Month: October 2020

Read More Researchers in Germany claim to have found the first pair of mammalian eyes that can ‘see’ magnetic fields, in a growing but still mysterious area of research into a possible ‘sixth sense.’ Scientists have long-suspected that animals like birds can somehow sense magnetic fields and use them to navigate, while a new research…

Read MoreHow precariously balanced rocks will inform the earthquake hazards faced by critical infrastructure.How precariously balanced rocks will inform the earthquake hazards faced by critical infrastructure.

Read MoreCourt rules that the bread sold by Subway contains too much sugar to be categorized as a “staple food,” which is not taxed.Court rules that the bread sold by Subway contains too much sugar to be categorized as a “staple food,” which is not taxed.

Read More NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 01 (IPS) – The United Nations Deputy Secretary General, Ms Amina Mohammed recently commended “Kenya’s exemplary role in its response to COVID-19 and in advancing Agenda 2030“. Read the full story, “The Triple Humanitarian Crisis and Why Kenya Deserves An A + in its Response”, on globalissues.org → NAIROBI, Kenya,…

Read More Ifeanyi Nsofor reviews the documentary series, Journey Of An African Colony, which confronts a painful past — including involvement in the slave trade — and celebrates the nation’s independence. (Image credit: Quramo Productions) Ifeanyi Nsofor reviews the documentary series, Journey Of An African Colony, which confronts a painful past — including involvement in…

Read MoreRestaurants and gig workers have stayed afloat by moving business outdoors, but what happens as cold sets in?Restaurants and gig workers have stayed afloat by moving business outdoors, but what happens as cold sets in?

Read MoreMoscow managed to preserve the Syrian regime, but it has failed to achieve all its goals in Syria.Moscow managed to preserve the Syrian regime, but it has failed to achieve all its goals in Syria.

Read MoreGermany says Alexei Navalny was poisoned by a Novichok agent but the Kremlin denies any involvement.Germany says Alexei Navalny was poisoned by a Novichok agent but the Kremlin denies any involvement.

Read More AMMAN, Jordan, Oct 01 (IPS) – Rabiya Jaffery is a freelance journalist covering climate change, migration, and human rights in the Middle East and South Asia. She is currently a reporting fellow for Norvergence, an international climate communications NGO.Jordan is one of the driest countries in the world, raking the fifth most water-stressed…

Read More<p>The embattled singer will face a jury in October after repeatedly being denied pre-trial release</p><p>The embattled singer will face a jury in October after repeatedly being denied pre-trial release</p>

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Read More The unidentified man cast a solitary silhouette in the window of his home in Srinagar, the capital of disputed, Indian-controlled Kashmir, as he offered evening prayers. Half a world away, Chicago Bears wide receiver Anthony Miller knelt on the field and pressed a fist solemnly to his bowed forehead after a game against…

Read More The Industrial Relations Commission has supported the government’s plan to prioritise job creation, the NSW treasurer says Unions will consider legal and industrial action after what they say was a “diabolical and disgraceful” decision by the New South Wales Industrial Relations Commission to award a 0.3% pay rise to public sector workers. The…

Read More Biden raises record funds after Trump ‘train wreck’ debate Debates format to be overhauled after calamity in Cleveland Facebook removes Trump ads with misleading refugee claims Sign up for Fight to Vote – our weekly US election newsletter 12.24pm BST ABC News have a look at Wisconsin this morning. It is one of…

Read MorePolice prevent politicians from entering a Uttar Pradesh village where a Dalit woman was allegedly raped and killed.Police prevent politicians from entering a Uttar Pradesh village where a Dalit woman was allegedly raped and killed.

