Month: August 2020

Read More GDP falls 20.4% as coronavirus fuels biggest quarterly decline in growth since 1955 UK falls into recession – live business updates Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Britain’s economy has been officially confirmed in recession for the first time since the 2008 financial crisis as the coronavirus pandemic plunges the…

Read More In a summer of protests against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the accusations of corruption and calls for him to resign could be accompanied by another familiar refrain: “I’ve never done this before.” The boisterous rallies have brought out a new breed of first-time protesters — young, middle-class Israelis who have little history…

Read More No, Russia is not having a Sputnik moment. The announcement Tuesday by Russian President Vladimir Putin that his country was the first to approve a coronavirus vaccine did not provoke the awe and wonder of the Soviet Union’s launch of the first satellite into orbit in 1957. The first nation to develop a…

Read More Joe Biden named California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate, making history by selecting the first Black woman to compete on a major party’s presidential ticket and acknowledging the vital role Black voters will play in his bid to defeat President Donald Trump. In choosing Harris, Biden embraced a former rival from…

Read More New Zealand to conduct ‘tens of thousands’ of tests; 21 deaths recorded in Australian state of Victoria; US health secretary sceptical of Russia vaccine Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Australia suffered its deadliest day of the pandemic so far, with 21 deaths in the state of Victoria, as authorities…

Read More Gretchen Whitmer wanted out. The Michigan governor had caught the interest of Joe Biden and his vice presidential vetting committee, who were drawn to her prominence in a crucial battleground state and her aggressive response to the coronavirus outbreak there. Whitmer sent word to Biden’s team that while she was flattered, she no…

Read More China Cochran met Kamala Harris at a campaign event in Detroit last year and was swept away by her ambition, charisma and leadership. It represented a full-circle moment for Black women, who for generations have fought for their voices to be heard and political aspirations recognized. “It tells Black girls that they can…

Read More (MINNEAPOLIS) — Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota survived a stiff Democratic primary challenge Tuesday from a well-funded opponent who tried to make an issue of her national celebrity, the latest in a string of victories by a new generation of emboldened progressive lawmakers. Omar, seeking her second term in November, easily defeated Antone…

Read More Survivors who say alleged assailants go unpunished have begun publicly shaming them online Egypt is witnessing a wave of online outrage targeting rape culture and sexual assault, as survivors use social media to shame alleged abusers and demand change. A growing number of social media accounts gather survivors’ testimony and attempt to shame…

Read MoreFour family members test positive for Covid-19 in Auckland, where a lockdown has now been imposed.Four family members test positive for Covid-19 in Auckland, where a lockdown has now been imposed.

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Read More Fears Beijing would export its strict control of the media to Hong Kong have been borne out by arrest of pro-democracy media mogul and raid on his paper Hong Kong rallies around Apple Daily after arrest of founder Jimmy Lai On Monday when Zoe*, a local news reporter at Apple Daily returned to…

Read More Russia claimed Tuesday it has developed the world’s first vaccine offering “sustainable immunity” against the coronavirus, despite mounting scepticism about its effectiveness as fears grow over a second wave of infections across the globe. President Vladimir Putin said the vaccine was safe and that one of his own daughters had received the inoculation,…

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Read More Shin Yun-sun describes her life as a maze of dead ends. The South Korean has spent many of her 75 years pestering government officials, digging into records and searching burial grounds on a desolate Russian island, desperately searching for traces of a father she never met. Shin wants to bring back the remains…

Read More JOHANNESBURG, Aug 11 (IPS) – As the world marks International Youth Day on August 12, it is difficult to ignore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on young people – particularly on efforts towards youth economic inclusion in Africa. Meaningful and swift action is needed from African states to ensure the damage is…

Read More Electoral commission assessing implications for September election, as Auckland placed on level 3 lockdown due to four new cases Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage A mystery coronavirus outbreak in New Zealand has forced the government to postpone the dissolution of parliament ahead of an election just weeks away, as…

Read More Enoch Adeboye riles social media critics with his views on women, but this has not dented his standing. Enoch Adeboye riles social media critics with his views on women, but this has not dented his standing.

