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Here are the top stories from Press TV on April 2nd, 2021.
Russia-US tensions
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says his country’s ties with the US and Europe have hit the bottom. Lavrov criticized US President Joe Biden for calling his Russian counterpart a killer. Lavrov said, the remarks were appalling and forced Moscow to rethink its ties with Washington. The top Russian diplomat also said the US-led pressure on Russia has absolutely no chance of success. Lavrov made the comments in a televised speech. He also blamed the European Union for the collapse of its ties with Russia. He said the bloc is eager to toe the US policy line on Moscow. Russia’s relations with the West have soured in the past several years over a range of issues including election meddling and human rights.
Racism in UK
A UK charity says the government’s recent race report has ignored what it calls the brutal evidence of economic inequality. The government report said institutional racism does not occur in the UK. It said the country should be regarded as a model for other white-majority nations. Now, Turn2us Charity says the data it has complied show deep-rooted inequalities in UK society. It says ethnic minorities have suffered significantly greater economic hardship during the pandemic. The charity has provided statistics showing economic disparities between the minorities and the white British people. The group has urged the British government to not dismiss the reality of institutional racism and make meaningful change.
Taiwan train crash
A packed train has derailed inside a tunnel in eastern Taiwan, leaving at least 48 people dead. Authorities say dozens more have been injured. The government has ordered hospitals to prepare for a mass casualty event. Officials say a truck that was not parked properly was suspected of sliding into the path of the train. It was travelling from Taipei to Taitung, carrying more than 300 people. Nearly a third of them have already been evacuated. Rescue efforts are ongoing to get access to the carriages inside the tunnel. Officials say they have deformed and are hard to gain access to.
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