(2020-02-10). BBC journalist sparks anger online after 'populist' jibe in wake of historic success for Sinn Fein in Irish elections. rt.com 
World-renowned BBC Foreign correspondent John Simpson has triggered Twitter after claiming voters had "succumbed to populism" in the Irish general election, that saw left-wing nationalist party Sinn Fein make historic gains. | Simpson — who has spent his working life at the BBC reporting from a host of war zones around the world — took to social media on Monday morning to ostensibly voice his dismay at the election results. | He suggested the emergence of Sinn Fein to break up the duopoly of center-right parties in the Republic of Ireland was nothing more than Irish electorate caving in to "populis…
(2020-02-10). Erupting Piton de la Fournaise volcano pours molten lava across Reunion island (VIDEO, PHOTOS). rt.com 
A volcano on the Indian Ocean island of Reunion is spewing red hot lava into the surrounding countryside and sending plumes of smoke into the air. | Dramatic footage filmed from a helicopter has captured the molten rock pouring out of the Piton de la Fournaise volcano and stretching across the striking landscape as smoke fills the air. | www.facebook.com/ObsVolcanoPitonFournaise/photos/pcb.2584550771789561/2584550405122931/?type=3&theater | The squat volcano is one of the most active in the world, periodically erupting for long stretches of time. The current eruption began all the way back in October 2…
(2020-02-10). BBC journalist sparks anger online after 'populist' jibe in wake of historic success for Sinn Féin in Irish elections. rt.com World-renowned BBC foreign correspondent John Simpson has triggered Twitter after claiming voters had "succumbed to populism" in Ireland's general election after left-wing nationalist party Sinn Féin made historic gains. | Simpson — who has spent his working life at the BBC reporting from a host of war zones around the world — took to social media on Monday morning to ostensibly voice his dismay at the election results. | He suggested the emergence of Sinn Féin to break up the duopoly of center-right parties was nothing more than a case of the Irish electorate caving in to "populism." | So Ire…
(2020-02-10). Ah yes, the 'hackers': Kids' apparent Xbox Live splurge excuse goes viral online. rt.com 
A mother was forced to chase tech giant Microsoft for 11 months after her sons' Xbox Live account was hacked and the fraudster made off with almost £240 ($310) of FIFA gaming points. Not everyone online was convinced by the tale.
(2020-02-10). Facebook Ads Should Face the Same Libel Law as Media Outlets. truthout.org Will Facebook run ads calling Donald Trump a "money launderer?" This is an interesting question to consider. If an individual or group proposed to run television or newspaper ads describing Trump as a money launderer, the outlet would almost certainly refuse to take it. In spite of the strong probability that the charge is true, these outlets would be afraid of a major lawsuit from Trump. Facebook has no such concerns, and that is a big problem. | Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has made a big point…
(2020-02-10). Stealing Oscar for J-Lo? Backstage Fuss at Academy Awards Turns Into Meme. sputniknews.com Whether it was award-winning director Martin Scorsese dozing off during Eminem's performance or Kristen Wiig's "crab-like" dress, the historic success of the Korean hit movie Parasite or Brad Pitt's acceptance speech — the 92nd Oscar Awards Ceremony has given netizens a lot to discuss. However, something backstage also proved to be meme-worthy.
(2020-02-10). Tottenham Star Dele Alli Apologises For Mocking Asians Over Coronavirus – Video. sputniknews.com In the meantime, at least 25 countries across the globe have confirmed cases of the virus, with over 900 people succumbing to the coronavirus, while over 40,000 people have been infected in China.
(2020-02-10). Lasagna, Crab Sebastian, Toilet Brush? Netizens Guess Who Kristen Wiig Was Dressed as at the Oscars. sputniknews.com It's the most prestigious film award in the world so if you are attending it, let alone presenting an award or are nominated, you must, you simply must look gorgeous. It can be a typical tuxedo and a evening dress or one may go with something extravagant. If you choose the second option, the main rule is don't overdo it!
