Month: October 2020

Read MoreAndrzej Duda, 48, contracts coronavirus as his country hits a daily record of new cases.Andrzej Duda, 48, contracts coronavirus as his country hits a daily record of new cases.

Read MoreEconomist John List had a bad ride with Uber and never got an apology, so he showed them the best way to do it.Economist John List had a bad ride with Uber and never got an apology, so he showed them the best way to do it.

Read More Opposition supporters contest results showing President Alpha Condé, 82, is set for re-election. Opposition supporters contest results showing President Alpha Condé, 82, is set for re-election.

Read More Polish President Andrzej Duda has become the latest world leader to be infected with the coronavirus. He is asymptomatic and feeling “well,” officials said. Duda’s spokesperson Blazej Spychalski said that the president underwent a routine Covid-19 test on Friday, and the result was positive. The Polish leader is “feeling well” and is in…

Read More Barrett previously recused herself from cases because her father worked for Shell but has failed to commit to doing so in future Amy Coney Barrett is poised to make critical rulings on whether oil and gas companies will be held accountable for the effects of the climate crisis once she is confirmed to…

Read More Protesters defied curfew and attacked police vehicles in Italy’s third-largest city of Naples. The anger was sparked by the governor’s call for a new lockdown after the spread of Covid-19 hit a new daily record. Chanting “Freedom!” the angry crowds marched through the city streets on Friday night, with some hurling bottles, smoke…

Read More Man held on suspicion of murder after body was found at National Trust’s Watlington Hill estate A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a woman was discovered at a National Trust estate. Thames Valley police found the body in woodland on the Watlington Hill estate just before…

Read More Days before the election, Hunter Biden emails dropped with a roll call of Trump associates involved in ‘discovering’ them – and experts say it probably isn’t the last of the dirty tricks On 28 October 2016, the then director of the FBI, James Comey, dropped a bomb into the middle of the presidential…

Read MorePalm oil is used in half of all consumer goods. But to produce it, rainforests get destroyed and wildlife is endangered.Palm oil is used in half of all consumer goods. But to produce it, rainforests get destroyed and wildlife is endangered.

Read MoreOfficials say 11 women, 10 men and a baby died after unfinished 3-storey building collapsed.Officials say 11 women, 10 men and a baby died after unfinished 3-storey building collapsed.

Read More At least 400,000 people who fled Isis are still interred in the north of the country, fearing they are not wanted in postwar Iraq On a midsummer morning six years ago, Ziad Abdulqader Nasir’s short walk to Friday prayers at Mosul’s Great Mosque of al-Nuri, one of Iraq’s oldest shrines, was abruptly interrupted…

Read More Friend of Maltese journalist recounts her battles against corruption for young readers Her death brought thousands of people on to the streets of Malta and led to the resignation of a prime minister. Now the life of the investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has inspired a book for children. Written and illustrated by…

Read More An exception meant for freelancers sees a roaring lunch trade, and No 10 doesn’t seem too bothered Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage “A table for six? No, sir, that is against the Covid-19 restrictions … unless you promise that your party will discuss business, not pleasure.” Some of London’s…

Read More NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In 2020, the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic ravaged the economy, greater widening the gap between the rich and poor, and thrusting the global housing crisis into the spotlight. To encourage solutions for developing adequate housing needed for one-fifth of the world’s population, international leaders will…

Read More Victoria records seven new Covid-19 cases, four in Preston, with five in NSW and four in WA Follow today’s coronavirus live blog Queensland investigates Covid-19 strain on cargo ship after New Zealand alert Hope for further significant easing of coronavirus restrictions in Victoria on Sunday are in doubt as an outbreak in Melbourne’s…

Read MoreReports that PM Muhyiddin Yassin wants to impose measures to tackle COVID-19 surge and ‘political instability’.Reports that PM Muhyiddin Yassin wants to impose measures to tackle COVID-19 surge and ‘political instability’.

