Month: October 2020

Read More ILLINOIS, United States, Oct 01 (IPS) – Recent months have brought all sorts of climate-linked disasters, from raging wildfires in California and Oregon to flooding in Alabama. As we think of the incalculable losses that are associated with these extremities linked to the changing climate, I cannot help but think of the belowground web of life that…

Read More“Women do two thirds of the work in the world, and get a tiny proportion of the reward,” journalist and women’s rights activist Gloria Steinem tells CBS News.”Women do two thirds of the work in the world, and get a tiny proportion of the reward,” journalist and women’s rights activist Gloria Steinem tells CBS…

Read MoreCities across the U.S. Southwest recorded their driest monsoon season on record this yearCities across the U.S. Southwest recorded their driest monsoon season on record this year

Read More The government will announce tax and deregulation measures on Friday, as declining Covid-19 cases offer hope for economic revival. Follow all today’s news Tax breaks ahead in the budget Covid-19 aged care provisions ‘insufficient’ Full Australian Covid stats; Covid restrictions state by state NSW cases map; Vic cases map 11.06pm BST These never…

Read MoreHalf the fine will be waived if the airline avoids similar violations for a year, says the US Transportation Department.Half the fine will be waived if the airline avoids similar violations for a year, says the US Transportation Department.

Read More<p>Robert Murray once ran biggest private underground operation in US</p><p>Robert Murray once ran biggest private underground operation in US</p>

Read More When Donald Trump’s campaign took issue with a new rule on processing some votes in North Carolina, it didn’t just complain to the Board of Elections and file a lawsuit. It wrote to some of the state’s 100 local election offices with extraordinary guidance: Ignore that rule. “The NC Republican Party advises you…

Read MoreThousands of US-bound people enter Guatemala from Honduras, whose economy is reeling from the coronavirus pandemic.Thousands of US-bound people enter Guatemala from Honduras, whose economy is reeling from the coronavirus pandemic.

Read MoreInterpol asked to detain captain and owner of ship that carried thousands of tonnes of ammonium nitrate to Beirut.Interpol asked to detain captain and owner of ship that carried thousands of tonnes of ammonium nitrate to Beirut.

Read MoreThe two countries are locked in a row over energy resources and borders in the Mediterranean.The two countries are locked in a row over energy resources and borders in the Mediterranean.

Read More A massive study of coronavirus cases in India found that a significant number of virus transmissions originate from and happen between children. A massive study of coronavirus cases in India found that a significant number of virus transmissions originate from and happen between children.

Read More After Sudan’s longtime dictator was ousted last year, chances improved for the country to be removed from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism. Last-minute hurdles, however, could delay it. After Sudan’s longtime dictator was ousted last year, chances improved for the country to be removed from the U.S. list of state…

Read MoreTrek-Segafredo’s junior road race world champion Quinn Simmons apologises after he made “divisive, incendiary, and detrimental” statements on Twitter.Trek-Segafredo’s junior road race world champion Quinn Simmons apologises after he made “divisive, incendiary, and detrimental” statements on Twitter.

Read More Russia says two countries’ foreign ministers have found common ground after French journalists injured during shelling Russia and Turkey’s foreign ministers have agreed to the need for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Nagorno-Karabakh, according to a Russian statement, opening the door to a possible end to fighting in the breakaway region. The…

Read More In an interview, the Russian opposition leader accuses President Vladimir Putin of ordering the attack with the Soviet-era nerve agent Novichok. A Kremlin spokesperson calls the accusation groundless. (Image credit: Navalny Instagram via AP) In an interview, the Russian opposition leader accuses President Vladimir Putin of ordering the attack with the Soviet-era nerve…

Read More John Hoban, who missed key defects, accuses council over cuts to building control service The building inspector who missed key defects in the disastrous refurbishment of Grenfell Tower has told the public inquiry into the fire he was “truly heartbroken” for the victims during a tearful speech in which he also accused his…

Read MoreRights group launches legal challenge to US order imposing economic sanctions on employees of Hague-based court.Rights group launches legal challenge to US order imposing economic sanctions on employees of Hague-based court.

