UK: Biometric ‘permission to travel’ scheme in Borders Bill will affect tens of millions of people

20 September 2021 — Statewatch

The attack on the asylum system proposed by the UK government in the Nationality and Borders Bill has, rightfully, provoked outrage. However, the Bill also includes proposals to introduce an electronic ‘permission to travel’ scheme that would involve gathering biometric and other data from tens of millions of people.

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Ruckus over AUKUS isn’t an edifying sight

20 September 2021 — Indian Punchline

French President Emmanuel Macron (L) and US President Joe Biden enjoy a light moment at the G7, Cornwall, UK, June 12, 2021

The diplomatic fallout from the new security agreement between the Australia, United Kingdom and the United States [AUKUS] is just about beginning. The debris will take time to clean up. Might there be some lasting damage?

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Afghanistan News Links 19-20 September 2021

20 September 2021 • 18:00 — The New Dark Age

There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back

‘We want justice under US law,’ father of 2yo daughter killed in Kabul drone strike tells RT
https://www.rt.com/news/535310-afghanistan-drone-strike-victims/

John Pilger: The US Military is a Killing Machine
https://dandelionsalad.wordpress.com/2021/09/19/john-pilger-the-us-military-is-a-killing-machine/

Masters of Illusion: Sociopathy from the Very Rich on Down
https://dissidentvoice.org/2021/09/masters-of-illusion-sociopathy-from-the-very-rich-on-down/

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