News of the World

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CIA did not verbally brief Trump on Russia report
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53258965
Now an official denies Trump was informed about such report regarding bounties paid by Russia to the Taliban.

Russia reforms: Putin strongly backed by voters, partial results
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-53255964
One way or another it seems Putin will stay in power for 36 years.
Easy peasy if you are used to arresting your opponents for any charges you can come up with.


Seattle police clear out protester-occupied zone
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53254221
Since Wulfo was eager to let me hear something about this, I had to inform you that CHOP no longer exists for police is going back to business in that zone in Seattle.
They would be morons if they pretended to let people do their bidding just because.  

Hong Kong: First arrests under 'anti-protest' law as handover marked
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-53244862
People living in Hong Kong and abroad feared this day would come...
Now the peculiar liberties the Hong Kongers enjoyed are mere memories of the past.
Chinese government does not care about freedom of speech. Hey! They even want to rewrite the Bible and the quran so...  

Hong Kong: US passes sanctions as world condemns new law
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-53259656

The US House of Representatives has approved new Hong Kong-related sanctions, after Beijing imposed a security law that was condemned by countries around the world.
The measure, which was passed unanimously, penalises banks that do business with Chinese officials.
It will have to be approved by the Senate before going to President Trump.
Critics say China's law ends freedoms that were guaranteed for 50 years when British rule ended in 1997.

Nope, they love to break their promises and shower people with pepper spray if they complain about the changes or their usual brutality.  

Thai satirist abducted in daylight
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-53212932
He was in Cambodia speaking to his sister over the phone when he was kidnapped. Well, it seems China isn't the only country where you can simply disappear...


Oklahoma woman shot while trying to remove Nazi flag
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53247757

Garfield County Sheriff's office said the woman had been at a party nearby when she took one of two flags being flown outside Alexander Feaster's home.
Mr Feaster, 44, then reportedly shot her in the back with a semi-automatic rifle as she ran away.
The 26-year-old woman is expected to recover from her injuries and Mr Feaster is being held in custody.

Well, it's always been dangerous to trespass another people's properties for ANY reason so...



Coronavirus: Immunity may be more widespread than tests suggest
https://www.bbc.com/news/health-53248660

People testing negative for coronavirus antibodies may still have some immunity, a study has suggested.
For every person testing positive for antibodies, two were found to have specific T-cells which identify and destroy infected cells.
This was seen even in people who had mild or symptomless cases of Covid-19.
But it's not yet clear whether this just protects that individual, or if it might also stop them from passing on the infection to others.
Researchers at the Karolinksa Institute in Sweden tested 200 people for both antibodies and T-cells.

Yeah, but keep in mind that Swedish authorities did not enact any policy to protect its people because they were "mature" enough to handle it themselves.


'I'm all for masks,' says Trump in change of tone
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53258792
Well, I didn't expect him to go for it. I was convinced he disregarded them just because.
This reminds me that even down here in rainy Costa Rica I have to wear a mask to enter markets, malls, restaurants, etc.

Coronavirus in Costa Rica

3,753 cases, 294 new, 1,085 foreigners, 17 deaths, 1,516 recoveries, 29,720 discarded, 42,589 tests

and a shark wearing a !!