Month: October 2020

Read More Saudi Arabia failed in its bid to become a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council on Tuesday as China and Russia were elected to three-year terms. Saudi Arabia failed in its bid to become a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council on Tuesday as China and Russia were elected…

Read MoreChina reportedly says it cannot commit to longer-term debt cuts, as poorer nations struggle to fund virus measures.China reportedly says it cannot commit to longer-term debt cuts, as poorer nations struggle to fund virus measures.

Read More Supreme court nominee Amy Coney Barrett was questioned by Democratic vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris over the Affordable Care Act, known popularly as Obamacare, during day two of the Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing. Barrett made the claim that she was not aware of Donald Trump’s campaign promise to appoint justices who would dismantle…

Read MoreMore than a year after India scrapped Kashmir’s special status, anger and apprehensions in Ladakh over their future.More than a year after India scrapped Kashmir’s special status, anger and apprehensions in Ladakh over their future.

Read MoreRelations between Canada and China have deteriorated since 2018 when a top Huawei executive was arrested in Vancouver.Relations between Canada and China have deteriorated since 2018 when a top Huawei executive was arrested in Vancouver.

Read More The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that the Trump administration can end census field operations early, in a blow to efforts to make sure minorities are properly counted in the crucial once-a-decade tally. The decision was not a total loss for plaintiffs in a lawsuit challenging the administration’s decision to end the count…

Read More Israel’s nationwide lockdown will be extended at least until Sunday as officials determine the next step toward reopening, despite warnings from the finance minister that the policy has pushed small firms to the brink of collapse. The country’s coronavirus cabinet met late into Tuesday night to discuss an exit plan from the lockdown,…

Read More Museum in Nantes pulls show after intervention by Beijing, which comes as Communist party hardens discrimination against ethnic Mongols A French museum has postponed an exhibit about the Mongol emperor Genghis Khan citing interference by the Chinese government, which it accuses of trying to rewrite history. The Château des ducs de Bretagne history…

Read MoreThe 39-year-old says she was paid €500,000 by a former top Vatican official accused of embezzlement.The 39-year-old says she was paid €500,000 by a former top Vatican official accused of embezzlement.

Read MoreDemonstrators show unprecedented open dissent towards monarchy as pro-democracy activists plan another rally.Demonstrators show unprecedented open dissent towards monarchy as pro-democracy activists plan another rally.

Read MoreEvery type of coral has declined since 1995 because of climate change, an Australian study finds.Every type of coral has declined since 1995 because of climate change, an Australian study finds.

Read More Former Wagga MP questioned over corruption allegations including that he misused public office to broker property deals in western Sydney that would financially benefit him. Watch and follow the live stream • Berejiklian faces questions about meeting with convicted criminals• Maguire asked business associate to delete messages and emails• Anne Davies: the Liberals…

Read MoreThe New Shepard rocket carried technology designed to return humans to the Moon in four years.The New Shepard rocket carried technology designed to return humans to the Moon in four years.

Read More<p>Wisconsin has become a hotspot for Covid-19 cases in the US, and the new numbers are sobering</p><p>Wisconsin has become a hotspot for Covid-19 cases in the US, and the new numbers are sobering</p>

Read More Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has urged his supporters in the battleground state of Florida to vote out ‘reckless’ Donald Trump after taking aim at his response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Biden accused Trump of not taking the initial response to the coronavirus outbreak seriously, leading to the growing death toll across the…

Read More<p>Judges overturn 2017 law banning most common procedure in second trimester, in victory for abortion rights groups</p><p>Judges overturn 2017 law banning most common procedure in second trimester, in victory for abortion rights groups</p>

Read More The country’s MMP electoral system was designed to give more diverse voices entry to parliament Coalition governments – regarded with horror in many other democracies – have become the norm in New Zealand since the country shifted to the MMP electoral system in 1996, ditching the British “first past the post” system. MMP…

Read More For two decades, U.S. terrorism efforts were almost exclusively fixed on disrupting plots masterminded by jihadist groups like al-Qaeda and ISIS. The federal government built a globe-spanning surveillance and intelligence network to keep tabs on their leaders and foot soldiers. Federal agents obtained sweeping authorities to investigate suspects with even the slightest link…

