Month: October 2020

Read More<p>Island nation experiences regular quakes as it is located in the Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’&nbsp;</p><p>Island nation experiences regular quakes as it is located in the Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’&nbsp;</p>

Read More<p>Sailings will feature zero ports of call</p><p>Sailings will feature zero ports of call</p>

Read MoreThe Rohingya say they were beaten for holding a hunger strike to demand better living conditions on Bhashan Char island.The Rohingya say they were beaten for holding a hunger strike to demand better living conditions on Bhashan Char island.

Read More<p>The chopper airlifted four National Guard firefighters who became injured behind the fire line</p><p>The chopper airlifted four National Guard firefighters who became injured behind the fire line</p>

Read More More than 4,000 coronavirus cases have been recorded in Germany in a 24-hour period, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) said, as Berlin adds more European states to the list of Covid-19 risk areas. On Thursday, the country’s infectious disease agency reported 4,058 new coronavirus infections, compared to 2,828 the previous day. It’s the…

Read MoreBritish Airways’ last two Heathrow-based Boeing 747 planes have departed from the airport on their final flight.British Airways’ last two Heathrow-based Boeing 747 planes have departed from the airport on their final flight.

Read MoreProsecutors say infections in at least 80 people were traced to the 24-year-old man, who taught at a school in Incheon.Prosecutors say infections in at least 80 people were traced to the 24-year-old man, who taught at a school in Incheon.

Read MoreAfter saying he is halting talks with Democrats over fiscal stimulus bill, Trump said he will back targeted measures.After saying he is halting talks with Democrats over fiscal stimulus bill, Trump said he will back targeted measures.

Read More Latest updates: government warned people will seek ‘one last blow out’ if new restrictions on pubs in England are delayed until next week Local Covid lockdowns in England having limited effect, says minister Covid: pubs in north of England face new restrictions within days Global coronavirus live: latest updates See all our coronavirus…

Read More Rate of new infections reaches 4,000 with predictions it could soon exceed 10,000 a day Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Germany’s leading public health body has warned that the country’s coronavirus infection is in danger of spiralling out of control, amid a significant overnight rise in new cases to…

Read MoreThe president calls for the expulsion of ex-FARC commanders from Congress over the assassination of a politician.The president calls for the expulsion of ex-FARC commanders from Congress over the assassination of a politician.

Read MoreMasks will also need to be worn in most indoor places, as Italy tries to stem a rise in infections.Masks will also need to be worn in most indoor places, as Italy tries to stem a rise in infections.

Read MoreThe 2.8m-long (9ft) artwork was cut up as it was too long to display, say Hong Kong police.The 2.8m-long (9ft) artwork was cut up as it was too long to display, say Hong Kong police.

Read MoreEvery 15 years, the Maasai hold the Olngesher ceremony where young men graduate to become community elders.Every 15 years, the Maasai hold the Olngesher ceremony where young men graduate to become community elders.

Read More The Presidential Office of Ukraine has announced on Wednesday that was signed a Memorandum on enhancing cooperation between Ukraine and the United Kingdom in the military and military-technical spheres. The details were given in a 7 October media release, to announce Ukraine signed a memorandum with the United Kingdom, securing 1.25 billion pounds…

Read MoreHarris presses her case Trump has bungled the presidency, forcing Pence to go on the defensive.Harris presses her case Trump has bungled the presidency, forcing Pence to go on the defensive.

Read MoreSpeculation is rampant North Korea will hold a massive military parade and unveil powerful new missiles this weekend to celebrate the 75th anniversary of its ruling party’s foundingSpeculation is rampant North Korea will hold a massive military parade and unveil powerful new missiles this weekend to celebrate the 75th anniversary of its ruling party’s…

Read More Agriculture minister David Littleproud says government has stood up for Australia’s values An opposition frontbencher has accused the Australian government of having “started a war with China” and allowing the relationship to slip to its lowest level since the Tiananmen Square massacre. While launching his mostly strongly worded attack on the government’s handling…

