Month: October 2020

Read MoreUK hospitality group launches legal action against government’s plans to shut pubs, restaurants to curb spread of virus.UK hospitality group launches legal action against government’s plans to shut pubs, restaurants to curb spread of virus.

Read More Oct 11 (IPS) – As the threat of a COVID-19 pandemic emerged earlier this year, many felt a sense of apprehension about what would happen when it reached Africa. Concerns over the combination of overstretched and underfunded health systems and the existing load of infectious and non-infectious diseases often led to it being…

Read More The NSW premier is facing an Icac hearing where she has denied knowing about improper conduct by the former Wagga Wagga MP Daryl Maguire, despite being in a ‘close personal relationship’. Follow the hearing live 3.12am BST Another telephone intercept is played. Maguire speaks to Berejiklian again about the Waterhouse land issue. Maguire:…

Read More (CAMARILLO, Calif.) — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline fell half a penny over the past two weeks to just under $2.25 per gallon. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey said Sunday prices may change a little in the coming days as hurricanes pummel the Gulf Coast, impacting oil production.…

Read More As the election approaches, 12 experts and commentators in New Zealand give their view on where Labour has succeeded and failed Read our NZ weekly election briefing When Jacinda Ardern took over leadership of New Zealand’s Labour party less than two months before the 2017 election she had the country’s social woes firmly…

Read More (DENVER) — A private security guard working for a local TV station was jailed for investigation of first-degree murder in the deadly shooting of another man during dueling right- and left-wing protests in downtown Denver, police said Sunday. Matthew Dolloff, 30, was taken into custody in connection with a clash that took place…

Read More On Saturday Michael Kovrig had his first contact with diplomats since January, saying he was determined to come home Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage One of the two Canadians that Ottawa says are held arbitrarily in China was “relieved” to get outside news via a virtual diplomatic visit and…

Read MoreThe ad appears to show Dr Anthony Fauci praising Donald Trump, but he is talking about his own work.The ad appears to show Dr Anthony Fauci praising Donald Trump, but he is talking about his own work.

Read MoreHealth officials across the world are seeing new cases of the coronavirus, including France where hospitalizations are reaching new records. Elizabeth Palmer reports.Health officials across the world are seeing new cases of the coronavirus, including France where hospitalizations are reaching new records. Elizabeth Palmer reports.

Read More A whistle-blower comes face-to-face with the consequences of his actions in a Zimbabwean high-security prison. A whistle-blower comes face-to-face with the consequences of his actions in a Zimbabwean high-security prison.

Read MoreA whistle-blower comes face-to-face with the consequences of his actions in a Zimbabwean high-security prison.A whistle-blower comes face-to-face with the consequences of his actions in a Zimbabwean high-security prison.

Read MoreAndré Oliveira Macedo went on the run after being released from prison into house arrest by a judge.André Oliveira Macedo went on the run after being released from prison into house arrest by a judge.

Read MoreEngland’s deputy chief medical officer, Professor Jonathan Van-Tam, warned that the U.K. is at a “tipping point” akin to where the country was in March.England’s deputy chief medical officer, Professor Jonathan Van-Tam, warned that the U.K. is at a “tipping point” akin to where the country was in March.

Read More Chris Eccles resigns as head of Department of Premier and Cabinet as fears in NSW grow over number of locally transmitted cases. Follow all the latest updates Follow our global coronavirus live blog Full Australian Covid stats; Covid restrictions state by state NSW cases map; Vic cases map NSW hotspots list; Qld hotspots…

Read More Top US infectious diseases expert said on Sunday he had not agreed to be featured in Trump ad; Italy moves as daily infections reach highest levels since March. Follow the latest updates. Trump tweets saying ‘They are indeed Dr Fauci’s words’ Anthony Fauci criticises Donald Trump for using his words out of context…

Read MoreYoung professionals in South Africa discuss the expectation to financially support their families.Young professionals in South Africa discuss the expectation to financially support their families.

Read MoreWhen Ubokobong lost his fingers in an explosion, he struggled to find a realistic artificial black replacement until his brother John stepped in.When Ubokobong lost his fingers in an explosion, he struggled to find a realistic artificial black replacement until his brother John stepped in.

Read MoreGetting a flu jab could help protect you from influenza, but how can it help in the fight against coronavirus?Getting a flu jab could help protect you from influenza, but how can it help in the fight against coronavirus?

