Month: October 2020

Read MorePM Netanyahu says the restrictions are driven by safety concerns as the country battles a surge in COVID-19.PM Netanyahu says the restrictions are driven by safety concerns as the country battles a surge in COVID-19.

Read MoreA law firm in Brooklyn is suing New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio over state-mandated restrictions on Covid-19 hotspots that the firm claims has forced it to close its doors.  A law firm in Brooklyn is suing New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor…

Read MoreAl Jazeera asks the same key questions about the presidential election to voters across the United States.Al Jazeera asks the same key questions about the presidential election to voters across the United States.

Read More<p>One of two alleged ringleaders was living in area below vacuum shop</p><p>One of two alleged ringleaders was living in area below vacuum shop</p>

Read MoreMali’s presidential spokesman say two hostages freed by al-Qaida-linked militants are now on a plane flying to the capital of BamakoMali’s presidential spokesman say two hostages freed by al-Qaida-linked militants are now on a plane flying to the capital of Bamako

Read More The brutal killing of a 19-year-old draws protests in several cities and on social media. The brutal killing of a 19-year-old draws protests in several cities and on social media.

Read MoreA new report by Swiss bank UBS says world’s richest elite have done ‘extremely well’ during the crisis.A new report by Swiss bank UBS says world’s richest elite have done ‘extremely well’ during the crisis.

Read MoreBasil al-Jarah admitted to paying $17m in bribes to clinch $1.7bn worth of oil projects in post-occupation Iraq.Basil al-Jarah admitted to paying $17m in bribes to clinch $1.7bn worth of oil projects in post-occupation Iraq.

Read MoreThe much-loved iconic singer was also admired by many for his support of the 2009 Green Movement protests.The much-loved iconic singer was also admired by many for his support of the 2009 Green Movement protests.

Read More<p>The meteorologist says it isn’t his first time being associated with imminent danger</p><p>The meteorologist says it isn’t his first time being associated with imminent danger</p>

Read More<p>The move will make it hard for the country to import humanitarian goods like food and medicine, US allies say</p><p>The move will make it hard for the country to import humanitarian goods like food and medicine, US allies say</p>

Read MoreVarosha was once a tourist paradise, until conflict split Cyprus in two in 1974.Varosha was once a tourist paradise, until conflict split Cyprus in two in 1974.

Read MoreAt least 24 US political candidates have supported a conspiracy that claims liberals are harvesting children’s blood.At least 24 US political candidates have supported a conspiracy that claims liberals are harvesting children’s blood.

Read More<p>Organisation will be run by a woman for the first time in its history</p><p>Organisation will be run by a woman for the first time in its history</p>

Read More Mike Lee makes inflammatory declaration in morning tweet Lee claimed US ‘is not a democracy’ during Wednesday debate A top Republican senator has said that “democracy isn’t the objective” of America’s political system, sparking widespread outrage at a time when his party has been accused by Democrats of plotting voter suppression and questioning…

Read More Nancy Pelosi teased a discussion about the 25th amendment, which pertains to the president’s removal from office if found unfit, which she said would be held tomorrow. The House speaker also spoke about Trump calling himself a ‘perfect physical specimen’. She said the president owed it to the American people to share when…

Read MoreMichigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has become a target of coronavirus lockdown sceptics.Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has become a target of coronavirus lockdown sceptics.

Read MoreThe man dubbed “Maestro” was one of Iran’s most celebrated singers but fell foul of authorities late in life.The man dubbed “Maestro” was one of Iran’s most celebrated singers but fell foul of authorities late in life.

Read MoreTighter restrictions come into force as the country sees its highest rise in infections since April.Tighter restrictions come into force as the country sees its highest rise in infections since April.

Read MoreHelga Wauters is accused of causing the death of Xynthia Hawke while performing a Caesarian section.Helga Wauters is accused of causing the death of Xynthia Hawke while performing a Caesarian section.

Read MoreEx-leader Gerhard Schröder refused to blame the Russian state over the poisoning of Alexei Navalny.Ex-leader Gerhard Schröder refused to blame the Russian state over the poisoning of Alexei Navalny.

Read MoreMike Pence interrupted Kamala Harris at least 10 times. Did gender play a role in this?Mike Pence interrupted Kamala Harris at least 10 times. Did gender play a role in this?

Read MoreA Canadian seed store inadvertently crossed the line with a seemingly innocent advert for onions.A Canadian seed store inadvertently crossed the line with a seemingly innocent advert for onions.

Read MoreEight-year-old Inbar and her 3m pet python enjoy a swim in the pool.Eight-year-old Inbar and her 3m pet python enjoy a swim in the pool.

Read MoreNgozi Okonjo-Iweala and Yoo Myung-hee are the final two candidates vying to lead the organisation.Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Yoo Myung-hee are the final two candidates vying to lead the organisation.

Read MoreThere is relief that the debate between Kamala Harris and Mike Pence went smoothlyThere is relief that the debate between Kamala Harris and Mike Pence went smoothly

Read MoreAs minister of public security, Genaro García Luna was Mexico’s security chief from 2006 to 2012.As minister of public security, Genaro García Luna was Mexico’s security chief from 2006 to 2012.

Read MoreThe social network will temporarily stop running political adverts after polls close on 3 November.The social network will temporarily stop running political adverts after polls close on 3 November.

Read More NEW YORK, Oct 08 (IPS) – Dr. Alon Ben-Meir is a professor of international relations at the Center for Global Affairs at New York University (NYU). He teaches courses on international negotiation and Middle Eastern studies.Like many Americans, I have been observing Trump’s rise to power with some perplexity, often asking myself how…

Read MoreDamage to the historic cathedral comes as international monitors try to end the escalating violence.Damage to the historic cathedral comes as international monitors try to end the escalating violence.

Read MoreThe president says a commission’s demand for it to be held virtually is to “protect” Joe Biden.The president says a commission’s demand for it to be held virtually is to “protect” Joe Biden.

Read MoreThe US poet is recognised for the “austere beauty” of her work, says the Swedish AcademyThe US poet is recognised for the “austere beauty” of her work, says the Swedish Academy

Read MoreThe government says 16 and 17-year-olds should be able to seek an abortion without parental consent.The government says 16 and 17-year-olds should be able to seek an abortion without parental consent.

Read More After yet another year of controversies, we’re tipped to see a ‘safe’ laureate this year, when the announcement comes at 12pm BST (1pm CEST) 11.15am BST One of Russia’s leading contemporary novelists and short story writers, and a vocal advocate for freedom of expression, Lyudmila Ulitskaya began her writing career after she was…

Read More Astronomers have, for the first time, detected signs of planet formation around a star that is itself still forming, upending current models about planet formation and even our own planet’s origins. An international team of scientists led by Dominique Segura-Cox at the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics (MPE) used the Atacama Large…