Month: October 2020

Read More (MINNEAPOLIS) — The former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd posted bail on Wednesday and was released from prison. According to court documents, Derek Chauvin posted $1 million bond, and the Department of Corrections has confirmed he is no longer in custody at the state’s facility in…

Read More Thursday: Only 10% of infrastructure budget due this year and a third of ‘jobmaker’ held until 2022. Plus: National Gallery of Victoria’s ambitious art revival Good morning, this is Richard Parkin bringing you the main stories and must-reads on Thursday 8 October. Continue reading…Thursday: Only 10% of infrastructure budget due this year and…

Read More CANBERRA, Australia, Oct 07 (IPS) – Can a state built upon the “taking of another people’s lands, lives and power” ever really be just?  Colonialism can’t be reversed, so at a simple level the answer is no. Read the full story, “Can Colonialism be Reversed? The UN’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous…

Read More New U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidance means a COVID-19 vaccine likely will not be approved by Election Day—which could actually be a good thing for public health. On Oct. 6, the agency posted an industry guidance document on its website asking pharmaceutical companies applying for emergency-use authorization of a COVID-19 vaccine…

Read More STOCKHOLM / ROME, Oct 07 (IPS) – The 26th of September, the Lebanese prime minister Mustapha Adib stepped down after less than a month on his post. The president, Michael Auon, stated: “Lebanon will be going to Hell if a new government is not formed soon.” The question is if his nation is…

Read More<p>In the town of Tal Tamr, <a href=”/author/richard-hall”>Richard Hall</a> finds that a ceasefire announced with great fanfare by Donald Trump is non-existent</p><p>In the town of Tal Tamr, <a href=”/author/richard-hall”>Richard Hall</a> finds that a ceasefire announced with great fanfare by Donald Trump is non-existent</p>

Read MoreIn the Swedish city of Malmo and Austrian town of Nickelsdorf, refugees are looking to build a new life.In the Swedish city of Malmo and Austrian town of Nickelsdorf, refugees are looking to build a new life.

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Read More<p>Discovery is under investigation says Coconino County Sheriff’s Office</p><p>Discovery is under investigation says Coconino County Sheriff’s Office</p>

Read More Louisville police released details Wednesday of its investigation into the shooting death of Breonna Taylor, a case that has sparked nationwide protests. Mayor Greg Fischer said it was important to release the investigative files as quickly as possible, after making “necessary redactions.” “I urge all to be sensitive that these files contain information…

Read MoreGeopolitical concerns see lira depreciate to yet another record low against the US dollar, extends year loss to 24%.Geopolitical concerns see lira depreciate to yet another record low against the US dollar, extends year loss to 24%.

Read MoreOne justice down after the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, court considers whether to bend Oracle’s copyright suit.One justice down after the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, court considers whether to bend Oracle’s copyright suit.

Read More The Coalition has allocated only $46m to Aboriginal community-controlled organisations to meet new Closing the Gap targets Indigenous groups and Labor have criticised the Coalition for allocating more than $39m of extra funding to a non-Indigenous sport-based initiative for boys, but failing to adequately fund Aboriginal community-controlled organisations to meet the new Closing…

Read MoreIt started with members of the national philharmonic playing folk songs on the steps of a concert hall, but grew into a flash mob movement against “Europe’s last dictator.”It started with members of the national philharmonic playing folk songs on the steps of a concert hall, but grew into a flash mob movement against…

Read MoreA brutal crackdown on protests denouncing Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko’s claim of another term has failed to quash the opposition movement, which, as CBS News’ Chris Livesay reports, continues to literally sing out its demand for democracy.A brutal crackdown on protests denouncing Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko’s claim of another term has failed to quash…

Read MoreThe two former fighters are indicted on multiple charges related to the hostage-taking and deaths of four Americans.The two former fighters are indicted on multiple charges related to the hostage-taking and deaths of four Americans.

