Month: October 2020

Read More A Paris court on Wednesday sentenced four African activists with fines ranging from €250 to €1000—up to roughly $1,175—for “aggravated theft” after they were convicted of trying to remove an African artifact from display at a Paris museum in June. While they avoided a potential prison sentence and hefty fine, Congolese activist Mwazulu…

Read More A Paris court on Wednesday sentenced four African activists with fines ranging from €250 to €1000—up to roughly $1,175—for “aggravated theft” after they were convicted of trying to remove an African artifact from display at a Paris museum in June. While they avoided a potential prison sentence and hefty fine, Congolese activist Mwazulu…

Read More Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson declared himself disappointed in the progress of post-Brexit trade talks Wednesday, but he will wait for news from an EU summit before deciding whether to pull the plug. Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson declared himself disappointed in the progress of post-Brexit trade talks Wednesday, but he will wait…

Read MoreThe US is encouraging more Gulf countries to strike similar accords with Israel, following UAE and Bahrain agreements.The US is encouraging more Gulf countries to strike similar accords with Israel, following UAE and Bahrain agreements.

Read MoreThe protests followed repeated calls for Cyprus’s second in command Demetris Syllouris to step down.The protests followed repeated calls for Cyprus’s second in command Demetris Syllouris to step down.

Read MoreChina hardliners in the Trump administration are seeking to send a message deterring US investors from Ant Group’s IPO.China hardliners in the Trump administration are seeking to send a message deterring US investors from Ant Group’s IPO.

Read MoreIran says new ‘fabrications’ are politically motivated against the Islamic republic.Iran says new ‘fabrications’ are politically motivated against the Islamic republic.

Read More<p>Expelled are being targeted by organised crime it is claimed</p><p>Expelled are being targeted by organised crime it is claimed</p>

Read MoreIn the first 911 call, Amy Cooper told a dispatcher that a birdwatcher named Christian Cooper was threatening her.In the first 911 call, Amy Cooper told a dispatcher that a birdwatcher named Christian Cooper was threatening her.

Read MoreIt comes as more than 200 Yemenis are allowed to fly back to rebel-controlled Sanaa from Oman.It comes as more than 200 Yemenis are allowed to fly back to rebel-controlled Sanaa from Oman.

Read MoreProsecutors say the calls by Amy Cooper, a white woman, were designed to intimidate a birdwatcher.Prosecutors say the calls by Amy Cooper, a white woman, were designed to intimidate a birdwatcher.

Read More Northern leaders warned of more deaths as decision expected on extending tier 3 restrictions Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Deaths from coronavirus will continue to rise for at least three weeks and the NHS risks being overwhelmed unless the strictest curbs are imposed on another 4 million people, leaders…

Read MoreEurope is beating the US when it comes to gender equity in the workforce, which an analysis shows also boosts business.Europe is beating the US when it comes to gender equity in the workforce, which an analysis shows also boosts business.

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Read More US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday played down North Korea’s parading of a massive new long-range missile, saying that agreements reached by President Donald Trump had succeeded in reducing risks. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday played down North Korea’s parading of a massive new long-range missile, saying that…

Read More Hundreds of Israelis protested outside Israel’s Supreme Court on Wednesday, calling for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be investigated in a scandal surrounding a $2 billion submarine deal with Germany. Several Israeli businessmen, including confidants of Netanyahu and a former commander of the navy, are suspects in a graft scandal connected to the…

Read More THAKURGAON, Bangladesh, Oct 14 (IPS) – October 15th is Rural Women’s Day. IPS travelled some 460 kms from Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, to the rural area of Thakurgaon District. Here we found a nursing school largely geared towards educating and training young, rural girls in a profession. Nila Kispotta, a 19-year-old rural girl from…

Read More A person’s blood type could play a key role in their vulnerability to Covid-19, with type O people less likely to catch the bug while types A and AB are most at risk, freshly released research has found. Two independent studies published on Wednesday found that blood type O is something of a…

Read More Former Blue Peter presenter says tabloid press had made him out to be an ‘aggressive, sexual monster’ The former Blue Peter presenter John Leslie told a court that claims he had grabbed a woman’s breasts at a Christmas party were “crazy” and “ludicrous”. Giving evidence at his trial at Southwark crown court, Leslie…