Read More Edward Brooke-Hitching set out to curate the ultimate collection of bizarre books down the ages. He leads us around the Madman’s Library Edward Brooke-Hitching grew up in a rare book shop, with a rare book dealer for a father. As the author of histories of maps The Phantom Atlas, The Golden Atlas and…

Read More French Nexter Group has unveiled its new infantry fighting vehicle during the HEMUS 2020 exhibition in Bulgaria. The Nexter Group along with Belgium company John Cockerill Defense (JCD) is displaying the new version of the VBCI 8×8 armored vehicle fitted with a 30mm 3030 turret at the HEMUS 2020. The two partners share…

Read MoreA side-by-side comparison of the defence budgets and military capabilities of Armenia and Azerbaijan.A side-by-side comparison of the defence budgets and military capabilities of Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Read More MPs unlikely to get vote on further lockdown measures for Merseyside, environment secretary George Eustice confirms Ban on mixing in pubs and restaurants in Merseyside expected Growth in Covid-19 cases in England may be slowing, study shows Jeremy Corbyn and Stanley Johnson apologise for Covid breaches Global coronavirus updates – live 10.14am BST…

Read More Pro-independence speaker of regional parliament laments disunity and failure to speak to all of society The pro-independence speaker of Catalonia’s parliament has admitted that internal disunity and a failure to engage with all of Catalan society has hampered the secessionist cause, but believes separatist MPs could for the first time clinch more than…

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Read MoreUnemployment rose for the fifth straight month in Europe amid concern that extensive government support programs won’t be able keep many businesses hit by coronavirus restrictions on activity afloat foreverUnemployment rose for the fifth straight month in Europe amid concern that extensive government support programs won’t be able keep many businesses hit by coronavirus…

Read More Stipe ‘Steven’ Lozina had to be removed from sentence hearing after yelling out foul-mouthed racist abuse A man who viciously attacked a heavily pregnant Muslim woman in a Sydney cafe has been jailed for at least two years. But Rana Elasmar and her husband fear Stipe “Steven” Lozina, who was removed from his…

Read MoreEurope stands behind Greece in the east Med crisis but is hesitant of Cyprus’s insistence on sanctioning Ankara.Europe stands behind Greece in the east Med crisis but is hesitant of Cyprus’s insistence on sanctioning Ankara.

Read MoreThe anti-colonial and feminist activist fought British colonialists, traditional rulers and the government.The anti-colonial and feminist activist fought British colonialists, traditional rulers and the government.

Read More Former Labour leader and PM’s father caught breaking laws on rule of six and masks Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and the prime minister’s father, Stanley Johnson, have apologised for separate breaches of coronavirus restrictions. Corbyn was pictured with his wife, Laura Alvarez,…

Read MoreA prominent Belarus opposition figure and an imprisoned Iranian human rights lawyer have been awarded the 2020 Swedish Right Livelihood Award, sometimes referred to as the “Alternative Nobel,” along with activists from Nicaragua and the United StatesA prominent Belarus opposition figure and an imprisoned Iranian human rights lawyer have been awarded the 2020 Swedish…

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Read MoreThe social media giant says it would prohibit ads questioning outcome of election results on its platforms.The social media giant says it would prohibit ads questioning outcome of election results on its platforms.

Read More Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has accused President Vladimir Putin of being behind his poisoning, in his first interview published since he left the German hospital where he was treated. Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has accused President Vladimir Putin of being behind his poisoning, in his first interview published since he left…

Read MoreAnd as a genocide survivor, I am terrified.And as a genocide survivor, I am terrified.

Read MoreTuesday’s ugly and ill-tempered first US presidential debate is being widely condemned.Tuesday’s ugly and ill-tempered first US presidential debate is being widely condemned.

Read MoreRussian opposition leader tells German magazine Der Spiegel that Putin that was behind his poisoning in late August.Russian opposition leader tells German magazine Der Spiegel that Putin that was behind his poisoning in late August.

Read More One of Israel’s largest defense firms, RAFAEL Defense Systems, delivered the first of two Iron Dome air defense missile system batteries to the U.S. Army, according to armyrecognition.com. On Monday, Israel Missile Defense Organization in the Directorate of Defense R&D (DDR&D) at Israel’s Ministry of Defense, delivered the first of two Iron Dome…

Read More Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who is recovering in Germany after being poisoned in Russia by a nerve agent, accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of being behind the attack in comments released Thursday. Navalny’s supporters have frequently maintained that such an attack could have only been ordered at the top levels, though the…