Read More Silvia Sardone, who serves as an MEP for Italy’s Northern League Party, has revealed that she received a barrage of death and rape threats because of her opposition to the construction of a mosque in Milan. According to screenshots of messages she received on social media, seen by journalists at Italy’s Il Giornale…

Read More CAROLINA, El Salvador, Oct 07 (IPS) – The people of Potrerillos, a village located in northeastern El Salvador, worked hard to achieve something that many doubted they could do: harness the waters of the Carolina River to install a community mini hydroelectric plant, which supplies them with cheap energy. Read the full story,…

Read More India and Pakistan believe that Kashmir belongs to them. While India has gained international support, Pakistan has been forced to stop supporting terrorists in Kashmir.India and Pakistan believe that Kashmir belongs to them. While India has gained international support, Pakistan has been forced to stop supporting terrorists in Kashmir.

Read MoreTurkish leader was welcomed upon his arrival by senior delegation headed by Qatar’s defence minister.Turkish leader was welcomed upon his arrival by senior delegation headed by Qatar’s defence minister.

Read More On Wednesday, Robotic Research LLC announced that it has added Retrotraverse to its AutoDrive-M autonomy kit. This autonomy kit is equipped on the U.S. Army’s Palettized Load System logistics trucks. Robotic Research demonstrated the Retrotraverse capabilities with three of the U.S. Army’s PLS trucks, each towing trailers. “This is a major step forward…

Read More Licensed premises across central belt to close completely as coronavirus cases rise Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Nicola Sturgeon has announced a nationwide ban on drinking indoors in licensed premises in Scotland for more than two weeks, with a full shutdown of all premises across the central belt where…

Read MoreThey are scheduled to appear in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia, on Wednesday, a law enforcement source confirmed to CBS News.They are scheduled to appear in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia, on Wednesday, a law enforcement source confirmed to CBS News.

Read MoreA politician has resigned over controversial proposal to reopen ghost town, as EU and Moscow raise concerns.A politician has resigned over controversial proposal to reopen ghost town, as EU and Moscow raise concerns.

Read More It comes as data shows pandemic influencing birthrates in different ways around world Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Singapore plans to offer a one-off payment to encourage couples to have a baby during the coronavirus pandemic, fearing that the economic impact of the outbreak is worsening the city state’s…

Read More Company expected to face penalties exceeding $8bn while Sackler family members will avoid criminal charges in settlement Purdue Pharma, the OxyContin prescription opioid painkiller maker controlled by members of the wealthy Sackler family, is nearing an agreement to plead guilty to criminal charges as part of a broader deal to resolve US justice…

Read MoreDonald Trump returned to the Oval Office on Tuesday with “extra precautions”, according to White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow.Donald Trump returned to the Oval Office on Tuesday with “extra precautions”, according to White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow.

Read More<p>Man had kidney split in two</p><p>Man had kidney split in two</p>

Read More<p>Alexanda Kotey and El Shafee Elsheikh to appear in court in Virginia</p><p>Alexanda Kotey and El Shafee Elsheikh to appear in court in Virginia</p>

Read More Abou was held offshore with other asylum seekers as part of anti-Covid measures despite being ‘very ill’ Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Italian prosecutors are investigating the death of a 15-year-old boy held on a so-called “quarantine ship” as questions grow over the the use of the vessels to…

Read MoreHow Eddie Van Halen changed the sound of rock music forever, one riff at a time.How Eddie Van Halen changed the sound of rock music forever, one riff at a time.

Read More Latest updates: Johnson asked to defend Covid strategy in PMQs; Prof Stephen Reicher warns UK risks chance to avoid stringent lockdown Starmer urges PM to set out evidence for new lockdown measures NHS coronavirus tests threatened by Roche supply chain glitch Liz Truss: more lockdown measures in England would ‘set us back’ Map:…

Read More Turkish Cypriot leader’s plan is described as ‘serious violation’ of UN ceasefire agreement The EU’s diplomatic chief has condemned plans by breakaway northern Cyprus to reopen the beach of an abandoned resort in no-man’s land as a “serious violation” of a UN ceasefire agreement on the divided island. The Turkish Cypriot leader, Ersin…

Read MoreForecasters warn of a life-threatening storm surge and strong winds in the Yucatán peninsula.Forecasters warn of a life-threatening storm surge and strong winds in the Yucatán peninsula.

Read More The Justice Department is preparing to announce charges Wednesday against two men from Britain who joined the Islamic State and were part of a cell that beheaded Western hostages, a law enforcement official said. The expected announcement is a milestone in a years-long effort by U.S. authorities to bring to justice members of…