(2020-04-25). US elites use Russiagate playbook to blame China and promote hostility. thegrayzone.com The US establishment is demonizing China over the COVID-19 crisis with a familiar Russiagate playbook of specious claims, fear-mongering, and…
(2020-04-25). European Union Urges Libya Truce, Resumption of Peace Talks. telesurenglish.net The foreign affairs ministers of Germany, France, Italy, and the European High Representative for Foreign Affair made a joint call Saturday for a humanitarian truce in Libya, urging all sides must resume peace talks. | RELATED: | "We call on all the Libyan actors to get inspired by the spirit of the Holy Ramadan, engage in resuming talks for a genuine ceasefire," said the statement, signed by the EU's Josep Borrell, Fr…
(2020-04-25). 'Let me go to work!' Hundreds of protesters demand removal of fence on Polish-German border amid Covid-19 lockdown (VIDEO). rt.com 
Protesters have demanded the reopening of the border between Poland and Germany, which was closed due the Covid-19 pandemic. The quarantine rules have left them unable to commute to work and see their families. | Hundreds gathered at both sides of the border crossing between the Polish town of Zgorzelec and the German town of Goerlitz on Friday. Protesters held signs saying 'Let me go to work!' and 'Let me into my home', demanding the removal of the border fence erected after the countries closed their borders in an attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus. They also urged the Polish government to end the…
(2020-04-25). Food delivery workers in Brazil join international strikes against unsafe conditions. wsws.org Over the past week, there have been strikes and protests in Brazil and other Latin American countries, including Ecuador and Argentina, as well as Spain.
(2020-04-25). 'Can't erase history': Putin & Stalin mosaic for military cathedral is 'appropriate,' church says amid furor. rt.com 
President Vladimir Putin and Soviet leader Joseph Stalin will both make a surprise, if minor, appearance inside the main cathedral of the Russian Armed Forces, which is being decorated with historical scenes of the nation's glory. | Photos showing an incomplete mosaic with the likenesses of Putin, other key government figures, and seemingly random people celebrating with national flags made quite a stir in Russia after being leaked to the media on Friday. The artwork is reportedly part of the grandiose church under construction in Patriot Park near Moscow, which is to become the main place of worship for the R…
(2020-04-25). 'Can't erase history': Putin & Stalin TEMPLE MOSAIC is 'appropriate,' church says amid furor over Russian military cathedral decor. rt.com President Vladimir Putin and Soviet leader Joseph Stalin will both make a surprise, if minor, appearance inside the main cathedral of the Russian Armed Forces, which is being decorated with historical scenes of the nation's glory. | Photos showing an incomplete mosaic with the likenesses of Putin, other key government figures, and seemingly random people celebrating with national flags made quite a stir in Russia after being leaked to the media on Friday. The artwork was linked to the grandiose church being built in Patriot Park outside Moscow, which is to become the main temple of the Russian military. | &nda…
(2020-04-25). Coronavirus test slots for key workers run out for second day in a row. thecanary.co 
Coronavirus tests for key workers through the government's new booking website have run out in England and Wales for a second day in a row.More than 10 million key workers and their households are now eligible for Covid-19 tests as officials race to hit their 100,000-a-day testing target by 30 April.However, home testing kits were listed as "unavailable" on the government's booking website just 15 minutes after it reopened on Saturday morning, according to the BBC.(PA Graphics)It was also not possible to book tests at drive-through regional sites in England, Wales and Northern Ireland by 10am on 25 April.Accordin…
(2020-04-25). Global coronavirus death toll tops 200,000 fatalities. rt.com 
The global death toll from the Covid-19 pandemic reached over 200,000 on Saturday, with confirmed cases expected to top three million in the coming days. | More than half of the worldwide fatalities have come from the United States, Spain, and Italy. Eight percent of cases in the United States have resulted in death, with 10 percent of infections in Italy and Spain proving fatal. | Also on rt.com | | It took 91 days for the global death toll to top 100,000, but only another 16 for…
(2020-04-25). Russian legislators rush to get tested after two fellow MPs contract coronavirus. rt.com 
