Month: October 2020

Read MoreA new round of lockdowns to fight the spread of the coronavirus could spell disaster for the economic recovery.A new round of lockdowns to fight the spread of the coronavirus could spell disaster for the economic recovery.

Read MoreRather than ignore the satirical movie, Kazakhstan embraced it, using the catchphrase as its slogan and filmed an ad with it.Rather than ignore the satirical movie, Kazakhstan embraced it, using the catchphrase as its slogan and filmed an ad with it.

Read More The country is welcoming a chance to boost its profile through the new Borat movie. And as one young Kazakhstani puts it, “This is a parody of American society.” (Image credit: Kazakhstan Travel / Screenshot by NPR) The country is welcoming a chance to boost its profile through the new Borat movie. And…

Read More The man, identified in local news reports as William Wallace Jr., died of his injuries at a nearby hospital, triggering protests. View Entire Post › The man, identified in local news reports as William Wallace Jr., died of his injuries at a nearby hospital, triggering protests.View Entire Post ›

Read More Walter Wallace, 27, shot ‘several times’ by officers Police in riot gear disperse demonstrators Hundreds took to the streets of Philadelphia on Monday night, to protest against the fatal police shooting of Walter Wallace, a 27-year-old black man who officers said had a knife. Related: America’s protest crackdown: five months after George Floyd,…

Read MoreHundreds take to the streets after police fatally shoot a man they say was armed with a knife.Hundreds take to the streets after police fatally shoot a man they say was armed with a knife.

Read MoreMarchers burn an effigy of Emmanuel Macron after he defended cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad.Marchers burn an effigy of Emmanuel Macron after he defended cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad.

Read More Opposition and rights groups are protesting against John Magufuli, who looks on course for second presidential term Opposition leaders in Tanzania have accused police of shooting nine people dead during protests against alleged rigging on the eve of elections in which John Magufuli, one of Africa’s most controversial leaders, could win a second…

Read MoreWith just seven days until the election, a whopping 64.7 million US citizens have already cast their ballots.With just seven days until the election, a whopping 64.7 million US citizens have already cast their ballots.

Read MoreZeta is expected to regain strength as it moves over the Gulf of Mexico, prompting authorities to issue hurricane warnings in Louisiana and Mississippi.Zeta is expected to regain strength as it moves over the Gulf of Mexico, prompting authorities to issue hurricane warnings in Louisiana and Mississippi.

Read More Germany’s economy minister has sounded the alarm, warning that he expects the number of new coronavirus infections in Germany to stand at 20,000 a day by the end of this week. Like other European states, Germany is currently struggling with an uptick in coronavirus cases. “We are dealing with exponential growth,” Peter Altmaier…

Read More Nancy Bass Wyden says response ‘so heartwarming’ Famous store has been Manhattan fixture since 1927 An appeal for help by the owner of the famous Strand bookstore, in New York City, has paid off at least in the short term: Nancy Bass Wyden reported 25,000 orders over the weekend, crashing the store website,…

Read MoreAnd threatening to turn our lands into a toxic waste dump.And threatening to turn our lands into a toxic waste dump.

Read MoreUK report says pre-existing conditions cannot explain entirely why non-white people have suffered disproportionately.UK report says pre-existing conditions cannot explain entirely why non-white people have suffered disproportionately.

Read More Professor HE Jian Kun from Tsinghua University, member of Global Alliance of Universities on Climate (GAUC)Beijing, China, Oct. 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Starting with China’s Long-term Low-carbon Development Strategy and Pathway, the Global Alliance of Universities on Climate (GAUC) launches its new series of Pathway to Net-Zero Climate Talk. The Climate Talk…

Read MoreAs global coronavirus cases exceed 43 million, governments across Europe continue to enact tough social restrictions and lockdowns to try and stem the flow of the second wave. In Italy, the new measures are the toughest seen since March’s full lockdown and across many major Italian cities demonstrators are on the streets protesting the…

