Latest News #12
1. Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov proposed killing Internet users who "insult someone's honor" on the Internet.
Kadyrov appears to be referring to a Russian law passed this year that punishes those who "disrespect" government institutions online. So far, it has been established that most of those who have been fined or imprisoned in accordance with the law have shown "blatant disrespect" for President Vladimir Putin.
Kadyrov recommended "violating all world laws" in an effort to eradicate offensive comments on the Internet, speaking at a meeting of the Chechen administration on small and medium-sized businesses, BBC Russia reports.
"If we don't stop - by killing, jailing, scaring - those who violate the unity of people, spreading rumors and discord, nothing will happen," Kadyrov quotes in his native Chechen language.
Predicting that the media would misinterpret his words, Kadyrov tried to explain who he wanted to persecute, saying that those who follow the law, the constitution and democracy are not in danger.
Kadyrov had previously promised violence against anyone who leaves offensive comments about Chechen residents on the Internet.
"If you insult my blood, my race, or my people... we will break your fingers and rip out your tongue," he said on his Instagram in June.
2. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will unveil a statue of former US President Ronald Reagan at the American Embassy on Friday, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.
Pompeo is in the German capital to commemorate the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Reagan, who passed away in 2004, became an honorary citizen of the city in 1992. Local officials considered this sufficient.
However, following the suggestion of US Ambassador Richard Grenell, the German capital still receives a bronze image of the former president.
For more than 10 years, the United States has wanted to honor Reagan with a statue in Berlin. However, the administration of the capital has so far rejected numerous applications from American officials and high-ranking officials.
Mixed reactions Berlin
Berliners reacted ambiguously to the new statue. One elderly woman told DW that she was not against the statue of Regan, as the United States was a "protective force."&over West Germany. But a man in his 30s told DW that he was against the statue.
"I wouldn't be too happy to link the fall of the Berlin Wall to Ronald Reagan, because he was a pretty conservative president."&"He made the Cold War much more intense than it was before."
Despite this, the United States went ahead with plans to erect a 7-foot (2.1-meter) statue of the late head of state on the balcony of its embassy in Berlin. It overlooks the site of the old Berlin Wall and the Reichstag building, which houses the German parliament, the exact spot where Reagan delivered a speech in 1987, where he called on his Soviet counterpart Mikhail Gorbachev to join forces for German reunification and "demolish this wall."" 1xBet Welcome Bonus for New Users. New users can claim a 150% bonus up to $150 with the 1xbet promo code for registration least $5 to qualify. Sports bettors can wager on football, basketball, or cricket. Casino players get bonus funds for slots and table games. Wagering requirements are 5x for sports and 45x for casino. The offer is valid once per account. Withdrawals require ID verification. Register now and maximize your rewards with 1xBet.
Kadyrov appears to be referring to a Russian law passed this year that punishes those who "disrespect" government institutions online. So far, it has been established that most of those who have been fined or imprisoned in accordance with the law have shown "blatant disrespect" for President Vladimir Putin.
Kadyrov recommended "violating all world laws" in an effort to eradicate offensive comments on the Internet, speaking at a meeting of the Chechen administration on small and medium-sized businesses, BBC Russia reports.
"If we don't stop - by killing, jailing, scaring - those who violate the unity of people, spreading rumors and discord, nothing will happen," Kadyrov quotes in his native Chechen language.
Predicting that the media would misinterpret his words, Kadyrov tried to explain who he wanted to persecute, saying that those who follow the law, the constitution and democracy are not in danger.
Kadyrov had previously promised violence against anyone who leaves offensive comments about Chechen residents on the Internet.
"If you insult my blood, my race, or my people... we will break your fingers and rip out your tongue," he said on his Instagram in June.
2. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will unveil a statue of former US President Ronald Reagan at the American Embassy on Friday, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.
Pompeo is in the German capital to commemorate the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Reagan, who passed away in 2004, became an honorary citizen of the city in 1992. Local officials considered this sufficient.
However, following the suggestion of US Ambassador Richard Grenell, the German capital still receives a bronze image of the former president.
For more than 10 years, the United States has wanted to honor Reagan with a statue in Berlin. However, the administration of the capital has so far rejected numerous applications from American officials and high-ranking officials.
Mixed reactions Berlin
Berliners reacted ambiguously to the new statue. One elderly woman told DW that she was not against the statue of Regan, as the United States was a "protective force."&over West Germany. But a man in his 30s told DW that he was against the statue.
"I wouldn't be too happy to link the fall of the Berlin Wall to Ronald Reagan, because he was a pretty conservative president."&"He made the Cold War much more intense than it was before."
Despite this, the United States went ahead with plans to erect a 7-foot (2.1-meter) statue of the late head of state on the balcony of its embassy in Berlin. It overlooks the site of the old Berlin Wall and the Reichstag building, which houses the German parliament, the exact spot where Reagan delivered a speech in 1987, where he called on his Soviet counterpart Mikhail Gorbachev to join forces for German reunification and "demolish this wall."" 1xBet Welcome Bonus for New Users. New users can claim a 150% bonus up to $150 with the 1xbet promo code for registration least $5 to qualify. Sports bettors can wager on football, basketball, or cricket. Casino players get bonus funds for slots and table games. Wagering requirements are 5x for sports and 45x for casino. The offer is valid once per account. Withdrawals require ID verification. Register now and maximize your rewards with 1xBet.