At least two Russian legislators have contracted the dreaded Covid-19 disease. While mandatory coronavirus testing is not expected for MPs, many of them have already been checked voluntarily after their colleagues fell ill. | Read more | | Top Russian officials had largely been spared by the coronavirus pandemic so far, but that situation changed on Saturday when two MPs were diagnosed with coronavirus. | Leonid Kalashnikov, head of the State Duma's committe…
(2020-04-25). WATCH helicopter tail RIPPED OFF, rotor TORN TO PIECES during crash-landing in Siberia. rt.com 
The crash-landing of a Mi-26 transport helicopter has left eight people injured in Russia. The moment the aircraft plunged into the snowy ground and had both of its rotors obliterated in an instant was caught on camera. | The video shows the chopper slowly approaching the landing zone. But for some reason the pilot couldn't quite control the rotorcraft, with its tail seemingly hitting the ground and getting broken off. With the torque of the main rotor no longer in check, the rest of the body went into a spin and tilted, destroying the rotor blades. | –ö–∞–¥—Ä—…
(2020-04-25). St. Petersburg's Russian Museum marks 125th anniversary with empty halls… & RT's Ruptly gives you an exclusive tour (VIDEO). rt.com 
The State Russian Museum whose grand collection ranges from medieval icons to Kazimir Malevich's squares and circles is marking its 125th anniversary with empty halls due to Covid-19. But this Ruptly video takes you on a tour. | The largest depository of Russian fine arts was founded back in 1895 by Russia's last Emperor Nicholas II. Located in the grandiose Mikhailovsky Palace in St. Petersburg, the museum is used to seeing droves of tourists daily but like many establishments worldwide it is currently closed due to the deadly coronavirus pandemic. | Ruptly has peeked into the empty halls of the museum, and a…
(2020-04-25). Two Su-27s follow Belgian F-16 fighter jet flying near Russia's border in the Baltic Sea (VIDEO). rt.com 
A pair of Russian Su-27 fighter jets were quickly taken off a routine training flight to escort a Belgian warplane approaching the state border. | On Friday, the Russian military had spotted a Belgian F-16, which was heading towards the nation's border over the Baltic Sea. Two Su-27 fighter aircraft that were flying a training mission in the area were immediately sent to identify the foreign plane. | A cockpit video from one of the Russian jets shows how the Su-27s were maneuvering near the Belgian aircraft until it was escorted away from the country's border. | Russia frequently scrambles its military airc…
(2020-04-25). Example of Russia-US cooperation: Putin & Trump release rare JOINT statement on Elbe Day 75th anniversary. rt.com 
Russia's President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump have released a rare joint statement, marking the 75th anniversary of the historic meeting between Soviet and American troops on the Elbe River. | The meeting that occurred on April 25, 1945 "heralded the decisive defeat of the Nazi regime," which was ultimately destroyed a couple weeks after. But most importantly, it clearly showed how the two nations can cooperate, the statement reads. | The 'Spirit of the Elbe' is an example of how our countries can put aside differences, build trust, and cooperate in pursuit of a greater cause. | On Elbe…
(2020-04-25). Physical gold is the 'perfect hedge' against all risks & financial system's crash, adviser on precious metals tells RT. rt.com 
As investors seek safe haven assets during this crisis, analysts are getting more bullish on gold, projecting its price to surge. RT talked to Claudio Grass, a Switzerland-based precious metals adviser, about gold's true value. | According to Grass, the question is not if gold is going higher, "it's always the paper price of currency that is fluctuating its prices." | He said: "An ounce of gold is always an ounce of gold. So, basically, gold is not going higher in price." And, if you really want to buy physical gold then you'll have to pay much more than the paper price, the analyst added. | Grass pointed out…
(2020-04-25). Video: Sweden: Europe's Lockdown Exception. globalresearch.ca First published on April 3, 2020 | Here is the link to a 3-minute video of Swedish life that should looks pretty good to everybody. This single example of a nation willing to be a "Control Group" to the massive experiment …
(2020-04-25). Tehran, Sarajevo call for expanding relations in various fields. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — In a phone conversation, the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Sarajevo and the Foreign Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina emphasized on expanding of relations between the two countries.
(2020-04-25). 'UK, France stance on Iran satellite launch shows acceptance of US bullying'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi condemned the British and the French stances on the launch of Noor-1 satellite as unacceptable, noting that such remarks came as a result of double standards and accepting the US bullying policies.
