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The Hill: Pompeo Announces New Restrictions on Chinese Diplomats in U.S.
September 07, 2020
As the Trump administration continues to put pressure on Beijing, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that the movements of Chinese diplomats in the U.S. will be limited, requiring State Department approval to visit American university campuses and meet with local government officials, as well as attend cultural events for more than 50 attendees happening outside the Chinese embassy or consular posts.
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Pompeo: Cuba Seeking Seat on UN Human Rights Council is "Outrageous"
September 07, 2020
As Cuba seeks a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2021-2023 term, U.S. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, other foreign officials, and NGOs are expressing concern about the potential election to the Council of a country that, according to published research, fails to hold free or fair elections, conducts arbitrary arrests, and threatens individuals involved in non-Communist political activities.
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Politico: Russian Aggression will not Deter German Cooperation
September 02, 2020
Angela Merkle, while speaking to the press corps, declared that she believes it is important for Germany to maintain open dialogue with Russian President Putin despite the recent poisoning of his opposition, Alexis Nalvany, who is currently in a coma at a German Hospital, citing that economic cooperation is particularly important for the two countries with the near completion of the Baltic gas pipeline, Nord Stream 2.
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New Opposition Leader Takes the Reins In Russia after Nalvany Poisoning
September 01, 2020
Following the almost fatal poisoning of long-time Russian opposition leader Alexei Nalvany, another well-known activist, Lyubov Sobol, has assumed the opposition leadership role.
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Belarus Opposition Leaders Arrested Over Alleged Organization of Election Protests
August 26, 2020
In an effort to quell protests relating to the election of President Lukashenko, which Western governments believe involved gross irregularities, Belarus authorities have arrested two opposition party leaders who the authorities claim are organizing massive protests throughout the country.
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