Month: October 2020

Read More Athens said on Monday it had finalized plans to build a wall along Greece’s border with Turkey, to prevent large numbers of migrants from crossing into the country illegally. About 26 kilometers (16 miles) of wall will be added to an existing 10 km section of fence, government spokesman Stelios Petsas said, adding…

Read More COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Oct 19 (IPS) – Dr. Mark Smith is Director General of the International Water Management Institute (IWMI)The impact of Covid-19 on supply chains and food security has dealt a blow to the already faltering global development ambition of ending hunger. Read the full story, “Why Food System Transformation Needs Water”,…

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Read More The European Union on Monday signalled a potential breakthrough in stalled Brexit talks in a move welcomed by Britain, which stressed however that it would not accept a deal at any price. The European Union on Monday signalled a potential breakthrough in stalled Brexit talks in a move welcomed by Britain, which stressed…

Read MoreAuthorities say Egyptian archaeologists have unearthed another trove of ancient coffins in a vast necropolis south of CairoAuthorities say Egyptian archaeologists have unearthed another trove of ancient coffins in a vast necropolis south of Cairo

Read More<p>Despite Trump threats, Iran pushes forward on plans to buy and sell tools of war</p><p>Despite Trump threats, Iran pushes forward on plans to buy and sell tools of war</p>

Read More Cabinet office minister makes statement to Commons after Boris Johnson warned firms to prepare for no deal Global coronavirus updates – live Wales to go into national ‘firebreak’ lockdown Manchester tier 3 talks deadlocked as other areas face stricter rules Operation Moonshot: pilot of rapid tests under way in NHS hospitals A third…

Read More Since 2014, Richard Wang has called Major League Baseball games in Chinese for fans in Taiwan. When COVID-19 delayed the MLB season, he had a chance to bring Taiwan baseball to the world in English. (Image credit: Sam Yeh/AFP via Getty Images) Since 2014, Richard Wang has called Major League Baseball games in…

Read More The world is fortunate to have many dedicated professionals dedicated to combating the coronavirus. Here are portraits of three women from far corners of the globe who are playing a key role. (Image credit: Rishikesh Dwivedi; Sigga Ella for NPR; Jade Sacker for NPR) The world is fortunate to have many dedicated professionals…

Read More Scientists have discovered that CBD oil may increase levels of a protective chemical in the lungs and other organs which could stave off the worst effects of Covid-19. However, more research is needed to apply this to treatment. Cytokine is a type of protein secreted by immune cells in response to inflammation and…

Read MoreOpposition leader Muhammad Safdar has been released on bail ahead of a major anti-government demonstration.Opposition leader Muhammad Safdar has been released on bail ahead of a major anti-government demonstration.

Read More Plans to convert the Dublin home in Joyce’s 1914 story The Dead provoked a swift backlash from writers including Sally Rooney and Colm Tóibín Dublin city council has greenlit a controversial plan to convert the house made famous by James Joyce’s story The Dead into a hostel, with a campaign group supported by…

Read MoreTolerance Minister Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan is accused of sexual assault by one of the event’s curators.Tolerance Minister Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan is accused of sexual assault by one of the event’s curators.

Read More“It’s not like taking a shovel to Gettysburg,” said oceanographer David Gallo.”It’s not like taking a shovel to Gettysburg,” said oceanographer David Gallo.

Read MoreUS historian, who has accurately predicted every election since 1984, believes Donald Trump will lose the 2020 race.US historian, who has accurately predicted every election since 1984, believes Donald Trump will lose the 2020 race.

Read MoreWhat are some of the long-term effects of the coronavirus? Dr Amir Khan explains.What are some of the long-term effects of the coronavirus? Dr Amir Khan explains.

Read MoreAn animatronics company hopes its technology will transform marine parks.An animatronics company hopes its technology will transform marine parks.

Read MoreThe Thai government has announced an emergency decree to curb student-led anti-government protests in Bangkok.The Thai government has announced an emergency decree to curb student-led anti-government protests in Bangkok.