(2020-04-25). Millions of People Will Face Stimulus Check Delays Simply Because They Are Poor. truthout.org Last week, a group of angry and desperate Citi Tax Financial customers gathered outside the company's storefront in Augusta, Georgia. Millions of Americans had received a big deposit from the IRS in their bank accounts, but they had not. The IRS website told them their With an officer from the…
(2020-04-25). 'The Feast of the Goat' goes to Italy's River film festival. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Iranian short 'The Feast of the Goat', directed by Saeed Zamanian, has made it into the competition program of the 14th River Short Film Festival in Italy.
(2020-04-25). Why are more men dying from COVID-19 than women? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Men appear to be hit harder by COVID-19 than women. Early data from China and the World Health Organization (WHO) show that more men than women are dying from COVID-19. Other countries like Spain and Italy also are seeing higher death rates among men. But why might that be? Dr. Gregory Poland, a Mayo Clinic …
(2020-04-25). Lets Rid Ourselves of the War Virus. Liberiamoci del Virus della Guerra. IN DIRETTA STREAMING, 3PM ITALY, 9AM EST. globalresearch.ca TRASMESSO DA BYOBLU e PANDORATV | Sabato 25 Aprile 2020 DALLA ORE 15 | In Diretta Streaming, 25 Aprile 2020 | Click to VIEW at 15pm (Italia, CET), 9am (EST, USA, Canada) | April 25, 2020 | *** | Il 25 aprile è una data …
(2020-04-25). Italy Remembers the Day of Liberation From Nazi Occupation. telesurenglish.net Italy celebrates today the 75th anniversary of the liberation of fascism in 1945 amid a pandemic that has left 25,969 dead in the country until Saturday morning. | RELATED: | On April 25 Italians celebrate their Liberation Day, a national holiday that used to be enjoyed with concerts, events, and exhibitions to remember how popular resistance forces controlled the northern cities and drive out Nazi troops on their withdrawal to…
(2020-04-25). COVID-19: Mayo Clinic expert on what it's going to take to reopen the US. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Widespread stay-at-home efforts have forced many businesses to close during the COVID-19 pandemic. As talk of reopening the economy ramps up across the U.S., Dr. Gregory Poland, a Mayo Clinic COVID-19 expert, answers questions about what it's going to take to get to that point. Watch: Dr. Gregory Poland answers questions on reopening after COVID-19 …
(2020-04-25). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: COVID-19 news briefing with Dr. Greg Poland. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org On the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, Dr. Gregory Poland, an infectious diseases expert and head of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group, covers the latest news on the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Poland discusses current outbreak numbers, why there may be a second wave of infections, and research on a vaccine. Click the player below: Mayo Clinic Q&A is …
(2020-04-25). Why a Mayo Clinic expert has grave concerns about second wave of COVID-19. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As states look toward beginning to reopen their economies, health experts are warning of a possible second wave of COVID-19 that could emerge later this year and make for an even more dire health crisis. Dr. Gregory Poland, a Mayo Clinic COVID-19 expert, offers his insight on the effect of a potential second wave of …
(2020-04-25). Some countries excuse own insufficient COVID-19 response by attacking WHO: Lavrov. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday said that Moscow believes that certain countries are attempting to justify their belated and insufficient COVID-19 response measures by attacking the World Health Organization (WHO).
(2020-04-25). Coronavirus sweeps through Russian medical facilities. wsws.org Hospitals and clinics in several cities have been placed under quarantine, as COVID-19 infects staff and patients alike.
(2020-04-25). NYT Reusing Russiagate Playbook on China. sputniknews.com Target workers announce strike actions; NYT reusing Russiagate playbook on China; Activists call for an end to prison imperialism…
(2020-04-25). Milan Residents Sing 'Bella Ciao' From Balconies to Mark Liberation Day – Video. sputniknews.com 'Bella Ciao', an Italian protest folk song that was composed in the 19th century, became an anthem of the anti-fascist movement during the Italian Resistance in 1943-1945.
(2020-04-25). Finnish Media Justify Creation of Concentration –°amps in East Karelia During World War II. sputniknews.com The Investigative Committee of Russia has launched a criminal probe into the mass atrocities committed against the Karelian population in the territory of the Karelo-Finnish Soviet Socialist Republic, which was controlled by the Finnish army during 1941-44, which according to the organisation, can be classified as "genocide".
