Month: October 2020

Read MoreFelony rioting charges have been dropped against a Kentucky lawmaker and others arrested last month during protests demanding justice for Breonna TaylorFelony rioting charges have been dropped against a Kentucky lawmaker and others arrested last month during protests demanding justice for Breonna Taylor

Read MoreSocial media companies take action on US President Donald Trump posts that suggested COVID-19 was like the flu.Social media companies take action on US President Donald Trump posts that suggested COVID-19 was like the flu.

Read MoreWhy are they being honoured now and what can their work teach us about defeating COVID-19?Why are they being honoured now and what can their work teach us about defeating COVID-19?

Read MoreProminent Texas megachurch pastor and conservative activist John Hagee has been diagnosed with COVID-19Prominent Texas megachurch pastor and conservative activist John Hagee has been diagnosed with COVID-19

Read More Prominent megachurch pastor and conservative activist John Hagee has been diagnosed with COVID-19, his son announced during services at the Texas church his father founded. The 80-year-old pastor received the diagnosis Friday and was recovering after the illness was detected early, Matt Hagee said during Sunday morning services at Cornerstone Church in San…

Read More As Americans have begun to vote in the presidential election, one must make an important distinction in Donald Trump’s record in office. It’s entirely fair to call him nominally anti-abortion. It’s not credible to call him pro-life. And the distinction matters. As a young pro-life activist, I still remember the publication of Pope…

Read MoreThe former first lady also accuses US president of ‘willful mismanagement’ of the COVID-19 crisis in the country.The former first lady also accuses US president of ‘willful mismanagement’ of the COVID-19 crisis in the country.

Read More (NEW YORK) — Eddie Van Halen, the guitar virtuoso whose blinding speed, control and innovation propelled his band Van Halen into one of hard rock’s biggest groups, fueled the unmistakable fiery solo in Michael Jackson’s hit “Beat It” and became elevated to the status of rock god, has died. He was 65 A…

Read MoreSkywatchers are being treated to an especially bright view of the red planet all October long.Skywatchers are being treated to an especially bright view of the red planet all October long.

Read More Today, it would be easy to assume that same-gender desire, particularly among men, is at odds with the history of Christianity. After all, many elements of modern conservative evangelical Christianity, from the infamous campaigns of the Westboro Baptist Church to faith-based pushes for anti-LGBTQ policy, give the impression that the religion is fundamentally…

Read MoreThe FDA will meet outside experts later this month at a gathering expected to reveal data about potential vaccines.The FDA will meet outside experts later this month at a gathering expected to reveal data about potential vaccines.

Read More Farmers fired shots and carried ‘Boer Lives Matter’ signs as they stormed a court in eastern South Africa on Tuesday where two suspects were to appear before a judge over the brutal murder of a young farm manager. Sekwetje Isaiah Mahlamba, 32, and Sekola Piet Matlaletsa, 44, who were arrested on Saturday, were…

Read MoreAll countries face ‘the long ascent’ and risk leaving an entire generation behind, IMF’s Georgieva says.All countries face ‘the long ascent’ and risk leaving an entire generation behind, IMF’s Georgieva says.

Read More Prime minister tells virtual Tory conference that country must not return to status quo Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Boris Johnson claimed the “ructions” of the Covid pandemic can pave the way for a transformation akin to the “new Jerusalem” pledged by the postwar cabinet as he sought to…

Read More<p>The Joint Chiefs of Staff are awaiting tests results after potentially being exposed at multiple meetings in the past week</p><p>The Joint Chiefs of Staff are awaiting tests results after potentially being exposed at multiple meetings in the past week</p>

Read More The secretary of state urged Japan, India, Australia and the U.S. to protect against China’s “corruption and coercion.” The meeting resulted in no major initiatives. Beijing panned it before it began. (Image credit: Charly Triballeau/AP) The secretary of state urged Japan, India, Australia and the U.S. to protect against China’s “corruption and coercion.”…

Read More Easing restrictions for low-risk groups will improve general public health, say researchers Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage An international group of scientists has called on governments to overturn their coronavirus strategies and allow young and healthy people to return to normal life while protecting the most vulnerable. The proposal…

Read More It’s safe to say that if most political campaigns had seen its candidate, campaign manager, and more than a dozen associates test positive for COVID-19 within days of each other, they would likely reassess the strategy of holding large, in-person events that could be potential breeding grounds for the highly-infectious and deadly disease.…

