(2020-02-02). Russian cruise line offers Arctic voyages along the Northern Sea Route. rt.com 
Cruises along the Northern Sea Route, as well as trips to Antarctica, will be available to travelers starting from 2021, Russian cruise line Vodohod has announced. | "We have big plans for 2020. We are launching an expedition tour along the Yenisei [river — Ed.] on board the Maxim Gorky vessel, and I believe many people are aware of it already," Vodohod representative Igor Yasinsky said. | | © Facebook / Vodohod | He added that cruises along the Northern Sea Route and around Franz Josef Land will be served from 2021 during the summer period. "After that, the vessel will go to Antarctica, and from 2…
(2020-02-02). Ecuador's Moreno backpedals after suggesting women only report harassment by 'UGLY people'. rt.com 
Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno has been targeted by Twitter's warriors after claiming that women only accuse unattractive men of harassment. His defenders suggested that those furious apparently totally lack sense of humor. | "That is to say, it is 'harassment' when it comes from an ugly person," Moreno told a conference in Ecuador's second-largest city, Guayaquil, apparently oblivious to the tweet-storm he was about to unleash upon himself. "But if the person is good looking… they usually do not think it is harassment." | He also suggested that men are constantly at risk of being falsely accused of haras…
(2020-02-02). Twitter bombarded with conspiracy theories after release of final Iowa poll AXED ahead of Democratic caucuses. rt.com 
The decision to cancel publication of the final Iowa poll before the Democratic caucuses has led to incendiary accusations that organizers had no legitimate reason to pull the survey and simply wanted to suppress its results. | A methodological error has been cited as the reason why the highly-anticipated final poll, originally scheduled to be released on the eve of Iowa's Democratic caucuses, would not be made public. | The CNN/Des Moines Register/Mediacom survey, conducted by respected polling agency Selzer & Co, is viewed as one of the most accurate — and important — polls during the presidentia…
(2020-02-02). Two people stabbed, police shoot knifeman in London 'terrorist-related incident'. rt.com 
London police have shot a man dead in the city's Streatham area in a "terrorist" incident. Two people have been stabbed, and the incident has been described as "Islamist-related." | Armed police officers descended on the London suburb of Streatham on Sunday afternoon, and shot a knife-wielding criminal dead. | The Metropolitan Police said on Twitter that the perpetrator stabbed and injured two people, and that the incident has been declared "terrorist-related." Police later clarified that the incident was "part of a proactive Counter Terrorism operation," and that the stabbing attack was likely "Islamist-re…
(2020-02-02). Ecuador's Moreno showered with online anger after claiming women only report harassment by 'UGLY people'. rt.com Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno has been targeted by Twitter's warriors after claiming that women only accuse unattractive men of harassment. His defenders suggested that those furious apparently totally lack sense of humor. | "That is to say, it is 'harassment' when it comes from an ugly person," Moreno told a conference in Ecuador's second-largest city, Guayaquil, oblivious to the tweet-storm he was about to unleash upon himself. "But if the person is good looking… they usually do not think it is harassment." | He also suggested that men are constantly at risk of being falsely accused of harassment by wo…
(2020-02-02). Viral defense: US military in S. Korea to quarantine troops returning from epidemic-hit China. rt.com 
Fearing that the novel coronavirus outbreak could harm military readiness, the US Forces Korea (USFK) has encouraged members who traveled to China to isolate themselves for a period of two weeks. | "USFK has instituted a 14-day self-quarantine for US service members returning from mainland China to South Korea on or after January 19, effective Sunday, February 2 at noon," it said in a statement released on Sunday. The measure is also "highly encouraged" for family members, DoD civilians, and contractors. | Meanwhile, the force said it's unaware of any American troops who traveled to the worst-affected province…
(2020-02-02). An important travel petition needs all our support. thecanary.co 
There's an important petition doing the rounds on social media. It's about our rail network and an issue that affects every person who uses it. So, here's why you should get involved.An important petition: As the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) tweeted, the petition calls for "fully staffed and accessible stations": | @TfL | to ensure fully staffed and accessible stations. — RMT (@RMTunion)
(2020-02-02). VIDEO footage shows London police respond to 'terrorist' incident after shooting suspect dead. rt.com 
Armed police units have descended on the London suburb of Streatham, after a knife-wielding terror suspect stabbed and injured two people. Video footage shows the moments after the attack and the scale of the response. | London's Metropolitan Police say they shot a suspected terrorist dead on a shopping street in Streatham on Sunday afternoon, after he stabbed two people. Video footage shared on social media shows officers aiming their weapons at the man's lifeless body, which they later said was strapped with a "hoax device." | The two victims were taken to hospital, with one described as suffering | Polic…
(2020-02-02). 300+ Indians brought home on board another special-purpose Wuhan flight as New Delhi confirms 2nd coronavirus case. rt.com 
An Air India flight carrying 323 Indians and seven Maldivians from coronavirus-stricken Wuhan touched down in New Delhi on Sunday morning. It's the second time Indian citizens were airlifted from China since the outbreak. | "The second flight from #Wuhan has just landed in #Delhi. We wish all those on board good health in the days ahead," tweeted Vikram Misri, Indian ambassador to China, extending gratitude to Beijing for greenlighting the evacuation. | It was the second time an Air India Boeing 747 has flown to the Chinese city at the epicenter of the deadly outbreak to rescue stranded Indians, many of whom a…
(2020-02-02). 'It's Going to P**s Off a Lot of People': Mark Zuckerberg Defends Facebook's 'New Approach'. sputniknews.com Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently received criticism from some of America's most outspoken figures, including former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and billionaire activist George Soros, who accused the tech billionaire of indirectly assisting Donald Trump get re-elected as a result of the platform's policies.