Read More Germany among others planning new restrictions, and daily records set in Poland and Croatia Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage France is braced for curfews in its big cities and Germany could soon introduce tough restrictions, as governments across Europe struggle to contain record numbers of Covid-19 infections. Local media…

Read More A poll published in September found only 23% of Russians have a positive view of Trump and 43% have a negative one. Also, 55% of respondents said they were hearing about Biden for the very first time. (Image credit: Evan Vucci/AP) A poll published in September found only 23% of Russians have a…

Read MoreAfter a decade in power, President Alpha Conde’s bid for a third term has sparked a year of harshly repressed protests.After a decade in power, President Alpha Conde’s bid for a third term has sparked a year of harshly repressed protests.

Read More BLANTYRE, Malawi, Oct 14 (IPS) – The world is actually in the throes of two pandemics. The first is COVID-19. The second is the wave of stress and anxiety, depression and substance use it has unleashed around the world. Most mental health disorders are treatable. Read the full story, “Train Faith Leaders to…

Read More DAKAR, Senegal, Oct 14 (IPS) – Mbaye Mbeguere is Senior Wash Manager (Urban) at WaterAid* For those who live in slums and informal settlements, the Covid-19 pandemic has brought to the forefront their greatest vulnerabilities. But they are fighting back; organising, and coming up with creative ways to protect their communities. Read the…

Read MoreEmery Mwazulu Diyabanza said he went to the Paris museum to claim “the stolen property of Africa”.Emery Mwazulu Diyabanza said he went to the Paris museum to claim “the stolen property of Africa”.

Read More UNITED NATIONS, Oct 14 (IPS) – Digital technology has been crucial in ensuring community and connection during the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdowns. And its shown that collaboration between the private and public sector can ensure that digital technology continues to advance in a way that improves people’s lives under crises, experts said…

Read More Two events came about after Trump backed out of virtual debate with Biden, following president’s testing positive for coronavirus Donald Trump has scheduled a televised town hall event to be broadcast at the same time on Thursday evening as a separate town hall featuring rival Joe Biden, creating a ratings duel and a…

Read More<p>‘No little boy, nobody in general should have to go through something like this,’ police say</p><p>‘No little boy, nobody in general should have to go through something like this,’ police say</p>

Read MoreThe north-eastern region of Spain joins other parts of Europe where restrictions are being imposed.The north-eastern region of Spain joins other parts of Europe where restrictions are being imposed.

Read More First minister Arlene foster announces closure of businesses and schools as well as new limits on gatherings Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Northern Ireland is to close schools, pubs and restaurants as part of new restrictions to try to contain exploding rates of Covid-19 infection. Arlene Foster, the first…

Read More Dutch heath minister says change is needed to help terminally ill children The Dutch government will permit doctors to euthanise terminally ill children aged between one and 12 after months of debate within the ruling coalition. The country’s health minister, Hugo de Jonge, said a change in regulations was necessary to help “a…

Read More Palestinian homes are still being demolished and illegal settlements expanded. That’s why tomorrow I’ll be voting against the agreement in the Knesset Tomorrow, the Israeli parliament will be voting on the agreement to normalise relations with the United Arab Emirates. A large majority will approve a hugely favourable step towards the Israeli government’s…

Read MoreBusiness owners of colour were hit hard by looting, but many are rebuilding in a way that strengthens their communities.Business owners of colour were hit hard by looting, but many are rebuilding in a way that strengthens their communities.

Read More A law professor at the University of Sydney was observing a campus protest as part of his legal research but, despite not being part of it, the scholar was violently thrown to the ground by police. He was then arrested and fined. Multiple students and university staff members were arrested on Wednesday, along…

Read More President Hassan Rouhani has lauded Iranians’ years-long struggle against the United States, as the UN’s ten-year arms embargo is expected to end on October 18, despite Washington’s efforts to reimpose sanctions. Iran will be soon able to buy and sell arms to whoever it desires, Rouhani said at a cabinet meeting on Wednesday,…