Month: October 2020

Read More KYIV, Ukraine — More than 100,000 people marched in Belarus’ capital on Sunday to protest against the country’s authoritarian leader, who won his sixth term in office in an election widely seen as rigged. The demonstrators demanded the resignation of President Alexander Lukashenko, and freedom for political prisoners. Police used water cannons in…

Read More KYIV, Ukraine — More than 100,000 people marched in Belarus’ capital on Sunday to protest against the country’s authoritarian leader, who won his sixth term in office in an election widely seen as rigged. The demonstrators demanded the resignation of President Alexander Lukashenko, and freedom for political prisoners. Police used water cannons in…

Read MoreDavid Malpass says private banks, investment funds are not doing enough to help countries struggling due to coronavirus.David Malpass says private banks, investment funds are not doing enough to help countries struggling due to coronavirus.

Read More President briefly left hospital for surprise drive past supporters with at least two others in vehicle Trump coronavirus treatment – live updates Donald Trump drew immediate rebuke from doctors on Sunday afternoon for an “insane” surprise drive-by visit to supporters outside the Walter Reed military medical center, where the president is being treated…

Read MoreNew study finds nearly 60 percent of women and girls using Facebook, Instagram and Twitter have suffered abuse.New study finds nearly 60 percent of women and girls using Facebook, Instagram and Twitter have suffered abuse.

Read More BETHESDA, Md. — Two days after being hospitalized with COVID-19, President Donald Trump declared, “I get it,” in a message to the nation Sunday before briefly leaving the hospital to salute supporters from his motorcade, a move that again showed his willingness to disregard basic precautions to contain the virus that has killed…

Read MoreUS president was driven outside the Walter Reed hospital so he could wave to supporters gathered outside.US president was driven outside the Walter Reed hospital so he could wave to supporters gathered outside.

Read More A tongue-in-cheek campaign is urging eligible overseas New Zealanders to vote in this month’s general election. Here’s how easy – and important – it is Read our weekly NZ election briefing here Two weeks out from the election, New Zealanders based overseas are being called on to make their voice heard by the…

Read MoreThe 2018 Nobel Peace Prize recipient tells “60 Minutes” why she and her lawyer, Amal Clooney, want ISIS tried for war crimes and genocide.The 2018 Nobel Peace Prize recipient tells “60 Minutes” why she and her lawyer, Amal Clooney, want ISIS tried for war crimes and genocide.

Read More In the 1993 romcom Dave, the President of the United States suffers a stroke while in flagrante delicto. His chief of staff, attempting to seize power from the comatose President, finds a POTUS doppelganger, the titular Dave. A principled mensch, Dave bucks the malevolent chief of staff and promotes his own policies to…

Read More UK reports 22,961 new cases, says figure ‘artificially high’; nine New York neighbourhoods headed for lockdown; Ireland health experts recommend moving to highest level. Follow the latest updates Walter Reed physician calls Trump drive ‘insanity’ US coronavirus – latest news on Donald Trump after positive test After avoiding the worst in spring, Italy’s…

Read More The South Pacific nation went to a referendum for the second time in two years on Sunday. The ‘non’ vote prevailed – 53.3% to 46.7%. But an increased ‘oui’ vote in support of independence has laid the foundations for a third referendum in two years’ time Continue reading…The South Pacific nation went to…

Read More Russian billionaire Igor Rybakov has launched a network of schools and kindergartens – the Rybakov PlaySchool. Igor Rybakov and his wife Ekaterina (Silver Stevie Award Winner in nomination Female Executive of the Year) are the founders of the Rybakov Foundation, which aims to provide high-quality education for everyone in accordance with the Sustainable…

Read More<p>Everyone in president’s vehicle must now quarantine, says Dr James Phillips. ‘They might get sick. They may die’</p><p>Everyone in president’s vehicle must now quarantine, says Dr James Phillips. ‘They might get sick. They may die’</p>

Read More With only seven doctors per 100,000 people, Senegal has been praised for its handling of coronavirus. With only seven doctors per 100,000 people, Senegal has been praised for its handling of coronavirus.

Read More Pope Francis sounded downright woke in parts of a newly released encyclical – railing against free market, private property, racism and social injustice – but he couldn’t get through the title without offending some observers. Francis said the Covid-19 pandemic proved that free-market policies have failed to produce the societal benefits promised by…

Read More The US president thanks nurses and doctors at Walter Reed hospital, saying: ‘The work they do is just absolutely amazing.’ Donald Trump also says that he’s about to pay a surprise visit ‘to some of the great patriots we have out on the street’ – his supporters outside. He adds that he has…

Read MoreThe president is seen waving inside a car, hours after doctors said he might be discharged on Monday.The president is seen waving inside a car, hours after doctors said he might be discharged on Monday.

