Month: August 2020

Read More (MOSCOW) — Belarus, shaken by three weeks of massive protests against its authoritarian president, on Saturday cracked down hard on the news media, deporting some foreign journalists reporting in the country and revoking the accreditation of many Belarusian journalists. Two Moscow-based Associated Press journalists who were covering the recent protests in Belarus were…

Read More (MOSCOW) — Belarus, shaken by three weeks of massive protests against its authoritarian president, on Saturday cracked down hard on the news media, deporting some foreign journalists reporting in the country and revoking the accreditation of many Belarusian journalists. Two Moscow-based Associated Press journalists who were covering the recent protests in Belarus were…

Read More The U.N.’s special envoy for Syria said Saturday that the latest round of talks between the country’s opposing parties took place in a “respectful” tone and they are keen to meet again, but no agenda or date has been set for the next session. “People were listening to each other,” Geir Pedersen told…

Read MoreOn November 3, progressives will not vote for an ally or the lesser evil. They will have to vote for a preferred enemy.On November 3, progressives will not vote for an ally or the lesser evil. They will have to vote for a preferred enemy.

Read MorePresident Trump heads to Louisiana amid hurricane clean-up, as returning residents face power and water outages.President Trump heads to Louisiana amid hurricane clean-up, as returning residents face power and water outages.

Read MoreNews organisations denounce move before planned protests, the latest after disputed re-election of President Lukashenko.News organisations denounce move before planned protests, the latest after disputed re-election of President Lukashenko.

Read More Film-maker says enthusiasm for president in swing states is ‘off the charts’ and urges everyone to commit to getting 100 people to vote The documentary film-maker Michael Moore has warned that Donald Trump appears to have such momentum in some battleground states that liberals risk a repeat of 2016 when so many wrote…

Read More Shiite Muslims are observing the solemn holy day of Ashoura that they typically mark with large, mournful gatherings, in the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic. Ashoura commemorates the seventh-century killing of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, in the Battle of Karbala in present-day Iraq with the army of then Caliph…

Read More Some 50 people were evacuated from the migrant rescue boat Louise Michel that got stranded off Malta’s coast after taking more than 200 people aboard. After one person died, the crew accused Europe of ignoring its pleas for help. The vessel, which reported rescuing a total of 219 people from the sea over…

Read More Massive amounts of oil spilled into a wildlife sanctuary, and 39 dead dolphins have been discovered. Massive amounts of oil spilled into a wildlife sanctuary, and 39 dead dolphins have been discovered.

Read More Nathaniel Julius, who had Down’s syndrome, was out to buy biscuits when he got shot, his family says. Nathaniel Julius, who had Down’s syndrome, was out to buy biscuits when he got shot, his family says.

Read MoreMassive amounts of oil spilled into a wildlife sanctuary, and 39 dead dolphins have been discovered.Massive amounts of oil spilled into a wildlife sanctuary, and 39 dead dolphins have been discovered.

Read MorePolice disband mass protest after thousands of marchers fail to heed orders to keep social distance or wear masks.Police disband mass protest after thousands of marchers fail to heed orders to keep social distance or wear masks.

Read MoreThe announcement allows trade and commerce between the two nations.The announcement allows trade and commerce between the two nations.

Read More During this socially distanced and extremely online time, TikTok has emerged as the uncontested social media platform of the moment—and thus TikTok dance challenges, long the domain of Gen Z, have become omnipresent on the Internet at large. The formula for creating one of these entertaining clips is deceptively simple: about 15 seconds…

Read More 14 deaths reported but direction change helped limit casualties Widespread flooding, plus lack of power and drinking water Donald Trump departed the White House on Saturday morning heading for south-west Louisiana to tour the damage there and in neighbouring Texas, two days after Hurricane Laura powered in off the Gulf of Mexico with…

Read More Police appeal for information following killing of 26-year-old on Friday evening A murder investigation is under way after a 26-year-old man was fatally injured in a shooting in Birmingham. The victim was discovered at the scene by officers shortly before 8pm on Friday in Bagshaw Road, Stechford, following reports of shots being fired.…

Read More The joint Russian-German Nord Stream 2 pipeline project is likely to be completed despite all the obstacles, Austria’s former FM Karin Kneissl believes. Still, the US will try its best to stop it going ahead, she warned. Commenting on recent remarks by Chancellor Angela Merkel, who called for the pipeline project not to…