(2020-02-10). Bats are not part of Chinese cuisine, says defiant official as coronavirus deaths increase. yenisafak.com Dozens of videos and photos purporting to show Chinese people eating exotic animals have been circulating on social media platforms after the deadly coronavirus outbreak, which is believed to have originated in Wuhan wet markets, claimed hundreds of lives, surpassing the number of fatalities in the 2002-2003 SARS epidemic.One of the viral videos that shows a Chinese woman, supposedly in Wuhan, eating a whole bat at a restaurant was disseminated widely on social media platforms, stirring prejudices against Chinese eating habits as bats are considered as a possible origin of the new virus.The virus is said to have…
(2020-02-09). Coronavirus death toll tops 900 as China's envoy to US dismisses 'absolutely crazy' bioweapon rumors. rt.com 
As the death toll from the novel coronavirus outbreak soared to over 900 people worldwide, the Chinese ambassador to the US has cautioned against fueling panic and spreading dangerous rumors about the virus' unknown origins. | With China's Hubei Province, the epicenter of the lethal viral outbreak, reporting 91 deaths and some 2,618 additional cases of infection throughout Sunday — the global toll now stands at over 40,000 cases with at least 904 fatalities. | Asked about the situation and speculation surrounding the 2019-nCoV origins and spread earlier in the day, Chinese Ambassador to the United States…
(2020-02-09). Evo Morales Calls for National Reconciliation in Bolivia. telesurenglish.net The leader of the Movement to Socialism (MAS) in Bolivia, Evo Morales, called for Bolivians on Saturday to preserve peace and prevent violence in the Andean country. | RELATED: | "The existence of paramilitary or shock groups that attempt prevent the integrity of Bolivians should not be tolerated," Morales wrote from his Twitter account. | The legitimate president of Bolivia pointed out that in the midst of the dif…
(2020-02-09). MSNBC Host Skewered for Ludicrous Remarks on Sanders's Democratic Socialism. truthout.org MSNBC host Chris Matthews drew rebukes on social media Friday night after suggesting that as a Democratic Socialist, Sen. Bernie Sanders could lead a dictatorship in which establishment political figures would be "executed," should he win the presidency. | Following the Democratic primary debate, Matthews joined other MSNBC commentators including Joy Reid and Chris Hayes in a panel discussion in which Matthews expressed concerns about Sanders's democratic socialist ideals, which he claimed the…
(2020-02-09). At the Unist'ot'en Outpost, a Tightknit Group Readies for Police. commondreams.org Extinction Rebellion Ottawa marched through the city Friday in support of the Wet'suwet'en Nation in British Columbia. (Photo: @XROttawa/Twitter) | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/screen_shot_2020-02-09_at_3.18.02_pm.jpg …
(2020-02-08). The Iowa Caucuses Are a Mortal Threat to Democracy. truthdig.com 
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(2020-02-08). 'Unhinged': MSNBC host Chris Matthews goes on bizarre rant about mass executions & 'the Reds' while discussing Bernie Sanders. rt.com 
MSNBC host Chris Matthews is facing backlash on social media after he launched into a heated rant about socialism and appeared to suggest a Bernie Sanders presidency could somehow lead to mass executions in the streets. | During a post-debate special Friday evening, Matthews said his personal views on socialism go back "to the early 1950s" before drawing comparisons between Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders and former leader of Cuba Fidel Castro. | "I believe if Castro and the Reds had won the Cold War there would have been executions in Central Park and I might have been one of the ones getting…
(2020-02-08). El Salvador President Threatens Parliament to Obtain $109m Loan. telesurenglish.net El Salvador might face a constitutional crisis under President Nayib Bukele, as the head of state has threatened Parliament if lawmakers don't gather Sunday for an extraordinary session in order to approve a US$109 million loan. | RELATED: | "They are constitutionally required to attend the extraordinary session," Bukele tweeted Friday citing article 167 of the Constitution, which can be used by the executive to call for a…
(2020-02-08). Chris Matthews Slammed for Spreading Misinformation About Sanders' Democratic Socialist Agenda on Post-Debate Panel. commondreams.org MSNBC host Chris Matthews drew rebukes on social media Friday night after suggesting that as a Democratic Socialist, Sen. Bernie Sanders could lead a dictatorship in which establishment political figures would be "executed," should he win the presidency. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/screen_shot_2020-02-08_at_10.28.50_am.jpg …
(2020-02-07). Laurie Garrett: World Can't Let Racist Attitudes Impact Handling of Coronavirus Outbreak. democracynow.org 
The Chinese doctor who warned the government about a possible coronavirus outbreak has died after contracting the virus while working at Wuhan Central Hospital. Thirty-four-year-old ophthalmologist Li Wenliang warned his fellow medical workers about coronavirus on December 30. He was then investigated by police and accused of "making false comments." His death has sparked a wave of anger and outrage in China, where the hashtag "We want freedom of speech" went viral on Chinese social media site Weibo this week. The death toll from the coronavirus has now topped 630 people in China, with more than 31,000 confirmed…
(2020-02-06). 'Must have studied theology at Trump University': Donald Jr. schooled after trying for Pelosi diss with Bible reference. rt.com 
Donald Trump Jr. got an unexpected Bible lesson when going after Nancy Pelosi with a Satan reference and learned that he didn't know the holy text well enough. | Don Jr. has plenty of reasons to insult Pelosi, but his latest diss didn't really hit the mark. | "Likelihood of Nancy Pelosi praying for Trump is about the same as the likelihood of Satan running around quoting the Scriptures," Trump Jr. tweeted in response to a video of his father at the National Prayer Breakfast criticizing people who "use their faith as justification for doing what they know is wrong." | Likelihood of Nancy Pelosi praying for Trum…
(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…