Read MoreTrump and Biden battle for Florida, the swing state that has voted for every presidential winner since 1996.Trump and Biden battle for Florida, the swing state that has voted for every presidential winner since 1996.

Read More The story of how the First Unitarian Church of Louisville flung open its doors to protesters who marched for justice for Breonna Taylor began years before the helicopters swirled overhead, before police in riot gear began marching up the alley. It began with much quieter moments, in the hearts of congregants like Pam…

Read More NEW YORK, Oct 01 (IPS) – Covid-19 deaths worldwide have surpassed 1 million. With new cases of coronavirus infections rapidly mounting again, the numbers of Covid-19 deaths are feared to surge in the coming months.  Read the full story, “Covid-19 Deaths: 1 Million and Surging”, on globalissues.org → NEW YORK, Oct 01 (IPS)…

Read More<p>Ceremony takes place later this month</p><p>Ceremony takes place later this month</p>

Read More We do not wish to be India’s daughters. View Entire Post › We do not wish to be India’s daughters.View Entire Post ›

Read MoreThe late emir was buried in Kuwait City on Wednesday after his death in the US.The late emir was buried in Kuwait City on Wednesday after his death in the US.

Read MoreNews publishers have long battled the world’s top internet search engine for compensation for using their content.News publishers have long battled the world’s top internet search engine for compensation for using their content.

Read MoreAl Jazeera’s American Voter series asks the same key questions to voters across the United States.Al Jazeera’s American Voter series asks the same key questions to voters across the United States.

Read More<p>Closures could see loss of 150,000 jobs according to audit</p><p>Closures could see loss of 150,000 jobs according to audit</p>

Read More (LOS ANGELES) — Chrissy Teigen said she and John Legend are in “deep pain” following her miscarriage, which she announced in a heart wrenching social media post. Teigen wrote that they were “driving home from the hospital with no baby. This is unreal.” “We are shocked and in the kind of deep pain…

Read More Intense fighting has erupted in Nagorno-Karabakh, a small enclave in the southern Caucasus mountains, setting the entire region on edge. This is a fight primarily between Armenia and Azerbaijan, two former Soviet republics with long-held grievances over land, but the involvement of Russia, Turkey, and others raises the stakes for where a war…

Read More Intense fighting has erupted in Nagorno-Karabakh, a small enclave in the southern Caucasus mountains, setting the entire region on edge. This is a fight primarily between Armenia and Azerbaijan, two former Soviet republics with long-held grievances over land, but the involvement of Russia, Turkey, and others raises the stakes for where a war…

Read MoreThe Trump administration said it is planning to take in no more than 15,000 refugees in fiscal year 2021.The Trump administration said it is planning to take in no more than 15,000 refugees in fiscal year 2021.

Read MoreFrench president says he has evidence proving claim, which he describes as ‘grave development’.French president says he has evidence proving claim, which he describes as ‘grave development’.

Read MoreBoth sides are due to sign the deal in full on Saturday in Juba, the capital of neighbouring South Sudan.Both sides are due to sign the deal in full on Saturday in Juba, the capital of neighbouring South Sudan.

Read More The Kremlin on Thursday accused opposition leader Alexei Navalny of working with the CIA and making “groundless and unacceptable statements” after he claimed President Vladimir Putin had orchestrated his poisoning with Novichok. The Kremlin on Thursday accused opposition leader Alexei Navalny of working with the CIA and making “groundless and unacceptable statements” after…

Read MoreIt comes after an EU deadline for the UK to ditch powers to override its Brexit divorce deal expired.It comes after an EU deadline for the UK to ditch powers to override its Brexit divorce deal expired.

Read MoreThe U.S. must shift areas of focus and realign the resources it has dedicated to addressing the strategic threat from China, a House report concluded.The U.S. must shift areas of focus and realign the resources it has dedicated to addressing the strategic threat from China, a House report concluded.