China's ceremonial parliament now meeting in Beijing has moved to enact a national security law for Hong Kong, aimed at forbidding secessionist and subversive activity, as well as foreign interference and terrorism. Hong Kong's own government has been unable to pass such legislation due to the opposition in the city, but Beijing advanced the law itself after the protests last year. … [Read more...] about Protesters mass in Hong Kong before anthem law is debated
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Los Angeles County reopens in-person shopping, worship
FILE - In this May 19, 2020 file photo Stylist Sandra Serrano colors client Norma Beltran's hair at the Atomic Kitten Salon in Bakersfield, Calif. Gavin Newsom cleared barbershops and hair salons to open Tuesday, May 26, 2020, in the majority of counties, the latest move in his rapid relaxation of restrictions put in place two months ago to battle the coronavirus pandemic. (Alex Horvath/The Bakersfield Californian via AP,File) less … [Read more...] about Los Angeles County reopens in-person shopping, worship
Can Trump feel your pain? US nears haunting virus milestone
Clinton's touchy-feely ways are forever symbolized by his assurance that “I feel your pain," which did not come from a tragic moment at all but rather an epic smackdown of a heckler. Challenged by an AIDS activist in New York in 1992 who said the Democratic candidate was more about ambition than achievement, Clinton told the man “I know how it hurts ... I feel your pain” but “quit talking to me like that.” … [Read more...] about Can Trump feel your pain? US nears haunting virus milestone
Rubio warns of foreign actors amplifying virus conspiracies
Now privy to the highest level classified briefings as chairman, Rubio says he can’t talk about specific influence operations because “obviously some of that is ongoing." But he believes the Russian efforts so far have “succeeded far beyond Putin’s wildest dreams.” By tapping into polarized politics and fanning conspiracy theories, he said, Russia and other foreign actors are like “lighting a match.” He also points to China’s efforts to deflect its own role in the crisis. … [Read more...] about Rubio warns of foreign actors amplifying virus conspiracies
Venezuela’s apparent respite from COVID-19 may not last long
“We’ll go on a radical offensive to hunt down the coronavirus wherever it is,” Maduro said in a recent state TV address. “More work, more perseverance, more diagnostic tests, more house-to-house visits, more quarantine. This is our response.” … [Read more...] about Venezuela’s apparent respite from COVID-19 may not last long