Read More“The way he lives his music is extremely rare.” Meet Guillaume Benoliel, France’s six-year-old piano prodigy.“The way he lives his music is extremely rare.” Meet Guillaume Benoliel, France’s six-year-old piano prodigy.

Read More<p>Police say the attacker had several hundred euros on him when he went to the school</p><p>Police say the attacker had several hundred euros on him when he went to the school</p>

Read More First minister Mark Drakeford announces plan for short, sharp lockdown to give NHS breathing space before winter Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage A temporary national lockdown will be put into place in Wales, the Welsh first minister, Mark Drakeford, has announced. The Welsh government believes a two-week lockdown –…

Read More Penny Wong leads grilling of department secretary Simon Atkinson at Senate estimates The head of Australia’s infrastructure department has agreed that it looks as though officials attempted to cover up an inflated valuation for a controversial land sale connected to the second Sydney airport – and insists that he’s embarked on a clean-up…

Read More Trump attempts to save himself in battlegrounds as Covid surges Weekly case average is rising in 48 of the 50 states Whitmer: Trump ‘inciting domestic terrorism’ with rally chant Sign up for Fight to Vote – our weekly US election newsletter 12.04pm BST Over at Politico, Natasha Bertran and Kyle Cheney have this…

Read MoreChief negotiator Saeb Erekat, 65, has been placed on a ventilator at an Israeli hospital.Chief negotiator Saeb Erekat, 65, has been placed on a ventilator at an Israeli hospital.

Read More Presidential election win for Luis Arce would mark stunning leftwing political comeback Exit polls have suggested that Evo Morales’ leftwing party has pulled off a stunning political comeback in Bolivia’s presidential election, although an official result has yet to emerge. Two private surveys projected that Luis Arce, the candidate for Morales’ Movimiento al…

Read MoreMuslim organisations are being investigated too after the beheading of French teacher Samuel Paty.Muslim organisations are being investigated too after the beheading of French teacher Samuel Paty.

Read More Memo explains reasons behind Scotland Yard decision not to routinely release footage Scotland Yard has decided not to routinely release its own video footage of controversial incidents after internal reviews showed errors by officers, a leaked document reveals. The Met has been plagued by a flurry of social media videos raising concerns about…

Read More Ebola survivors showing no antibodies found to still have lasting capacity to fight virus Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Immunity from the deadly Ebola virus could last years after the infection, the world’s longest study of survivors by British and Guinean scientists has concluded in findings that could have…

Read More<p>South Africa and India’s joint proposal has come up against resistance in the WTO from developed nations&nbsp;</p><p>South Africa and India’s joint proposal has come up against resistance in the WTO from developed nations&nbsp;</p>

Read More French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin has vowed to crack down on “enemy” Muslim groups and extremism online in response to the gruesome murder of a middle school teacher, Samuel Paty. “Arrests have been made since Sunday. Police operations have been underway since this morning, and will continue. There are very numerous and concern…

Read MoreCabbage prices have surged an eye-watering 60 percent due to extreme weather, hurting makers of the spicy Korean staple.Cabbage prices have surged an eye-watering 60 percent due to extreme weather, hurting makers of the spicy Korean staple.

Read MoreThe Indian army says it has arrested a Chinese soldier in Ladakh, where the two countries have been engaged in a months-long military standoff.The Indian army says it has arrested a Chinese soldier in Ladakh, where the two countries have been engaged in a months-long military standoff.

Read MoreUS top infectious disease expert said he was worried after the ‘superspreader event’ at the White House on September 26.US top infectious disease expert said he was worried after the ‘superspreader event’ at the White House on September 26.

Read MoreEtihad Airways flight landed at Israel’s Ben-Gurion airport on Monday, later departing with Israeli delegation on board.Etihad Airways flight landed at Israel’s Ben-Gurion airport on Monday, later departing with Israeli delegation on board.

Read MoreJyoti Paswan cycled 1,200km in May with her injured father on the back, drawing adulation and international headlines.Jyoti Paswan cycled 1,200km in May with her injured father on the back, drawing adulation and international headlines.