Month: October 2020

Read More Multiple award-winning Scottish actor best known for 007 role in seven spy films Sean Connery, the Scottish actor best known for his portrayal of James Bond, has died aged 90. The cause is not yet known. He was admired by generations of film fans as the original and best 007, and went on…

Read More Georgians accuse  government of mishandling economy, weak foreign policy and brutal suppression of protests Georgians accuse  government of mishandling economy, weak foreign policy and brutal suppression of protests

Read MoreHe was the first to bring James Bond to the big screen and played the role seven times.He was the first to bring James Bond to the big screen and played the role seven times.

Read More The country has been the worst hit in the European Union during the pandemic  The country has been the worst hit in the European Union during the pandemic 

Read More U.S. military’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Friday it planned to sell Guyana four utility helicopters for $256-million. The U.S. State Department has cleared a possible $256 million foreign military sale of two Bell 412EPi and two Bell 429 helicopters to Guyana. According to the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency, the complete package…

Read MoreMain opposition parties allege fraud in Wednesday’s poll and urge supporters to take the streets on Monday.Main opposition parties allege fraud in Wednesday’s poll and urge supporters to take the streets on Monday.

Read MoreForeign ministers of Qatar and Australia speak for the first time after October 2 incident at Doha airport.Foreign ministers of Qatar and Australia speak for the first time after October 2 incident at Doha airport.

Read MoreThe British government is considering imposing a new national lockdown for England, after its scientific advisers warned that hospitalizations and deaths from the coronavirus could soon surpass the levels seen at the outbreak’s spring peakThe British government is considering imposing a new national lockdown for England, after its scientific advisers warned that hospitalizations and…

Read MoreOn the 20th anniversary of the landmark UN resolution on women and peace, we are still fighting for a seat at the table.On the 20th anniversary of the landmark UN resolution on women and peace, we are still fighting for a seat at the table.

Read MoreArmenia’s leader has urged Russia to consider providing security assistance to end the fighting over Nagorno-Karabakh, the biggest escalation in the decades-long conflict between his country and AzerbaijanArmenia’s leader has urged Russia to consider providing security assistance to end the fighting over Nagorno-Karabakh, the biggest escalation in the decades-long conflict between his country and Azerbaijan

Read More Armenia’s leader urged Russia Saturday to consider providing security assistance to end the fighting over Nagorno-Karabakh, the biggest escalation in the decades-long conflict between his country and Azerbaijan. Following more than a month of intense fighting in which Azerbaijani troops forged into the separatist territory, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian asked Russia’s President…

Read MoreResidents, politicians denounce India’s new land laws as a ‘settler-colonial project’ that seeks demographic change.Residents, politicians denounce India’s new land laws as a ‘settler-colonial project’ that seeks demographic change.

Read MoreSudan will settle cases against it in US courts, including the 1998 bombing of US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania.Sudan will settle cases against it in US courts, including the 1998 bombing of US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania.

Read More A third individual has been taken into custody amid an ongoing investigation into a deadly knife attack at a church in Nice, France, according to multiple outlets citing police sources. The 33-year-old man was present during a police search on Friday at the home of another individual who was suspected of having been…

Read More Trump falsely says ‘doctors get more money if someone dies from Covid’ Final push to unleash power of poor and low-income voters ‘Red mirage’: the ‘insidious’ scenario if Trump declares an early victory Sign up for Fight to Vote – our weekly US election newsletter 9.21am GMT The US has suffered its worst…

Read MoreRescue workers hunt through collapsed buildings in the city of Izmir after Friday’s deadly quake.Rescue workers hunt through collapsed buildings in the city of Izmir after Friday’s deadly quake.

