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Beijing says it ‘firmly opposes’ US-Taiwan military contact, after Taipei admits presence of US troops
Russia Today 28 Oct 2021
Beijing has warned the US against military contact with Taipei and “interference in China’s internal affairs,” after the island’s leader confirmed that a small number of US troops are stationed in Taiwan ... Also on rt.com Taiwanese leader has ‘faith’ US will defend them from China, says some American troops are on island ... .
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‘Complacency’ on film set where Alec Baldwin accidentally shot cinematographer, says sheriff
Irish Independent 28 Oct 2021
Actor Alec Baldwin fired a 45 calibre Colt pistol loaded with a live lead bullet in last week’s accidental fatal shooting on the New Mexico set of his movie Rust where filmmakers showed “complacency” toward safety, authorities said yesterday ... “All options are on the table ... Daily Digest Newsletter ... Enter email address This field is required Sign Up ... .
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Julian Assange: WikiLeaks founder should be ‘hailed’ as whistleblower and freed, says Corbyn
The Independent 28 Oct 2021
Crowds gathered at the High Court in London on Thursday as the United States continued its fight to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange ... .
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Australia advises caution overseas when border opens Monday
The Lewiston Tribune
28 Oct 2021
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Instagram now allows anyone to share links in Stories, here’s how
Indian Express 28 Oct 2021
Instagram is now expanding the ability to add links in Stories to all accounts ... From organizing and educating around equity, social justice and mental well-being to showcasing new product drops to customers, link sharing is helpful in many ways — so now we’re giving access to everyone,” the company said ... Instagram ... Step 1 ... Step 2 ... Step 3 ... X ... .
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Top US general says Chinese launch 'very concerning'
BBC News 28 Oct 2021
The top US general has said China's suspected hypersonic missile test is close to a Sputnik moment, referring to the Soviet satellite launch that sparked the Cold War arms race. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley said in an interview with Bloomberg News that the Chinese military is "expanding rapidly" ... Related Topics. .
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Russia warns Ukraine over use of Turkish drones in conflict
Straits Times 28 Oct 2021
MOSCOW (AFP) - The Kremlin has warned that the use of Turkish-made drones could further aggravate the conflict in Ukraine, after Kiev released footage of its military employing the weapons against pro-Russian separatists for the first time ... Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Wednesday ... More on this topic. � ....
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France detains UK vessel amid fishing rights row
Anadolu Agency 28 Oct 2021
There was an agreement signed ... The measures against the British shipping vessels came hours after the Macron government announced a ban on landing seafood, disruption of bilateral trade, and increasing customs checks on products brought to France as of next Tuesday if the UK continues to withhold the granting of licenses to more French fishermen ... .
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Hundreds of sea turtles wash up dead in Mexico
BBC News 28 Oct 2021
At least 300 sea turtles have washed up dead on Mexico's Pacific coast. Preliminary exams suggests that the olive ridley turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) drowned, an official with Mexico's environment ministry said ... In 2018, fishermen found 300 of them entangled in fishing nets ... Related Topics. .
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'Fortress New Zealand' outlines plans to reopen border
Urdu Point 28 Oct 2021
Wellington, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 28th Oct, 2021 ) .New Zealand on Thursday unveiled plans to tentatively reopen its borders amid growing pressure from Kiwis stranded overseas by some of the world's toughest pandemic travel restrictions ... "It's time we reopened to the world ... ....
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The societal pyramid scheme: Are we heading for depopulation disaster?
The Independent 28 Oct 2021photo: AP / Michel Euler
Aircraft operator found guilty in Emiliano Sala crash trial
Wtop 28 Oct 2021
CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — The businessman who organized the flight that resulted in the death of Argentine soccer player Emiliano Sala was found guilty on Thursday of endangering the safety of an aircraft. Sala died after the single-engine Piper Malibu aircraft in which he was traveling crashed in the English Channel on Jan. 21, 2019 ... 12. ___ ... Source .
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What’s in, and what’s out, as Biden offers scaled-back plan
The Associated Press 28 Oct 2021
WASHINGTON (AP) — After months of talks with Democratic lawmakers, President Joe Biden outlined Thursday a $1.75 trillion framework to support families and education as well as protect against global warming ... But Democrats are scaling back some investments and shortening the timeframe for funding in order to whittle down spending ... ... Sens ... .
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Sudan military leader fires six diplomats who criticised coup
Belfast Telegraph 28 Oct 2021
Sudan’s military leader has fired at least six ambassadors, including the envoys to the US, the European Union and France, after they condemned the military’s takeover of the country, an official said. The diplomats had pledged their support for the now-deposed government of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok ... AP/PA Images. / ... Enter email address ... / ... / ... .
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Syrians reeling from shock after regime bombed Idlib market
Anadolu Agency 28 Oct 2021
Syrian civilians are still reeling from shock after the Bashar al-Assad regime bombed a market in the northwestern province of Idlib ... Speaking to Anadolu Agency, shop-owner Mustafa Kreidi said he saw people dying all around him. He noted that the children of his neighbor died in the attack.