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800 arrested in Belarus for protesting constitution change

February 28, 2022March 1, 2022 pinoynewsnetwork211

At least 800 people were arrested in Belarus on Monday for protesting the result of a referendum that approved a new constitution renouncing the country’s non-nuclear status. The approval of the referendum, with 65.2% voted in favor of changing the constitution, comes at a time when Belarus has become a launching pad for Russia in invading Ukraine. The new constitution could mean the presence again of nuclear weapons in Belarus for the first time since the country gave them up after the fall of the Soviet Union. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Sunday he could ask Russia to return … Continue reading 800 arrested in Belarus for protesting constitution change

Thousands arrested in Russia for protesting Putin’s military attack on Ukraine

February 25, 2022 pinoynewsnetwork211

More than 1,700 people were arrested in Russia for joining anti-war protests condemning President Vladimir Putin’s military attack on Ukraine, which is by far the biggest number of arrests since the crushing of the network of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny. OVD-Info, an agency that tracks arrests at opposition rallies, said around 1,700 protesters were detained in 53 Russian cities, more than 900 were arrested in Moscow and more than 400 were also detained in Saint Petersburg. “Who are you fighting with? Arrest Putin!” shouted a young man while he was being dragged away by three police officers. Marina Litvinovich, … Continue reading Thousands arrested in Russia for protesting Putin’s military attack on Ukraine

137 dead, hundreds wounded as Russia launches full-scale military attack on Ukraine

February 25, 2022 pinoynewsnetwork211

At least 137 people were killed and 316 more were wounded as the Russian government launched a full- scale military attack on Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a video address early Friday that those who died were both military personnel and civilians, calling them “heroes.” “They’re killing people and turning peaceful cities into military targets. It’s foul and will never be forgiven,” Zelenskyy said. Russia’s full-scale military attack opened with air and missile strikes on Ukrainian military facilities as Russian troops and tanks rolled across the country’s borders from the north, east and south. Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces … Continue reading 137 dead, hundreds wounded as Russia launches full-scale military attack on Ukraine

Hong Kong invokes emergency powers to contain Covid-19 outbreak

February 24, 2022 pinoynewsnetwork211

As Hong Kong faces its worst-ever outbreak of Covid-19, the government has invoked emergency powers to allow the Chinese government to provide necessary immediate support to contain the outbreak. The emergency powers will allow doctors, nurses and other health practitioners from mainland China to help in fighting what Hong Kong health officials viewed as a “dire epidemic situation” that was fuelled by the surge of Omicron cases across the densely-populated Chinese territory. In a statement, the Hong Kong government said the powers “will provide a legal framework for the Chinese government to render the necessary emergent support to Hong Kong … Continue reading Hong Kong invokes emergency powers to contain Covid-19 outbreak

Ukraine under martial law as Russia launches initial attack

February 24, 2022 pinoynewsnetwork211

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has declared martial law on Thursday as Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a special military operation in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas region. Zelenskyy said Russia was attacking his country’s “military infrastructure” and border guards but urged the citizens not to panic and just stay at their homes. “Ukraine would win,” he assured. At Ukraine’s capital city of Kyiv, at least seven loud explosions were heard early Thursday while power had been cut off, sending jitters to residents who claimed there’s chaos in the city center. There were also explosions in the eastern city of Donetsk while Interfax … Continue reading Ukraine under martial law as Russia launches initial attack

US, EU set sanctions vs Russia

February 23, 2022 pinoynewsnetwork211

The United States and several European countries have imposed a package of sanctions against Russia in response to President Vladimir Putin’s recognition of the two breakaway regions of Ukraine as independent republics. US President Joe Biden, who condemned Putin’s move and called it as the “beginning of a Russian invasion” of its neighbor, said the sanctions target Russia’s sovereign debt as well as two large Russian financial institutions, including the country’s military bank. “That means we’ve cut off Russia’s government from Western financing. It can no longer raise money from the West and cannot trade in its new debt on … Continue reading US, EU set sanctions vs Russia

3-week truckers’ protest in Canada ends, 110 protesters charged

February 23, 2022 pinoynewsnetwork211

After three weeks of disruption, the streets of downtown Ottawa, Canada’s bustling capital, is slowly going back to normal as police had at last dispersed the hundreds of truckers who occupied the roads in protest to the government’s vaccine mandate. Blue fences were erected in the now empty streets outside Parliament Hill to control traffic while a few restaurants and cafes have started to open. Small groups of police officers are seen roving around the vicinity, making sure that everything is in order. Police were able to disperse the protesters during the weekend and set up about 100 checkpoints around … Continue reading 3-week truckers’ protest in Canada ends, 110 protesters charged

World leaders condemn Putin’s move of recognizing rebel regions in Ukraine

February 22, 2022 pinoynewsnetwork211

World leaders condemned on Tuesday Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recognition of the two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as independent republics. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres believed that Russia has violated the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine by recognizing the breakaway regions of Donetsk and Luhansk as independent entities. United Nations spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said in a statement that the UN, in line with the relevant General Assembly resolutions, remains fully supportive of the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders. United States President Joe Biden said he “strongly condemned” Russia’s decision while French … Continue reading World leaders condemn Putin’s move of recognizing rebel regions in Ukraine

Leaked data shows hidden wealth of Swiss bank’s clients

February 21, 2022 pinoynewsnetwork211

A journalistic investigation dubbed “Suisse Secrets” conducted by around 48 media organizations and partners about a leaked data from Swiss bank Credit Suisse has exposed the hidden wealth of many of the bank’s clients who are allegedly involved in torture, drug trafficking, money laundering, corruption and other serious crimes. Based on the data leaked by an anonymous whistleblower that was linked to the bank’s more than 30,000 clients, the “Suisse Secrets” was able to unmask how Credit Suisse, one of the world’s biggest private banks, managed to “hide” the wealth of many of its rich clients around the world. Topping … Continue reading Leaked data shows hidden wealth of Swiss bank’s clients

Plastic surgeon, nurse charged for patient’s death

February 21, 2022 pinoynewsnetwork211

More than a year after his patient died from a botched breast augmentation procedure, a plastic surgeon in Colorado has been charged with manslaughter while his nurse anesthetist is also facing a separate case. Surgeon Dr. Geoffrey Kim was charged with reckless manslaughter and first-degree aggravated assault while nurse anesthetist Rex Meeker was also charged with reckless manslaughter for the death of teen patient Emmalyn Nguyen. Kim turned himself in to police authorities on Wednesday but was later released after paying a $5,000 bail. An arrest warrant is still out for Meeker. Police investigations showed that Nguyen went to Kim at … Continue reading Plastic surgeon, nurse charged for patient’s death

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