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Putin May Be Winning the Information War Outside of the U.S. and Europe
Time 20 May 2022
The Chinese internet—used by one out of five of the world’s internet users—is pro-Russian ... But its use of false personas, phony websites and blog posts, and malicious bots, seemed to be the state of the art of disinformation ... but using laptops instead of rifles.
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AOC recounts fearing she’d need abortion after sex attack: ‘I at least had a choice’
The Independent 20 May 2022
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she once feared she would need to undergo an abortion after being sexually assaulted, saying it left her feeling “horrified” and “really alone” but that she “at least had a choice”.
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China: Scientists find 192m-deep sinkhole with ‘well-preserved primitive forest’
Indian Express 20 May 2022
The ancient trees growing at the bottom are nearly 40 meters high, and the dense shade plants are up to one’s shoulders, leader of the Guangxi 702 cave expedition team Chen Lixin told Xinhua ... They wound up the exploration on May 6 and returned to safety ... ... Get Express Premium to access our in-depth reporting, explainers and opinions 🗞️ ... Tags ... .
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Northern Ireland: UK and EU's row risks Western unity, top US official warns
BBC News 20 May 2022
The UK's dispute with the European Union over Northern Ireland trade risks undermining Western unity amid the Ukraine war, a senior US official says ... Vladimir Putin would "use any opportunity he can to show that our alliance is fraying", he added ... US concern ... The basics. Read more. Guide to the Brexit border problem ... More on this story ... .
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Russia reports finding 2nd body on Kunashiri island
Asahi News 20 May 2022
Russia reported that another human body had been found washed ashore on Kunashiri island, part of the disputed Northern Territories, Japan Coast Guard officials said on May 20. The Coast Guard is trying to gather information on the identity of the person, who was likely one of the passengers of the sunken Kazu I tour boat ... .
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Biden leaves for Asia under Ukraine, N.Korea nuclear shadows
Arab News 20 May 2022
We have communicated with not just our allies, but also with China,” he said ... 'Wind at our back'. Sullivan said ahead of the trip that Biden is bound for Asia with “the wind at our back” after successful US leadership in the Western response to President Vladimir Putin’s now almost three-month-long invasion of Ukraine.
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Russia to halt gas flows to Finland on Saturday, says Gasum
FX Empire 20 May 2022photo: AP / Bruno Bebert
Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram slammed for blackface birthday ‘prank’ - Arab News
WorldNews.com 20 May 2022
LONDON. Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram has found herself in hot water after being accused of racism for putting on blackface for a “prank.” To celebrate her 39th birthday, Ajram filmed a video of herself walking down the streets of Lebanon’s capital Beirut with her skin darkened by makeup and wearing a dark curly wig to...read full story. .
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Rihanna welcomes first child after high-fashion, self-affirming pregnancy
Raw Story 20 May 2022
Superstar Rihanna and rapper A$AP Rocky have reportedly welcomed their first child, after a pregnancy the singer flaunted in a radical revamp of normally covered-up maternity style ... People Magazine confirmed the celebrity birth, citing a source close to the couple who said they are at home with the baby and that "Rihanna is doing well ... .
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Germany, Qatar sign energy partnership agreement
Al Jazeera 20 May 2022
Qatar and Germany have signed a declaration to deepen their energy partnership, with a focus on trade in hydrogen and liquefied natural gas (LNG), as Europe’s biggest economy looks for alternative supplies amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine ... “The energy security issue plays an important role for us ... .
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The many reasons Erdogan rushed to block NATO's Nordic expansion
The Arab Weekly 20 May 2022
Simultaneously, however, like multiple other emerging market states such as India, the United Arab Emirates and China, Turkey has avoided imposing stringent sanctions on Moscow, with Russia this week announcing a bilateral deal on use of bank cards and flights that will give Moscow another modest economic lifeline.
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Jordan’s King Restricts Prince Hamza’s Communications, Residency, Movements
The Epoch Times 20 May 2022
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Qualcomm unveils 2 new Snapdragon chips for next-gen smartphones
The Siasat Daily 20 May 2022
“In the mobile segment, our primary focus is to deliver new, groundbreaking features and technologies to the industry, and for our customers’ flagship devices ... Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels.
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US accuses Russia of holding world hostage over food amid Ukraine invasion
Belfast Telegraph 20 May 2022
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has accused Russia of weaponising food and holding grain for millions of people around the world hostage to help “break the spirit of the Ukrainian people” ... Receive today's headlines directly to your inbox every morning and evening, with our free daily newsletter. Enter email address ... AP/PA Images. / ... Most Read.
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