Month: November 2020

Read More ‘The ice melt, sad as it is, provides an unprecedented archaeological opportunity for new knowledge’ ‘The ice melt, sad as it is, provides an unprecedented archaeological opportunity for new knowledge’

Read More Scuba divers searching nearby lake while police dogs to search the woods Scuba divers searching nearby lake while police dogs to search the woods

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Read More UNITED NATIONS, Nov 27 (IPS) – The numbers are staggering— as reflected in the ongoing coronavirus pandemic which has triggered a new round of food shortages, famine and starvation. Read the full story, “UN Warns of an Impending Famine With Millions in Danger of Starvation”, on globalissues.org → UNITED NATIONS, Nov 27 (IPS)…

Read More STOCKHOLM, Nov 27 (IPS) – Dr Diego Lopes da Silva is a Researcher with the Arms and Military Expenditure Programme at the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)Autocracies are once again the global majority. The 2020 Democracy Report of the Varieties of Democracy Institute (V-DEM), ‘Autocratization surges, resistance grows’, raises the alarm that…

Read MoreDonald Trump vastly outperformed Joe Biden with rural voters who say Democrats are ‘leaving them behind’.Donald Trump vastly outperformed Joe Biden with rural voters who say Democrats are ‘leaving them behind’.

Read More The station has been closed since 1970 and behind the ornate facades, Canfranc has a sometimes troubling past, reports Graham Keeley in Spain The station has been closed since 1970 and behind the ornate facades, Canfranc has a sometimes troubling past, reports Graham Keeley in Spain

Read MoreDespite restrictions, some traditions have continued – including New York City’s Thanksgiving parade.Despite restrictions, some traditions have continued – including New York City’s Thanksgiving parade.

Read More Israel has played a “role” in the attack on prominent Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, who was killed on Friday near Tehran, the Islamic Republic’s Foreign Minister Javad Zarif has said. Zarif said in a tweet that an “eminent” Iranian scientist had been killed by unnamed “terrorists”.  He also said Tehran had “serious indications”…

Read More ROME, Nov 27 (IPS) – Mario Lubetkin is Assistant Director General at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)Overcoming the digital gap to face food insecurity with the use of artificial intelligence practices in agriculture is part of a growing debate that seeks to simultaneously safeguard natural resources and address…

Read More The man who apparently heads Iran’s nuclear program, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, has been assassinated in an attack of some kind, just outside the capital Tehran. Iran’s Defense Minister confirmed his death. The man who apparently heads Iran’s nuclear program, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, has been assassinated in an attack of some kind, just outside the capital…

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Read More Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was killed by machine gun fire and explosives close to Tehran, according to Iranian state media. No one has claimed responsibility. (Image credit: Fars News Agency via AP) Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was killed by machine gun fire and explosives close to Tehran, according to Iranian state media. No one has claimed responsibility.

Read More The killing took place in a mountain resort area close to Tehran amid a gunfight The killing took place in a mountain resort area close to Tehran amid a gunfight

Read MoreIsrael alleged Mohsen Fakhrizadeh led the Islamic Republic’s military nuclear program until its disbanding in the early 2000s.Israel alleged Mohsen Fakhrizadeh led the Islamic Republic’s military nuclear program until its disbanding in the early 2000s.

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Read MoreWe round up the numbers to know from the week’s biggest economic stories so you can impress yourself and your friends.We round up the numbers to know from the week’s biggest economic stories so you can impress yourself and your friends.

Read More Australia’s trade minister has raised the idea of taking China to WTO over the new restrictions Australia’s trade minister has raised the idea of taking China to WTO over the new restrictions

Read More ‘Everybody’s got the capability to help’, said rescuer Brian James ‘Everybody’s got the capability to help’, said rescuer Brian James

Read MoreTehran beefs up its naval forces, adding more advanced ships and submarines amid tension in the Gulf.Tehran beefs up its naval forces, adding more advanced ships and submarines amid tension in the Gulf.

Read MoreBrazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has made a show of his admiration for and close ties to US President Donald Trump.Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has made a show of his admiration for and close ties to US President Donald Trump.

Read MoreGregory called it “baffling” and “reprehensible” when President Trump visited the St John Paul II National Shrine in Washington, a day after protesters were forced away for his photo op.Gregory called it “baffling” and “reprehensible” when President Trump visited the St John Paul II National Shrine in Washington, a day after protesters were forced…

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Read More Arun Bantval and his rapid response team has created about 50 graphics and texts in the past three months to debunk fake news Arun Bantval and his rapid response team has created about 50 graphics and texts in the past three months to debunk fake news

Read More The next three F-35B Lightning II short take-off and vertical landing aircraft departed the Lockheed Martin production facility recently to the United Kingdom. In a release Friday, Air Officer Commanding No 1 Group, Royal Air Force, Allan Marshall said the new stealth fighter jets to increases the British fleet to 21 F-35s. “Looking forward…

Read MorePolice in Denmark say thousands of the dead animals were pushed back up through the soil by pressure caused by gasses from decomposition.Police in Denmark say thousands of the dead animals were pushed back up through the soil by pressure caused by gasses from decomposition.

Read More Today marks the 70th anniversary of the battle of Chosin Reservoir, a key moment in the Korean War. The war’s legacy is felt to this day on the divided Korean peninsula. Today marks the 70th anniversary of the battle of Chosin Reservoir, a key moment in the Korean War. The war’s legacy is…

Read More Akshata Murty, Sunak’s wife, holds multimillion-pound portfolio making her richer than the Queen The chancellor, Rishi Sunak, is facing questions over the transparency of his financial affairs after a Guardian investigation established that his wife and her family hold a multimillion-pound portfolio of shareholdings and directorships that are not declared in the official…

Read More Some 5,000 farmers were allowed to enter New Delhi on Friday for a peaceful protest under police escort. Tensions remained high, with clashes between demonstrators and police continuing elsewhere in India. Farmers across India are taking part in demonstrations against agricultural reforms. They fear that new rules of sale, storage and pricing —…

Read MoreForeign Minister Simon Coveney reassured kids that even with a “very, very different Christmas in 2020, the visit of Santa Claus will be something that will remain consistent.”Foreign Minister Simon Coveney reassured kids that even with a “very, very different Christmas in 2020, the visit of Santa Claus will be something that will remain…

Read More Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has defended his refusal to back down and compromise over the ‘rule of law’ provision in the EU budget, claiming the EU’s position is “only a political will” and can be changed. Speaking on state radio a day after his meeting with the Polish leader, Orban said the…

Read MoreThe San Isidro Movement is protesting over the jailing of rapper Denis Solis.The San Isidro Movement is protesting over the jailing of rapper Denis Solis.

Read More Kylie Moore Gilbert, an Australian professor, was arrested in Iran in 2018 and later received a 10-year prison sentence for espionage, charges which she vehemently denies. (Image credit: Lukas Coch/AP) Kylie Moore Gilbert, an Australian professor, was arrested in Iran in 2018 and later received a 10-year prison sentence for espionage, charges which…

Read More Police told to enforce law against cutting girls passed in July as country says it will adhere to African charter on child rights Sudanese authorities have announced they will end child marriage and enforce the country’s ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), in a major step forward for the rights of women and…

Read More MPs from tier 3 areas express concern about social and economic impact as communities secretary says rules may be eased in some areas before Christmas 55m people in England face months in top tiers What tier am I in? England’s post-lockdown rules Covid bereaved suffer heightened grief, finds study Coronavirus – latest updates…