Read More Actions of officer Shaun Lucas, 22, ‘not objectionably reasonable’ Jonathan Price, 31, shot outside convenience store on Saturday A white police officer has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting of a Black man following a reported disturbance at a convenience store in a small north Texas town, authorities said. Wolfe…

Read More Turkish Cypriot Prime Minister Ersin Tatar said on Tuesday that beaches in Varosha in the northern part of Cyprus will open this week for the first time since the conflict of 1974 that led to the island’s division. “Beaches in the long-abandoned town of Varosha in the northern part of Cyprus will open…

Read MoreA white police officer has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a Black man following a reported disturbance at a convenience store in a small East Texas townA white police officer has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a Black man following a reported disturbance at a convenience…

Read MoreHurricane Delta has rapidly intensified on Tuesday into a category four hurricane with winds up to 130mph, as it makes its way towards Mexico and the US Gulf Coast.Hurricane Delta has rapidly intensified on Tuesday into a category four hurricane with winds up to 130mph, as it makes its way towards Mexico and the…

Read MoreA white police officer has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a Black man following a reported disturbance at a convenience store in a small East Texas townA white police officer has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a Black man following a reported disturbance at a convenience…

Read More 14 de musical, named after the number on the back of Johan Cruyff’s shirt, will be staged near Amsterdam A musical about the life of Dutch footballer Johan Cruyff is set to start late next year, paying tribute to one of the game’s greatest-ever players. 14 de musical, referring to the famous number…

Read MoreHundreds of thousands of people in areas hit by violence may not be able to vote in Burkina Faso’s presidential poll.Hundreds of thousands of people in areas hit by violence may not be able to vote in Burkina Faso’s presidential poll.

Read More<p>Idlib is one of the last remaining opposition strongholds in Syria</p><p>Idlib is one of the last remaining opposition strongholds in Syria</p>

Read More Delta expected to strike US Gulf coast later in the week Brunt of hurricane expected to be felt in Mexico’s resort region Hurricane Delta rapidly intensified into a category 2 hurricane early on Tuesday, packing 100mph winds on a course to hammer south-eastern Mexico and then strike the US Gulf coast later in…

Read More<p>UN says it is ‘profoundly saddened and concerned by cases of sexual violence against women and girls in India’, prompting backlash from Delhi</p><p>UN says it is ‘profoundly saddened and concerned by cases of sexual violence against women and girls in India’, prompting backlash from Delhi</p>

Read More PM pledges to transform country in keynote address to Conservative party conference Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Boris Johnson has said the UK must not return to the status quo after the coronavirus pandemic, promising a transformation akin to the “new Jerusalem” the postwar cabinet pledged in 1945. The…

Read More Despite EU guidelines suggesting Ursula von der Leyen should be quarantining for another seven days, the commission head has said that she will continue her self-isolation until Tuesday evening only. The commission chief began her isolation on Monday morning, following the announcement that she had participated in a meeting last Tuesday with a…

Read More Saliva tests that can screen for coronavirus infections are gaining traction, with tens of thousands of people across the country using such tests daily. Saliva tests that can screen for coronavirus infections are gaining traction, with tens of thousands of people across the country using such tests daily.

Read MoreIn filings, Kanye West said his largest asset is fashion company Yeezy LLC, which he said is worth ‘over $50 million’.In filings, Kanye West said his largest asset is fashion company Yeezy LLC, which he said is worth ‘over $50 million’.

Read More Nurse Sandra Oldfield’s patient didn’t have the usual symptoms of COVID-19 — yet. Kaiser Permanente had none for Sandra Oldfield. Instead, she was issued a less effective surgical mask, leaving her vulnerable to the deadly virus. Nurse Sandra Oldfield’s patient didn’t have the usual symptoms of COVID-19 — yet. Kaiser Permanente had none…

Read More BERLIN and KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 06 (IPS) – Industrial policy – or the promotion of particular investments, technologies, industries, regions and enterprises – has been practiced by a variety of governments to try to accelerate economic growth and transformation. Read the full story, “Stop Blaming Industrial Policy”, on globalissues.org → BERLIN and KUALA…

Read MoreGreek PM hopes Turkish action is ‘sincere’ as Erdogan claims EU succumbed to blackmail regarding sanctions threat.Greek PM hopes Turkish action is ‘sincere’ as Erdogan claims EU succumbed to blackmail regarding sanctions threat.