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The only ‘Russian bots’ to meddle in US elections belonged to Democrat-linked ‘experts’
A week before Christmas, the Senate Intelligence Committee released a report accusing Russia of depressing Democrat voter turnout by targeting African-Americans on social media. Its authors, New Knowledge, quickly became a household name.
Described by the New York Times as a group of “tech specialists who lean Democratic,” New Knowledge has ties to both the US military and intelligence agencies. Its CEO and co-founder Jonathon Morgan previously worked for DARPA, the US military's advanced research agency. His partner, Ryan Fox, is a 15-year veteran of the National Security Agency who also worked as a computer analyst for the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). Their unique skill sets have managed to attract the eye of investors, who pumped $11 million into the company in 2018 alone.
https://www.rt.com/usa/447619-new-knowledge-russia-bots-scandal/
The devil you know: Old foes India & China strengthen ties as America proves too unreliable
https://www.rt.com/op-ed/447544-india-china-relations-rivals/
Israel, got friends?
India will send a three-member team into space for up to a week when it launches its first manned mission expected in 2022, the government said on Friday. The ministers considered a budget of $1.4 billion to provide technology and infrastructure for the program, AFP reported. The cabinet had approved financing to launch an Indian-developed craft in a “low earth orbit for a mission duration ranging from one orbital period to a maximum of seven days.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in August that India will launch a manned space flight by 2022 with at least one astronaut.
https://www.rt.com/newsline/447606-india-space-mission-crew/
Russian President Vladimir Putin has discussed Washington’s planned troop withdrawal from Syria with the German Chancellor Angela Merkel in a phone call.
https://www.rt.com/newsline/447622-putin-merkel-syria-kerch/
Saudi Arabia says big govt reshuffle was ‘expected,’ happens every 4 years
The reshuffle of Saudi Arabia’s government was expected as the cabinet is to be replaced and reappointed by a royal order every four years, the Saudi government’s communications office said in a statement. The high-profile changes in the government were intended for the cabinet to “achieve the best combination of the experience and know-how to meet the needs of the Kingdom over the coming four years and strengthen our relations with friendly countries around the world," it added. The announcement made headlines on Thursday and was widely linked to international pressure on the Gulf kingdom over its military campaign in Yemen and the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Among those replaced were some key national defense figures, and influential Foreign Minister, Adel al-Jubeir.
https://www.rt.com/newsline/447620-saudi-government-reshuffle-expected/
those who know…
China Merchants Port Holdings (CM Port) has agreed to buy 90% of Terminal de Contêineres de Paranaguá (TCP), one of Brazil’s largest and most profitable port terminals, for $925 million.
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/china_to_own_brazils_most_profitable_port
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