Month: September 2020

Read More New Delhi and Beijing have agreed to ratchet down tensions that have been building along the disputed Chinese-Indian border, leading to skirmishes, as they announced a five-point de-escalation plan at a meeting in Moscow. Tensions have been flying high along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eatern Ladakh at the Chinese-Indian Himalayan…

Read MoreAs infections pass 8 million in Latin America, there are indications the virus spread is slowing in some countries.As infections pass 8 million in Latin America, there are indications the virus spread is slowing in some countries.

Read MoreIn joint statement Wang Yi and S Jaishankar say current situation in border areas not in the interest of either side.In joint statement Wang Yi and S Jaishankar say current situation in border areas not in the interest of either side.

Read More Decision, which found president acted unlawfully, is likely to be appealed to the US supreme court The Trump administration was blocked on Thursday from excluding undocumented immigrants from the census totals used to determine how many seats in Congress each state gets. Donald Trump acted unlawfully in July when he ordered the commerce…

Read More In a statement to Australian Stock Exchange the company confirms move that follows the blowing up of 46,000-year-old caves in Western Australia The Rio Tinto chief executive, Jean-Sébastien Jacques, and two other senior executives are leaving the global miner after its board bowed to intense investor pressure for strong action over its decision…

Read MoreA global survey shows how the pandemic has sowed inequality, with poor countries suffering the most.A global survey shows how the pandemic has sowed inequality, with poor countries suffering the most.

Read MoreThe 26-year-old’s aunt says she is worried about a “cover-up” in the case of her killing by police.The 26-year-old’s aunt says she is worried about a “cover-up” in the case of her killing by police.

Read MoreNineteen years after its massive attack on the US, al-Qaeda is still active in parts of the world.Nineteen years after its massive attack on the US, al-Qaeda is still active in parts of the world.

Read MoreKey charts and maps explaining how the respiratory virus has spread around the world.Key charts and maps explaining how the respiratory virus has spread around the world.

Read MoreThe South African champion of human rights remained active and outspoken into his tenth decade.The South African champion of human rights remained active and outspoken into his tenth decade.

Read MoreNews of the controversial suspension of a US university professor for using a Mandarin word reaches China.News of the controversial suspension of a US university professor for using a Mandarin word reaches China.

Read MoreIf scientists succeed in making a coronavirus vaccine, when will we get it, how much will it cost and who will get it first?If scientists succeed in making a coronavirus vaccine, when will we get it, how much will it cost and who will get it first?

Read MoreHarvey Murphy’s life changed when he was wrongly accused of stealing and later served time in jail for drug offences.Harvey Murphy’s life changed when he was wrongly accused of stealing and later served time in jail for drug offences.

Read MoreThe exercise bike firm’s revenues jumped 172% amid gym closures due to the pandemic.The exercise bike firm’s revenues jumped 172% amid gym closures due to the pandemic.

Read MoreRieli Franciscato, who worked to protect tribes, was hit in the chest near an indigenous site in Brazil.Rieli Franciscato, who worked to protect tribes, was hit in the chest near an indigenous site in Brazil.

Read MoreAfrican Americans are almost three times as likely to be vegan than white Americans.African Americans are almost three times as likely to be vegan than white Americans.

Read MoreThis is the highest single-day count in the country since the start of the pandemic.This is the highest single-day count in the country since the start of the pandemic.

Read MoreThe same group which hacked the 2016 Democratic campaign is targeting upcoming vote, says tech firm.The same group which hacked the 2016 Democratic campaign is targeting upcoming vote, says tech firm.

Read MoreA blaze breaks out in Beirut’s port area, just a month after an explosion there killed scores of people.A blaze breaks out in Beirut’s port area, just a month after an explosion there killed scores of people.

Read MoreAn Australian family has to pay A$16,000 in Covid hotel quarantine fees for the children to visit.An Australian family has to pay A$16,000 in Covid hotel quarantine fees for the children to visit.

Read MorePresident Trump has defended his remarks to journalist Bob Woodward as “good and proper”.President Trump has defended his remarks to journalist Bob Woodward as “good and proper”.

Read MoreThe skies over San Francisco turn orange due to the smoke and dust created by nearby wildfires.The skies over San Francisco turn orange due to the smoke and dust created by nearby wildfires.

Read MoreScotland-born Jane Fraser is named new chief executive of Citigroup, the first woman to run a big US bank.Scotland-born Jane Fraser is named new chief executive of Citigroup, the first woman to run a big US bank.

Read MorePolice believe rebels kidnapped Óscar Denis, 74, from his ranch in the north of the country.Police believe rebels kidnapped Óscar Denis, 74, from his ranch in the north of the country.

Read MoreThe EU calls for clarity over Boris Johnson’s proposed changes to the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement.The EU calls for clarity over Boris Johnson’s proposed changes to the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement.

Read MoreOfficials say the fire broke out in an oil and tyre warehouse but it is not clear what caused it.Officials say the fire broke out in an oil and tyre warehouse but it is not clear what caused it.

Read MoreVideo showed Javier Ordóñez being pinned to the ground by police after allegedly breaching social distancing rules.Video showed Javier Ordóñez being pinned to the ground by police after allegedly breaching social distancing rules.

Read MoreSome of South Africa’s biggest retailers act after a public outcry over an advert for hair products.Some of South Africa’s biggest retailers act after a public outcry over an advert for hair products.

Read MoreStudent Jeanne describes her embarrassment at being stopped from going into the Musée d’Orsay in Paris.Student Jeanne describes her embarrassment at being stopped from going into the Musée d’Orsay in Paris.

Read MoreJavier Ordóñez died after being tasered by police officers while he was pleading for them to stop.Javier Ordóñez died after being tasered by police officers while he was pleading for them to stop.

Read MoreRenowned gynaecologist Denis Mukwege says he received death threats after condemning a massacre.Renowned gynaecologist Denis Mukwege says he received death threats after condemning a massacre.

Read More KATHMANDU, Nepal, Sep 10 (IPS) – Sanju G.C. is graduate in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Oregon State University, USA and Simone Galimberti is Co-Founder of ENGAGEThe recent attack on 22 year old Pavitra Karki has yet again stoked the discourse on acid attacks and gender based violence in Nepal. Pavitra is one…

Read MoreThe country struggles to halt a steep rise amid another record high in daily coronavirus infections.The country struggles to halt a steep rise amid another record high in daily coronavirus infections.

Read MoreMaria Kolesnikova says she feared for her life during an attempt to deport her.Maria Kolesnikova says she feared for her life during an attempt to deport her.

Read More The Australian embassy in China obstructed law enforcement when it intervened on behalf of two journalists who later returned to Australia, Beijing said on Monday. The actions of the embassy went beyond the scope of regular consular services, a spokesman for China’s Foreign Ministry said. He also called on Canberra to give an…