Read MoreIt’s a daunting assignment for any doctor: assess a patient’s condition for an audience of millions without being able to examine him or see a complete medical chartIt’s a daunting assignment for any doctor: assess a patient’s condition for an audience of millions without being able to examine him or see a complete medical…

Read More Harris and Mike Pence clash over coronavirus response Five key takeaways from the vice-presidential debate Analysis: Looks speak louder than words as Harris makes quotable case Trump calls diagnosis ‘blessing from God’ amid false treatment claims Sign up for Fight to Vote – our weekly US election newsletter 8.02am BST The president, by…

Read More Photographer Chris de Bode teamed up with Farm Africa to tell the story of how owning goats is transforming women’s lives in Ethiopia and Uganda Photographs: Chris de Bode/Panos Pictures Outdoor exhibition at More London Riverside, on London’s South Bank, until 6 November 2020 Continue reading…Photographer Chris de Bode teamed up with Farm…

Read More Analysis of trade figures reveals huge power imbalance as suppliers and workers in poorest parts of the world bear cost of Covid downturn Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Powerful US and European fashion companies have refused to pay overseas suppliers for more than $16bn (£12.3bn) of goods since the…

Read MoreMike Pence and Kamala Harris approached their debate very differently – and it showed.Mike Pence and Kamala Harris approached their debate very differently – and it showed.

Read MoreAli Hassan was only 15 when he left Pakistan to be smuggled to FranceAli Hassan was only 15 when he left Pakistan to be smuggled to France

Read More Ali Hassan was only 15 when he left Pakistan to be smuggled to Europe, following the path of his older brother and many other young men from his home country dreaming of a better life. Before the Sept. 25 attack, he proclaimed in a video he was seeking vengeance after the French satirical…

Read MoreCan we reimagine the world of literatures in English in a way that puts historically marginalised voices at the centre?Can we reimagine the world of literatures in English in a way that puts historically marginalised voices at the centre?

Read More<p>Laura Ingraham has previously told audience that Joe Biden will put Americans’ lives and constitutional rights on hold</p><p>Laura Ingraham has previously told audience that Joe Biden will put Americans’ lives and constitutional rights on hold</p>

Read More The party’s campaign of violence goes back to the 1990s, yet Greece’s political class seemed to turn a blind eye In the end, the leader of a party whose supporters threatened “civil war” and to turn the skins of immigrants into lampshades could not even bring himself to face judgment in person. Nikolaos…

Read MoreThe most talked about guest to take to the stage was a highly unlikely candidate.The most talked about guest to take to the stage was a highly unlikely candidate.

Read MoreThe BBC watched the stand-off between Harris and Pence with four US voters. What did they make of it?The BBC watched the stand-off between Harris and Pence with four US voters. What did they make of it?

Read More Even before Wednesday night’s slow-boil of a vice presidential debate in Salt Lake City, the re-election bid of President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence was in trouble with the one demographic on which elections hinge: women. Then, with condescension and contempt, Pence sat with Sen. Kamala Harris of California, the first…

Read More Pence defended the Trump administration’s handling of the pandemic while Harris called it ‘the greatest failure of any presidential administration’ Kamala Harris accused the Trump-Pence White House of presiding over the “greatest failure of any presidential administration in the history of our country” over its handling of the coronavirus pandemic in the first…

Read More Coronavirus was the key theme, but Harris also warned of the threat to Obamacare as both candidates dodged questions The vice-presidential debate on Wednesday was less openly hostile than the Donald Trump-Joe Biden debacle last week – but provided a further insight into the state of both campaigns ahead of November. Related: Kamala…

Read MoreReport says 130,000 Rohingya live under ‘squalid, abusive’ conditions; calls for an end to their ‘abitrary detention’.Report says 130,000 Rohingya live under ‘squalid, abusive’ conditions; calls for an end to their ‘abitrary detention’.

Read MoreThe showdown also sees heated exchanges between the running mates over race, the Supreme Court and China.The showdown also sees heated exchanges between the running mates over race, the Supreme Court and China.