Without Immediate Talks, Russia Tells US War More Likely

Without Immediate Talks, Russia Tells US War More Likely

Mark Clouse December 20, 2021

Russia Demands ‘Urgent’ U.S. Talks, Warning of ‘Military Response’ to NATO Activity

From www.themoscowtimes.com
2021-12-20 14:51:05

Excerpt:

Russia demands immediate talks with the United States on security guarantees from NATO, a senior diplomat said Monday, while President Vladimir Putin’s chief arms control negotiator warned of a “military response” if the alliance continues to step on Moscow’s “sore spots.”

Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov spoke days after Moscow made public a list of demands that seek to limit the U.S.-led Western military bloc’s role in Ukraine and the former Soviet space.

“We need [answers] urgently since the situation is very serious and may get more complicated,” the state-run RIA Novosti news agency quoted Ryabkov as saying.

Konstantin Gavrilov, who heads Russia’s delegation on military security and arms control talks in Vienna, echoed Ryabkov’s earlier warning of military action from Moscow in response to what it views as NATO’s threatening activities.

“Everyone in NATO understands well that, despite all [its] strength and power, it needs to take concrete political actions,” Gavrilov said in a state television broadcast.

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YouTube and Disney Kiss and Make Up

Freedomist Curator December 20, 2021

Disney channels return to YouTube TV after brief disappearance

From www.techspot.com
2021-12-20 15:18:00

Excerpt:

Recap: YouTube and Disney reached an impasse late last week that resulted in the disappearance of 18 Disney-owned channels from YouTube TV. As YouTube explained, they partner with content owners to bring various channels to YouTube TV and occasionally, these deals need to be renewed. Despite negotiating for several months, the two sides were unable to reach an agreement that both deemed fair before the existing contract expired, thus the channels were pulled from YouTube’s streaming service.

YouTube TV decreased its monthly rate by $15, from $64.99 to $49.99, to reflect the change.

Cooler heads seemingly prevailed over the weekend as both sides returned to the negotiating table and were able to hammer out a new deal. This means that all of the channels that were pulled, including ABC, FX, National Geographic and the ESPN family of channels, have returned. So, too, has the original $64.99 price point.

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Chile Falls to Marx

Mark Clouse December 20, 2021

Communist Candidate Wins Chile Presidential Election After Year of Leftist Mob Violence

From www.breitbart.com
2021-12-20 14:26:51
Frances Martel
Excerpt:

Chile elected Gabriel Boric its president on Sunday, a sharp turn left after two years of Marxist mob violence targeting churches and government institutions. Boric is a far-left radical protest organizer endorsed by the Communist Party.

Boric defeated conservative candidate José Antonio Kast, who won the first round of presidential voting in November. Kast conceded on Sunday night. In the past month – during which Boric and Kast had the election to themselves after defeating a large slate of candidates in round one – rising numbers of violent attacks by leftists on Kast supporters and staffers had come to define the election.

“I have just spoken to [Gabriel Boric] and congratulated him for his great victory,” Kast wrote on Twitter on Sunday night. “From today on he is the president-elect of Chile and deserves all our respect and constructive collaboration. Chile is always first.”

Acabo de hablar con @gabrielboric y lo he felicitado por su gran triunfo. Desde…

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DC Radio Takes Millions to Air Chinese Agit Prop, Literally

Ivo Fysic December 20, 2021

CCP Paid DC Radio Station $4.4 Million To Broadcast Propaganda

From freebeacon.com
2021-12-20 09:59:36
Chuck Ross
Excerpt:

The Chinese Communist Party paid a Washington, D.C., radio station $4.4 million over the past two years to broadcast propaganda, according to new federal foreign agent disclosures.

The Virginia-based Potomac Media Group detailed its lucrative contract with the Communist Party’s International Communication Planning Bureau in filings last Thursday with the Justice Department. As part of the deal, Potomac Media’s WCRW, an AM station, airs content from China Global Television Network and a series of talk shows that portray China in a positive light.

Potomac Media’s filing with the Justice Department provides extensive details about its arrangement with the International Communication Planning Bureau, an arm of the Communist Party’s Propaganda Department. The Planning Bureau can review broadcasts and verify programming, according to…

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Suspected Islamist Terrorist Captured at US-Mexico Border

Freedomist Editor December 20, 2021

Saudi Arabian ‘potential terrorist’ nabbed at US-Mexico border; Ties to ‘Yemeni subjects of interest, feds say

From www.foxnews.com
2021-12-20 15:54:05
Bill Melugin
Excerpt:

A “potential terrorist” with links to a number of “Yemeni subjects of interest” was captured in Arizona late last week after illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, U.S. Border Patrol officials announced Monday.

