Month: October 2020

Read MoreTwo bits of discarded Russian and Chinese space hardware may pass within less than 25m of each other.Two bits of discarded Russian and Chinese space hardware may pass within less than 25m of each other.

Read More Presenter says he has ‘never crossed the line’ as Anthea Turner and Diane Jordan give evidence The former Blue Peter presenter John Leslie has insisted at his sexual assault trial that he knows the line between being gregarious and criminal behaviour, and has “never crossed it”, as former colleagues spoke up for him…

Read More Amy Coney Barrett spent most of her time avoiding key questions during three days of Senate hearings to confirm her as a supreme court justice.  Barrett would become the third justice on the court to be appointed by Donald Trump – and her confirmation would give conservatives a bulletproof, six-justice majority on the nine-member…

Read More Roundup of measures affecting mask-wearing, schools and more across mainland Europe Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Continue reading…Roundup of measures affecting mask-wearing, schools and more across mainland EuropeCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageContinue reading…

Read MorePublication of new guidelines by government body comes a week after viral videos showed police beating detainees.Publication of new guidelines by government body comes a week after viral videos showed police beating detainees.

Read MoreThe payments will go to about 240,000 elderly Holocaust survivors struggling to get by during the pandemic.The payments will go to about 240,000 elderly Holocaust survivors struggling to get by during the pandemic.

Read More European leaders on Thursday demanded Britain give ground on far trade rules to unblock stalled post-Brexit negotiations, angering London and putting the fate of the talks in jeopardy. European leaders on Thursday demanded Britain give ground on far trade rules to unblock stalled post-Brexit negotiations, angering London and putting the fate of the…

Read More European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said Thursday that the high stakes for the post-Brexit economy make it likely Britain and the European Union eventually will reach a deal on the breakup. European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said Thursday that the high stakes for the post-Brexit economy make it likely Britain and…

Read More Discussions between Britain and Europe on the post-Brexit trade relationship are reaching a critical juncture with just over two months to go before the end of the transition period. Discussions between Britain and Europe on the post-Brexit trade relationship are reaching a critical juncture with just over two months to go before the…

Read More This article is part of the The DC Brief, TIME’s politics newsletter. Sign up here to get stories like this sent to your inbox every weekday. Kamala Harris’ prosecutorial muscle memory is strong. As the junior Senator from California and Democrats’ nominee for Vice President, Harris always stood to be a dominant figure…

Read MoreThe UK’s negotiator accused the EU of expecting the UK to make “all future moves” towards a deal.The UK’s negotiator accused the EU of expecting the UK to make “all future moves” towards a deal.

Read More Unable to block President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Sen. Kamala Harris used three days of confirmation hearings this week to remind voters of the stakes of the Nov. 3 election and how Democratic nominee Joe Biden would govern differently if he were in the White House. The Senate Judiciary Committee’s consideration of…

Read MoreTens of thousands of pro-democracy protesters gather in Bangkok despite an emergency government ban.Tens of thousands of pro-democracy protesters gather in Bangkok despite an emergency government ban.

Read MoreDespite an agreement to reduce violence, the Taliban launched an offensive, met by devastating U.S. air power. Now a U.S. envoy says both sides have agreed, again, to pull back.Despite an agreement to reduce violence, the Taliban launched an offensive, met by devastating U.S. air power. Now a U.S. envoy says both sides have…

Read More Israel’s parliament on Thursday voted overwhelmingly in favor of formally ratifying the country’s historic agreement normalizing diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates. Israel and the UAE announced the U.S.-brokered agreement in August, and signed a deal in a White House ceremony last month. The UAE has become just the third Arab country…

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Read MoreBeijing says appointment of US human rights official infringes on China’s internal affairs and may ‘destabilise’ Tibet.Beijing says appointment of US human rights official infringes on China’s internal affairs and may ‘destabilise’ Tibet.

