
As 2024 kicks into swing, here are the artists, entrepreneurs, activists and musicians who are bound to turn heads
Source: The Irish Times
Charlie Maher and Simone Collins play a couple investigating obscure Irish folk songs in Paul Duanes All You Need is Death Youre putting me on the spot there. What is it actually about? Charlie Mah… [+53963 chars]
Congo-Brazzaville: Élections du 20 décembre - Quatre-vingt-deux candidats aux législatives invalidés
[Les Dépêches de Brazzaville] À la suite de plusieurs allégations de fraudes électorales et aux appels incessants des différentes missions d'observation exhortant la Commission électorale nationale indépendante (Céni) d'investiguer à ce sujet, la réaction n…
Source: AllAfrica - Top Africa News
À la suite de plusieurs allégations de fraudes électorales et aux appels incessants des différentes missions d'observation exhortant la Commission électorale nationale indépendante (Céni) d'investigu… [+2654 chars]
Huawei’s Kirin 9006C Single-Core, Multi-Core Scores Reveal A Disappointingly Slow SoC For The Company’s Notebooks
The Kirin 9006C was recently announced by Huawei for its Qingyun L540 and Qingyun L420 family of notebooks. Unfortunately, just like the Kirin 9000S and Kirin 9000SL, the single-core and multi-core performance is yet to match what the competition offers, but …
Source: Wccftech
The Kirin 9006C was recently announced by Huawei for its Qingyun L540 and Qingyun L420 family of notebooks. Unfortunately, just like the Kirin 9000S and Kirin 9000SL, the single-core and multi-core p… [+2090 chars]
Au Kazakhstan, un féminicide entraîne un débat inédit sur les violences domestiques
Après le féminicide perpétré par un ancien ministre sur son épouse, les violences faites aux femmes, récurrentes au Kazakhstan, deviennent un sujet de société malgré le mépris des autorités.
Source: L'Express
La scène est digne dun film de gangsters. La nuit du 8 novembre, dans un restaurant huppé de la capitale Astana, privatisé ce soir-là, un couple se dispute. Violemment. La femme de 31 ans est battue … [+4172 chars]
How Michigan once kept Washington from winning national championship — by losing
HOUSTON — When most people think about Michigan and Washington head-to-head matchups, their minds immediately go to the 1992 and 1993 Rose Bowls. Michigan lost the first one, but got its revenge a year later and defeated the Huskies. But…
Source: The Detroit News
Madeline Kenney, The Detroit News HOUSTON When most people think about Michigan and Washington head-to-head matchups, their minds immediately go to the 1992 and 1993 Rose Bowls. Michigan lost the f… [+3967 chars]
Iranian Commander Challenges 'Enemy' Naval Presence In Region
The commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps vowed on January 6 to reach "the enemy" far and near as tensions soar on key shipping routes where Tehran’s allies have been attacking vessels.
Source: Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty
We asked some of our most perceptive journalists and analysts to anticipate tomorrow, to unravel the future, to forecast what the new year could have in store for our vast broadcast region. Among the… [+33817 chars]
Mexico urges U.S. to back continent-wide integration scheme to curb mass immigration
MEXICO CITY, Jan. 5 (Xinhua) -- Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Friday said he urg
Source: People.cn
(Xinhua) 09:21, January 06, 2024 MEXICO CITY, Jan. 5 (Xinhua) -- Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Friday said he urged a high-level delegation from the United States to support an i… [+1485 chars]
Special counsel Jack Smith argues Trump’s push to hold him in contempt in January 6 case is baseless
Special counsel Jack Smith pushed back Friday against Donald Trump’s assertions that the prosecutor should be held in contempt for submitting filings while the federal election interference case is paused, calling accusations that he was intentionally violati…
Source: CNN
Special counsel Jack Smith pushed back Friday against Donald Trumps assertions that the prosecutor should be held in contempt for submitting filings while the federal election interference case is pa… [+2929 chars]
Bangladesh election unlikely to resolve political turmoil
Bangladesh holds parliamentary elections on Sunday, but opposition parties won’t participate, as they say the election won’t be fair with the current ruling party staying in power ahead of the vote. This will be the country’s 12th national parliamentary elect…
Source: Khabarhub.com
Police stand guard at the National Mosque during Friday prayers ahead of the upcoming general elections, in Dhaka on Jan. 5, 2024/AFPBangladesh holds parliamentary elections on Sunday, but opposition… [+9572 chars]
US running out of money for Ukraine
In a stark warning Friday, President Joe Biden’s top budget official said time is running out for lawmakers to replenish U.S. aid for Ukraine, with the decision bogged down in Congress over budget negotiations on immigration, where a deal has so far been out …
Source: Khabarhub.com
A bomb squad member works next to remains of an unidentified missile at the site where residential buildings were heavily damaged during a Russian missile attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on Jan. 2, 2024/… [+4614 chars]