EU demands release of Belarus political prisoners and warns of sanctions

[ad_1] image copyrightReuters ScreenshotThe whereabouts of Maria Kolesnikova are unknown. The EU has demanded that the Belarusian authorities release “all those detained for political reasons before and after” the controversial presidential elections. He is planning sanctions for those responsible for “violence, repression and falsification of electoral results.” Maria Kolesnikova, a …

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Australian journalists left China ‘amid diplomatic standoff’

[ad_1] ScreenshotThe ABC says it hopes to reopen its office “as soon as possible.” Two Australian media outlets removed their reporters from China for what they say is a diplomatic showdown. Bill Birtles of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Mike Smith of the Australian Financial Review landed in Sydney on …

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Coronavirus: UK Cases Rise A Big Concern, Says Van Tam

[ad_1] Media playback is not supported by your device Media titlePeople need to “start taking this very seriously again” – Prof. Jonathan Van Tam The latest “big change” in coronavirus infections in the UK is of “great concern,” England’s deputy chief medical officer warned. Professor Jonathan Van Tam said that …

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