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‘The problem is that there is no IL-26 gene in the mouse’ — an exasperated letter leads to a retraction
A group of ophthalmology researchers in China got caught trying to pull the wool over the eyes of readers by falsely claiming to have used a therapy that doesn’t exist. As its title would indicate, the article, “Anti-angiogenic effect of Interleukin-26 in oxygen-induced retinopathy mice via inhibiting NFATc1-VEGF pathway,” by a team from Jinhua Municipal … Continue reading ‘The problem is that there is no IL-26 gene in the mouse’ — an exasperated letter leads to a retraction
ORG London: Exposing AdTech’s underbelly
Join us in London to hear a digital marketing expert blow the whistle on personal data abuse by digital advertisers and tell us how we can "opt out" of the corporate surveillance economy.
The provincial government is thinking about using bogus “carbon offsets”
News 1. Dorian “On Sept. 3, 2019, as deadly, destructive Dorian zeroed in on southeastern US coastal states, the four biggest American wireless carriers — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint — all pre-emptively announced plans to help their customers stay connected,” writes Stephen Kimber: Verizon, for example offered unlimited calling, texting and data from Sept. […]
The Difference Between Bernie And Elizabeth And The Rest Of The Field-- Bernie And Elizabeth Aren't Full Of Crap
Beto has lost a lot of momentum since he decided to run for president instead of taking on John Cornyn for the Texas Senate seat. Even some guy named Andrew Yang is polling better than he is. When Beto joined the presidential race, his fresh face gave him a startling 8.5 in the polls. Since then, though, Domocrats have reconsidered and his average polling number is now 2.8, seventh. The most recent credible poll, by YouGov for *The Economist* last week, has him at a dismal 1.0. *Brilliant! And Beto has been trying to walk it back ever since* Sometimes Beto wants to get some tracti... more »
Weedmaps unlikely to receive fines for illicit cannabis firms’ ads – but vaping illnesses could lead to action, experts say
For legal marijuana businesses frustrated by ads for hundreds of unlicensed MJ retailers on Weedmaps, relief may not come immediately. According to the California Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) and other sources, it appears online advertising giant Weedmaps can dictate its own timeline for removing ads from its site for unlicensed marijuana shops and delivery […] Weedmaps unlikely to receive fines for illicit cannabis firms’ ads – but vaping illnesses could lead to action, experts say is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis en... more »
See This A-10 Warthog? It Could Wipe Out Iran's Swarm Boats in a War
*Robert Beckhusen* *Security, * At least that is the plan. *Key Point*: Defeating swarms with A-10 Warthogs isn’t exactly revolutionary but that isn’t so much a problem. The plane isn’t a high-tech laser, but it doesn’t need to be. It doesn’t necessarily take the resources of a major nation-state to challenge U.S. Navy warships. China for instance is building up a large navy and invests in long-range, ship-killing missiles. Iran can’t build a large navy but it does invest in swarms of small missile boats. Like a swarm of insects, a swarm of boats can pose a threat as a larger, ... more »
Battleship Deathmatch: Navy's USS Iowa vs. Russia's Battlecruiser Kirov (Who Wins?)
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * It’s 1988. World War Three has begun, with the armies of the Soviet Union and the rest of the Warsaw Pact pouring over the Inter-German Border. Their destination: the Rhine River and beyond, dealing NATO a knockout blow that will end the war. Meanwhile, at sea, an equally titanic battle is about to take place. *Key Point*: In 1988 the USS* Iowa* loses, limping away to fight another day. Still, that’s not all exactly bad news for the Americans: *Kirov* was forced to expend its missiles against a battleship that didn’t sink, and wasn’t able to fulfill ... more »
The U.S. Army's Next Generation of Super Weapons Are Coming
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * And Iran, North Korea, Russia and China should be very afraid. (Washington, D.C.) Streamlining multiple targeting sensors to destroy long-range targets, arming forward- positioned robots to penetrate enemy defenses and receiving organized weather-specific terrain mapping from nearby drones - are all emerging combat dynamics increasingly made possible by AI-enabled weapons and technologies. New applications of AI are consolidating data from otherwise disparate sensor systems, analyzing seemingly limitless amounts of targeting data in seconds and instan... more »
New Zealand man charged over 'witchcraft' deaths of Fijian family
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A New Zealand man will appear in court after being charged with five counts of murder, after five family members were found dead with no visible injuries present last month.