Read More<p>The founder apologised for the comments but insists he does not tolerate racism&nbsp;</p><p>The founder apologised for the comments but insists he does not tolerate racism&nbsp;</p>

Read More<p>Insurgents ‘might see it in their advantage’ and ‘come back by force’ if Washington withdraws, Abdullah Abdullah warns</p><p>Insurgents ‘might see it in their advantage’ and ‘come back by force’ if Washington withdraws, Abdullah Abdullah warns</p>

Read More<p>The referendum will take place alongside the vote for a prime minister</p><p>The referendum will take place alongside the vote for a prime minister</p>

Read More The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, left the EU summit in Brussels suddenly on Thursday, after it transpired a member of her office had tested positive for the virus. The Commission chief left the summit less than an hour after it began, saying she was going into quarantine, in…

Read MoreThe World Health Organization’s warning comes as major European cities impose urgent new rules.The World Health Organization’s warning comes as major European cities impose urgent new rules.

Read More Authorities’ attack on LGBT community sweeps in gay men and others thought to have turned to surrogate mothers Several gay men have fled Russia after officials said that they would arrest people “of non-traditional sexual orientation” who had had children through surrogacy. The announcement formed the authorities’ latest attack on the LGBT community.…

Read MoreSouth Africa’s president rolled out an ambitious programme to create 800,000 jobs and unlock $60bn in investment.South Africa’s president rolled out an ambitious programme to create 800,000 jobs and unlock $60bn in investment.

Read MoreHarris had no contact with the staffer, but is postponing her in-person campaign schedule until Monday.Harris had no contact with the staffer, but is postponing her in-person campaign schedule until Monday.

Read More Online giants felt forced to take unprecedented action as they struggle with role during divisive presidential battle Mere hours after the publication of a controversial New York Post article critical of Joe Biden, both Twitter and Facebook took unprecedented action to restrict distribution of the post. Facebook, a company spokesman revealed, had immediately…

Read More<p>Second time in two years a lemur has been stolen from a California zoo</p><p>Second time in two years a lemur has been stolen from a California zoo</p>

Read More Two Iranian government institutions became the targets of massive cyberattacks earlier this week, but the relevant Iranian agencies reacted quickly and repelled them, an official in Tehran has disclosed. The attempts to hack the unspecified government bodies were made on Monday and Tuesday, Abolghasem Sadeghi, the deputy head of security of Iran’s IT…

Read MoreHope is fading that the White House and Congress will agree on an aid package as jobless claims and COVID cases rise.Hope is fading that the White House and Congress will agree on an aid package as jobless claims and COVID cases rise.

Read More<p>Mariangela Cerrato was trying to get her victim fired, court hears</p><p>Mariangela Cerrato was trying to get her victim fired, court hears</p>

Read More<p>&nbsp;“The things they broke can be fixed or bought again, but what’s beautiful is to see them happy, healthy and safe,” rescuer says</p><p>&nbsp;“The things they broke can be fixed or bought again, but what’s beautiful is to see them happy, healthy and safe,” rescuer says</p>

Read More KATHMANDU, Nepal, Oct 15 (IPS) – The lack of consistency and a patchy approach undermines the Government of Nepal’s credibility in fulfilling the rights of persons with disabilities. One step forward and several steps back. Read the full story, “Disregarding Rights of Persons with Disabilities”, on globalissues.org → KATHMANDU, Nepal, Oct 15 (IPS)…

Read More UNITED NATIONS, Oct 15 (IPS) – The phenomenal rise in extreme poverty -– for the first time in 20 years — has been accompanied by an upsurge in the incomes of the world’s billionaires and the super-rich. Read the full story, “Global Poverty Soars — As Incomes of World’s Billionaires Hit New Highs”,…

Read More Barrow-in-Furness, York, north-east Derbyshire, Erewash and Chesterfield move into tier 2 alongside London, Essex and Elmbridge; no decision yet on moving Greater Manchester and Lancashire into tier 3 Tier 1, 2 or 3? England’s three-stage Covid lockdown rules explained London to face tighter Covid restrictions from Friday night Italy poised to be removed…

Read More Argentinian creator of Mafalda, Latin America’s most famous strip cartoon character She is a stumpy six-year old girl with a mop of black hair, innocent-looking saucer eyes and a broad smile. Like little girls everywhere, she asks awkward questions. Of her mother, busy doing the washing: “What would you be if you had…