Month: October 2020

Read MoreThe fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces over the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh continued on Wednesday morning, with Armenian officials saying the territory’s capital came under attack again and the European Union calling for cessation of hostilitiesThe fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces over the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh continued on Wednesday morning, with…

Read More Huge creature took wrong turn after coming ashore and ended up in suburbs of Puerto Cisnes Chile’s overnight curfew, declared at the end of March to help curb the spread of Covid-19 through the narrow South American country, has not been universally observed by all species. Emboldened by the lack of people and…

Read MorePowerful storm weakened somewhat to a Category 3 but still packed sustained winds of 120 mph as it headed for landfall over resort-heavy peninsula that includes Cancun.Powerful storm weakened somewhat to a Category 3 but still packed sustained winds of 120 mph as it headed for landfall over resort-heavy peninsula that includes Cancun.

Read More<p>Practice is a human rights violation, the WHO says</p><p>Practice is a human rights violation, the WHO says</p>

Read MoreLandmark case brings multiple verdicts against the neo-Nazi “Golden Dawn” party, including a murder conviction for one supporter.Landmark case brings multiple verdicts against the neo-Nazi “Golden Dawn” party, including a murder conviction for one supporter.

Read MoreBoris Johnson’s plan to boost UK’s wind energy capacity and create jobs will need backing of developers, analysts say.Boris Johnson’s plan to boost UK’s wind energy capacity and create jobs will need backing of developers, analysts say.

Read MoreAt least 67 people died in the assault by al-Shabab on Nairobi’s Westgate shopping complex in 2013.At least 67 people died in the assault by al-Shabab on Nairobi’s Westgate shopping complex in 2013.

Read More French film about pre-teen girls who form a dance group is called ‘prurient’ in Tyler County prosecution. Netflix defends story as social commentary against sexualisation Netflix has defended the controversial film Cuties after it emerged the streaming giant is facing a criminal charge in Texas over the movie’s allegedly “lewd” depiction of children.…

Read More Texas is a rapidly changing state with the fastest growing population in the US. Hispanic Texans are expected to become the majority by 2022, but will this help Joe Biden flip a Republican stronghold? Oliver Laughland and Tom Silverstone travel to suburban Dallas and the border city of McAllen to look at the…

Read MoreAsian shares opened lower but rebounded on optimism that the US is likely to pass new stimulus measures.Asian shares opened lower but rebounded on optimism that the US is likely to pass new stimulus measures.

Read MoreThe legislation regulates the hours young internet stars can work and what happens to their earnings.The legislation regulates the hours young internet stars can work and what happens to their earnings.

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Read MoreFollow Al Jazeera’s live updates on the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the breakaway region.Follow Al Jazeera’s live updates on the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the breakaway region.

Read More Allocations in areas from women’s support and the arts to offshore detention, the audit office and ‘ghost nets’ are a mixed bag By now most people are familiar with the broad strokes of the budget: the record debt and spending, incentives to hire young people, and significant tax cuts that most benefit high-income…

Read More Democrats outraged as Trump halts Covid stimulus talks White House Covid outbreak overshadows VP debate What we know and what we don’t about Trump’s health Sign up for Fight to Vote – our weekly US election newsletter 9.16am BST Overnight, New York’s progressive Democratic congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has given her view on the…

Read More<p>Israeli police have clashed with hundreds of ultra-Orthodox Jews overnight as they sought to enforce restrictions on public gatherings during a nationwide coronavirus lockdown</p><p>Israeli police have clashed with hundreds of ultra-Orthodox Jews overnight as they sought to enforce restrictions on public gatherings during a nationwide coronavirus lockdown</p>

Read MoreVietnam accused of ‘scorched-earth’ approach to dissent after late-night arrest of Pham Doan Trang at her home .Vietnam accused of ‘scorched-earth’ approach to dissent after late-night arrest of Pham Doan Trang at her home .

Read More<p>Prisoners awoken in middle of night and forced to listen to song for two hours</p><p>Prisoners awoken in middle of night and forced to listen to song for two hours</p>

Read More Aerospace giant Boeing announced plans that its T-7A Red Hawk and F-15EX aircraft will be Open Mission Systems compatible in the future, and joining them will be the Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) platform. Open mission systems (OMS) is a subset of the open systems architecture approach specifically designed for the military…

Read More<p>Follow the latest updates from the pandemic</p><p>Follow the latest updates from the pandemic</p>

Read MoreJustice Department argues that an appeals court improperly vacated the death sentence in the case of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.Justice Department argues that an appeals court improperly vacated the death sentence in the case of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.

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Read MoreTributes are paid to the co-founder of hard rock group Van Halen following his death from cancer.Tributes are paid to the co-founder of hard rock group Van Halen following his death from cancer.

Read MoreTigray held unsanctioned elections for its regional parliament on September 9, with the TPLF securing 189 of 190 seats.Tigray held unsanctioned elections for its regional parliament on September 9, with the TPLF securing 189 of 190 seats.

Read MoreThey have risked their lives to educate girls and survived assassination attempts. Now they hope to end decades of war.They have risked their lives to educate girls and survived assassination attempts. Now they hope to end decades of war.

Read More<p>A high-ranking government whistleblower who alleges the Trump administration fumbled its coronavirus response has resigned, saying he has been forced out</p><p>A high-ranking government whistleblower who alleges the Trump administration fumbled its coronavirus response has resigned, saying he has been forced out</p>

Read More Fears that response to public health drive could complicate efforts to contain Covid-19 A surge in demand for flu shots in Chinese cities has caused shortages, long lines and triple markups on vaccines by scalpers selling them online. Residents, afraid of the possibility of catching both the flu and Covid-19 – what some…

Read More Françoise Girard and two others cleared of racial discrimination but report finds culture of fear and intimidation at IWHC The president of a women’s health charity has resigned following an investigation into allegations of racism and bullying within the organisation. The findings of the independent investigation cleared Françoise Girard and two other senior…

Read More Analysis: any hope the president and his allies would change his tune on the virus quickly dissipated There was a school of thought that Donald Trump might be humbled by becoming infected himself with the coronavirus, see the light and encourage Americans to stay safe. It lasted about as long as the hope…

Read MoreScientists say it is a clear indication of temperatures being driven up by emissions from human society.Scientists say it is a clear indication of temperatures being driven up by emissions from human society.

Read MoreSixty-eight members, including entire leadership, expecting verdicts in four crimes after a years-long trial.Sixty-eight members, including entire leadership, expecting verdicts in four crimes after a years-long trial.

Read More<p>Texas politician angered billionaire by attacking league’s social activism</p><p>Texas politician angered billionaire by attacking league’s social activism</p>

Read More Mark Garson changes plea to admit killing 33-year-old in his sleep near Raglan and threatening to murder his Canadian fiancee The family of murdered Australian surfer Sean McKinnon will be spared a trial after the New Zealand man who killed him pleaded guilty to murder. On Wednesday, the high court in Hamilton heard…

Read More How does it feel to be backstabbed? Do they still get shouted at in the street? Are the jobs fake? And does Lord Sugar need to use a booster seat? Past winners and losers relive their traumas and triumphs ‘My tactics were to play the fool’Simon Ambrose, winner of series 3 I was…