Family planned intervention for man accused of hit and run on day of alleged murder, court hears
A man accused of deliberately running over and killing a stranger had post-traumatic stress disorder after an assault nine years earlier, a court has heard.
Tom Hawkins to miss Cats' preliminary final because of AFL ban
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Geelong will be without key forward Tom Hawkins for Friday night's blockbuster AFL preliminary final against Richmond after he is banned for one match by the tribunal.
Two weeks of extreme weather could wipe $750m off WA grain harvest
Brutal heat and bitter cold have cost farmers in WA more than 1.5m tonnes in crops over the course of a fortnight, according to a grain industry report.
Silicosis surge prompts more calls for a ban on engineered stone products
As new figures show a surge in new cases of silicosis, there are growing calls for the engineered stone benchtops which are a mainstay of Australian kitchens to be banned.
'Slavery in modern Australia': Sacked Uber Eats worker's case challenges gig economy
A delivery driver suing Uber Eats for underpayment and unfair dismissal has found support from the union movement, which says it is time to treat gig workers as employees.
Man assaulted two people trying to escape police custody at Canberra Hospital, court hears
The Kambah man could face serious assault charges after allegedly attempting to escape police twice, first while driving unregistered and later while being treated in hospital, when he injured two people.
ASIO warns stripping terror suspects of citizenship could increase threat
Australia's spy chiefs fear the Federal Government's ability to strip terror suspects of citizenship might increase the global threat of terrorism, even if it does keep extremists out of the country.
Governor Lamont Agrees With Removal of Religious Exemption for Connecticut Children
Hi. Kim here. This is happening in my state, Connecticut. Connecticut politicians are gunning for school age children whose families use the religious exemption. HARTFORD (WFSB) - Religious reasons may no longer be an excuse not to get your children... more »
Hubert Horan: Can Uber Ever Deliver? Part Twenty-One: Mike Isaac’s Book Ignores Economics and Financial Results and Gets the Uber Story Almost Entirely Wrong
Mike Isaac's Super Pumped!, a new book on Uber, draws fundamentally false conclusions about the company.
The Problem of France
The explanation may look too simple, but it is very likely the correct one. The problem of France is not wine, literature, or the sensuality of the whole country. The problem was illustrated by a French government minister a couple of days ago. Alexis de Tocqueville and other observers already pinpointed the problem as it […] The post The Problem of France appeared first on Econlib.
Weintraub Destroys Universities and Triggers Brain Drain from Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Science is not doing well in Brazil and this is reflected in the country's two main development agencies. The Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES) has frozen at least 8,692 master's and doctoral fellowships, while . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to […] The post Weintraub Destroys Universities and Triggers Brain Drain from Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Justice Gilmar Mendes Says Supreme Court Must Not Be Afraid To Judge Sérgio Moro’s Actions
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In an interview with Folha de S.Paulo published on Sunday, September 15th, Federal Supreme Court Justice Gilmar Mendes said he will not evaluate the popularity of former judge Sérgio Moro when assessing his suspicion. "If a court comes to consider such a factor, it will have to close down," he […] The post Justice Gilmar Mendes Says Supreme Court Must Not Be Afraid To Judge Sérgio Moro’s Actions appeared first on The Rio Times.
