Month: October 2020

Read More Lawsuit claims mining firm failed to prevent pollution in Kabwe, affecting multiple generations A class action lawsuit has been filed against the mining company Anglo American over its alleged failure to prevent widespread toxic lead pollution in the Zambian town of Kabwe. The town hosted one of the world’s biggest lead mines for…

Read More What impact will the pandemic have on human security and human rights? I put that question to Sir Alex Younger, who until September headed MI6, Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service. From an undisclosed location, he spoke of a technological race threatening the security and economic strength of liberal democracies. But 30 years in espionage,…

Read More What impact will the pandemic have on human security and human rights? I put that question to Sir Alex Younger, who until September headed MI6, Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service. From an undisclosed location, he spoke of a technological race threatening the security and economic strength of liberal democracies. But 30 years in espionage,…

Read More<p>It comes after a high-profile case in 2018 where a monkeys killed a baby after snatching him away from his mother</p><p>It comes after a high-profile case in 2018 where a monkeys killed a baby after snatching him away from his mother</p>

Read More<p>Protests began after video circulated showing man apparently being beaten by police officers</p><p>Protests began after video circulated showing man apparently being beaten by police officers</p>

Read MorePupils who identified Samuel Paty to the attacker before gruesome killing among those investigated.Pupils who identified Samuel Paty to the attacker before gruesome killing among those investigated.

Read More Demonstrators against police brutality reportedly killed after security forces opened fire Sporadic shooting has been reported in Lagos as the president of Nigeria appealed for calm hours after protesters against police brutality were reported to have been shot dead by security forces in the centre of the city. MuhammaduBuhari did not directly address…

Read More Hopes of resumption rise after EU negotiator says he will seek ‘compromises on both sides’ A major step appears to have been taken towards the resumption of the Brexit negotiations after Michel Barnier used a speech to both acknowledge the UK’s compromises and promise flexibility by the EU, in comments described as “significant”…

Read More Josep Lluís Trapero among four acquitted after judges find no evidence of collusion with secessionists The former head of Catalonia’s regional police force has been cleared of wrongdoing over his alleged role in the failed independence push three years ago after Spain’s highest criminal court found no evidence of sedition or disobedience. Josep…

Read More The death of Reina Mae Nasino’s 3-month-old daughter, River, has sparked an uproar over President Rodrigo Duterte’s crackdown on human rights defenders. The underweight infant was separated from her mother, denying her breast milk that could have prolonged her life. The death of Reina Mae Nasino’s 3-month-old daughter, River, has sparked an uproar…

Read More Textron Systems, an aerospace and defense development and manufacturing unit of the Textron conglomerate, has announced that it will cooperate with Shield AI in support of advanced, multi-domain autonomy for a variety of military applications. The company announced their cooperating on proof-of-concept work to integrate Shield AI technology into Textron Systems’ proven air, land…

Read More Latest updates: South Yorkshire third region in England to get strictest measures after local leaders agreed a deal with government South Yorkshire agrees to go under tier 3 Covid restrictions Andy Burnham hits out at Tory MPs over negotiations criticism Gyms allowed to reopen in Merseyside after tier 3 Covid row Tier 3…

Read MoreAmnesty says ‘credible but disturbing evidence’ that security forces in Lagos fatally shot protesters.Amnesty says ‘credible but disturbing evidence’ that security forces in Lagos fatally shot protesters.

Read More Australian federal police was asked to investigate and has ‘referred aspects of this matter’ to Ibac The Australian federal police has referred information regarding alleged payments from the Vatican linked to George Pell’s court matters to Victoria’s anti-corruption body. Australia’s financial crimes regulator, Austrac, revealed on Tuesday it had provided information to police…

Read More<p>Singer reacted after Amnesty International said it has received ‘credible reports’ of deaths resulting from violence against protesters in Lagos</p><p>Singer reacted after Amnesty International said it has received ‘credible reports’ of deaths resulting from violence against protesters in Lagos</p>

Read More President angrily tweeted about ‘bias’ and CBS host Lesley Stahl Pelosi says she is ‘closer’ to reaching deal over coronavirus relief Trump urges Barr to assign prosecutor to investigate Bidens Sign up for Fight to Vote – our weekly US election newsletter 10.14am BST Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the supreme court has…

Read More Two Muslim women were seriously injured in an apparent racially motivated attack near the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The two female suspects arrested over the incident have been charged with attempted murder. The victims, identified as French women with an Algerian background, were walking in a group of five adults and four children…

Read More Famed U.S. rotorcraft maker MD Helicopters, Inc. has announced two independent contract awards from Army Contracting Command-Redstone to support allied operations of the MD 530F Cayuse Warrior helicopter. According to a company news release, the first contract, worth $6.1 million, requires MDHI to retrofit 18 legacy MD 530F helicopters operated by the Afghanistan Air…

Read MoreUnited Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights urges India to protect human rights defenders and NGOs.United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights urges India to protect human rights defenders and NGOs.