(2020-02-02). '#DemocratCivilWar': Twitterstorm as Trump Claims Bloomberg Paying DNC 'to Rig' Vote Against Bernie. sputniknews.com As the primary season is now kicking off, the DNC is reportedly eyeing ways to downplay the potential results of top-running Democratic candidates at the party convention, amid a broad advert campaign financed from one of the candidate's, media mogul Mike Bloomerg's, pocket.
(2020-02-02). Hail 'BeBest': Twitter Aboil as Melania Trump Lauds Landmark Dip in Opioid Overdose Deaths. sputniknews.com Melania Trump's umbrella initiative has been dealing with the raging opioid crisis in America, as well as national well-being and online bullying for the past two years, with POTUS also being vocal on the subject.
(2020-02-02). Fans Demand Justice For Johnny Depp as Amber Heard Admits to Hitting Ex-Husband in 'Leaked Audio'. sputniknews.com The happy couple tied the knot in February of 2015, but 15 months later Heard filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences, accusing Depp of physical assault, a claim he denies. The 56-year-old filed a $50 million defamation lawsuit against his ex, saying she is not a victim of domestic abuse, but a perpetrator.
(2020-02-02). Hugs For Hogs: US Farm Searching for Pig Cuddlers to Help Animals to Socialise. sputniknews.com There are a lot of "dream jobs" out there, on tropical islands, fascinating palaces, and in the most advanced cities. But sometimes a meaningful life full of pure joy and laughter may be closer than you could have thought!
(2020-02-02). 'Please Come Back': Jordan Peterson Promises Mystery Update Next Week and Fans Can't Wait. sputniknews.com Canadian psychologist and media personality Jordan Peterson cancelled several public appearances last year following his rehab and has kept a low profile ever since. However, following a new Instagram post, Peterson's ardent followers are now speculating that his shining return to public life might be expected soon.
(2020-02-01). ZeroHedge banned from Twitter after BuzzFeed accuses it of coronavirus conspiracy and 'doxxing' a Chinese scientist. rt.com 
The popular news blog ZeroHedge has been suspended from Twitter. While no reason was given, their last tweet referred to speculation the coronavirus could be a bioweapon and BuzzFeed had just accused them of doxxing. | The site's last tweet before the suspension referenced a paper by Indian scientists pointing to uncanny similarities between the 2019-nCoV virus and HIV, which internet researcher Christopher Torres Lugo described as "conspiracy theories claiming that 2019-nCoV is a bioweapon." | Twitter does not comment on reasons for suspending or banning any particular account, leaving ZeroHedge's 673,000 or…
(2020-02-01). Iraqi Blocs Choose New PM-Designate After Weeks of Jockeying. truthdig.com 
BAGHDAD — Former communications minister Mohammed Allawi was named prime minister-designate by rival Iraqi factions Saturday after weeks of political deadlock. | The choice comes as the country weathers troubled times, including ongoing anti-government protests and the constant threat of being ensnared by festering U.S.-Iran tensions. | Related Articles: …
(2020-02-01). As the UK fractures, one Twitter thread should be essential reading. thecanary.co It's the day after Brexit, and the UK seems as divided as ever. But a thread on Twitter not only highlights a growing problem in society, it could also serve as the antidote to our fractured country. | Loneliness: | Alex Tiffin is a disabled writer. He runs the 1/ "Over 9 million people in the UK — almost a fifth of the population — say they are always or…
(2020-01-31). Don't make me repeat myself again! Soros threatens Zuckerberg must be removed from Facebook 'one way or another'. rt.com 
Billionaire speculator George Soros has called for Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his COO to be deposed, accusing them of seeking to "maximize profits" without regard for consequences, in perhaps the most ironic attack ever. | Zuckerberg and Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg "follow only one guiding principle: maximize profits irrespective of the consequences," Soros snarled on Friday in a New York Times op-ed. While his detractors might have used those exact words to describe the financier's own "guiding principle," Soros meant it as a scathing condemnation. | One way or another, they should…