Number of Obesity Surgery in Brazil Increases Almost 85 Percent in Seven Years
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The number of obese individuals in Brazil grew 67.8 percent between 2006 and 2018, according to data from the VIGITEL (Surveillance of Risk Factors and Protection for Chronic Diseases by Telephone Survey), which was released on Thursday, July 25th, by the Ministry of Health. And as obesity spread the number […] The post Number of Obesity Surgery in Brazil Increases Almost 85 Percent in Seven Years appeared first on The Rio Times.
News round up 16th September 2019
*News round up* *FALSE FLAG ATTACK ON SAUDI ARABIAN OIL FACILITY?* *OIL PRICES SOAR 20%, BIGGEST JUMP ON RECORD* *WHO BENEFITS FROM HIGHER OIL PRICES AND WARMONGERING AGAINST IRAN?* *GLOBALISTS IN THE USA WHICH IS NOW THE WORLD'S BIGGEST EXPORTER OF OIL AND CASH STRAPPED SAUDI ARABIA SEEKING TO FINANCE THE YEMEN WAR BORTH BENEFIT FROM HIGHER OIL PRICES* *THE AVERAGE AMERICAN, BRIT ETC LOSES AS HIGHER OIL PRICES WILL DEEPEN RECESSIONARY PRESSURES* *THE PRIVATE BANKSTER GLOBALISTS ARE ALSO SEEKING TO CUT CHINA OFF FROM RAW MATERIALS IT NEEDS FOR ITS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY AND WHI... more »
UN Climate Expert Believes She Can See Invisible Trace Gases
“My daughter can see CO2 with the naked eye” – Afrinik
Netanyahu vows to annex ‘vital’ parts of West Bank beyond Jordan Valley if elected – report
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Sunday to annex “vital” parts of the West Bank beyond the Jordan Valley and the Israeli settlement blocs, if re-elected as prime minister on Tuesday, the Times of Israel reported. In his comments to Army Radio, he said his annexation plans are coordinated with the United States, adding that he is the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Houthi forces attacked Saudi Aramco sites with newly-modified drones: report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:45 A.M.) – The Houthi forces attacked the Saudi Aramco oil sites using newly-modified drones, the official media wing of the Yemeni group announced this morning. According to the Houthi forces, their drones possessed new jet engines that increased their attack capabilities. The Houthi forces added that they are still able to hit […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Fresh clashes breakout between Turkish-backed militants and Kurdish forces in east Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 A.M.) – Fresh clashes broke out this morning between the Turkish-backed militants and Kurdish-led forces in the eastern countryside of the Aleppo Governorate. According to reports, the clashes broke between the Turkish-backed National Army and Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units (YPG) inside the town of Daqliyash near the city of Al-Bab. No casualties […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
‘Significant divisions’ among jihadists after massive losses in Idlib: report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:40 P.M.) – Following a series of devastating defeats in southern Idlib and northern Hama, the jihadist rebels find themselves with “significant divisions” within their ranks, the Syria-based Al-Watan newspaper reported. Citing opposition sources, Al-Watan said the divisions are occurring between Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham’s Shura Council and their Salvation Government. The divisions have […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia deploys S-400 systems to Arctic region
The press service of the Russian Northern Fleet said Monday that the country’s military had deployed new S-400 Triumph systems on the Novaya Zemlya archipelago in the Arctic. “The air defence regiment of the Russian Northern Fleet deployed on Yuzhny island of the Novaya Zemlya archipelago has been completely reequipped with new S-400 systems,” the statement reads. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Photo of alleged new Hezbollah anti-ship missile released
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:15 A.M.) – A photo posted on Twitter this week showed what is believed to be a new anti-ship missile in the possession of Hezbollah’s military wing. It was first posted on the Twitter account of @South_Thaer; it showed a large anti-ship missile with the “Islamic Resistance” emblem along the side of it. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
New footage shows large weapons cache seized by Syrian military in Daraa: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 A.M.) – The Syrian military seized a large cache of weapons left behind by the militants in the western countryside of the Daraa Governorate. According to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the military seized the weapons cache inside the formerly militant-held town of Jassim. In the weapons cache were a large […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia, Iran to push Turkey to make final settlement on Idlib: source
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:20 A.M.) – The Russian and Iranian delegations at the Ankara peace conference on Syria will attempt to persuade their Turkish counterparts to commit to a final settlement on the future of Idlib, a government source in Damascus told Al-Masdar this morning. According to the source, the primary focus of this tripartite meeting […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran accuses US of supporting terrorism in Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 A.M.) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani stated before departing for Ankara Monday that the U.S. has played a destructive role in Syria. “The U.S.’ motives in Syria have to do with supporting terrorists,” Rouhani said before leaving for Ankara to attend the tripartite meeting on the Syrian crisis with the Turkish and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia could protect Lebanon with S-400 system after Israeli attack: media
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:45 A.M.) – During his recent meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his dissatisfaction with Israel’s attacks inside Lebanon, Independent Arabia reported on Friday. The Russian source said: “Putin has expressed his dissatisfaction from Israel’s latest actions in Lebanon,” the publication reported, pointing out that Russia “rejects the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Did Hitler Really Try to Build a 'Stealth' Bomber to Strike New York City?