Read More A report found that the state department assessments were not consistent with the seriousness of situations in other countriesThe Trump administration has omitted or altered vital information about human rights – including torture, reproductive rights and persecution based on sexuality – from its annual assessments of human rights, a new report reveals.The state…

Read MoreBiden calls on Nigeria’s leader and military to “cease the violent crackdown” as protesters claim uniformed men “kept on shooting and shooting at us.”Biden calls on Nigeria’s leader and military to “cease the violent crackdown” as protesters claim uniformed men “kept on shooting and shooting at us.”

Read MoreWhy do so many Christian missionaries descend on the Native American reservation, and how do residents feel about them?Why do so many Christian missionaries descend on the Native American reservation, and how do residents feel about them?

Read More The ex-director has refused to give evidence to the NSW inquiry and efforts to serve a summons on him in England have failed The former Crown Resorts chairman Rob Rankin should be referred to the corporate regulator for it to investigate whether he breached his duties as a director, an inquiry has been…

Read More The fecal analyzer market was valued at US$ 657. 44 million in 2019 and is projected to reach US$ 842. 48 million by 2027; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3. 3% from 2020 to 2027. The growth of the fecal analyzer market is mainly attributed to the increasing incidence…

Read MoreUS Democrats and Republicans appear to be edging towards another big fiscal stimulus package, but differences remain.US Democrats and Republicans appear to be edging towards another big fiscal stimulus package, but differences remain.

Read More A stampede happened as thousands of people gathered near the Pakistan consulate in Jalalabad city in hopes of securing a visa. At least 15 were killed and more than a dozen injured.  Provincial officials said that the incident occurred as more than 3,000 people queued up to collect tokens needed to apply for…

Read More The landslide vote for Luis Arce is reason for optimism, but Bolivia still requires major resources to contain Covid-19 On 18 October, the progressive candidate, Luis Arce, decisively won Bolivia’s presidential election, beating his nearest rival by about 20 points according to exit polls. His party, Movimiento al Socialismo (Mas), also apparently retained…

Read More We are taught to believe that breaking ourselves open reveals our weaknesses. But what about hope? A few hours ago, I turned off the camera on an early-morning work video chat during which we were asked to share what was in our hearts. I told my colleagues the truth. I’m broken by death.…

Read More Huge foreign fleets gather 400 miles off South America’s Pacific coast attracted by giant squid. Peru’s coastguard must defend its territorial waters amid rising tension The ocean is as black as chipped obsidian, yet whichever way you look dozens of bright lights illuminate the water and the night sky. Nearly 400 nautical miles…

Read MoreScientists want at least 60 grams of Bennu’s carbon-rich material – thought to contain the building blocks of life.Scientists want at least 60 grams of Bennu’s carbon-rich material – thought to contain the building blocks of life.

Read MoreAt least 15 Afghans killed and more than a dozen injured as thousands gathered to secure visas in Jalalabad city.At least 15 Afghans killed and more than a dozen injured as thousands gathered to secure visas in Jalalabad city.

Read MoreDemand for home office equipment, medical supplies, textiles rose in third quarter – but car and energy sales fell.Demand for home office equipment, medical supplies, textiles rose in third quarter – but car and energy sales fell.

Read More “People are constantly asking me when we will find all the families and I unfortunately do not know.” View Entire Post › “People are constantly asking me when we will find all the families and I unfortunately do not know.”View Entire Post ›

Read More The value of global trade is set to fall by 7% to 9% in 2020 from the previous year, despite signs of a fragile rebound led by China in the third quarter, a United Nations report said on Wednesday. No region was spared by an estimated 19% year-on-year plunge in world trade in…

Read More<p>A lower caste woman was allegedly gang-raped and killed by four upper caste men in a case that has shocked India</p><p>A lower caste woman was allegedly gang-raped and killed by four upper caste men in a case that has shocked India</p>