Key words : united states sanction belarus
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The United States is preparing a list of sanctions against key members of the Belarusian government following the forced landing of a passenger plane and subsequent arrest of a dissident journalist who was on board.
In a statement on Friday, White House spokesperson Jen Psaki outlined the actions being prepared against the government of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.
International criticism has been growing since Belarusian authorities forced a passenger plane flying in its airspace to land in its capital, Minsk, on Sunday. Belarusian journalist Raman Pratasevich was detained.
Psaki said the US will re-impose full blocking sanctions against nine Belarusian state-owned enterprises on June 3.
She also said an executive order is being prepared that will give the US increased authorities to impose sanctions on members of the Lukashenko government, its support network, and those that support corruption, the abuse of human rights and attacks on democracy.
The statement calls on Lukashenko to allow a credible international investigation into the incident, immediately release all political prisoners, and to hold dialogue with the leaders of the democratic opposition.
Psaki says, "We take these measures, together with our partners and Allies, to hold the regime accountable for its actions and to demonstrate our commitment to the aspirations of the people of Belarus."
Key words : lukashenko met
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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has asked his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin for support amid growing international criticism over the recent forced landing of a plane carrying a dissident journalist.
Lukashenko met Putin in the Russian city of Sochi on Friday.
On Sunday, Belarusian authorities ordered a passenger plane carrying journalist Raman Pratasevich to land in Minsk. Pratasevich was then detained.
Lukashenko said he had brought documents to show Putin what really happened, and called for Russia's support over the incident.
Putin showed his understanding, and accused Western nations of forcing a Bolivian president's plane to land in the past.
He was apparently referring to a 2013 incident in which a plane carrying President Evo Morales was denied passage above the airspace of a number of countries in a US attempt to intercept whistleblower Edward Snowden.
Putin told Lukashenko that he also wanted to discuss economic cooperation.
Key words : microsoft
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US IT giant Microsoft says a group originating in Russia launched cyberattacks on government agencies and other organizations in at least 24 countries including the United States.
In a statement updated on Friday, Microsoft said more than 150 organizations, including government agencies and think tanks, were victims of the recent wave of cyberattacks.
The hackers targeted approximately 3,000 email accounts by gaining access to an email marketing account used by the United States Agency for International Development, and launching phishing attacks on other organizations. A link in the emails, when clicked, inserted a malicious file that allowed data to be stolen and infected other computers on a network.
Microsoft identified the group behind the cyberattacks as Nobelium, which was also behind last year's attacks on the US State Department and other organizations.
Microsoft is calling on customers to be careful "not to click on links in email, unless you can confirm reliability to minimize the risk of being phished."
Key words : Biden unveiled budget
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US President Joe Biden's administration has unveiled its budget plan for the fiscal year starting in October.
The plan released on Friday calls for an expenditure of over 6 trillion dollars in fiscal 2022, the highest federal spending level since the end of World War Two.
The administration is requesting 84 billion dollars for job creation efforts to help the middle class, and 16 billion dollars in tax cuts for households with young children. It also includes allocations to pay for education support measures, such as tuition-free classes.
The spending would lead to high levels of debt, which the administration plans to cover by increasing taxes on corporations and the wealthy.
The plan will be reviewed by Congress. It has drawn criticism from opposition Republicans who say the high spending would damage the economy.
The administration has shown a willingness to compromise with Congress, notably when it sharply reduced a budget for infrastructure building.
Key words : disease control half
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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says half of the country's population has received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine.
Data presented by the CDC shows that more than 166 million residents, or 50.1 percent of the population, had received at least one shot as of Friday.
More than 133 million people, or 40.2 percent of the population, have been fully inoculated, including those who received the second dose of a vaccine requiring two shots.
By age group, 74.5 percent of people 65 or older have completed the required number of inoculations.
The number of new cases of the coronavirus in the US has declined as the vaccination rollout has progressed.
The average daily count of new cases in the seven-day period through Thursday was around 20,000. That's down from an average of about 250,000 at the peak of infections.
President Joe Biden has laid out a plan calling for 70 percent of residents aged 18 or older to have at least one shot by July 4.
In a speech on Friday, Biden said 10 states have already reached this milestone.
The government is now focusing on inoculations for young people and those reluctant to get the vaccine. Some states have unveiled several measures to encourage vaccinations, including a lottery with a one-million-dollar prize.
Key words : malaysia
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Malaysia will enter a full nationwide lockdown from June 1 to 14 due to a surge in coronavirus cases.
The Prime Minister's Office made the announcement on Friday. It says economic activities will be restricted, except for essential services, and that it will later announce which specific sectors will be affected.
It also says the government intends to relax the lockdown in stages, if the spread of the virus is curbed to some extent.
New cases in Malaysia have exceeded 6,000 per day since mid-May. New variants are believed to be spreading.
The situation has shown no sign of abating, despite a ban on dining in restaurants and traveling between states since May 12.
An Oxford University study shows that Malaysia had 211 daily new infections per one million people on a rolling seven-day average, as of Wednesday. The figure compares to 165 in India.
Key words : world trade
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The World Trade Organization agreed on Friday to set up a dispute settlement panel over tariffs China slapped on imports of Australian barley.
Australia filed an appeal to the WTO in December, saying China's decision to impose anti-dumping tariffs on its barley violates international trade rules.
The two countries have been holding discussions in accordance with the WTO's dispute settlement procedures, but failed to reach a solution.
The establishment of a panel is the next step in the WTO's dispute resolution process.
Australia says it will use the WTO system to solve its differences with China and to protect the interests of its barley producers.
China says it is confident that its duty measures are consistent with WTO requirements.
Ties between Beijing and Canberra have soured since April last year, when Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison called for an independent inquiry into the origins of the coronavirus.
In response, China restricted imports of Australian barley, wine and meat products.
Key words : germany killing
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Germany has officially recognized its killing of tens of thousands of people in colonial Namibia as a genocide and offered an apology.
The victims belonged to the Herero and Nama peoples. German soldiers carried out the massacres between 1904 and 1908 in reprisal for an uprising against colonial rule.
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Friday that in light of its historical and moral responsibility, his country would ask Namibia and the descendants of the victims for forgiveness.
Maas also announced Germany would provide 1.1 billion euros, or about 1.3 billion dollars, for reconstruction and development projects. The funds are expected to support affected communities for over 30 years.
But Maas added the aid would be given as a gesture of recognition for the immeasurable suffering inflicted on the victims, and could not be used as legal basis for future compensation claims.
Key words : united states 17 years
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Large numbers of cicadas have emerged in the United States after spending 17 years underground. Their loud cries can now be heard in the capital Washington DC and throughout the East Coast and Midwest.
The species is native to the east, south and mid-west regions of the country. The maturation period is 17 years.
Some scientists estimate this year's group could number in the several trillions.
At the park where the Washington Monument is located, the cries were so loud that people could not hear each other speak.
One resident said the cries were noisy but that she gradually got used to them. Another said she has enjoyed the sounds as she can only hear them once every 17 years.
Scientists do not fully understand the reasons behind the 17-year cycle. Some suggest the cicadas come out en masse to increase their chances of survival. This helps them avoid being eaten by birds or getting parasites.
Adult cicadas live for three to four weeks. Experts project their cries to continue through the middle of next month.
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