Month: August 2020

Read More Afghanistan’s foreign policy toward India has always been the antithesis of its foreign policy toward Pakistan across three governments since 1996.Afghanistan’s foreign policy toward India has always been the antithesis of its foreign policy toward Pakistan across three governments since 1996.

Read More The U.N. Security Council discussed disputed Kashmir at Pakistan’s request Wednesday for the third time since India’s Hindu nationalist government decided to end the Muslim-majority region’s semi-autonomy a year ago. The U.N.’s most powerful body did not take any action or issue a statement after the virtual meeting behind closed doors. The U.N.…

Read More Shortly into the march, police, who reported that water bottles and rocks were being thrown at them, unleashed a volley of tear gas on the entire crowd, including those who were marching peacefully. The Charlotte protest was one of the dozens around the country during the past few months where police unleashed tear…

Read More Nobel literature laureate writes letter of solidarity marking Bala’s 100th day in detention, saying his supporters ‘will not rest until you are free and safe’ The Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka, who was held as a political prisoner in Nigeria in the 1960s, has written a letter of solidarity to the detained Nigerian humanist…

Read More Demand for services overseas has risen during Covid-19 but lack of financial support will force 45% to shut their doors Nearly half of the UK’s small charities working with the world’s poorest people expect to close within the next 12 months due to lack of financial support, a survey has found. Despite most…

Read More Oaxaca brings in measures after obesity crisis is highlighted by high death toll during coronavirus pandemic The southern Mexican state of Oaxaca has banned the sale of sugary drinks and high-calorie snack foods to children – a measure aimed at curbing obesity. The bill to reform the state’s children and adolescents’ rights law…

Read MorePeople in Lebanon call for justice after a blast that left at least 135 dead and over 4,000 injured.People in Lebanon call for justice after a blast that left at least 135 dead and over 4,000 injured.

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Read MoreDeleted posts feature a link to a Fox News video in which Trump says children are ‘almost immune’ to the coronavirus.Deleted posts feature a link to a Fox News video in which Trump says children are ‘almost immune’ to the coronavirus.

Read MoreThe first nuclear weapon used in war killed 140,000 people – Japan surrendered days later, ending WW2.The first nuclear weapon used in war killed 140,000 people – Japan surrendered days later, ending WW2.

Read More (HIROSHIMA, Japan) — The dwindling witnesses to the world’s first atomic bombing marked its 75th anniversary Thursday, with Hiroshima’s mayor and others noting as hypocritical the Japanese government’s refusal to sign a nuclear weapons ban treaty. Mayor Kazumi Matsui urged world leaders to more seriously commit to nuclear disarmament, pointing out Japan’s failures.…

Read More (HIROSHIMA, Japan) — The dwindling witnesses to the world’s first atomic bombing marked its 75th anniversary Thursday, with Hiroshima’s mayor and others noting as hypocritical the Japanese government’s refusal to sign a nuclear weapons ban treaty. Mayor Kazumi Matsui urged world leaders to more seriously commit to nuclear disarmament, pointing out Japan’s failures.…

Read More“I don’t think we can handle what’s coming,” one doctor said, as crises have piled up on the Middle Eastern nation.”I don’t think we can handle what’s coming,” one doctor said, as crises have piled up on the Middle Eastern nation.

Read More The death toll stands at 135, with more than 5,000 injured and 300,000 homes badly damaged. There are several organisations seeking donations or funding Visual guide: how explosion caused devastation Tell us: have you been affected by the explosion in Beirut? Large swaths of Beirut were destroyed on Tuesday when a huge blast…

Read MoreThe former US first lady blames it on the pandemic, racial tensions and the Trump administration.The former US first lady blames it on the pandemic, racial tensions and the Trump administration.