Read More Men, aged 51 and 56, arrested on suspicion of rape, arson and murder in case of Dr Saman Mir Sacharvi and Vian Mangrio Police have arrested two men on suspicion of rape and murder in connection with the deaths of a doctor and her teenage daughter. The men, from Burnley, aged 51 and…

Read MoreThe president briefly leaves the hospital where he is being treated with Covid-19 to greet supporters.The president briefly leaves the hospital where he is being treated with Covid-19 to greet supporters.

Read More Israel Defense Minister Benny Gantz has said Turkey’s actions “pushes away from stability” in the region and argued “international pressure” must be used to “make sure they are pulling their hands from direct terrorism.” Speaking on a conference call put together by The Arab Council for Regional Integration, Gantz accused Turkey, a country…

Read More Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has promised a jobs-focused budget and one to steer the economy out of recession. Follow live States pressured to deliver infrastructure projects or miss out on funds Australia’s ‘no jab, no pay’ rule has little effect on anti-vaxxer parents Full Australian Covid stats; Covid restrictions state by state NSW cases…

Read More For the second day in a row, the Navy commander in charge of President Donald Trump’s care left the world wondering: Just how sick is the president? Dr. Sean Conley is trained in emergency medicine, not infectious disease, but he has a long list of specialists helping determine Trump’s treatment at Walter Reed…

Read MoreAfter President Trump tests positive, presidential candidate Joe Biden focuses on coronavirus response across the US.After President Trump tests positive, presidential candidate Joe Biden focuses on coronavirus response across the US.

Read More Fears have been expressed for foreign exchange trips as peers urge the Government to scrap plans that would force all children from Europe to carry passports after Brexit is completed. The Government plans to end the use of European ID cards as proof of identity for travel when the transition period ends on…

Read More Physician’s press briefings leave medical experts, analysts and the public searching for the truth as to how sick the president really is Trump coronavirus treatment – live updates Donald Trump has often boasted of surrounding himself with “the best people” and the medical skills of Dr Sean Conley, the personal physician now charged…

Read More<p><strong>Seeking Refuge: </strong>Lizzie Dearden reports on how desperate asylum seekers are being coerced by people-smugglers – only to be told they face criminal action when they arrive in the UK</p><p><strong>Seeking Refuge: </strong>Lizzie Dearden reports on how desperate asylum seekers are being coerced by people-smugglers – only to be told they face criminal action when…

Read More (HELSINKI) — The United States and Russia will hold a round of nuclear arms control talks in the Finland’s capital, Helsinki, on Monday to follow up on negotiations in Austria this summer, the Finnish president’s office said. “The round of discussions on strategic stability and nuclear weapons between the United States and Russia,…

Read More (HELSINKI) — The United States and Russia will hold a round of nuclear arms control talks in the Finland’s capital, Helsinki, on Monday to follow up on negotiations in Austria this summer, the Finnish president’s office said. “The round of discussions on strategic stability and nuclear weapons between the United States and Russia,…

Read More<p>In a new poll, conducted after the first presidential debate but before Mr Trump’s Covid-19 announcement, Mr Biden extended his national lead over Mr Trump by a two-to-one margin</p><p>In a new poll, conducted after the first presidential debate but before Mr Trump’s Covid-19 announcement, Mr Biden extended his national lead over Mr Trump by…

Read More<p><strong>Seeking refuge: </strong>It’s a notoriously dangerous trip, but asylum seekers are attempting to cross to Britain by boat in their thousands. In northern France, one family tells May Bulman what’s brought them to this – and why they’ll keep trying to reach the UK</p><p><strong>Seeking refuge: </strong>It’s a notoriously dangerous trip, but asylum seekers are…

Read More<p>A further 11 areas are described as being of real concern by New York Mayor Bill de Blasio</p><p>A further 11 areas are described as being of real concern by New York Mayor Bill de Blasio</p>

Read MoreBoy, 16, was in stable condition with head trauma and a wrist fracture after the incident in the capital, Santiago.Boy, 16, was in stable condition with head trauma and a wrist fracture after the incident in the capital, Santiago.

Read MorePresident Trump’s medical team says his oxygen levels have dipped twice but his condition has ‘continued to improve’.President Trump’s medical team says his oxygen levels have dipped twice but his condition has ‘continued to improve’.

Read MoreThe following is a transcript of an interview with LabCorp CEO Adam Schechter that aired Sunday, October 4, 2020, on “Face the Nation.”The following is a transcript of an interview with LabCorp CEO Adam Schechter that aired Sunday, October 4, 2020, on “Face the Nation.”