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * The Horten XVIIIA was in effect a spinoff of the Horten brother’s wooden Ho.229 flying-wing jet fighter. Though aerodynamically unstable due to their lack of tail stabilizers, flying wings produce very little drag, thus allowing for higher speeds. *Key Point:* The fact that Berlin was making new plans to manufacture sophisticated intercontinental jet bombers even while columns of Allied tanks were advancing deep into Germany highlights how Nazism was not only an abhorrent ideology, but instilled a remarkable capacity for self-delusion. In 1942, G... more »
The Iran-Iraq War Was a Special Kind of Hell (A Million Dead?)
*Warfare History Network* *Security, * Neither country came anywhere near achieving even the most modest of its war aims. The borders were unchanged; both armies ended the war in essentially the same position they were in at the outbreak of hostilities. Together, the opponents had squandered some $350 billion on a senseless war of attrition engineered by two venal and intransigent autocrats. *Key Point*: Possibly as many as 1 million people were slain and 1.5 million wounded; another 2 million became refugees. The world awoke to ominous news on September 22, 1980. Iraqi despot Sa... more »
Drug cocktail seems to reverse biological signs of ageing in people
This curious protocol may be difficult to commercialize, but there is strong indication that it should. The confirmed benefit is the observed restoration of the thymus gland in particular. This does not reverse cellular health, but it does put the brakes of a clear degenerative condition whose outcome cannot be good or welcome. This also points to othere similar factors that need to be discovered. Recall that in the wild, all animals operate at prime until close by their due date, and the experience catastrophic decline We want to achieve at least that if possible.... *Drug... more »
By the End of This Century, the Global Population Will Start to Shrink
At least the reporters are now waking up to the developing problem of population contraction. The most recent modernization boomer is Africa which has reached about the same level as China and India. Both those have passed through their modernization boom and Africa was the last to actually kick in. I must admit i dispaired for several years about this, but that is well past. It is reasonable that the global population will reach 9,000,000,000 at which we will no longer have significant modernity boomer populations to deal with. What will be critical though is that we then tra... more »
A Second Look at Vaccination – Answers that Cannot be Questioned
This is an experts understanding of the state of vaccine science. It is no prettier than that of any so called vaccine denier. It remains judged by the standards of the nineteenth century and any system so completely captured by commercial interests can never be safe if that is inconvenient. What is not funny is that it all now looks like a NAZI project. What are their motives? *A Second Look at Vaccination – Answers that Cannot be Questioned * *By Dr. Malcolm Kendrick * *DrMalcolmKendrick.org * *September 5, 2019 * *https://www.lewrockwell.com/2019/09/no_author/a-second-... more »
‘Never, ever use a debit card,’ warns fraud expert and ex-con artist—here’s what to do instead
The truth of course is that we are always vulnerable to a wilful con artist. There is no real protection. In the meantime debit cards work where you happen to have a local presence. Do still watch out for the obvious. After all high turnover bars will cycle the odd dumb kid wanting to get caught. Otherwise use credit cards as he tells you here. Frank's career was amazingly unique and may never be really replicated. Just too many other attractive roads forward today. His real strength was not just the mechanics as anyone can do that but his ability to enter the moment and shape... more »
Fireworks - Inbound
*US-Saudi Axis* It is likely that the drone attack made against the Saudis by Iranian proxies (the Houthi militia) will be reciprocated this coming week. Maybe Kharg Island? Could the island capsize? Ask Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA). I'm sure that the Saudi drones will be effective in eliminating the entire Iranian capacity to deliver oil to waiting ships. It's what Iran has been asking for. And if you ask long and hard enough for something, maybe you'll get it? US hardware, US advice, and Saudi money. Additionally, the US has released the war reserves of oil into the market to stabiliz... more »