Read MoreEnoch Adeboye riles social media critics with his views on women, but this has not dented his standing.Enoch Adeboye riles social media critics with his views on women, but this has not dented his standing.

Read MoreThe coronavirus pandemic has led to plummeting demand – leaving growers and producers at loggerheads.The coronavirus pandemic has led to plummeting demand – leaving growers and producers at loggerheads.

Read MoreNew Zealand defers dissolution of parliament after COVID-19 outbreak, but no decision yet on postponing election.New Zealand defers dissolution of parliament after COVID-19 outbreak, but no decision yet on postponing election.

Read MorePolice had raided the office of a Lai’s newspaper amid a crackdown under the new Beijing-imposed national security law.Police had raided the office of a Lai’s newspaper amid a crackdown under the new Beijing-imposed national security law.

Read More WHO warns displacement of people in Beirut risks accelerating Covid-19 spread; four new cases in Auckland, New Zealand; Australia suffers deadliest day. Follow the latest updates Russia approves vaccine despite testing concerns French and Dutch on alert over rise in cases Lost on the frontline: the 900 US health workers who have died…

Read More States assess widespread damage to crops and property after ‘devastating’ storm brings gusts of more than 100mph Hundreds of thousands across the midwest remained without electricity on Tuesday after a powerful storm packing 100mph winds battered the region a day earlier, causing widespread damage to millions of acres of crops and killing at…

Read More A Turkish drone strike that killed two senior Iraqi commanders has triggered a harsh reaction in Baghdad, with the government scrapping a high-level defense meeting and summoning Ankara’s ambassador to rebuke the attack. The Iraqi Foreign Ministry called on the Turkish ambassador on Tuesday to “inform him of Iraq’s confirmed rejection of his…

Read MoreRussian president says it’s proven effective during tests, but skeptics note it hasn’t gone through normal Phase 3 trials.Russian president says it’s proven effective during tests, but skeptics note it hasn’t gone through normal Phase 3 trials.

Read More Martin Pakula is expected to face intense questioning at the state’s Covid-19 inquiry as NSW investigates worrying school cluster. Follow live Australian stats interactive; Vic cases map; NSW cases map; NSW hotspots list State by state Covid restrictions; Melbourne stage 4 restrictions; Vic stage 3 rules Sign up for Guardian Australia’s coronavirus email…

Read More Choice of California senator follows months-long search Harris is first Black woman and first Asian American on a major party’s presidential ticket Harris named as Biden’s running mate – live VP pick updates Joe Biden has named California senator Kamala Harris as his vice-presidential running mate, a historic choice he believes will bolster…

Read More Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, the former English teacher who presented the biggest challenge to Alexander Lukashenko in 26 years, disappeared overnight as violent protests gripped Minsk. View Entire Post › Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, the former English teacher who presented the biggest challenge to Alexander Lukashenko in 26 years, disappeared overnight as violent protests gripped Minsk.View Entire…

Read More Russia has a coronavirus vaccine. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Tuesday that Russia had approved a coronavirus vaccine, becoming the first country to do so. The news has been met with strong skepticism, with experts raising concerns that the experimental vaccine has yet to complete clinical trials designed to test its safety and…

Read More “Are you Charisse Davis?” the fourth grader asked. The milestone comes after years of political work across America, where Black women have been running and winning elections in historic numbers, from Congress to county school boards. “Are you Charisse Davis?” the fourth grader asked. The milestone comes after years of political work across…

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Read More As protests against Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko’s re-election rage on in several cities, video footage has emerged showing the local riot police apparently deploying some heavy handed tactics against teenagers. In a video widely shared on social media on Tuesday, two members of Belarus’ OMON tactical police can be seen restraining a young…

Read More Touting a Russian vaccine is ‘huge gamble’ for Putin, but could carry rewards as well Touting a Russian vaccine is ‘huge gamble’ for Putin, but could carry rewards as well

Read MoreThe California senator is the first black woman and Asian American to be chosen as a running mate.The California senator is the first black woman and Asian American to be chosen as a running mate.