Read More Alistair Wilson was shot three times on his doorstep but the case remains unsolved The son of a banker shot dead on the doorstep of their family home nearly 16 years ago has spoken out for the first time, saying he and his family deserve justice and closure from the unsolved murder. Andrew…

Read More More than the half of French nurses are close to burning out due to the pressure the ongoing pandemic has put on the nation’s medical workers, who struggle with increased work and lack of holidays, a new survey indicates. Some 57 percent of France’s nurses have described their condition as “state of professional…

Read More<p>Two people have been killed and nearly 370,000 left without power in Louisiana following Hurricane Delta</p><p>Two people have been killed and nearly 370,000 left without power in Louisiana following Hurricane Delta</p>

Read MoreTrump administration urges Congress to pass a stripped-down relief bill using leftover funds from an expired programme.Trump administration urges Congress to pass a stripped-down relief bill using leftover funds from an expired programme.

Read More In opening remarks at confirmation hearing on Monday, supreme court nominee will say court ‘should not try’ to create policy Amy Coney Barrett, Donald Trump’s latest controversial nominee for the US supreme court, will tell senators in her high-stakes confirmation hearing this week that she will approach cases based on the law, not…

Read MoreAkinci, a pro-reunification moderate, and Ankara-backed challenger Ersin Tatar are to contest an October 18 runoff.Akinci, a pro-reunification moderate, and Ankara-backed challenger Ersin Tatar are to contest an October 18 runoff.

Read More Unofficial early results show first round voting has narrowed field to leftist incumbent and rightwing nationalist Voters in Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus are to face a stark choice between candidates in a run-off presidential election deemed crucial for the resumption of peace talks that could end 46 years of ethnic division on the Mediterranean…

Read More<p>Mopreme Shakur, stepbrother of the rapper who was murdered in 1996, said it was ‘clearly disrespectful’ of the Trump campaign to issue a ticket to the vice presidential debate to Tupac, as a way of needling Kamala Harris&nbsp;</p><p>Mopreme Shakur, stepbrother of the rapper who was murdered in 1996, said it was ‘clearly disrespectful’ of…

Read More“Asian Americans: Battling Bias,” produced by the CBS News Race and Culture unit, explores the discrimination facing the Asian American community in 2020. In addition to fighting the devastating health impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, Asian Americans have faced high unemployment, business boycotts and racist attacks caught on video.”Asian Americans: Battling Bias,” produced by…

Read MoreWhile working for an embassy in a foreign country may sound alluring, recent history has shown American diplomats can also face extreme danger in their postings overseas. Now, the government has responded by providing training at a special facility in Virginia, where the worst that can happen is just part of the curriculum. Christina…

Read MoreJane Pauley presents the headlines this morning, from President Trump’s rally on the grounds of the White House, to Europe’s feared second wave of coronavirus infections, to the 10th named storm to hit the U.S. mainland this year: Hurricane Delta.Jane Pauley presents the headlines this morning, from President Trump’s rally on the grounds of…

Read MoreDespite disbanding of police unit, activists find redeployment of officers ‘problematic’ and promise to keep protesting.Despite disbanding of police unit, activists find redeployment of officers ‘problematic’ and promise to keep protesting.

Read MoreAmy Coney Barrett, Donald Trump’s pick for a top court vacancy, said she will rule based on the law, not personal views.Amy Coney Barrett, Donald Trump’s pick for a top court vacancy, said she will rule based on the law, not personal views.

Read More Announcement comes after growing protests, but critics say it does not go far enough Nigeria’s government has dissolved an infamous police unit plagued with allegations of extrajudicial killings and abuse after days of protests against police brutality. A wave of outrage had been fuelled over the last week by the emergence online of…

Read More<p>Eric Trump on Sunday said his father had received ‘a vaccine’ for Covid-19</p><p>Eric Trump on Sunday said his father had received ‘a vaccine’ for Covid-19</p>

Read More LONDON — Millions of people in northern England are anxiously waiting to hear how much further virus restrictions will be tightened as one of the British government’s leading medical advisers warned Sunday that the country is at a crucial juncture in the second wave of the coronavirus. England’s deputy chief medical officer, Professor…

Read More LONDON — Millions of people in northern England are anxiously waiting to hear how much further virus restrictions will be tightened as one of the British government’s leading medical advisers warned Sunday that the country is at a crucial juncture in the second wave of the coronavirus. England’s deputy chief medical officer, Professor…