PUTIN ENDORSES NETANYAHU FOR RE-ELECTION – SHOIGU AND LAVROV REACT
By John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with On Friday afternoon in Sochi, President Vladimir Putin kept Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu waiting for three hours, and then publicly endorsed him for re-election. Putin’s endorsement was unconditional: he could have warned against Netanyahu’s election pledge, revealed last week, to annex the West Bank of Palestine, but he […]
"The Black Swan Is A Drone"
*"The Black Swan Is A Drone"* by Charles Hugh Smith "Predictably, the mainstream media is serving up heaping portions of reassurances that the drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities are no big deal and full production will resume shortly. The obvious goal is to placate global markets fearful of an energy disruption that could tip a precarious global economy into recession. The real impact isn't on short-term oil prices, it's on asymmetric warfare: the coordinated drone attack on Saudi oil facilities is a Black Swan event that is reverberating around the world, awakening copycats and... more »
Police formed human chain to offload $245m worth of cocaine from yacht, court hears
A court has heard Border Force and NSW and federal police officers formed a human chain to unload hundreds of bricks of cocaine from a catamaran linked to an international drug syndicate.
'Pretty well apocalyptic': Wall of flames stops within metres of family home
Scorched earth and burned toys show just how close a family's home came to destruction during rural Darwin's bushfire emergency.
Why the Boomers will be a better side at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
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The Boomers fell short of the podium — again — at the recent basketball World Championships, but they stand a better chance of charging the dais at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
New climate strategy asks residents to do 'heavy lifting', with 'car-free days' and no gas cooking
The ACT Government unashamedly asks the community to do more to help it reach the ambitious target of net zero carbon emissions by 2045, with transport and natural gas top of the list of targets.
The shocking change that is forcing entire towns to shut down
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What happens when climate change causes extreme events to become chronic, potentially rendering some communities unviable? Tony Matthews investigates.
'Family is more than good mates': Fijian PM sends signal during first official visit
In the wake of Pacific nations criticising Australia over its stance on climate change, Frank Bainimarama downplays Scott Morrison's suggestions Fiji and Australia are like family, saying "it's about more than being good mates to one another".
Jennifer Lopez's Hustlers performance among critics' picks at Toronto International Film Festival
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J-Lo, Renée Zellweger and New Zealander Taika Waititi are all being tipped as Oscars contenders following this year's star-studded festival.
Victorian treaty negotiations move closer as voting opens for Aboriginal assembly
Voting opens for Victorian Aboriginal communities to elect the people who will help make the rules for what are expected to be the first treaty negotiations in Australia.
From shooting fireworks to memorial forests: Australians opt for alternatives to burial
As cremations continue to outnumber burials across the country, these seniors are embracing an innovative alternative to burial that will see their ashes live on in trees.
A disastrous week for NT mango industry
Bushfires and gusty winds have wiped out millions of dollars worth of mangoes in the Northern Territory.
Man sentenced after killing friend in drunken fight at remote camp site
A South Australian man has been jailed for killing his best friend at a remote camp site during a drunken fight after falling on him and rupturing an internal cyst.