Read More Global Automotive Safety System Market to Reach $165. 4 Billion by 2027. Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Automotive Safety System estimated at US$96 Billion in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of US$165.New York, Oct. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reportlinker.com announces the release of the…

Read More MV Sofrana Surville barred from docking after officials in New Zealand said crew members on departing cargo ship might have new strain Queensland health officials are working to determine the strain of Covid-19 infecting the crew of a cargo ship anchored off the Australian state’s Sunshine Coast. The MV Sofrana Surville was blocked…

Read More Pacific Gas & Electric will cut power to over 1 million people on Sunday to prevent the chance of sparking wildfires as extreme fire weather returns to the region, the utility announced Friday. The nation’s largest utility said it will black out customers in 38 counties — including most of the San Francisco…

Read More Kieran, 36, hospital pharmacist, meets Tony, 28, marketing consultant What were you hoping for?The romcom fantasy – the restaurant bursts into spontaneous song kind. More realistically, someone with a pulse who can look beyond the fact that a professional hasn’t touched my hair all year. Continue reading…Kieran, 36, hospital pharmacist, meets Tony, 28,…

Read More Rick Gates, the campaign deputy who pleaded guilty to lying and conspiracy, excels on Trump and the GOP but protests too much on Russia Under a title which calls to mind Chris Isaak’s hit song from 1989, the former Trump campaign deputy Rick Gates offers an interesting mixture of vignettes and dish, an…

Read More Global Automotive Valves Market to Reach $33. 5 Billion by 2027. Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Automotive Valves estimated at US$27. 8 Billion in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of US$33.New York, Oct. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report…

Read More Two dead on board T-6B Texan II aircraft with a house and cars on fire in ‘heavily populated’ area outside Foley, Alabama A US navy training plane that took off from Florida crashed on Friday in an Alabama residential neighbourhood near the Gulf Coast, killing both crew on board, authorities said. Zach Harrell,…

Read More While much of Washington is twisted in knots over the upcoming election, there’s another contingent already busy trying to figure out how to stage an inauguration for the to-be-determined next president during a pandemic. Visitors to the U.S. Capitol and the White House can already see preparations underway for the Jan. 20 ceremony,…

Read More Global Battery Monitoring System Market to Reach $9. 8 Billion by 2027. Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Battery Monitoring System estimated at US$3. 2 Billion in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of US$9.New York, Oct. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reportlinker.com announces the release of…

Read MoreUS security official accuses China of ‘destablising and malign’ activities as Pompeo prepares to visit region.US security official accuses China of ‘destablising and malign’ activities as Pompeo prepares to visit region.

Read MoreThe people of Bungin first settled in the area 200 years ago, building their homes on coral harvested from the sea.The people of Bungin first settled in the area 200 years ago, building their homes on coral harvested from the sea.

Read MoreThe Democrat says he meant fossil fuel subsidies, as Mr Trump claims it was a serious gaffe.The Democrat says he meant fossil fuel subsidies, as Mr Trump claims it was a serious gaffe.

Read More Global Boiler Control Market to Reach $2. 8 Billion by 2027. Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Boiler Control estimated at US$2 Billion in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of US$2.New York, Oct. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report “Global…

Read More ROME, Oct 23 (IPS) – Producing food and ensuring nutrition security, protecting the environment and restoring biodiversity, building sustainable and fair food systems: That’s the promise of agroecology. Read the full story, “Can Agroecology Feed the World?”, on globalissues.org → ROME, Oct 23 (IPS) – Producing food and ensuring nutrition security, protecting the…

Read MoreOver 83,000 infections were reported on Friday, with death and hospitalisation numbers also rising.Over 83,000 infections were reported on Friday, with death and hospitalisation numbers also rising.

Read More Federal inspectors also found that families were held in Border Patrol custody for longer than a week, well beyond the 72-hour standard for detention. View Entire Post › Federal inspectors also found that families were held in Border Patrol custody for longer than a week, well beyond the 72-hour standard for detention.View Entire…

Read MoreAmericans are urged to wear masks to curb the spread of the disease as more states set new records for daily cases.Americans are urged to wear masks to curb the spread of the disease as more states set new records for daily cases.

Read More Dr Fauci says White House task force meeting less despite rising infection rates; WHO warns of ‘exponential’ rise in cases. Follow updates 2.23am BST Andrews disagrees with the suggestion it would be a miracle to have low case numbers tomorrow given all the tests waiting to be processed. “I wouldn’t say that. We…

Read MoreA video posted on social media appears to show the execution of two Armenian prisoners by troops from Azerbaijan.A video posted on social media appears to show the execution of two Armenian prisoners by troops from Azerbaijan.