Month: August 2020

Read More It was almost as if Emmanuel Macron forgot that Lebanon is no longer a French protectorate. Visiting explosion-ravaged Beirut this week, France’s leader comforted distraught crowds, promised to rebuild the city and claimed that the blast pierced France’s own heart. “France will never let Lebanon go,” Macron said. It was almost as if…

Read MoreWith benefits expired for millions of jobless and mass evictions looming, lawmakers go on holiday.With benefits expired for millions of jobless and mass evictions looming, lawmakers go on holiday.

Read More U.S. intelligence officials believe that Russia is using a variety of measures to denigrate Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden ahead of the November election and that individuals linked to the Kremlin are boosting President Donald Trump’s reelection bid, the country’s counterintelligence chief said in the most specific warning to date about the threat…

Read More Amid escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing, Europe will try to find a middle road between Trump style confrontation and coddling.Amid escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing, Europe will try to find a middle road between Trump style confrontation and coddling.

Read More Fears measures may be extended to France, but little enforcement appears to be taking place Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Just 10 enforcement orders have been issued to people for breaking quarantine rules after arriving in the UK, it has emerged, as fears of an extension of the measures…

Read More The Olive Ridley turtles are part of conservationists’ attempts to boost the population and promote environmental protection More than 10,000 baby turtles were released into the sea off the Indonesian island of Bali, as part of conservationists’ attempts to boost the population of a vulnerable species and promote environmental protection. Conservation groups carried…

Read More Two weeks after the assassination of Jamal Khashoggi, the Saudi crown prince allegedly sent a death squad to Canada, targeting a former Saudi intelligence official, according to a new lawsuit. View Entire Post › Two weeks after the assassination of Jamal Khashoggi, the Saudi crown prince allegedly sent a death squad to Canada,…

Read MoreA central Vietnamese city is back in lockdown as researchers search for the source of a new outbreak.A central Vietnamese city is back in lockdown as researchers search for the source of a new outbreak.

Read More Observers confused by unidentified men directing port cleanup as politicians’ excuses are shunned Search and rescue teams, firefighters and medics continued to comb through what remains of Beirut port on Friday, competing for space with men who were not wearing uniforms or displaying official status, and who several observers said were directing clean-up…

Read More A peaceful wedding photo session outside a restaurant in Beirut was abruptly halted when a massive explosion tore through the city’s port, with chilling video showing the moment the shockwave hit yet another newlywed couple. The dramatic footage shows a couple in wedding attire posing for photos at an eatery less than a…

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Read MoreOfficials say 18 people killed and scores wounded after Air India Express flight skids off runway in city of Calicut.Officials say 18 people killed and scores wounded after Air India Express flight skids off runway in city of Calicut.

Read More The UN Security Council is set next week to roundly reject a US resolution to extend an Iranian arms embargo, diplomats say, setting up a lengthy showdown with repercussions for the Iran nuclear deal. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced on Wednesday that the United States would put forward its long-awaited resolution despite…

Read More Known for launching immigration crackdowns, the former sheriff lost the Republican primary to his former aide Jerry Sheridan Joe Arpaio, the former Arizona sheriff notorious for his abusive policing and hardline anti-immigration tactics, has lost his bid to win back the post he held for 24 years. An early Donald Trump supporter and…

Read More President says he will suspend payroll tax and extend unemployment through end of year amid gridlock in Congress Donald Trump has promised unilateral action to provide economic relief for millions of Americans hit by the coronavirus pandemic, but he offered few specific details and admitted the move is likely to face legal challenges.…

Read MoreItaly’s cabinet approves 25 billion euro package as Mexico official warns of ‘prolonged pandemic’ amid rising cases.Italy’s cabinet approves 25 billion euro package as Mexico official warns of ‘prolonged pandemic’ amid rising cases.