Past deeds catching up with Toby Greene as AFL decides Giants star's fate
Toby Greene was lucky to escape suspension last week, many believe, but his good fortune may have run out in a blow to the Giants' preliminary finals chances, writes Alister Nicholson.
Plastic surgeon suing Google over negative reviews 'invited criticism', tech giant claims
Tech giant Google claims a prominent Sydney plastic surgeon invited used "puffery and hyperbole" in his advertising, inviting those who reviewed him online to criticise him in a "robust" manner.
Agriculture: Brazil Authorizes Grape and Garlic Import From Egypt
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Minister of Agriculture, Tereza Cristina, announced yesterday after Brazil had achieved the opening of the Egyptian market for domestic dairy products, that the country should authorize the import of Egyptian grapes and garlic. On Sunday, September 15th, Tereza Cristina met in . . . To read the full NEWS […] The post Agriculture: Brazil Authorizes Grape and Garlic Import From Egypt appeared first on The Rio Times.
Researchers Demonstrate Lithium Benefits for Elderly People with Alzheimer’s
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - New findings from experiments on human brain cells and mice show that the drug slows down cell aging, one of the factors related to this and other neurodegenerative diseases. Earlier works by the group had already demonstrated that, when administered in very small doses, the metal helps to preserve the memory […] The post Researchers Demonstrate Lithium Benefits for Elderly People with Alzheimer’s appeared first on The Rio Times.
Who Was Really Behind 9/11
A large number of Americans still don’t believe the official version of the 9/11 attacks on New York and Washington. I am one of them. The government and tame media version – that crazed Muslims directed by Osama bin Laden attacked New York’s twin towers and the Pentagon because they […]
New Whistleblower Testimony Against Brennan & Rosenstein
Testimony like this is invariably scrubbed from the net so I urge you to either rip it or listen in a timely manner. This is the best whistleblower recording since, we found out the allegedly vivid... Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced
How do you throw away a dead wind turbine?
The life cycle of a wind turbine is 20 to 25 years or less and they are not recyclable. The post How do you throw away a dead wind turbine? appeared first on CFACT.
B-2 Spirit: The Stealth Bomber Trump Could Send to Strike Iran
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Or North Korea, Russia, China--anyone. *Key Point*: Conventional or nuclear, the B-2 Spirit can handle almost any precision attack mission in any environment imaginable, located at practically any point on Earth The B-2 Spirit is one of three strategic heavy bombers in U.S. Air Force service. Originally conceived to infiltrate the Soviet air-defense network and attack targets with nuclear weapons, over the decades its mission has grown to include conventional precision attack. The B-2 is the most advanced bomber in U.S. service, and the only one of ... more »
America's Next Iran Nightmare: Could Tehran Build a Super Submarine Fleet?
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * While Iran’s current roster of 33 submarines seems formidable by its sheer size, a significant portion of these are aging North Korean and Russian imports. Certain technical questions notwithstanding, the inauguration of the Fateh class suggests that Iran is moving ahead with its Naval modernization program despite the economic strain of a longstanding western sanctions regime. *Key Point*: Certain technical questions notwithstanding, the inauguration of the Fateh class suggests that Iran is moving ahead with its Naval modernization program despite... more »
"Drone Attack" on Saudi Oil - Who Benefits?