Read More (DUBAI, United Arab Emirates) — The ruler of the United Arab Emirates issued a decree Saturday formally ending the country’s boycott of Israel amid a U.S.-brokered deal to normalize relations between the two countries. The announcement now allows trade and commerce between the UAE, home to oil-rich Abu Dhabi and skyscraper-studded Dubai, and…

Read More (DUBAI, United Arab Emirates) — The ruler of the United Arab Emirates issued a decree Saturday formally ending the country’s boycott of Israel amid a U.S.-brokered deal to normalize relations between the two countries. The announcement now allows trade and commerce between the UAE, home to oil-rich Abu Dhabi and skyscraper-studded Dubai, and…

Read MoreArmy officers who overthrew president earlier this month postpone meeting to later date due to ‘organisational reasons’.Army officers who overthrew president earlier this month postpone meeting to later date due to ‘organisational reasons’.

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Read More Police say lack of adherence to social distancing left them no choice Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage German police have halted a march by 18,000 coronavirus sceptics in Berlin, because protesters were failing to respect social distancing. The mass protest against pandemic restrictions had been allowed to go ahead…

Read More From Aleppo to Palmyra, many of the country’s architectural treasures have been reduced to rubble, but restoration has begun The centre of Aleppo was a marvel. It was a demonstration of the multiplicity of both humanity and stone. It was an embodiment of the material and cultural wealth that once made Syria one…

Read MoreSome 300 people clashed with police in Malmo, after far-right extremists burned a Koran.Some 300 people clashed with police in Malmo, after far-right extremists burned a Koran.

Read More Vessel is stranded at sea – and safeguarding more than 200 migrants A rescue boat financed by the British street artist Banksy is stranded at sea after the crew helped 130 migrants, with requests for help from the European authorities being ignored, the ship leaders said. The vessel, named Louise Michel after a…

Read More Germans abide by a host of laws to keep noise at a minimum after 10 p.m. and on Sundays. Thousands of motorcyclists have been riding in roaring protest through cities in response to a proposed ban. (Image credit: Peter Steffen/picture alliance via Getty Images) Germans abide by a host of laws to keep…

Read More A recent story about an escaped emu triggered an international incident over the pronunciation of the bird’s name. While we stand by our story, it took an apology to smooth over ruffled feathers. A recent story about an escaped emu triggered an international incident over the pronunciation of the bird’s name. While we…

Read More BuzzFeed News has used satellite images to document China’s detention of religious minorities. NPR’s Scott Simon speaks to reporter Megha Rajagopalan about the massive expansion of prison camps. BuzzFeed News has used satellite images to document China’s detention of religious minorities. NPR’s Scott Simon speaks to reporter Megha Rajagopalan about the massive expansion…

Read More Israelis and Emiratis are publicly celebrating and making travel plans as their two countries plan to open normal relations. But there are some dissenters. Israelis and Emiratis are publicly celebrating and making travel plans as their two countries plan to open normal relations. But there are some dissenters.

Read MoreFemale government workers in rural areas go on strike to demand job recognition, better pay and proper protective gear.Female government workers in rural areas go on strike to demand job recognition, better pay and proper protective gear.

Read MoreCrew on Louise Michel, carrying 130 migrants and refugees in the Mediterranean, seeking urgent assistance.Crew on Louise Michel, carrying 130 migrants and refugees in the Mediterranean, seeking urgent assistance.

Read More Figure of 7,379 infections is highest number of new cases in 24 hours since height of epidemic at end of March Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage France has suffered an “exponential” increase in Covid-19 cases with 7,379 new infections in 24 hours, according to the country’s public health authority.…

Read MoreMore than 900 nuclear tests were conducted on Shoshone territory in the US. Residents still live with the consequences.More than 900 nuclear tests were conducted on Shoshone territory in the US. Residents still live with the consequences.

Read More Ankara has issued a new Navtex maritime advisory, stating it will hold military exercises in the Eastern Mediterranean in the next two weeks. The announcement comes amid a tense territorial dispute with Turkey’s neighbor Greece. The live-fire drills will be held between August 29 and September 11, according to the advisory issued by…