(2020-01-31). Palestinians around the world reject Trump's 'fraud of the century'. mronline.org 
Palestinians have responded to US President Donald Trump's peace plan with a resounding "no," expressing their frustrations with what they have dubbed as the "fraud of the century." From social media to the streets, Palestinians in the occupied territory and in the diaspora have rejected Trump's vision for the region, criticizing the plan for granting […] |
(2020-01-31). Video of ER Doctor Confronting Mike Pence Over Trump Medicaid Cuts Goes Viral. truthout.org An emergency physician Thursday night confronted Vice President Mike Pence at a restaurant in Iowa over the Trump administration's "I work in one of the poorest counties in Michigan and my patients depend o…
(2020-01-31). Mexicans Building a Feminist Internet Face Challenges. counterpunch.org When Patricia Azcagorta ran as a candidate for mayor of Caborca, Sonora, in Mexico in 2018, a video was circulated on social media of a woman dancing in her underwear, together with photos of Azcagorta, and messages accusing her of being a stripper. Using intimate images — real or fake — over the Internet to
(2020-01-30). US government censorship? Social media giants disappear accounts of Iranian and Venezuelan academics, journalists. thegrayzone.com Red Lines host Anya Parampil talks with Professor Mohammad Marandi of the University of Tehran. Professor Marandi's Facebook and Instagram…
(2020-01-29). Headlines for January 29, 2020. democracynow.org McConnell Tries to Secure Votes to Block Impeachment Witnesses, "Our Rights Are Not for Sale": Palestinians Reject Trump's Middle East Plan, Trump Praises Pompeo for Shouting and Cursing at NPR Reporter, WaPo Reinstates Reporter Suspended for Tweeting About Kobe Rape Case, Death Toll from Coronavirus Virus Hits 132, with 6,000 Infected, Over 100,000 Syrian Civilians Flee Regime Offensive in Idlib, Floods Kill 30, Displace 16,000 in Madagascar, Mississippi to Shut Down Unit of Parchman Prison After Deaths of 9 Prisoners, Maryland Cop Charged with Murder for Killing Handcuffed Man in Police Car…
(2020-01-28). Murder of Mexican Artist Isabel Cabanillas Highlights Endemic Issue of Femicide in Ciudad Juárez. democracynow.org 
Isabel Cabanillas, a 26-year-old beloved feminist activist and artist, was recently assassinated in Ciudad Juárez, resurfacing the border city's painful legacy of femicides and violence against women. Cabanillas was reported missing on social media by her friends on Saturday, January 18, after she never returned home. On that same day, she was found shot to death on a sidewalk next to her bicycle in downtown Juárez. We speak with Nana Rebell, a feminist activist in Ciudad Juárez and a member of the Juárez feminist collective Hijas de su Maquilera Madre, about Cabanillas's life and the endemic issue of femicide in…
(2020-01-28). Headlines for January 28, 2020. democracynow.org Trump Lawyers Says He Did No Wrong as Calls Mount for Bolton and Other Witnesses to Testify | , Trump to Unveil Middle East "Peace Plan" as Netanyahu Indicted over Corruption, SCOTUS Allows Trump's "Public Charge" Rule Targeting Low-Income Immigrants to Take Effect, State Dept. Bars NPR Reporter from Upcoming Pompeo Trip, Washington Post Suspends Reporter for Tweet About Kobe Bryant Rape Allegation, Mixed Accounts After U.S. Military Plane Crashes in Afghanistan, Torrential Rains and Landslides Kill At Least 46 People in Brazil, Nigerian Journalist Maxwell Nashan Killed, 2nd Accuser Testifies in Weinstein Trial a…
(2019-12-02). The War on Truth: How Israel's Social Media Trolls Conquered Facebook. zcomm.org Israel may have found a way to circumvent the influence of Facebook on the discussions pertaining to Palestinian rights and the Israeli occupation…