(2020-04-25). Russia calls for restraint amid US-Iran tensions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Saturday that Moscow is concerned by the US threats to Iran amid tensions in the Persian Gulf and is calling on both sides to exercise restraint.
(2020-04-25). Spain: Podemos Labour Ministry accepts that hundreds of thousands will die from COVID-19. wsws.org Podemos bases its policy of forcing nonessential workers back to work in Spain on its willingness to accept millions of infections and hundreds of thousands of deaths.
(2020-04-25). Russia reports 5,966 new coronavirus cases in past 24 hours. yenisafak.com The number of new coronavirus cases in Russia has risen by 5,966 over the past 24 hours, bringing its nationwide tally to 74,588, the country's coronavirus crisis response centre said on Saturday.It also reported 66 new deaths from COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, bringing the total death toll in Russia to 681.The number of coronavirus cases in Russia began rising sharply this month, although it had reported far fewer infections than many western European countries in the early stages of the outbreak.
(2020-04-25). Dutch coronavirus cases rise above 37,000, with 120 new deaths. yenisafak.com The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Netherlands rose by 655 to 37,190, health authorities said on Saturday, with 120 new deaths.The country's death toll stands at 4,409, the Netherlands Institute for Public Health (RIVM) said in its daily update. The actual numbers are likely higher, as not all suspected cases are tested, the RIVM said.
(2020-04-25). Spain sees less than 400 virus deaths 2nd day in row. yenisafak.com Spain registered another 378 deaths on Saturday, bringing the country's total death toll to 22,902, according to the Spanish Health Ministry.Saturday marked the second day in a row that the country reported less than 400 daily COVID-19 deaths
(2020-04-25). Turkey's steps to support economy over COVID-19 reach $29 bln. yenisafak.com President Tayyip Erdogan initially announced a 100 billion lira package to support the economy on March 18, postponing debt payments and reducing tax burdens in some sectors. Since then, Ankara has gradually widened such measures.Turkey's confirmed cases of COVID-19 increased by 3,122 on Friday with the death toll rising to 2,600.With the pandemic forcing businesses to furlough or lay off millions of staff, the government has also stepped in to top up income or pay daily stipends, while small businesses are being given access to fresh loans."The total value of the steps we have taken so far has reached 200 billio…
(2020-04-25). Turkey 'neutralizes' 12 PKK terrorists in N. Iraq. yenisafak.com Turkish forces neutralized 12 PKK terrorists as part of a counter-terrorism operation in northern Iraq, the National Defense Ministry said Saturday."As a result of PKK's harassment fire to our military base in northern Iraq, Haftanin region, one Turkish solider was martyred, three of our soldiers were wounded in the heinous attack. 12 PKK terrorists have been neutralized in the region," said the ministry on Twitter.Turkish authorities often use the word "neutralized" in statements to imply terrorists in question surrendered or were killed or captured.PKK terrorists often take shelter in northern Iraq to plan cros…
(2020-04-25). Tricky Balance: Too Rapid Lifting of UK Lockdown May Harm Brits, Too Slow Will Crash Economy – Prof. sputniknews.com While continental Europe is signalling its willingness to ease the COVID-related lockdown, the UK government has yet to unveil details on how it plans to bring the country back on track amid the coronavirus-driven recession. British academic Alistair Jones has explained why No 10 is in a tricky situation now.
(2020-04-25). Moscow: Some Countries Excuse Own Insufficient COVID-19 Response by Attacking WHO. sputniknews.com Last week, Trump announced that the US would no longer be funding the World Health Organisation because the latter failed to report accurately on the coronavirus.
(2020-04-25). Moscow Calls US Attempts to Cast Doubt on Russian Nuclear Standards Unacceptable. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Moscow will study the new US energy strategy, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Saturday, adding that so far it was obvious that Washington was trying to revive the national uranium industry, while attempts to cast doubt on Russia's high standards in the nuclear field were unacceptable.
(2020-04-25). Watch Russian Su-27 Jets Escort Belgian F-16 Fighter Over the Baltic Sea. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Two Russian Su-27 fighter jets intercepted and escorted a Belgian F-16 jet away from the Russian border over the Baltic Sea after the aircraft was spotted during scheduled flights in the area, Russia's Defense Ministry said Saturday.
