Although the U.S. has ended its military presence in Afghanistan, its alleged crimes of killing civilians by the U.S. troops and its allies must be thoroughly investigated and the perpetrators must be held accountable, a Chinese diplomat said in Geneva on Tuesday.
Daily Archives: 16. September 2021
Russian troops begin to receive newest S-500 missile system
According to the report, the S-500 system is designed to intercept long- and medium-range ballistic missiles as well as warplanes.
The system is an upgraded version of the current S-400 Triumph system, which is capable of destroying targets at a distance of up to 400 km and a height of up to 30 km.
Netanyahu’s Ultra-Luxurious Hawaii Vacation Is a Total Legal Shitstorm
It is doubtful whether Netanyahu, who was on vacation from Aug. 15 to Sept. 1, should have been there at all: Ellison, who is seventh on the Forbes list of the richest people on earth, is also listed as a witness for the prosecution in Netanyahu’s trial on three charges of criminal corruption, which resumed this week after a three month break.
The major drama on opening day came from outside the courtroom—and outside the country—with news that Haim Geron, a former deputy director general of the communications ministry and another witness for the prosecution, died in a mysterious private plane crash near the Greek island of Samos.
Prosecution Witness in Netanyahu Trial Killed in Plane Crash
(13.09.2021)
The two were identified as Esti and Haim Garon, the latter of whom served as the deputy director of the Communications Ministry and was a prosecution witness in Netanyahu‘s trial.
Soldiers deployed in Bogota in response to crime wave
Nearly 360 soldiers were sent to different spots around town in support of the police, according to Defense Minister Diego Molano.
Netanyahu trial resumes after three-month delay
(SEPTEMBER 13, 2021)
The trial of opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu for suspected bribery, fraud and breach of trust, which was postponed due to new evidence on ex-Walla CEO‘s cell phone, reopened on Monday.
Bennett Makes Time Magazine‘s 2021 List as Islamist Coalition Partner Hails His ‚Courage‘
Abbas and Bennett agree on little ideologically. Abbas leads the United Arab List, a party that champions Palestinian self-determination, while Bennett comes from Israel’s right wing and has pledged that a Palestinian state will not arise on his watch. But they coalesced around the goal of removing Bennett’s predecessor, Benjamin Netanyahu, who they saw as divisive and corrupt.
Natural immunity to covid is powerful. Policymakers seem afraid to say so.
More than 15 studies have demonstrated the power of immunity acquired by previously having the virus. A 700,000-person study from Israel two weeks ago found that those who had experienced prior infections were 27 times less likely to get a second symptomatic covid infection than those who were vaccinated.
Fauci lacks ‚firm answer‘ on COVID-19 natural immunity question
(13.09.2021)
Fauci, who is President Joe Biden‘s chief medical adviser, was asked on Friday by CNN‘s Dr. Sanjay Gupta whether people who have tested positive for the virus should still get a shot. He cited data from Israel in August suggesting people who recovered from COVID-19 had a lower risk of contracting the delta variant than those who got a full Pfizer vaccine.
Haseloff als Ministerpräsident von Sachsen-Anhalt wiedergewählt
Im Anschluss an die Wahl wurde Haseloff von Landtagspräsident Gunnar Schellenberger (CDU) vereidigt. Anschließend ernannte der 67-Jährige in der Staatskanzlei seine neuen Ministerinnen und Minister.
Somali president suspends prime minister’s executive powers in escalating row
Somalia‘s president said on Thursday he had withdrawn the executive powers of the prime minister, the latest twist in a feud that has plunged the country into a deep political crisis.
Bulgaren müssen zum dritten Mal wählen
Erneut ist in Bulgarien die Bildung einer Regierung gescheitert: Staatspräsident Rumen Radev löste am Morgen das Parlament auf, das erst am 11. Juli gewählt worden war und setzte für den 14. November erneut vorgezogene Neuwahlen an
New Zealand will BAN Australia‘s new nuclear-powered submarines from its waters, says Jacinda Ardern minutes after alliance with US and Britain is announced
The Kiwi prime minister reiterated her country‘s strong anti-nuclear stance, but stressed ties with the three countries remained strong
Neuer Sicherheitspakt als Signal an China
Die USA und Australien sind neben dem bilateralen Verhältnis auch über die Partnerschaft „Five Eyes“ (fünf Augen) der Geheimdienste verbunden. Zu dem Bündnis gehören Australien, Neuseeland, Kanada, Großbritannien und die USA.
Shenzhou-12 separates from space station core module
The three astronauts have lived and worked in Tianhe for 90 days, the longest stay in space by Chinese astronauts, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
Rede zur Lage der Union
Bei ihrer zweiten Rede zur ‚Lage der Union‘ hat EU-Kommissionspräsidentin Ursula von der Leyen am Mittwoch in Straßburg ihre alte Liebe wiederentdeckt: das Militär.“
Slowenien: Ausschreitungen bei Protest gegen Maßnahmen
Nach Einschätzung der Medien hatten sich mehrere tausend Menschen versammelt. Sie forderten die Abschaffung der neuen Regelung, die seit gestern gilt, sowie Neuwahlen.
Atom-U-Boote für Australien
Die USA, Großbritannien und Australien haben einen Sicherheitspakt für den strategisch wichtigen Indopazifik-Raum geschmiedet. US-Präsident Joe Biden, der britische Premierminister Boris Johnson und sein australischer Kollege Scott Morrison stellten die Partnerschaft in einer virtuellen Ankündigung vor,
El Salvador: Tausende bei Demo gegen Bitcoin-Einführung
Nach Schätzungen der Organisatoren und eines Zeugen gegenüber der Agentur Reuters gingen rund 4.500 Menschen auf die Straße, darunter Gewerkschaften, Universitätsstudenten, Beschäftigte im Gesundheitswesen, Landwirte, Anwälte, LGBTQ-Gruppen, indigene Gemeinschaften und Mitglieder der politischen Opposition.
D: Künstlerin Hito Steyerl lehnt Bundesverdienstkreuz ab
Die Künstlerin kritisiert darin, wie die Politik während der Pandemie mit der Kultur und dem Bildungswesen umgegangen sei.