The 21-year-old man was apprehended Thursday night entering the U.S. from Mexico through Yuma, Arizona, according to a tweet from Yuma Sector Chief Patrol Agent Chris T. Clem. He appears to have been wearing a jacket emblazoned with an American flag patch and another that stated: “Central Oneida County Volunteer.”

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2021 Biggest Crypto Year Than All Other Years Combined

Parker Davis December 20, 2021

Crypto attracts more money in 2021 than all previous years combined.

From www.reddit.com
2021-12-20 08:22:50
/u/milonuttigrain
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Need more proof that this is the year digital assets went mainstream? How about the fact that venture capital funds have poured about $30 billion into crypto, or more than in all previous years combined for the little more than decade-old technology.

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China’s Candidates Sweep Hong Kong Elections

Ivo Fysic December 20, 2021

Hong Kong: Pro-Beijing candidates sweep controversial LegCo election

From www.bbc.co.uk
2021-12-20 13:04:23

Excerpt:

Pro-Beijing candidates have claimed a victory in Hong Kong’s Legislative Council (LegCo) election, as the city saw its lowest-ever voter turnout.

It was the first LegCo election since China made sweeping and controversial changes to the city’s electoral system.

Officials argue the changes were needed to ensure stability, but critics say they weakened democracy.

On Monday, Beijing also unveiled a statement outlining “democracy with Hong Kong characteristics”.

In a white paper released hours after election results were announced, China said Hong Kong was now entering a new stage of “restored order” as a result of these Beijing-introduced changes.

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Did China Stop Rain from Falling on Their Parade?

Freedomist Editor December 10, 2021

China news: Chinese officials ‘changed WEATHER to prevent rain falling on parade | World | News

From www.express.co.uk
2021-12-06 17:11:00

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The celebrations were led by President Xi on July 1 at Tiananmen Square. However, to stop any rain falling on the parade, researchers at Tsinghua University found that the clouds above were laced with chemicals to reduce air pollution and guarantee clear skies.

After doing this, the rain was induced by the chemicals the night before.

The research paper said: “Results show that emergency measures played an important role in improving the air quality.

“The artificial rain on the night of June 30 bettered the air quality on July 1, but the role played by pollution reduction was primary.”

“The reason behind this phenomenon was the ‘gradual’ emergency measures, and the nearer the event drew, the stricter the measures became.”

The researchers continued: “Given that the artificial rain was the only disruptive event during the period, we can believe the sudden fall in the PM2.5 density was caused by the artificial rainfall.”

US Chief of space operations David Thompson recently…

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Brexit Britain’s Economy Beats Germany and France

Parker Davis December 10, 2021

Brexit news: Britain outperforming Germany and France! Economist lifts lid on UK financial | World | News

From www.express.co.uk
2021-12-06 15:21:00

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Independent economist Julian Jessop took to Twitter to share the impressive news of Britain’s success. He tweeted: “Some better news from the euro area; construction PMI (not part of the composite index) picked up to 53.3 in November, from 51.2 in October.

“Flattered though by tax breaks in Italy, with Germany in particular still sub-50…”

Mr Jessop outlined what other EU countries were sitting at in comparison to the UK – with both Germany and France trailing behind.

For November, France was sitting at 51.6, with Germany at 47.9.

Mr Jessop added: “More good news on the UK economy (and another sector where Brexit Britain is outperforming Germany and France): the construction PMI climbed to 55.5 in November, from 54.6 in October, with supplier delays and price pressures easing…”

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Biden Admin Has Begun Mining for Bitcoin

Ivo Fysic December 10, 2021

US Government is Mining Bitcoin, Says White House Adviser : CryptoCurrency

From www.reddit.com
2021-12-06 11:17:20
/u/AmbientTextures
Excerpt:

tldr; Cryptocurrency expert and White House adviser Whit Gibbs revealed that Joe Biden’s government has been mining bitcoin. Gibbs made the revelation during an interview on Anthony Pompliano’s “Best Business Show” on Wednesday, December 1st. Meanwhile, Senator Elizabeth Warren has lobbied against a bitcoin mining company in New York due to its impact on climate change.

This summary is auto generated by a bot and not meant to replace reading the original article. As always, DYOR.

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