(2020-04-25). US Launches Campaign to Accuse Syria of Inability to Curtail Coronavirus, Claims Syrian-Russian Joint Statement. globalresearch.ca The United States has launched a propaganda campaign by accusing Damascus of its inability to effectively combat the spread of COVID-19 in Syria, the Russian and Syrian coordination centres said in a joint statement. | According to the statement, the United …
(2020-04-25). Northrup Grumman Brags About Bombing of Iraq, Afghanistan, Serbia and Libya in Promotional Video. sputniknews.com The defence giant, known for the development of stealth bombers and surveillance drones for the US Air Force, is one of the world's largest defence and aerospace companies, with revenues topping $34 billion in 2019.
(2020-04-25). Haftar's Army Accuses GNA of Shelling Civilians Outside Tripoli as EU Renews Call for Ceasefire. sputniknews.com It's been over a year since the Tobruk government-backed forces of the Libyan National Army (LNA) led by Marshal Khalifa Haftar began their offensive on the Government of National Accord (GNA) capital, with the civil war entering a new phase in January when Turkey sent troops to the country to shore up the GNA's defence of Tripoli.
(2020-04-25). Living 'in Her Bubble': Details of Queen Elizabeth's Activities in Self Isolation Revealed. sputniknews.com The national lockdown, brought in to enforce distancing requirements to combat the coronavirus outbreak, has impacted the whole country. Even the United Kingdom's Royal family has been consigned to isolation measures limited to only the most essential of interactions.
(2020-04-24). Either socialism will defeat the louse or the louse will defeat socialism. mronline.org 
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says that the Great Lockdown, which has no end date, could very well lead to a loss of $9 trillion to global Gross Domestic Product over the entirety of 2020 and 2021; this number is greater than the combined economies of Japan and Germany. This scenario, the Fund's managing director …
(2020-04-24). Headlines for April 24, 2020. democracynow.org U.S. COVID-19 Death Toll Nears 50,000, as Pandemic Leaves 26 Million Unemployed, House Approves $484 Billion in Additional Coronavirus Relief Funding, House Members Wear Masks During Historic Vote as COVID-19 Impacts Lawmakers' Families, Trump Suggests Injecting COVID-19 Patients with Disinfectant, Leaving Doctors Aghast, "Trump Lies People Die": Protesters Dump Body Bags in Front of Trump D.C. Hotel, New York Governor Says 1 in 5 NYC Residents Have Coronavirus Antibodies in Blood, As Georgia Reopens Businesses, Hospitals Brace for New Wave of Coronavirus Deaths, Gov. Newsom Keeps Lockdown in Place as California…
(2020-04-24). Want to Discuss Sweden and COVID19? Start By Looking Backward. commondreams.org A right-wing protester in Minnesota holds a sign which reads "Be like Sweden" while another called the coronavirus pandemic a "fake crisis" during an anti-lockdown demonstration in Minnesota last week. (Photo: AP) | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/be_like_sweden.jpg …
(2020-04-24). "Nobody Wants to Do This": Georgia Reopens Nonessential Businesses Despite Public Health Warnings. democracynow.org 
We go to Georgia, which is reopening nonessential businesses today — hair and nail salons, tattoo parlors and massage therapists — despite a rising number of COVID-19 deaths. The governor is opening the state over the objections of mayors in Savannah, Atlanta and Augusta. "This order has nothing to do with public health. It has everything to do with the financial health of the state," says George Chidi, columnist for Decaturish, and public policy director for PadSplit, an Atlanta-based affordable housing organization.
(2020-04-24). Air France-KLM to get €10 BILLION Covid-19 aid in loans from France & Netherlands. rt.com 
The Dutch government will provide up to ‚Ǩ4 billion in emergency coronavirus aid to the KLM flagship air carrier. Its parent company, Air France-KLM, will also receive ‚Ǩ7 billion from the French government. | The KLM aid package of up to €4 billion ($4.32 billion) will likely come as a combination of state guarantees and bank loans, Dutch Finance Minister Wopke Hoekstra said on Friday. The flagship carrier of the Netherlands has been hit hard by the coronavirus crisis and the majority of its planes remain grounded. | The announcement came shortly after Paris pledged &e…