Beijing sanctions 4 Americans over Hong Kong ‘interference’, warns US not to ‘go further down wrong path’
China will slap sanctions on four individuals working for US organizations who say they promote democracy abroad, the Foreign Ministry said, in response to what it called “blatant interference” in Hong Kong More...
Germany’s Chancellor warns Covid restrictions may continue until January
Chancellor Angela Merkel has told Germany’s parliament that restrictive measures to slow the spread of coronavirus could remain in place through Christmas and into early January. While other European nations are More...
No ‘normal’ Christmas will be possible this year, UK finance minister warns, though families may be able to get together
Christmas celebrations will not be “normal” this year due to the coronavirus situation, British Finance Minister Rishi Sunak has warned, as England prepares to switch from a blanket lockdown to region-based More...
UK lockdown won’t be replaced with ‘a free for all,’ Johnson warns unveiling 3-tier Covid winter plan
Gyms and non-essential shops will be allowed to reopen when England’s second national coronavirus lockdown ends on December 2, PM Boris Johnson said on Monday, and sports fans will be allowed back into outdoor More...
‘Know the challenge’: UK government’s website warns tech firms over risks of China expansion & investment
The British government has launched a website that tells UK digital and tech businesses how to manage “risks” regarding receiving investment from China. The website, featuring the slogan ‘China. More...
‘Important to preserve scope for talks with Iran’: Germany warns against escalation after killing of top Iranian scientist
Berlin has urged “all parties” to avoid escalating tensions following the assassination of a senior Iranian scientist in what Tehran suspects to be an Israeli operation. Iran’s leader has pledged to go after More...
Iran warns US & Israel against any ‘adventurism’ during Trump’s ‘final’ days in office after murder of scientist – letter to UN
Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has called on Washington and Tel Aviv to avoid “adventuristic measures” after the assassination of a top Iranian scientist, while also alleging “serious indications” More...
‘Dangerous precedent’: Palestinian premier warns Pompeo over settlement visit
‘Dangerous precedent’: Palestinian premier warns Pompeo over settlement visit Mike Pompeo’s visit, a first for a US secretary of state, will ‘legitimise’ Israeli settlements More...
EU warns Google CEO Sundar Pichai it won’t allow the web to remain the ‘Wild West’ any longer
The internet should benefit not only US tech giants, but also smaller European businesses, and new rules being introduced by the European Union will ensure that, a top EU official has told Alphabet and Google CEO More...
Health minister warns: Ukraine on the verge of coronavirus “catastrophe”
Facing a rapidly worsening medical situation and a failing economy, the Ukrainian ruling class is doing little to stem the pandemic and assist the country’s working class. World Socialist Web Site (en) More...