Read MoreAbout 10,000 Bangladeshis from an Islamist group have marched through the capital to denounce the display of caricatures of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad in FranceAbout 10,000 Bangladeshis from an Islamist group have marched through the capital to denounce the display of caricatures of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad in France

Read More Total number of deaths from Covid-19 across UK reaches 61,116; 55 MPs sign letter to PM expressing fears that government’s ‘levelling up’ for the north is being abandoned Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage 11.24am GMT Structural racism led to the disproportionate impact of the coronavirus pandemic on black, Asian…

Read MoreA hurricane warning has been issued for the U.S. Gulf Coast including New OrleansA hurricane warning has been issued for the U.S. Gulf Coast including New Orleans

Read MoreHe was abducted close to the border with Nigeria. There were no initial claims of responsibility.He was abducted close to the border with Nigeria. There were no initial claims of responsibility.

Read More ‘In order to have the freedom of choice you first must be alive,’ says Mateusz Morawiecki ‘In order to have the freedom of choice you first must be alive,’ says Mateusz Morawiecki

Read MoreStronger India-US ties are aimed at countering China’s influence in the region, experts say.Stronger India-US ties are aimed at countering China’s influence in the region, experts say.

Read More Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense Secretary Mark Esper are in India’s capital to sign military agreements, and continue to push the Trump administration’s anti-China message. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense Secretary Mark Esper are in India’s capital to sign military agreements, and continue to push the Trump administration’s anti-China…

Read MoreAn international group set up to curb illicit money flows last week kept Pakistan on a watch list of suspect countries.An international group set up to curb illicit money flows last week kept Pakistan on a watch list of suspect countries.

Read More Angry rebukes of Emmanuel Macron continue to arrive from across the Muslim word. Iran and Saudi Arabia, which usually don’t see eye to eye, have condemned the French president’s remarks about Islam. Macron drew the ire of Muslims with his comments in the wake of the murder of French teacher Samuel Paty. The…

Read MoreThe film initially caused outrage – but now the tourism board sees it as the perfect marketing tool.The film initially caused outrage – but now the tourism board sees it as the perfect marketing tool.

Read MoreProtesters in Dhaka burn effigy of French President Emmanuel Macron for defending Prophet Muhammad’s caricatures.Protesters in Dhaka burn effigy of French President Emmanuel Macron for defending Prophet Muhammad’s caricatures.

Read More A new survey of Indian American voters finds they heavily favor Biden over Trump. Both campaigns have been reaching out to Indian Americans, a small but potentially decisive voting bloc. (Image credit: Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images) A new survey of Indian American voters finds they heavily favor Biden over Trump. Both campaigns…

Read More Mike Pompeo meets India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval before ministerial-level talks Mike Pompeo meets India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval before ministerial-level talks

Read More Children among those killed after explosives believed hidden in plastic bag detonate at madrassa An explosion at a religious seminary in Pakistan’s northern city of Peshawar has killed at least seven people and injured 110 others, officials have said. The deadly blast took place at about 8.30am at Jamia Zuberia Madressah, in Peshawar’s…

Read More Iran summoned a French diplomat in protest at what it says is France’s support for the publication of caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad, state media reported on Tuesday, in the latest fallout over France’s response to the beheading of a teacher. The report by state TV said an Iranian official in the country’s…

Read MoreMinisters from the three countries to hold videoconference brokered by the African Union on Tuesday, Khartoum says.Ministers from the three countries to hold videoconference brokered by the African Union on Tuesday, Khartoum says.

Read MoreSaudi statement comes as anger grows in Muslim world over publications of cartoons depicting Prophet Muhammad in France.Saudi statement comes as anger grows in Muslim world over publications of cartoons depicting Prophet Muhammad in France.

Read More You asked us about the politics of the coronavirus. Here are the answers We asked readers what they wanted to know about the government’s response to coronavirus. Our political correspondent, Peter Walker, has the answers. What are the protocols for taking places out of local lockdown? Continue reading…You asked us about the politics…

Read MoreSecurity officers among the dead following last week’s disputed elections, state TV reports, as country remains tense.Security officers among the dead following last week’s disputed elections, state TV reports, as country remains tense.