Read More Anti-Bolsonaro protests as Brazil cases near 3m; Australian state of Victoria reports 12 more deaths; Italy cases soar. Follow the latest, live Trump poised to intervene in relief plans after talks break down ‘We’re still so tired’: European doctors brace for second wave ‘Very dead’: army and police patrol the deserted streets of…

Read More Statement says China is opposed to Trump but offers more concrete evidence of Russia’s efforts to undermine Biden Russia is backing Donald Trump, China is supporting Joe Biden and Iran is seeking to sow chaos in the US presidential election, a top intelligence official has warned in a sobering assessment of foreign meddling.…

Read More The New Zealand politician has swapped twerking on TV for a more serious policy agenda. As the election looms, it seems to be working He went viral in an awkward campaign video that featured him repeatedly saying “hi” – with an emotionless, thousand-yard stare – at famous spots in his constituency. He twerked…

Read MoreRussia wants a second term for President Trump while China does not, a US intelligence chief says.Russia wants a second term for President Trump while China does not, a US intelligence chief says.

Read MoreHezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah says Beirut port explosion ‘has nothing to do’ with group, calls for accountability.Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah says Beirut port explosion ‘has nothing to do’ with group, calls for accountability.

Read More From the tragic explosion in Beirut to flooding and fires seen around the world, these are the most striking and memorable pictures from the past week. View Entire Post › From the tragic explosion in Beirut to flooding and fires seen around the world, these are the most striking and memorable pictures from…

Read More Vitali Shkliarov faces up to three years behind bars for allegedly organizing an illegal campaign rally for the candidate challenging President Alexander Lukashenko, known as “Europe’s Last Dictator.” View Entire Post › Vitali Shkliarov faces up to three years behind bars for allegedly organizing an illegal campaign rally for the candidate challenging President…

Read More Three women political novices have captured Belarusians’ imagination with a promise of change and three simple hand gestures that have become symbols of hope for many: ✌️✊❤️. View Entire Post › Three women political novices have captured Belarusians’ imagination with a promise of change and three simple hand gestures that have become symbols…

Read MoreFamilies in Beirut are still desperately seeking news of missing loved ones.Families in Beirut are still desperately seeking news of missing loved ones.

Read MoreWith no tourists because of the pandemic, a guide in Cambodia is instead teaching EnglishWith no tourists because of the pandemic, a guide in Cambodia is instead teaching English

Read More The country’s fight against Covid-19 was initially celebrated, but the public mood has now soured. The country’s fight against Covid-19 was initially celebrated, but the public mood has now soured.

Read More Statement says China is opposed to Trump but offers more concrete evidence of Russia’s efforts to undermine BidenRussia is backing Donald Trump, China is supporting Joe Biden and Iran is seeking to sow chaos in the US presidential election, a top intelligence official has warned in a sobering assessment of foreign meddling.The statement…

Read MoreAn Air India Express plane was attempting to land in heavy rain when it went off the runway, slid down a 35 foot embankment, and broke in two, according to India’s civil aviation minister. Kris Van Cleave reports.An Air India Express plane was attempting to land in heavy rain when it went off the…

Read More A Boeing 737 with 190 people aboard skidded off the runway and plunged down a 35-foot slope — leaving the airliner cracked in two. (Image credit: AP) A Boeing 737 with 190 people aboard skidded off the runway and plunged down a 35-foot slope — leaving the airliner cracked in two.

Read More (New York, NY – August 7,2020) TIME has received a nomination for the 2020 News & Documentary Emmy Awards in the Outstanding New Approaches: Current News category for its multimedia project, created in partnership with Univision News Digital, titled In El Salvador, Violence is Driving Girls to Kill Themselves. Created by a team…

Read More In aftermath of Beirut explosion, skepticism grows among members of the public and the international community. In aftermath of Beirut explosion, skepticism grows among members of the public and the international community.

Read More (BOSTON) — For the second time in a decade, a New Hampshire woman has a new face. Carmen Blandin Tarleton, whose face was disfigured in an attack by her ex-husband, became the first American and only the second person globally to undergo the procedure after her first transplant began to fail six years…

Read More Measures will not result in immediate reduction of workforce, USPS said amid fears that delays could impact mail-in votes The United States Postal Service (USPS) is implementing cost-saving measures, including a management hiring freeze , the US postmaster general, Louis DeJoy, announced Friday, amid reports of severe mail delays across the US and…

Read More A top US counterintelligence official has issued a public statement warning that foreign states are continuing to use both overt and covert methods to influence the 2020 election.William Evanina, director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Centre, raises specific concerns over activity by China, Russia and Iran. A top US counterintelligence official has…