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California Lawmaker Introduces Resolution to Ban ‘Killer Robots’

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“None of us will be safe even in our homes if autonomous weapons are allowed to proliferate”. A California lawmaker introduced a resolution Tuesday to ban the use of autonomous weapons. According to KPIX 5, San Mateo County Supervisor David Canepa is looking to press Congress and the United Nations to restrict the development of “killer robots.” On Tuesday, Canepa introduced a resolution to... 

Trump ally Roger Stone vows to sue Twitter over account ban

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Former Trump adviser Roger Stone has vowed to file a “very strong” antitrust case against Twitter after being banned by the microblogging site. His account was suspended after he attacked CNN anchors in a series of tweets. “I am advised I have a very strong legal case. Twitter wants to avoid being regulated like a utility. No one has been willing to file the antitrust case. I am,” he told... 

US Conservative Judaism Affirms Ban on Jewish-Gentile Marriage

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The Rabbinical Assembly of America—part of the international association of Conservative Judaism rabbis—has officially re-confirmed its ban on Jew-Gentile marriage, saying that intermarriage is a threat to Jewish identity—while at the same time forming part of a larger Jewish lobby which routinely attacks any European attempt to protect racial identity as “Nazism.” The Rabbinical Assembly... 

Christian lawmaker seeks ban on Halloween in Russian schools

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A Russian Lower House MP known for his pro-Christian and anti-gay stance has proposed an official ban on Halloween celebrations in schools and kindergartens. Vitaly Milonov addressed the proposal to the Education Ministry. In his letter to Education Minister Olga Vasilyeva, Milonov wrote that in his view celebrations of Halloween by kids were unacceptable “both from the point of view of studying... 

MEPs agree to ban Monsanto lobbyists from European Parliament

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European MPs agreed that lobbyists representing controversial US-based agricultural giant Monsanto should be barred from the European Parliament after the company refused to attend a hearing on allegations that it influenced studies on the safety of its products. The measure includes meeting MEPs, attending parliamentary committee meetings and using the parliament’s digital resources in Brussels... 

Google Play Store & Apple AppStore Bans Gab.ai App Over "Hate Speech"

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Gab.ai, the social media platform that was built as an alternative to Twitter, was banned on Google’s Play Store Thursday but have no fear, EUTimes is here! We have an alternative solution for Gab. Something which may not even cross their minds. Upload your Gab app to APTOIDE. Aptoide is the best Play Store alternative there is. Millions of people use Aptoide and those who don’t, will have... 

Belgium BANS the Burqua

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The officials and people of Belgium know what’s up! They banned the burqa. In doing do, they show that they also have a great deal of respect for women’s rights. So, why hasn’t the USA banned the women-shamming burqa? Watch the video: EU Upholds Belgium Ban On Full Face Niqab. Absolutely Shocking, It’s STILL LEGAL To COMPLETELY Cover Your Face In America. #BanBurqa #MAGA pic.twitter.com/xlKiOhFiFr —... 

Saudi cleric calls on FIFA to ban sign of cross, Twitter fires back

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A hardline Saudi cleric has called on football’s governing body, FIFA, to prohibit players from making the sign of the cross in celebration on the field. As expected, not only have his calls fallen on deaf ears, but he has also been lambasted online. Mohammed Alarefe boasts 17.5 million Twitter followers, which, though impressive, is unlikely to hold any sway with FIFA’s elite. “I’ve seen... 

Dota 2 game to be banned in Russia for alcohol, cannibalism and BDSM

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Novosibirsk lawyer Anton Tikhonov wrote a letter to developers of popular computer game DotA Dota2. The lawyer is convinced that the game should be banned for children under 18 years of age. According to the activist, the game does not ask for the user’s age, which violates the law of the Russian Federation “On the protection of children from information harmful to their health and development.” “The... 

Le Pen May Copy Trump’s Immigration Ban If Elected

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Front National leader Marine Le Pen will consider copying President Trump’s restrictions on immigration from terror-linked countries if elected president, says a top representative from Le Pen’s campaign. Steve Briois, a leading member of France’s Front National party, was asked by reporters if Le Pen would consider implementing a similar policy to Trump’s if given the chance as president. “Why... 

Kim Jong Un bans Christmas, makes North Korea worship Grandma

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The world’s most unstable dictator is taking the war on Christmas to a new level. Christmas is no longer allowed. From the New York Post: “Kim Jong Un is the Grinch who stole Christmas. North Korea’s tubby tyrant wants the few Christians in the hermit state to spread cheer only to celebrate his grandma, Kim Jong-suk — not the birth of Jesus. Jong-suk — who was born on Christmas Eve in 1919... 

NRA: Libertarian VP Candidate ‘Anti-Gun’

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The Libertarian Party is running an anti-gun candidate for vice president, the NRA warned. “As governor of Massachusetts, William Weld supported various gun control schemes, including a ban on semi-automatic firearms,” the NRA confirmed. “Unfortunately, and despite being the Libertarian candidate for vice president, Weld continues his anti-gun ways.” Weld recently confirmed his anti-gun stance... 

Orthodox Jews Ban "Dangerous" College Education for Women

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It is “dangerous” for women to be university-educated and the practice is now banned among the Satmar sect of ultra-Orthodox Jews, according to a decree viewed by The Independent. The ban is to prevent “secular influences” in the “holy environment.” “It has lately become the new trend that girls and married women are pursuing degrees in special education. Some attend classes and others... 

Unhealthy: Moscow to Ban Arab Food Kebab and Shawarma

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Muscovites have reacted angrily after the city authorities threatened to ban kebabs. Shawarma is a local favourite in the Russian capital, but hygiene concerns led them into the sights of Moscow’s Department of Trade and Services. “We are ridding shawarma from the streets. There will be no shawarma anymore,” city official Alexei Nemeryuk told local media. He vowed vendors selling the kebabs... 

Austrian newspaper: It’s Time To Discuss Whether Islam Should Be Banned In Europe

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A statement by Wolfgang Fellner in the daily Austrian newspaper “Österreich” has created outrage among local Muslims. In a recent edition the journalist stated: “Now we must permit discussions about whether or not Islam as such should be banned in Europe.” According to the Islamic faith community in Austria, Fellner is thus attacking “the central human right of religious freedom,” and... 
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