Month: September 2020

Read More Buffy Wicks was denied the possibility of a proxy vote despite having just given birth Images of Buffy Wicks, a California politician who brought her newborn baby to the state assembly floor after being denied a proxy vote, have gone viral this week, with many saying they epitomize the pressure mothers are under…

Read MoreThe world’s highest paid actor calls the positive tests a “kick in the gut”, but his family is now well.The world’s highest paid actor calls the positive tests a “kick in the gut”, but his family is now well.

Read More PARIS, Sep 02 (IPS) – Even as their income dries up and their touring opportunities disappear because of the Covid-19 pandemic, some artists are using their work to call out injustice, criticize inept leaders and spark social change. Read the full story, “Music Collective ‘Megative’ Dubs Out the Negative”, on globalissues.org → PARIS,…

Read More NEW YORK — Loud and happy screams erupt in unison from the seven-member pop stars BTS when they hear they have notched their first No. 1 hit on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 chart. “DREAM,” yells band member RM. “It still doesn’t feel real,” adds SUGA, speaking in Korean through a translator. “We’re…

Read More BERLIN — Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned with the same type of Soviet-era nerve agent used in a 2018 attack on a former Russian spy, the German government said Wednesday, provoking outrage from Western leaders who demanded Moscow provide an explanation. The findings — which experts say point strongly to Russian…

Read More BERLIN — Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned with the same type of Soviet-era nerve agent used in a 2018 attack on a former Russian spy, the German government said Wednesday, provoking outrage from Western leaders who demanded Moscow provide an explanation. The findings — which experts say point strongly to Russian…

Read MoreThe Democratic White House candidate spoke after completing a record-breaking fundraising haul.The Democratic White House candidate spoke after completing a record-breaking fundraising haul.

Read MoreThe US, which began formal withdrawal from WHO in July, owes some $62m to the agency in membership dues.The US, which began formal withdrawal from WHO in July, owes some $62m to the agency in membership dues.

Read MoreThe messaging platform said a series of tweets were sent from prime minister asking for donations.The messaging platform said a series of tweets were sent from prime minister asking for donations.

Read More House speaker Nancy Pelosi says she was ‘set up’ after she was photographed in a San Francisco hair salon without a face covering, breaking the city’s coronavirus prevention rules. ‘I take responsibility for trusting the word of a neighbourhood salon that I have been to over the years many times,’ she said. ‘I…

Read More ‘Woeful’ result puts country in bottom 15% for overall child wellbeing which Ardern says reflects previous government’s underinvestment Unicef says New Zealand is failing children after a new report revealed the country’s poor childhood obesity and suicide statistics have pushed it to near the very bottom on child wellbeing. The latest Unicef Innocenti…

Read More Packing winds with maximum speed of 140 kilometers (87 miles) per hour, Typhoon Maysak was offshore east of the city of Gangneung on Thursday morning and heading toward North Korea, South Korea’s weather agency said. More than 2,200 South Koreans evacuated their homes due to the storm that toppled scores of trees, utility…

Read More US public health departments being told to prepare November vaccine distribution; signs Covid-19 easing in Brazil; Berlusconi tests positive. Follow the latest updates Trump sets up fight with Congress over plan to cut dues to WHO immediately Hydrocortisone found to save lives of some patients Schools reopen across Europe as cases grow 1.11am…

Read More Lifeboat spotted but strong winds and rain hamper rescue of crew from Philippines, New Zealand and Australia The Japanese coastguard is looking for a cargo ship carrying livestock and dozens of crew members that went missing after issuing a distress signal during typhoon Maysak. The Panamanian-registered vessel, called Gulf Livestock 1, sent the…

Read MoreThe Department of Homeland Security is pushing back against claims it buried an intelligence bulletin warning the Russians were targeting Joe Biden. Jeff Pegues has details.The Department of Homeland Security is pushing back against claims it buried an intelligence bulletin warning the Russians were targeting Joe Biden. Jeff Pegues has details.