Read MoreGov. Andrew Cuomo is condemning the federal government’s COVID-19 response and lauding his own leadership efforts in a new book about New York’s battle against the pandemicGov. Andrew Cuomo is condemning the federal government’s COVID-19 response and lauding his own leadership efforts in a new book about New York’s battle against the pandemic

Read More Top US negotiator claimed there was ‘an agreement in principle’ between Trump and Putin US-Russian arms control talks have sunk into confusion when the top American negotiator claimed there was “an agreement in principle” between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, a claim quickly rejected by Moscow as a “delusion”.Marshall Billingslea, the US special…

Read MoreSocial media giant takes action against network of accounts which broke rules on spam and platform manipulation.Social media giant takes action against network of accounts which broke rules on spam and platform manipulation.

Read More Company reports spam and platform manipulation by accounts containing identical language Twitter has suspended a network of accounts claiming to be owned by Black supporters of Donald Trump and his re-election campaign due to spam and platform manipulation, it said Tuesday.The company is investigating the activity and may suspend additional similar accounts if…

Read More<p>First patient with second case of coronavirus was man from Hong Kong</p><p>First patient with second case of coronavirus was man from Hong Kong</p>

Read More<p>Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo claims visitors are more interested in ‘creating chaos than entertaining themselves’</p><p>Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo claims visitors are more interested in ‘creating chaos than entertaining themselves’</p>

Read More<p>Arthur Giles served more than 40 years on death row after being convicted of a double murder</p><p>Arthur Giles served more than 40 years on death row after being convicted of a double murder</p>

Read More Netherlands and Russia report record daily cases; UK deaths highest since June; Emmanuel Macron set to announce new lockdown measures in France. Follow updates live Global report: Russia reels from record rise in Covid infections US: Dustin Johnson, world’s No 1 golfer, tests positive Follow live updates from Australia Test and trace: which…

Read MoreThe Democrat meets senior voters in the battleground state, a day after the president held a rally.The Democrat meets senior voters in the battleground state, a day after the president held a rally.

Read More<p>“I had nothing but good intentions,” the actress tells Vanity Fair magazine</p><p>“I had nothing but good intentions,” the actress tells Vanity Fair magazine</p>

Read MoreConchata Ferrell, who became known for her role as Berta the housekeeper on TV’s “Two and a Half Men,” has diedConchata Ferrell, who became known for her role as Berta the housekeeper on TV’s “Two and a Half Men,” has died

Read More Rep. Katie Porter and seven other Democrats in Congress request an investigation into the spending of PPP money by Columbia Sussex, which owns or operates scores of hotels. Rep. Katie Porter and seven other Democrats in Congress request an investigation into the spending of PPP money by Columbia Sussex, which owns or operates…

Read More<p>India Oxenberg, daughter of 1980s sitcom star Catherine Oxenberg, says she was stuck in the group for 7 years, blackmailed, and cut off from her family</p><p>India Oxenberg, daughter of 1980s sitcom star Catherine Oxenberg, says she was stuck in the group for 7 years, blackmailed, and cut off from her family</p>

Read More Democrats press supreme court nominee with little success Barrett argues she is not a pundit, on second day of hearings US politics – live coverage On the second day of hearings before the Senate judiciary committee, Democrats pressed supreme court nominee Amy Coney Barrett on healthcare, election law and abortion rights – and…

Read More<p>The gun battle capped off the most violent weekend in the country’s recent history</p><p>The gun battle capped off the most violent weekend in the country’s recent history</p>

Read More Shepparton residents urged to get tested after three cases linked to Chadstone shopping centre in Melbourne, meanwhile in NSW restrictions on outdoor venues and concerts are being eased despite more cases. Follow live Follow our global coronavirus live blog Full Australian Covid stats; Covid restrictions state by state NSW cases map; Vic cases…

Read MoreThe Malaysian opposition leader makes another push to get the job, saying he has enough support in Parliament.The Malaysian opposition leader makes another push to get the job, saying he has enough support in Parliament.