Opposition activists gear up for a new round of protests in Belarus

#Opposition #activists in #Belarus were preparing for fresh protests on Thursday to breathe life into a movement against strongman leader Alexander Lukashenko that fizzled out during the winter in the…

Heroin’s Hidden Ingredient, Courtesy of a U.S. Company

A $324 jug of acetic anhydride made in Mexico by an American company was enough to produce 90,000 hits of high-grade heroin. The drug cartels can’t get enough of it.…

Eurovision controversy: Belarus may submit new entry after backlash

A rumbling political #crisis in #Belarus spilled over into the #Eurovision Song Contest this week, as the country’s state broadcaster nominated a band that has released songs mocking protests against…

The Photos Taken as the Taliban Took Hold of Afghanistan | Developing News

“Afghanistan was a great place to photograph until the Taliban came into power.” In the midst of a complex civil war, Chris Steele-Perkins made four trips to Afghanistan during the…

EU Parliament strips Catalan separatists of immunity

The European Parliament on Tuesday lifted the immunity of former Catalan leader Carles #Puigdemont and two allies wanted by #Spain following #Catalonia’s #independence attempt in 2017. The trio — Puigdemont…

International Women’s Day: Years of work undone by Covid-19 pandemic

With the world ravaged by a #pandemic, the past 12 months have been like no other in modern history so what has #COVID19 meant for the women’s rights movement? Has…

HFPA Members Call on Board to Resign as Golden Globes Diversity Crisis Rages (Exclusive)

Members of the embattled Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), the powerful group behind the Golden Globes that has come under fire for a lack of diversity, are calling for the…

IT Security News Weekly Summary – Week 09

IT Security News Daily Summary 2021-03-07 John McAfee Charged with Fraud in Cryptocurrency Scam BSides Calgary 2020 -Scott Taylor’s ‘Exploring Common Hacking Techniques’ Robert M. Lee’s & Jeff Haas’ Little…

“If you’re going to start investigating Meghan Markle, why aren’t you investigating Prince Andrew?”

For The Daily Beast’s Nico Hines, it’s pretty clear that accusations against #MeghanMarkle were planted to counter the Oprah Winfrey interview. "It’s somewhat rich when you consider that the royal…

Courage under fire: Women activists who risk their lives

Monday marks 110 years since a designated annual International #Women’s Day was first commemorated. Started as a way to call attention to the need for equal rights and promote women’s…

Brexit tensions soar over Northern Ireland

A post-#Brexit #crisis over #NorthernIreland deepened Thursday as Britain hit back at #EU threats of legal action and pro-#UK militants abandoned the restive province’s 1998 peace deal. Subscribe to France…

Hong Kong court keeps 47 democracy activists in custody

A #HongKong court on Thursday ordered all 47 pro-#democracy #activists charged under a #Beijing-imposed national security law to be kept in custody after the Department of Justice appealed an initial…

Budget 2021: What did the chancellor lay out and is it enough? – BBC Newsnight

Chancellor Sunak unveils his Budget, but is it enough to help repair Covid’s damage to the economy? Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog Setting out the government’s tax and spending plans for…

Myanmar police fire live bullets at anti-coup protesters ahead of talks

#Myanmar security forces fired live rounds and tear gas at #protesters again on Tuesday, leaving at least three people critically injured as regional powers rebuked the junta over its deadly…

CDC Signs Off on J&J’s Single-Shot Vaccine, Clearing Way for Distribution

CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walesnky has signed off on Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine. Walensky’s approval allows the federal government to begin shipping the doses to sites across the country. Her…