Month: September 2020

Read More The unassuming marsupial has been dragged into a fiery row that threatened to tear the New South Wales government apart Some are terming it koala-kazi or the koala ultimatum. A row over protections for the endangered and much-loved koala this week has seen the conservative Coalition government in New South Wales go to…

Read More A federal prosecutor who was helping lead the investigation into the origins of the Trump-Russia probe has resigned from the Justice Department, a spokesman said. A spokesman for the U.S. Attorney’s office in Connecticut on Friday confirmed Dannehy’s departure, which was first reported by The Hartford Courant, but the spokesman declined to comment…

Read More MOSCOW—Tears of joy ran down Lyubov Sobol’s face when news came through that Alexei Navalny had awakened after more than two weeks in a coma. The 32-year-old blond lawyer, who cultivates a nerdy look with her dark-rimmed glasses, spent a decade fighting Russia’s state corruption at Navalny’s side. His partial recovery doesn’t make…

Read MoreThe marine working for the CIA had weapons and large amounts of cash, the Venezuelan president says.The marine working for the CIA had weapons and large amounts of cash, the Venezuelan president says.

Read MoreLatest challenge to Vizcarra’s rule stems from claims he tried to obstruct a corruption inquiry against his government.Latest challenge to Vizcarra’s rule stems from claims he tried to obstruct a corruption inquiry against his government.

Read More Bollywood star’s tragic story has spiralled into a national obsession, with his girlfriend at its centre For 90 days, the death of a young Bollywood star has transfixed India. The story that began in June, when the actor Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead in his Mumbai apartment, was initially one of grief…

Read More Francis Lee’s sensational biopic of palaeontology pioneer Mary Anning reimagines her erotic encounter with a woman trapped in a stifling marriage The open secret of Victorian sexuality is rediscovered by film-maker Francis Lee in this fine, intimate, intelligently acted movie about forbidden love in 1840s Lyme Regis. But it isn’t exactly a tale…

Read More Large seizure of pangolin scales also carried out, government says, as four suspects are arrested At least 26 great apes illegally removed from the Democratic Republic of the Congo have been seized in Zimbabwe, where four suspected traffickers have been arrested. Congo’s environment minister, Claude Nyamugabo Bazibuhe, also announced a large seizure of…

Read MoreThe president is accused of trying to obstruct a corruption probe – a charge he denies.The president is accused of trying to obstruct a corruption probe – a charge he denies.

Read MoreEngland’s case count doubles every week; UN General Assembly calls for international cooperation to overcome COVID-19.England’s case count doubles every week; UN General Assembly calls for international cooperation to overcome COVID-19.

Read More A long-simmering dispute about shared water rights between Mexico and the United States erupts into open clashes. A long-simmering dispute about shared water rights between Mexico and the United States erupts into open clashes.

Read More Some have stayed to fight the rare, massive fires; others returned after evacuating to find homes, neighborhoods destroyed. Some have stayed to fight the rare, massive fires; others returned after evacuating to find homes, neighborhoods destroyed.

Read More Nineteen years after 9/11, securing a ceasefire, and safeguarding rights of women and minorities are key challenges Talks between the Afghan government and Taliban insurgents start in Qatar’s capital of Doha on Saturday with the goal of bringing an end to nearly two decades of a conflict that has laid waste to the…

Read More US marine who had served in Iraq was caught with specialised weapons and a large amount of cash, says president Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro, has claimed that a “US spy” was captured while spying on the largest refining complex in the country, which is going through a severe fuel shortage crisis. In a…

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Read More Cases continue to surge in western Europe; Australian sees one of its lowest totals for months; Brazil deaths climb past 130,000. Follow all the developments Covid-19 vaccine gamble: where bets have been placed and why ‘World-leadingly bad’: the week Covid resurged in the UK Melbourne care home charged patient even when she was…

Read MoreSeven thousand members of migrant families have also been expelled under the policy, which officials say is designed to contain the coronavirus.Seven thousand members of migrant families have also been expelled under the policy, which officials say is designed to contain the coronavirus.

Read MoreLandmark talks aimed at ending four decades of war get under way on Saturday, after months of delay.Landmark talks aimed at ending four decades of war get under way on Saturday, after months of delay.

Read More<p>Brazilian photojournalist says armed men appeared to be seeking ‘revenge’</p><p>Brazilian photojournalist says armed men appeared to be seeking ‘revenge’</p>

Read MoreOur latest debunk of misinformation includes claims about the World Bank, thermometers and llamas.Our latest debunk of misinformation includes claims about the World Bank, thermometers and llamas.

Read MoreThe countries say they will end a violent border stand-off, but differences will be hard to overcome.The countries say they will end a violent border stand-off, but differences will be hard to overcome.

Read MoreWith European museums on the back foot following Black Lives Matter protests, the emphasis moves to Nigeria.With European museums on the back foot following Black Lives Matter protests, the emphasis moves to Nigeria.

Read More<p>Study finds that negative feelings associated with the pandemic tend to decrease with age</p><p>Study finds that negative feelings associated with the pandemic tend to decrease with age</p>

Read MoreAfter months of virtual learning, some schools have now reopened their doors to pupils. But with the ongoing risk of coronavirus, what does the average school day now look like?After months of virtual learning, some schools have now reopened their doors to pupils. But with the ongoing risk of coronavirus, what does the average…

Read MoreThousands of migrants and refugees are demanding more permanent housing elsewhere.Thousands of migrants and refugees are demanding more permanent housing elsewhere.

Read More President NIcolas Maduro of Venezuela has announced the capture of “an American spy” with heavy weapons and money near two refineries in the state of Falcon. The man is said to be a Marine who worked for the CIA in Iraq. The spy was trying to collect information on the refineries in Amuay…

Read More<p>Almost 1,500 have tested positive for Covid-19 according to data from World Trade Centre Health Program</p><p>Almost 1,500 have tested positive for Covid-19 according to data from World Trade Centre Health Program</p>

Read More UNITED NATIONS, Sep 11 (IPS) – Back in 1998, Senator Jesse Helms, a rightwing Republican from the US state of North Carolina, carried out a virulent one-man hate-campaign against the UN– and its very presence in New York. Read the full story, “Will Trump Threaten to Pullout or De-fund the United Nations?”, on…

Read MoreThe US president and his political rival both visit the Flight 93 memorial, but at different times.The US president and his political rival both visit the Flight 93 memorial, but at different times.

Read More The overcrowded Moria camp in Lesbos has been destroyed, leaving 12,000 people sleeping in the streets. View Entire Post › The overcrowded Moria camp in Lesbos has been destroyed, leaving 12,000 people sleeping in the streets.View Entire Post ›

Read MoreThe state’s governor implores householders to stay out of the fire zones, despite rumours of looting.The state’s governor implores householders to stay out of the fire zones, despite rumours of looting.

Read More<p>Grandson says he never heard his grandfather talk about any affiliation with notorious racist organisation</p><p>Grandson says he never heard his grandfather talk about any affiliation with notorious racist organisation</p>

Read More<p>Daughter’s lawyer says she does not want to be ‘cut-price child’ to former monarch</p><p>Daughter’s lawyer says she does not want to be ‘cut-price child’ to former monarch</p>

Read More<p>‘If you look at the thing that you just mentioned, the statistics … they are disturbing’</p><p>‘If you look at the thing that you just mentioned, the statistics … they are disturbing’</p>

Read More This week, the Justice Department moved to take over President Donald Trump’s defense against a woman who claims he defamed her when he denied her accusation that he sexually assaulted her decades ago in a New York City department store. While the Justice Department claims this is a routine application of the law,…