Month: November 2020

Read MoreThe powerful cyclone hurtled into southern India packing strong winds and rains as tens of thousands left their homes.The powerful cyclone hurtled into southern India packing strong winds and rains as tens of thousands left their homes.

Read More121 defendants, all tied to the banned opposition party CNRP, were summoned, but many are already in exile.121 defendants, all tied to the banned opposition party CNRP, were summoned, but many are already in exile.

Read More The financier is credited with transforming the World Bank. Among his reforms, he is said to have given “voice to the poor and magnify the impact of development investments.” (Image credit: ALESSANDRO DELLA VALLE/AP) The financier is credited with transforming the World Bank. Among his reforms, he is said to have given “voice…

Read More Is there a future for Hong Kong’s democratic institutions? Or for pro-democracy parties such as Demosisto, founded in 2016 by Joshua Wong and other leaders of the 2014 Umbrella Movement and recently disbanded? Or for pro-democracy protests, such as the massive marches of 2003 that convinced local authorities to withdraw a proposed anti-sedition…

Read MoreThree days of mourning begin in Argentina as tributes pour in for Diego Maradona, one of the greatest footballers of all time, who died on Wednesday.Three days of mourning begin in Argentina as tributes pour in for Diego Maradona, one of the greatest footballers of all time, who died on Wednesday.

Read More Millions of Americans took to the skies and the highways ahead of Thanksgiving at the risk of pouring gasoline on the coronavirus fire, disregarding increasingly dire warnings that they stay home and limit their holiday gatherings to members of their own household. Those who are flying witnessed a distinctly 2020 landscape at the…

Read MoreProtesters want king to relinquish control of assets valued at at least $30bn.Protesters want king to relinquish control of assets valued at at least $30bn.

Read MoreThe ex-US president says some overlooked Mr Trump’s rhetoric because of his stance on abortion.The ex-US president says some overlooked Mr Trump’s rhetoric because of his stance on abortion.

Read MoreGermany and Italy want slopes closed until January, but the EU is yet to reach an agreement.Germany and Italy want slopes closed until January, but the EU is yet to reach an agreement.

Read MoreCrowds gather in the Buenos Aires neighbourhood Maradona once called home to pay respects after footballer’s death.Crowds gather in the Buenos Aires neighbourhood Maradona once called home to pay respects after footballer’s death.

Read More ‘It’s definitely a good thing for all of us that deals are being done,’ Richard Ratcliffe says ‘It’s definitely a good thing for all of us that deals are being done,’ Richard Ratcliffe says

Read More Officials admit what they thought was 11.5 tonnes of drugs is most likely trisodium phosphate, a food additive and cleaning agent Thai authorities have admitted that an 11.5-tonne drug bust may contain an innocent chemical used as a food additive or cleaning agent – and not ketamine, as they believed. Thailand’s anti-narcotics bureau…

Read More The revelation comes after a New York lawsuit alleging similar conduct The revelation comes after a New York lawsuit alleging similar conduct

Read More Cloud-computing service is backbone to numerous companies across different industries Cloud-computing service is backbone to numerous companies across different industries

Read More Barack Obama has said part of the reason more than 73 million Americans voted to re-elect Donald Trump in the election was because of messaging from Republicans that the country was under attack – particularly white men. In an interview with the radio show the Breakfast Club on Wednesday to promote his new memoir A Promised…

Read More Global cases pass 60m; nearly 13,000 daily deaths reported worldwide; the Americas reported more than 1.5m cases in the last seven days Sicily asks Cuba to send medics as Italy fights second Covid wave Christmas and Covid: is mixing households a good idea? Germany to decide next round of Covid restrictions See all…

Read More The sound of an Australian teenager’s head hitting the floor in a video circulating on social media might be called the thud heard ‘round the world, but the footage was spun falsely as the latest example of Covid-19 mask tyranny. The video, which made the rounds on social media on Wednesday, starts with…

Read More Chancellor Angela Merkel and the leaders of Germany’s 16 states have agreed to prolong the country’s Covid-19 restrictions for at least another four weeks, but made special exemptions for close family and friends on Christmas. The holidays will be an “important” but “difficult” time for the Germans, Merkel said, announcing the government’s decision…

Read More Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to federal investigators about conversations with Russian ambassador Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to federal investigators about conversations with Russian ambassador

Read More Barry and Honey Sherman found dead at their home in 2017 ‘Person of interest’ identified but not arrested, police confirm Toronto police have identified a person of interest in the high-profile murders three years ago of a Canadian pharmaceutical billionaire couple, but had not made an arrest. Barry Sherman and his wife Honey…

Read More Joe Biden urged Americans to put aside their political differences as he called for unity in his Thanksgiving address to the nation. ‘We need to remember, we are at war with the virus, not one another,’ said the president-elect. ‘Our democracy was tested this year, and what we learned was this: the people…

Read MoreThe S&P 500 index and the Dow walked back from record closing highs, pulled lower by cyclicals and small caps.The S&P 500 index and the Dow walked back from record closing highs, pulled lower by cyclicals and small caps.

Read More Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to FBI over Russian contacts Trump expected to pardon several key aides before he departs Donald Trump has pardoned Michael Flynn, his first national security adviser who pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about contacts with a Russian official. Related: ‘Conmen, grifters and criminals’: why is Trump’s…

Read MoreThe president continues to claim he defeated Joe Biden, despite evidence to the contrary.The president continues to claim he defeated Joe Biden, despite evidence to the contrary.

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Read More Although unemployment rates in Nevada have recently decreased, the number of people without jobs in September was still 134,756 higher than a year earlier. Although unemployment rates in Nevada have recently decreased, the number of people without jobs in September was still 134,756 higher than a year earlier.

Read MoreMichael Flynn was among former aides convicted in an investigation into Russian election interference.Michael Flynn was among former aides convicted in an investigation into Russian election interference.

Read MoreTrump pardons Flynn who had pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI during investigation of Russian meddling.Trump pardons Flynn who had pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI during investigation of Russian meddling.

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Read More A high school in Adelaide has been closed for cleaning and students to be tested after positive case; British-Australian academic freed from jail in Iran, and a woman has been charged over the hit-and-run death of a New Zealand firefighter in the Hunter – follow updates Follow our global live blog Australia’s restrictions…

Read More “NYPD Blue” and “Silver Spoons” actor Rick Schroder says he contributed “hundreds of thousands” of dollars to Kyle Rittenhouse’s bail and defense. “NYPD Blue” and “Silver Spoons” actor Rick Schroder says he contributed “hundreds of thousands” of dollars to Kyle Rittenhouse’s bail and defense.

Read MoreUS President-elect Joe Biden calls for an end to division in a speech for the Thanksgiving holiday.US President-elect Joe Biden calls for an end to division in a speech for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Read MoreThe fugitive preacher and businessman has returned to Malawi from South Africa where he is wanted on fraud charges.The fugitive preacher and businessman has returned to Malawi from South Africa where he is wanted on fraud charges.

Read More BERLIN, Nov 25 (IPS) – Nikolaos Gavalakis heads the editorial office of the Internationale Politik und Gesellschaft IPG-Journal. Previously, he was head of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung’s regional office ‘Dialogue Eastern Europe’ in Kiev.   Trumpism isn’t just going away after the US elections. And we finally need to understand whyDonald Trump will have to…

Read More ‘Your personal liberty won’t matter to you when I put a breathing tube in you, and then you die,’ says Dr Kenneth Remy ‘Your personal liberty won’t matter to you when I put a breathing tube in you, and then you die,’ says Dr Kenneth Remy