Read More Aug 05 (IPS) – By 2050, 70% of the world’s population is expected to live in towns and cities. Urban living brings many benefits, but city dwellers worldwide are seeing a rapid increase in noncommunicable health problems, such as asthma and inflammatory bowel disease. Read the full story, “Biodiversity Loss Could be Making…

Read More Operation shuts for 14 days as coronavirus infections rise more than ten-fold in three weeks Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Cases of Covid-19 in Papua New Guinea have spread to new provinces, forcing the closure of the massive Ok Tedi mine, and sparking warnings that a surge in infections,…

Read More The force of the explosion was estimated by a team of British scientists to be one-tenth the power of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima in 1945 during World War II. View Entire Post › The force of the explosion was estimated by a team of British scientists to be one-tenth the power…

Read More Aug 05 (IPS) – To fully realise the mental health crisis that India faces in relation to COVID-19, one has to begin with recognising the very serious situation that existed even before the pandemic. Read the full story, “Mental Health and COVID-19 in India”, on globalissues.org → Aug 05 (IPS) – To fully…

Read More An explosion in the port of Lebanon’s capital on Tuesday devastated the city, with a national day of mourning declared for Wednesday Beirut explosion: latest updates Full report: Huge explosion rocks Lebanese capital ‘We’re cursed’: shock and despair in Beirut as explosion devastates city On Tuesday evening in Lebanon’s capital city of Beirut,…

Read More 75 years after bombings, witnesses struggle to remind us of the horrors of nuclear weapons As they mark 75 years since their cities were destroyed in an instant, the ageing men and women who bore witness to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki are struggling to remind the world of the horror…

Read MoreThe social networks say a post of a TV interview Mr Trump gave contained Covid-19 “misinformation”.The social networks say a post of a TV interview Mr Trump gave contained Covid-19 “misinformation”.

Read MoreDeleted post features a link to a Fox News video in which Trump says children are ‘virtually immune’ to the virus.Deleted post features a link to a Fox News video in which Trump says children are ‘virtually immune’ to the virus.

Read More Facebook has deleted a post by President Donald Trump for the first time, saying it violated its policy against spreading misinformation about the coronavirus. The post in question featured a link to a Fox News video in which Trump says children are “virtually immune” to the virus. Facebook said Wednesday that the “video…

Read MoreAt least 137 people were killed in the devastating explosions in Beirut, Lebanon. A number of officials in charge of Beirut’s port are now under house arrest, possibly facing “the harshest punishment” if found responsible. Charlie D’Agata has the latest.At least 137 people were killed in the devastating explosions in Beirut, Lebanon. A number…

Read MoreThe social media campaign tapping into the anger of the global #BlackLivesMatter phenomenon.The social media campaign tapping into the anger of the global #BlackLivesMatter phenomenon.

Read More Florida tops 500,000 cases; Spain sees highest daily post-lockdown infections; Italy threatens to ban Ryanair. Follow the latest updates WHO surge team arrives in South Africa Global deaths pass 700,000 Facebook removes Trump post for spreading false information on Covid France ‘could lose control of Covid-19 at any time’ See all our coronavirus…

Read MoreArtists, poets and journalists feel that freedom of expression is under attack in Kashmir.Artists, poets and journalists feel that freedom of expression is under attack in Kashmir.

Read MoreThe offences they are charged with are punishable by a fine or up to two years in prison.The offences they are charged with are punishable by a fine or up to two years in prison.

Read More These two measures were raised in President Trump’s interview this week with Axios journalist Jonathan Swan. Here’s what these statistics reveal about a country’s response to the pandemic. (Image credit: NPR) These two measures were raised in President Trump’s interview this week with Axios journalist Jonathan Swan. Here’s what these statistics reveal about…

Read More Economists say stage-four restrictions will take a heavy toll, while business groups are urging changes to the permit system and the Andrews government is under pressure to answer questions about hotel quarantine failures. Follow live Full report: Victoria records Australia’s worst day of Covid-19 with 15 deaths and 725 new cases How did…

Read More Calgary Zoo has warned that it may soon be unable to provide its two pandas with the 40kg of fresh bamboo they each need daily A Canadian zoo is warning that its giant pandas could go without fresh bamboo as the Covid-19 pandemic limits imports from China and domestic supplies run short. Calgary…

Read More As enumerators are set to start knocking on doors, California’s response rate is only 64%. As enumerators are set to start knocking on doors, California’s response rate is only 64%.

Read More Audiences are finally going to get to see the live-action Mulan remake. But it won’t exactly be cheap. The film was originally scheduled to release in March but was repeatedly delayed as Disney hoped to wait out the worst of the COVID-19 crisis. Many prognosticators (including this one) assumed that Disney would never…

Read MoreJoe Biden will not attend the Democratic convention in Milwaukee due to the coronavirus pandemic.Joe Biden will not attend the Democratic convention in Milwaukee due to the coronavirus pandemic.