Read More Turkish seismologists have detected a powerful 5.0 magnitude aftershock off the country’s Aegean Sea coast. The jolt follows the devastating earthquake that killed at least 27 and injured over 800 across Turkey and Greece. The aftershock was reported by Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) early on Saturday. It was not immediately…

Read More Twenty-five years after the death of the Israeli prime minister, those who were there recall the night two bullets altered the destiny of two nations They wanted him to wear a bulletproof vest, but he wouldn’t hear of it. Afterwards, they wished they’d pushed him harder – they should have insisted – but…

Read More The magnate, 87, is expected to have spent $250m this election cycle to support conservative causes, fundraisers sayThe casino billionaire and ardent Israel backer Sheldon Adelson is expected to have written about $250m in checks to back Donald Trump, Republican Senate and House members and conservative causes, say two GOP fundraising sources familiar…

Read More She doesn’t believe in a stiff upper lip, or pretending – unless it’s for work. The actor talks about her split with Tim Burton, friendship with Johnny Depp, and playing the Queen’s sister Ding-dong, it’s the doorbell. And look who’s standing on my rain-sodden doorstep, it’s Helena Bonham Carter. In her stompy, clumpy…

Read More There are 70 active voters on Matinicus Island, 20 miles off the Maine coast. How are they feeling about the big day? Located over 20 miles off the coast of Maine, Matinicus Island is often among the first communities in the state to report their official vote counts. It doesn’t take long, explains…

Read More Deal with Labour stops short of a coalition but will see Green’s co-leaders, James Shaw and Marama Davidson, hold ministries outside of cabinet New Zealand’s prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, has agreed on a governing “cooperation agreement” with the Green party, offering two ministries and agreeing to a handful of shared policy priorities for…

Read MorePowerful quake struck Turkey’s Aegean coast and north of Greek island of Samos on Friday, killing at least 25 people.Powerful quake struck Turkey’s Aegean coast and north of Greek island of Samos on Friday, killing at least 25 people.

Read More Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has said that his government will not tolerate religious extremism after dozens of Turkish youths reportedly stormed through a church in Vienna. Between 30 and 50 Turkish teenagers are said to have rampaged through the Catholic Church of St. Anton von Padua in Vienna-Favoriten. According to local media reports,…

Read MoreAl-Serraj will remain in office until ongoing intra-Libyan political dialogue comes to an end, gov’t said.Al-Serraj will remain in office until ongoing intra-Libyan political dialogue comes to an end, gov’t said.

Read MoreInternational Air Transport Association head discusses turbulent times in the industry amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.International Air Transport Association head discusses turbulent times in the industry amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read MoreAt least 30 killed in violence ahead of polls as President Ouattara seeks a third term in office.At least 30 killed in violence ahead of polls as President Ouattara seeks a third term in office.

Read More Polls suggest narrow Labor win over Liberal National party but neither side willing to predict result. Follow live 7.04am GMT We don’t have photos of Deb Frecklington voting, because the LNP leader voted in Townsville. Townsville has three seats and both Labor and the LNP have thrown a lot at claiming at least…

Read MoreOpposition hope significantly modified electoral system will prevent Georgian Dream from securing third term.Opposition hope significantly modified electoral system will prevent Georgian Dream from securing third term.

Read More Stakes at the polls are ‘life and death’, epidemiologists say, but responses to the pandemic divide sharply on political lines The US has suffered its worst week for new infections of the entire Covid-19 pandemic just days ahead of the election, underscoring what some epidemiologists described as “life and death” stakes as Americans…

Read More His books were a hit long before he took office, and some Christians see his presidency as a blessing The pursed, stony expression is familiar in Peter Odoakang’s striking oil painting of Donald Trump, but not the outfit. The US president is portrayed wearing a wine- and peach-coloured agbada and cap, traditional Yoruba…

Read More An election is approaching unlike any in recent memory, guaranteed to be a signpost in the long tale of what America is becoming and how it gets there. This notion, emerging as 2020 unfolds in its own weird way, has one particularly notable trait: It accepts that while your United States and your…

Read More Demonstrators against new restrictions on abortion flooded the streets of Warsaw, in what has been described as one of the largest protests in decades to rock the Polish capital. Tens of thousands of people marched through Warsaw on Friday night, as part of a week-long series of demonstrations sparked by a court decision…

Read MoreWhile Taiwan’s borders remains closed to most foreigners, organisers still expect to attract more than 100,000 people.While Taiwan’s borders remains closed to most foreigners, organisers still expect to attract more than 100,000 people.

Read More The situation could develop if the president appears to be leading on election night before all votes are counted – and for some officials, it’s too realistic for words Scenarios for how an election disaster could unfold in the United States next week involve lawsuits, lost ballots, armed insurrection and other potential crises…