Month: September 2020

Read More No Kennedy has ever lost an election in Massachusetts — until now. Sen. Edward J. Markey has beaten back a challenge from Rep. Joseph P. Kennedy III in a bitter primary race. It’s the latest political dynasty to fade away. No Kennedy has ever lost an election in Massachusetts — until now. Sen.…

Read MoreOfficials in country worst-hit by virus say they don’t want to be ‘constrained’ by multilateral organisations.Officials in country worst-hit by virus say they don’t want to be ‘constrained’ by multilateral organisations.

Read More (KENOSHA, Wis.) — President Donald Trump stood at the epicenter of the latest eruption over racial injustice Tuesday and came down squarely on the side of law enforcement, blaming “domestic terror” for the violence in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and making no nod to the underlying cause of anger and protests — the shooting of…

Read MoreThe US House speaker, who has called Mr Trump a coward for not wearing a mask, claimed ignorance of rules.The US House speaker, who has called Mr Trump a coward for not wearing a mask, claimed ignorance of rules.

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Read More NEW YORK, Sep 01 (IPS) – Although the right to seek asylum is recognized nearly universally, governments across the globe are increasingly declaring, “Not Here!”. Those governments view the large and growing numbers of men, women and children seeking asylum in their countries as serious threats to their native populations, ways of life…

Read More Images depicting Muhammad on cover as alleged accomplices in 2015 attack due in court The French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo is to republish controversial cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad to mark the start of a trial of suspected accomplices of terrorist gunmen who attacked its offices in January 2015. The attack on the…

Read MoreMore than 150 countries are setting up the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access Facility, or COVAX.More than 150 countries are setting up the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access Facility, or COVAX.

Read More White House condemns ‘corrupt’ international work on treatment; top UK doctor suggest Covid-19 could ‘fizzle out’; Hungary closes borders again. Follow all the developments live Schools reopen across Europe as cases grow US refuses to cooperate with WHO on vaccine Scotland rules holidaymakers returning from Greece must isolate Follow updates from Australia 1.29am…

Read More Internet Research Agency also hired real, unwitting freelance reporters in operation Facebook has removed The Russian agency that interfered in the 2016 US election created a fake leftwing news publication, staffed it with fake editors with AI-generated photos and hired real freelance reporters as part of a fresh influence operation detected and removed…

Read MoreIn second Beirut visit since deadly blast, French president vows wide-reaching aid, threatens sanctions to coax reforms.In second Beirut visit since deadly blast, French president vows wide-reaching aid, threatens sanctions to coax reforms.

Read More The private equity firm that now has a stake in Oatly has been accused of contributing to deforestation in the Amazon Vegan milk brand Oatly is facing protests by climate and political activists who say the decision to sell a stake in the company to a consortium that includes Blackstone, a powerful private…

Read More Latest poll shows the No campaign ahead slightly among registered voters Support for the Yes and No campaigns in New Zealand’s referendum on legalising and taxing cannabis is split at 49.5% each, six weeks out from voting day. The No campaign, which aims to keep the status quo, has a slight edge in…

Read More “They’re using what is overly general language in the law to justify a massive, unprecedented expansion to collect really personal information,” one former immigration official said. View Entire Post › “They’re using what is overly general language in the law to justify a massive, unprecedented expansion to collect really personal information,” one former…

Read More Carriers prevented from operating due to coronavirus have turned to offering trays of takeaway to nostalgic flyers Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Airlines are not known for their excellent cuisine. A tray of plastic-sealed plane food is, for some travellers, barely tolerable at 30,000 feet. Yet, as the coronavirus…

Read More National accounts to be released today will confirm the end of Australia’s record 29 years’ economic growth. Follow all the latest news and updates, live Follow the global live blog Australian stats interactive NSW cases map; NSW hotspots list; Qld hotspots list Victoria and Melbourne trend map Sign up for Guardian Australia’s coronavirus…

