Month: November 2020

Read More BUENOS AIRES, Nov 26 (IPS) – As the world’s leading economies direct trillions of dollars towards Covid-19 recovery packages, a significant proportion is going to fossil fuel industries without climate stipulations, according to the 2020 edition of the Climate Transparency Report – which has assessed the climate performance of G20 countries. Read the…

Read More MEP and former Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt has criticized “illiberal pressure” from Hungary and Poland on the EU over its ‘rule of law’ budget proviso, as the two eastern European states remain firm over their veto. Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban reiterated his country’s stance on Thursday, declaring that, with Poland’s backing,…

Read More ROME, Nov 26 (IPS) – The recent meeting of the G20 – scheduled to take place in Riyadh but held virtually due to the Coronavirus pandemic – has been an eloquent example of how the world is drifting, in a crisis of leadership. It was, in a sense, a showcase. Everybody had to…

Read More British wife barred from contact with activist husband, describing his detention as a ‘hostage-taking situation’ British wife barred from contact with activist husband, describing his detention as a ‘hostage-taking situation’

Read More Ruling highlights new justice’s influence on key decisions Ruling highlights new justice’s influence on key decisions

Read More Other Music fuelled New York’s 00s indie boom, boasting Vampire Weekend and Animal Collective among its fans. Then it closed. A new documentary tells the story of the store’s tragic demise – and its ‘terrifying’ staff A lot of skulking went on at Other Music, the celebrated New York record store. It was…

Read More Charles Harder allegedly made filing in LA County Superior Court on Wednesday Charles Harder allegedly made filing in LA County Superior Court on Wednesday

Read More Austria has begun tightening security at its churches and other sites of religious worship, fearing copycat attacks after an Islamist gunman killed four people in a rampage earlier this month in the capital Vienna. The attacker may have also intended to target houses of worship, Interior Minister Karl Nehammer said on Thursday. “It…

Read MorePresident Roch Kabore received 1.6 million votes of the nearly 3 million cast, with voter turnout at 50 percent.President Roch Kabore received 1.6 million votes of the nearly 3 million cast, with voter turnout at 50 percent.

Read MoreThe coronavirus pandemic has had an economic effect on everything from airlines to turkey farmers to parade routes.The coronavirus pandemic has had an economic effect on everything from airlines to turkey farmers to parade routes.

Read More Abdelmadjid Tebboune last seen in public in mid-October  Abdelmadjid Tebboune last seen in public in mid-October 

Read More MEPs have adopted an amendment calling on the European Council to impose sanctions on Turkey, after they unanimously voted to condemn its recent “unilateral and illegal” behavior in Cyprus and the surrounding territorial waters. The amendment was submitted by the European People’s Party, a center-right group led by European Council President Donald Tusk,…

Read MoreWidespread illegal logging is endangering Romania’s old-growth forests, which are disappearing at an alarming rate.Widespread illegal logging is endangering Romania’s old-growth forests, which are disappearing at an alarming rate.

Read MorePM Abiy Ahmed says the military will try not to harm civilians and urges people to stay at home.PM Abiy Ahmed says the military will try not to harm civilians and urges people to stay at home.

Read More After three weeks of fighting Mr Abiy green lit the offensive on the regional capital of Mekelle, which is home to 500,000 people. After three weeks of fighting Mr Abiy green lit the offensive on the regional capital of Mekelle, which is home to 500,000 people.

Read More‘National Day of Mourning’ for Native peoples in Plymouth comes as the US begins to deal with its colonial legacy.’National Day of Mourning’ for Native peoples in Plymouth comes as the US begins to deal with its colonial legacy.

Read More France’s prime minister has warned that it is too early to let the guard down in the fight against Covid-19 and confirmed that French people will need to wait until January 20 for bars and restaurant to reopen. Speaking on Thursday morning, Prime Minister Jean Castex confirmed that France’s lockdown was starting to…

Read More Government website crashes as regions placed in to tier system; weekly infection survey suggests prevalence of coronavirus is declining in England What tier am I in? Latest Covid rules in England post-lockdown How three-quarters of Covid contacts slip through cracks Football fans can return in Liverpool and London Hancock’s former neighbour won test…

Read More Germany, Italy and France in favour of resorts closures amid third-wave Covid fears Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Governments are at odds over a Europe-wide plan to bar ski holidays over Christmas and New Year, with Germany, Italy and France in favour but Austria and Switzerland reluctant to damage…

Read More “The deer was startled by a dog and charged straight towards a member of a party of hunters” “The deer was startled by a dog and charged straight towards a member of a party of hunters”

Read MoreMany women continue to feel trapped with their abusers as lockdowns resume in some countries around the world.Many women continue to feel trapped with their abusers as lockdowns resume in some countries around the world.

Read More Stance could deprive Tory rebels of chance to stop overseas aid cut in parliament Follow all the day’s political developments – live The chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has said ministers do not need to pass new laws in order for Britain to miss the target to spend 0.7% of gross national income on overseas…

Read More Owners were told their 100-year-old home was built by a notorious bootlegger Owners were told their 100-year-old home was built by a notorious bootlegger

Read More Analysis: renewed US speculation raises number of legal and practical questions Donald Trump’s pardon for his former national security adviser Michael Flynn has ignited speculation that he may be planning a broader swath of pardons in his last weeks in office, especially given – most controversially – his own previously expressed view that…

Read More Southern California Edison is considering shutting off power for more than 76,000 customers Southern California Edison is considering shutting off power for more than 76,000 customers

Read More ‘Covid-19 impacts could also hasten the erosion of our historical sources of revenue’ ‘Covid-19 impacts could also hasten the erosion of our historical sources of revenue’

Read MoreCourt hands down dozens of life sentences for some of the nearly 500 defendants, including army commanders and pilots.Court hands down dozens of life sentences for some of the nearly 500 defendants, including army commanders and pilots.

Read MoreThree months on from the Belarus election, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya reflects on how her life has changed.Three months on from the Belarus election, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya reflects on how her life has changed.

Read MorePolice use tear gas and water cannon to disperse farmers who are protesting against new farm laws.Police use tear gas and water cannon to disperse farmers who are protesting against new farm laws.

Read More “The practice has existed for more than a century in some Cambodian villages, where residents trust their ability to fend off evil spirits and disease” “The practice has existed for more than a century in some Cambodian villages, where residents trust their ability to fend off evil spirits and disease”

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Read More Cho Ju-bin’s victims included at least 16 minor girls Cho Ju-bin’s victims included at least 16 minor girls

Read More Tool allows managers to use Windows 365 to track their employees’ activity Microsoft has been criticised for enabling “workplace surveillance” after privacy campaigners warned that the company’s “productivity score” feature allows managers to use Windows 365 to track their employees’ activity at an individual level. The tools, first released in 2019, are designed…

Read MoreCan the US revitalise its presence abroad without first healing and rebuilding at home?Can the US revitalise its presence abroad without first healing and rebuilding at home?

Read MoreAzerbaijan may not be a liberal democracy but this does that not mean that its Armenian citizens are in danger.Azerbaijan may not be a liberal democracy but this does that not mean that its Armenian citizens are in danger.