Month: August 2020

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Read More Departures come amid backstage turmoil and complaints of bullying, racism and sexual misconduct against three producers Three top producers on the The Ellen DeGeneres Show have exited the popular television talkshow, Warner Bros said on Monday, after an internal investigation into complaints of bullying, racism and sexual misconduct against them. A spokesperson for…

Read More Former first lady to call Joe Biden ‘profoundly decent man’ in speech Anti-Trump Republicans such as John Kasich also set to speak Sign up to our First Thing newsletter 2.24am BST Congresswoman Gwen Moore of Wisconsin was the first Democratic lawmaker to address the convention tonight. The virtual nature of the convention is…

Read MoreBill Morneau denies his exit is linked to the ethics scandal that has ensnared both him and the PM.Bill Morneau denies his exit is linked to the ethics scandal that has ensnared both him and the PM.

Read More Trump calls out New Zealand’s ‘terrible’ Covid surge; Ibiza to ban pool parties, as Spain infections surge; 70 workers test positive at UK desserts factory. Follow the latest Trump calls out NZ’s Covid surge, on day it records nine new cases Alarm over Covid case rates in 19 European countries North Carolina’s flagship…

Read MoreMichelle Obama, Bernie Sanders to speak on inaugural day as US Democrats kick-off mostly virtual four-day convention.Michelle Obama, Bernie Sanders to speak on inaugural day as US Democrats kick-off mostly virtual four-day convention.

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Read MorePresident was not harmed as he returned from a weekend at his New Jersey golf resortPresident was not harmed as he returned from a weekend at his New Jersey golf resort

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Read More Trump inflames racial tensions, while Biden promises healing. Trump inflames racial tensions, while Biden promises healing.

Read More LONDON, Aug 17 (IPS) – Dr Joshua Castellino is Executive Director at Minority Rights Group International and Professor of Law at Middlesex University.The murder of Haacaaluu Hundeessaa, an icon of the Oromo people in Ethiopia was a tragic loss for all who struggle for rights in systems that fail to accommodate them. Read…

Read MoreFour men have been tried in absentia over the killing of Rafik Hariri in a 2005 bomb attack.Four men have been tried in absentia over the killing of Rafik Hariri in a 2005 bomb attack.

Read More The Israeli Defense Forces have bombed subterranean Hamas targets in Gaza, saying the strikes came in retaliation for explosive and incendiary balloon attacks launched from the Palestinian enclave. “Recently, IDF fighter jets and aircraft attacked underground infrastructure of the Hamas terrorist organization in the Gaza Strip,” the Israeli military said in a tweet, adding “The attack…

Read More Welcome to the Democratic National Convention, where you’ll meet the most exciting new voices in the Democratic party. Like Secretary of State John Kerry, your Democratic nominee from 16 years ago! Or former President Bill Clinton, clocking in for his fifth convention since he was President in the 1990s! Or Michael Bloomberg, who…

Read MoreLast year, more than 470 women in Turkey were killed by men they knew, according to campaigners.Last year, more than 470 women in Turkey were killed by men they knew, according to campaigners.

Read MoreMerdan Ghappar sent video and texts about life in Xinjiang’s secretive detention system to his family.Merdan Ghappar sent video and texts about life in Xinjiang’s secretive detention system to his family.

Read More Sydney bus drivers threaten to strike unless masks are made compulsory for passengers and social distancing on public transport strictly enforced. Follow live updates today Follow our global live blog Australian stats interactive; Vic cases map; NSW cases map; NSW hotspots list State by state Covid restrictions; Melbourne stage 4 restrictions; Vic stage…

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Read MoreMichelle Obama, Bernie Sanders headline opening night of four-day event defining Democrats’ election messageMichelle Obama, Bernie Sanders headline opening night of four-day event defining Democrats’ election message

Read MoreDonald Trump said on Monday he would deliver his nomination acceptance speech “live from the White House” next Thursday, 27 August. Speaking at a campaign event in Wisconsin, the president said he would deliver a “real” speech to accept the Republican nomination for president as he mocked the pre-tapped speeches for the start of…

Read MoreAlexander Ma allegedly began working with Chinese intelligence in 2001, according to court documents made public Monday.Alexander Ma allegedly began working with Chinese intelligence in 2001, according to court documents made public Monday.

Read More Zookeepers at Washington’s National Zoo are on furry black-and-white baby watch after concluding that venerable giant panda matriarch Mei Ziang is pregnant and could give birth this week. Although so-called “phantom pregnancies” are common with pandas and other large bears, Baker-Masson said an ultrasound scan revealed a “really strong-looking, fantastic fetus” that could…

Read More Demonstrators gathered in Madrid on Sunday to protest expanded requirements aimed at combating the disease, which has seen a sharp uptick in recent weeks. (Image credit: Marcos del Mazo/LightRocket via Getty Images) Demonstrators gathered in Madrid on Sunday to protest expanded requirements aimed at combating the disease, which has seen a sharp uptick…

Read More Haqqani network responsible for six attacks, CNN reports Pentagon refrained from retaliation in bid to save peace deal Iran is reported to have paid bounties to a Taliban faction for killing US and coalition troops in Afghanistan, leading to six attacks last year including a suicide bombing at the US airbase in Bagram.…

Read More * Haqqani network responsible for six attacks, CNN reports * Pentagon refrained from retaliation in bid to save peace dealIran is reported to have paid bounties to a Taliban faction for killing US and coalition troops in Afghanistan, leading to six attacks last year including a suicide bombing at the US airbase in…

Read MoreLukashenko says work is already under way on possible changes to the constitution that could redistribute power.Lukashenko says work is already under way on possible changes to the constitution that could redistribute power.

Read More Most people who are infected with COVID-19 ultimately survive. But for many patients, that may mean living with life-altering symptoms that linger—or become permanent. In a conversation with Katie Couric for TIME, Dr. Rony Shimony, a cardiologist at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, said he and his colleagues have noticed that patients…

Read More Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is concerned Latin America won’t be the first in line for a coronavirus vaccine. So he has teamed up with Argentina to produce one. Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is concerned Latin America won’t be the first in line for a coronavirus vaccine. So he has…

Read More Workers heckled President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus during his visit to a tractor plant Monday. Thousands of other workers are on strike, demanding a change of government after recent elections. Workers heckled President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus during his visit to a tractor plant Monday. Thousands of other workers are on strike, demanding…

Read MoreRussell Ledet hopes to use his story to inspire black youths “to make an impact”.Russell Ledet hopes to use his story to inspire black youths “to make an impact”.

Read More (ROME) — Cruise ship passengers had their temperatures checked and took COVID-19 tests Sunday so they could set sail on what is being billed as the first Mediterranean cruise after Italy’s pandemic lockdown. The cruise ship company MSC has made the procedures, for crew as well as passengers, part of its new health…

Read More (ROME) — Cruise ship passengers had their temperatures checked and took COVID-19 tests Sunday so they could set sail on what is being billed as the first Mediterranean cruise after Italy’s pandemic lockdown. The cruise ship company MSC has made the procedures, for crew as well as passengers, part of its new health…

Read MorePostmaster General Louis DeJoy has agreed to testify before the House Oversight Committee about the recent budget cuts and service changes to the United States Postal Service (USPS) prior to the November election.Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has agreed to testify before the House Oversight Committee about the recent budget cuts and service changes to…

Read More Kiev has recalled its ambassador from Minsk for consultations, for the “first time in history.” However, the move appears to be more about Belarus’ refusal to hand suspected Russian mercenaries over to Ukraine than the protests. Ukraine has joined the chorus of Western nations refusing to recognize the results of last week’s elections…

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