*September 16, 2019* (Tony Cartalucci - NEO) - Huge blazes were reported at two oil facilities in Saudi Arabia owned by Aramco. While Saudi authorities refused to assign blame, media outlets like the BBC immediately began insinuating either Yemen's Houthis or Iran were responsible. The BBC in its article, "Saudi Arabia oil facilities ablaze after drone strikes," would inject toward the top of its article: *Iran-aligned Houthi fighters in Yemen have been blamed for previous attacks.* Following an ambiguous and evidence-free description of the supposed attacks, the BBC even include... more »
Basic Brazilian Interest Rate ‘SELIC’ Will be set This Week
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The basic interest rate - the Selic - will be defined at the sixth meeting of this year's Monetary Policy Committee (COPOM) of the Central Bank (BC), next Tuesday and Wednesday, September 17th and 18th. According to the Central Bank's latest survey on the financial market, the COPOM is expected […] The post Basic Brazilian Interest Rate ‘SELIC’ Will be set This Week appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Has on Average Around 40,000 new HIV Cases per Year; Higher Concentration in Southeast and South
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil had an average of 40,000 new cases of the disease in the past five years, with a higher concentration in the Southeast and South regions. In 2018, however, new infections were significantly higher at 53,000. Understanding how the AIDS virus subtypes, HIV, act among Brazilians is among the goals […] The post Brazil Has on Average Around 40,000 new HIV Cases per Year; Higher Concentration in Southeast and South appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Films Have Never Been More Internationally Successful Than Now
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In recent months, Brazilian films have won prestigious awards at the Cannes Festival in France, the Locarno Festival in Switzerland, and the Venice Festival in Italy. This is the main focus of the debates at the Belo Horizonte International Film Festival (CineBH), with the theme "The internationalization of The post Brazilian Films Have Never Been More Internationally Successful Than Now appeared first on The Rio Times.
Chinese Investors Plan R$9.1 Billion Mining Mega-Project in Minas Gerais State
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The government of Minas Gerais signed on Thursday a protocol of intent with South American Metals (SAM), a subsidiary of Chinese Honbridge Holdings, for the R$7.9billion (US$2 billion) construction of a mining complex in the north of . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to […] The post Chinese Investors Plan R$9.1 Billion Mining Mega-Project in Minas Gerais State appeared first on The Rio Times.
Regional Court President Says Leaked Audios Cannot be Used to Free Lula
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Published this Sunday, September 15th, Judge Victor Luiz dos Santos Laus, president of the Federal Regional Court of the 4th Region (TRF-4), declared in an interview with the BBC that the debate on the leaked dialogues of former judge and current Minister of Justice, The post Regional Court President Says Leaked Audios Cannot be Used to Free Lula appeared first on The Rio Times.
Requests for Refuge in Brazil can Only be Made Through the Internet
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - As of Sunday, September 15th, the Ministry of Justice and Public Security will receive exclusively all requests for refuge in Brazil through the Internet. Those interested should access the SISCONARE website to access the service. The electronic system replaces the paper forms throughout the national territory and will enable the […] The post Requests for Refuge in Brazil can Only be Made Through the Internet appeared first on The Rio Times.
Uncertainty About Federal Police Head Generates Internal Dispute, Fear of Paralysis
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The threat of President Jair Bolsonaro (PSL) in August to change the general director of the Federal Police (PF) has triggered an internal dispute about key positions and the fear of paralysis of sectors of the department. In order to neutralize the president's action, the PF summit and superintendents of […] The post Uncertainty About Federal Police Head Generates Internal Dispute, Fear of Paralysis appeared first on The Rio Times.
More Than 82,000 People Have Disappeared in Brazil Last Year
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Administrator Jonis Gonçalves Martins, 45, a resident of Vila Maria in the northern part of São Paulo, recalls the last day he saw his mother, housewife Sueli de Oliveira, who disappeared. She was 67 years old and has been missing for more than three years, since January 30th, 2016. Lucineide […] The post More Than 82,000 People Have Disappeared in Brazil Last Year appeared first on The Rio Times.
How New Authorization System Will Affect Brazilians Traveling to Europe in 2021
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Travelers from 62 world countries, including Brazil, who currently can enter and travel throughout the Schengen Area without any visa or permit, will need to obtain an authorization to enter starting from January 2021. The authorization is called ETIAS, which is short for European Travel Information and Authorization System. It […] The post How New Authorization System Will Affect Brazilians Traveling to Europe in 2021 appeared first on The Rio Times.