Read More Underfunded health departments say they lack the staff, money and tools to distribute, administer and track doses of COVID-19 vaccine for millions of people. Underfunded health departments say they lack the staff, money and tools to distribute, administer and track doses of COVID-19 vaccine for millions of people.

Read More Venice film festival jury chief backs Berlin event’s move towards gender-neutral prizes The Hollywood star Cate Blanchett has said she would rather be called an actor than an actress. The Australian, who is heading the jury at the Venice film festival, gave her backing to Berlin festival’s controversial decision last week to do…

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Read More The International Criminal Court has been looking into allegations of torture by the U.S. in Afghanistan. The U.S. is not a member of the court though its allies the UK and France are. (Image credit: Bas Czerwinski/AP) The International Criminal Court has been looking into allegations of torture by the U.S. in Afghanistan.…

Read More Security firms involved in guarding Melbourne quarantine hotels continue giving evidence at the state’s inquiry into the program. Follow live Australian stats interactive NSW cases map; NSW hotspots list; Qld hotspots list Victoria and Melbourne trend map Sign up for Guardian Australia’s coronavirus email 11.18pm BST Heroes aren’t born. They’re made. Don’t want…

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Read MoreThe candidates kicked off the US general election campaign season this week, reflecting the presidential race’s urgency.The candidates kicked off the US general election campaign season this week, reflecting the presidential race’s urgency.

Read More The Venezuelan government of President Nicolas Maduro said Wednesday it had invited the leaders of the United Nations and European Union to send observers to monitor parliamentary elections in December. The Venezuelan government of President Nicolas Maduro said Wednesday it had invited the leaders of the United Nations and European Union to send…

Read More Weeks ago it would have been unimaginable to see Israeli officials fly to the United Arab Emirates and walk out onto a red carpet. That wasn’t the only unusual part of the visit. (Image credit: Nir Elias/AP) Weeks ago it would have been unimaginable to see Israeli officials fly to the United Arab…

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Read More Democratic candidate sought to put virus at heart of the campaign as rivals gave duelling speeches on Wednesday Joe Biden attempted to regain the narrative in the US presidential election on Wednesday, telling Donald Trump to “get off Twitter” and focus on safely reopening schools during the coronavirus pandemic. Related: Covid cases could…

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Read MoreSince March, Canada has rushed to contain the virus. But some life-saving measures are killing Canadians.Since March, Canada has rushed to contain the virus. But some life-saving measures are killing Canadians.

Read More Silvio Berlusconi tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19 after returning to his home near Milan after a holiday in Sardinia, according to his staff. (Image credit: Anadolu Agency/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) Silvio Berlusconi tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19 after returning to his home near Milan after a…

Read More Former NBA player and Minneapolis native Royce White has emerged as an influential activist following the death of George Floyd. In late May, the 29-year-old led a peaceful protest that swelled into the thousands down Interstate 35. He now plans to walk from 38th St. and Chicago Ave.—the site of Floyd’s death—to the…

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Read More :rockYou’d think a robust immune system would be an awfully good thing to have if you’re battling COVID-19—and much of the time it is. But in the most extreme cases—the ones the World Health Organization (WHO) labels as “severe and critical,” denoting the most extremely ill, typically hospitalized patients, with the highest risk…

Read More Novichok, a nerve agent, is blamed. It’s the same poison that was used on former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter in Britain in 2018, and the finding will further raise suspicion about a Kremlin role. View Entire Post › Novichok, a nerve agent, is blamed. It’s the same poison that was…

Read More Since the Aug. 4 blast, the number of COVID-19 cases has increased by some 220%, according to the International Rescue Committee. The country is also coping with damage to medical facilities. (Image credit: Felipe Dana/AP) Since the Aug. 4 blast, the number of COVID-19 cases has increased by some 220%, according to the…

Read MorePortland has a reputation for being a liberal utopia. Black activists wants to puncture that image.Portland has a reputation for being a liberal utopia. Black activists wants to puncture that image.