Read More The US has decided to remove restrictions on non-lethal arms sales to Cyprus following a decades-long ban, sparking an angry reaction from Ankara at a time when Turkey is engaged in a territorial dispute with Greece. The US State Secretary Mike Pompeo announced the decision in a phone call with the Cypriot President…

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Read More When the Office of the Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe called lawmakers on Capitol Hill Friday to inform them that the administration would no longer provide in-person briefings on threats to the U.S. election, congressional staffers scrambled to figure out why the director suddenly had pulled back from his commitment to appear…

Read More US president defended law enforcement while touring Wisconsin city that became flashpoint after police shooting of Jacob Blake Donald Trump brought his politics of division to Kenosha, Wisconsin, planting himself firmly on the side of law enforcement rather than civil rights protesters during a contentious visit to the city. The US president insisted…

Read MoreThe US president visited the Wisconsin city, where Jacob Blake was shot by police, despite pleas from local officials.The US president visited the Wisconsin city, where Jacob Blake was shot by police, despite pleas from local officials.

Read More NEW YORK, Sep 01 (IPS) – Eight years ago, and at the age of 11, Fuzia co-founder Riya Sinha decided to start the online platform for girls and women. Her story and Fuzia’s DNA are intrinsically wrapped around each other – and highlight how even in the age of feminism where women’s voices…

Read More Amid coronavirus, a poor economy and the aftermath of a deadly explosion, Lebanon marks 100 years Amid coronavirus, a poor economy and the aftermath of a deadly explosion, Lebanon marks 100 years

Read MoreVideos show pet owners shed tears of joy when they are finally reunited with their beloved animals.Videos show pet owners shed tears of joy when they are finally reunited with their beloved animals.

Read MoreMonday marked the 23rd anniversary of Princess Diana’s death.Monday marked the 23rd anniversary of Princess Diana’s death.

Read More Tuesday’s report, from tests on more than 30,000 people in Iceland, is the most extensive work yet on the immune system’s response to the virus and is good news for efforts to develop vaccines. If a vaccine can spur production of long-lasting antibodies like natural infection does, it gives hope that “immunity to…

Read MoreThe internationally acclaimed DJ was facing charges of sexually assault a woman in Miami.The internationally acclaimed DJ was facing charges of sexually assault a woman in Miami.

Read MoreThe president takes his law-and-order message to the troubled Wisconsin city, spurning the mayor and governor.The president takes his law-and-order message to the troubled Wisconsin city, spurning the mayor and governor.

Read More Former Australian PM Tony Abbott has condemned the demise of personal freedom embraced amid the Covid-19 pandemic: a world of lockdowns, unsustainable government benefits, and “health dictatorships” trying to conquer death. The ex-leader urged politicians to stop thinking like “trauma doctors” willing to pour unlimited resources into preserving every life and start thinking…

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Read More Researchers say one of the operation’s goals was to steer left-leaning voters away from the Biden-Harris campaign ahead of the November election. (Image credit: Graphika ) Researchers say one of the operation’s goals was to steer left-leaning voters away from the Biden-Harris campaign ahead of the November election.

Read More The satirical weekly, whose Paris offices were stormed by Islamist extremists who killed several staff members, will reprint the controversial cartoons that apparently sparked the attack. (Image credit: Francois Guillot/AFP via Getty Images) The satirical weekly, whose Paris offices were stormed by Islamist extremists who killed several staff members, will reprint the controversial…

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Read More President Trump visits Kenosha, Wis., a day after he defended murder suspect Kyle Rittenhouse and over a week after Jacob Blake was shot by police. President Trump visits Kenosha, Wis., a day after he defended murder suspect Kyle Rittenhouse and over a week after Jacob Blake was shot by police.

Read More In less than 24 hours on the ground, Israel’s first-of-its-kind delegation to the United Arab Emirates received a royal welcome that would have been nearly unthinkable just a few weeks ago. Dozens of Israeli officials and their accompanying traveling press corps got a dizzying taste of Abu Dhabi’s glamorous hotels, historic landmarks and…