Ahead of a planned 2021 census, Swedish authorities have admitted they don’t know exactly how many people live in the country, citing people with multiple identities, wrong addresses and illegal migration as possible explanations. According to Statistics Sweden (SCB), the governmental body in charge of population, labor market, and GDP […]
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The woman first states, “This is my message for the greatest country in the world. In the light of the recent events in the United States, I felt morally obliged to shed light on a very similar chain of events that took place in my country during the 90s. The […]
https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo-itemprop.png Sputnik International https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png Sputnik https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png https://sputniknews.com/europe/202007231079961389-man-issues-threats-with-explosives-takes-police-officer-hostage-in-poltava-ukraine—reports/ Poltava police were attempting to detain the man, who was suspected of the illegal possession of a vehicle, according to their press service. Poltava Police had been conducting a special operation on Ostap Vishny Street to detain a man suspected of illegally possessing […]
Blockchain firm GNY has sent a legal notice to Grant Thornton New Zealand over alleged high fees and failures to properly address its claim. Source link
On Saturday, a campaign video tweeted by US President Donald Trump, using a Fleurie and Jung Youth cover of Linkin Park’s song ‘In the End’ as the soundtrack was disabled on Twitter over copyright claims, a recurring issue for Trump’s re-election campaign. American rock band Linkin Park said on Saturday […]
A council member in East Fishkill, a town up the Hudson River from New York City, has advised local residents to avoid four out of five NYC boroughs “due to crime,” noting a drastic increase in shootings and homicides. “Reconsider travel” to the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens “due to […]
The U.S. Army on Friday issued a request for proposals to competitively build future combat vehicle prototypes. The Army announced in July. 17 notice posted to the Federal Business Opportunities website that it issued a draft Request for Proposal for the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle Preliminary Digital Design phase to gather […]
Cannon’s comments on race and skin colour have drawn widespread condemnation, and his employers at ViacomCBS dropped him from the show he produced for the company. Media megastar Nick Cannon has apologised to the Jewish community for saying that Caucasian and Jewish people are inferior to darker-skinned people. The TV […]
From control of the digital realm to territorial skirmishes, these are the issues shaping an increasingly troubled relationship between the U.S. and China. No geopolitical relationship will shape the world over the coming decade as much as that of the U.S. and China. A day after President Trump signed the […]
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves removes his face mask during a COVID-19 news briefing in Jackson, Miss., on Wednesday. Rogelio V. Solis/AP hide caption toggle caption Rogelio V. Solis/AP Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves removes his face mask during a COVID-19 news briefing in Jackson, Miss., on Wednesday. Rogelio V. Solis/AP Mississippi’s […]
The judge overseeing the trial of four Minneapolis cops accused of killing black security guard George Floyd has placed a gag order on the defendants and their lawyers after pieces of somewhat exculpatory evidence were released. Citing the risk of “tainting a potential jury pool” and “impair[ing] all parties’ right […]
https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo-itemprop.png Sputnik International https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png Sputnik https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png https://sputniknews.com/us/202007071079822655-us-issues-visa-restrictions-on-chinese-officials-over-tibetan-access/ The US Department of State announced on Tuesday it had imposed visa restrictions on Chinese officials deemed to be responsible for Beijing’s policies controlling foreigners’ access to the Tibet Autonomous Region. “Beijing has continued systematically to obstruct travel to the Tibetan Autonomous Region […]
After the US hip-hop artist announced he would be running for presidency some detail of his biography resurfaced, making the fans of another music icon, Britney Spears, fly off the handle. On Sunday, the hashtag #freebritney started trending globally on Twitter after the pop princess’s fans launched an online campaign to put […]
Dr. Ronnie Jackson and Barack Obama Former Obama White House physician Ronny Jackson joined Kyle Olson last week to discuss the former Vice President Joe Biden. Jackson said he believes Joe has “cognitive issues.” That’s an understatement. Jackson added, “I’m not comfortable with him being my president.” TRENDING: “Tell My […]
A longtime subforum dedicated to fans and supporters of US President Donald Trump has been removed from Reddit, adding to the growing list of social media violations recently attributed to the US president and his supporters. Reddit CEO Steve Huffman announced in a Monday content policy update that in addition […]
New York officials have instituted a three-strike rule for crypto firms applying for the BitLicense, the Sovrin Foundation is now fun by volunteers and Aussies can now buy BTC at their post office. Here’s the story: You’re reading Blockchain Bites, the daily roundup of the most pivotal stories in blockchain and […]
As the coronavirus lockdown is gradually eased in the UK, government ministers have been seeking to get people working again and kick-start the stalled economy, with Chancellor Rishi Sunak underscoring that the top priority is “to support people, protect jobs and businesses through this crisis.” UK Chancellor of the Exchequer […]
CA Governor Gavin Newsom The Democrats are back to installing tyrannical Coronavirus orders now that the George Floyd riots have calmed down. California on Thursday issued a statewide face mask order. California Public Health Officials released guidance requiring Californians to wear face coverings, citing ‘scientific research.’ “Science shows that face […]
FIFA has responded to a threat to boycott US football matches by President Donald Trump, urging the world to “say no to racism and violence” after the latest row over athletes who take a knee during the American national anthem. Trump tweeted that he would stop following US soccer after […]
Former Bellator MMA champion Alexander Shlemenko has spoken of his ordeal and told fans not to risk their lives by going for a swim after diving into the Irtysh River to pull out a body before calling the police to the scene. The popular Russian fighter looked troubled and still […]
The New York City health authority has released a new advisory sharing sorely needed tips on safer sex habits amid the coronavirus pandemic, even urging that partners don masks during the deed, triggering a wave of mockery. The new tip-sheet was made public this week, catching the internet’s eye on […]
Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis listens to a question during an appearance at the Council on Foreign Relations, in New York, in September. Mattis on Wednesday issued an extraordinary rebuke of President Trump. Richard Drew/AP hide caption toggle caption Richard Drew/AP Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis […]
Javier Tebas, CEO of Spanish football’s top flight, La Liga, has stated that players in his league have a duty to act responsibly after four Sevilla players flouted the Spanish government’s lockdown rules. Argentinian players Ever Banega, Lucas Ocampos and Franco Vazquez, plus Dutch striker Luuk de Jong, were photographed […]
https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.com/img/107940/91/1079409173_0:0:1921:1080_1200x675_80_0_0_89edf9e7c511381e5d9f199e450f0d52.png Sputnik International https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png Sputnik https://cdn2.img.sputniknews.com/i/logo.png https://sputniknews.com/uk/202005251079409151-geography-issues-woman-who-breaks-lockdown-travelling-to-welsh-beach-thinks-wales-is-in-england/ Despite the UK government advising to ease the pandemic restrictions, Wales is still urging people to stay at home. England, however, has started lifting the quarantine measures which might cause confusion for those who don’t know the difference. A woman from England, who […]