Month: November 2020

Read More President-elect Joe Biden’s Goldilocks Cabinet picks underscore his deftness at hugging the center in politics and policy, as he tries to avoid the bitter partisanship that has hobbled recent presidents. President-elect Joe Biden’s Goldilocks Cabinet picks underscore his deftness at hugging the center in politics and policy, as he tries to avoid the…

Read MoreNew measures to come into force on Nov 26 because of the ‘serious epidemic situation’ in the territory.New measures to come into force on Nov 26 because of the ‘serious epidemic situation’ in the territory.

Read MoreSome ethnic Tigrayans complain of harassment and discrimination – an allegation the government denies.Some ethnic Tigrayans complain of harassment and discrimination – an allegation the government denies.

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Read MoreJordan Klepper has become known for his Trump supporter interviews with Trevor Noah.Jordan Klepper has become known for his Trump supporter interviews with Trevor Noah.

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Read MoreAmerican travelers should now be tested three times for coronavirus, in addition to isolating, while traveling abroad.American travelers should now be tested three times for coronavirus, in addition to isolating, while traveling abroad.

Read More One Nation MP moves hundreds of amendments in attempt to stop electricity infrastructure roadmap being passed this year The New South Wales parliament has been forced to sit around the clock in a bid to pass a landmark energy bill which the One Nation MP Mark Latham is seeking to block by moving…

Read More French president says lockdown to ease starting this weekend; CDC may shorten quarantine period guidelines; Spain’s daily deaths highest of second wave France announces limited lockdown easing Russia says data on Sputnik Covid vaccine shows 95% efficacy Africa’s largest Covid treatment trial launched by 13 countries Oxford vaccine hit 90% success rate thanks…

Read More Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has been duped by Russian pranksters pretending to be Greta Thunberg, commiserating with her about geopolitics and world leaders, and promising to introduce her to Terrance and Phillip. Pranksters Vladimir Kuznetsov and Alexey Stolyarov, also known as Vovan and Lexus, connected in a 10-minute phone call with Trudeau in…

Read More Beijing says pontiff’s remarks have ‘no factual basis’ despite evidence a million of the Muslim minority group are being held in camps China has dismissed criticism of its treatment of Uighurs in a new book by Pope Francis in which he describes the “persecution” of the Muslim minority group. A foreign ministry spokesperson,…

Read MoreMaria and her children were driven from their home in Nagorno-Karabakh due to the ongoing conflict.Maria and her children were driven from their home in Nagorno-Karabakh due to the ongoing conflict.

Read MoreZahara, a platinum-selling singer in South Africa, talks to the BBC about surviving a violent attack.Zahara, a platinum-selling singer in South Africa, talks to the BBC about surviving a violent attack.

Read More Officials not giving out remote location for fear visitors would need rescuing  Officials not giving out remote location for fear visitors would need rescuing 

Read More EHRC found negative consequences of Conservative policy were ‘repeatedly ignored’ The Home Office broke equalities law when it introduced its hostile environment immigration measures, a critical report from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has concluded. The department now has a legal duty to review these policies to ensure they are not…

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Read More Roberto González Montes and two others detained late Monday Outcry after three women and six children killed in 2019 attack Mexican security forces have arrested a local drug cartel boss implicated in the Nov 2019 murder of nine women and children from an isolated Mormon community, raising hopes among victims’ relatives it might…

Read MorePranksters posing as the climate activist told the Canadian PM to “drop your weapons, pick flowers”.Pranksters posing as the climate activist told the Canadian PM to “drop your weapons, pick flowers”.

Read More Appearing with first lady Melania Trump in front of the White House, the president made brief remarks thanking healthcare workers and researchers working on a Covid-19 vaccine. According to tradition, two turkeys named Corn and Cob stayed at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel before the official ceremony. After an online poll, Corn was chosen to…

Read More The Israeli military has allegedly struck at least two sites in Syria, including in the Damascus countryside and near villages south of Quneitra, Syrian state media reported. Only material damage was inflicted in the attacks. Early reports indicate the strikes, launched early Wednesday morning, hit near the town of Jabal Al-Mani in a…

Read More Officials say more than 35,000 prisoners have filed claims during the pandemic Officials say more than 35,000 prisoners have filed claims during the pandemic

Read MoreAhead of government’s ‘final’ assault on Mekelle, TPLF officials say even city’s fall will not spell end of fight.Ahead of government’s ‘final’ assault on Mekelle, TPLF officials say even city’s fall will not spell end of fight.

Read More In a series where being put in a Covid bubble meant a reduction in the talent available, it was the failures that stood out This article contains spoilers This year needed The Great British Bake Off like never before, and The Great British Bake Off delivered. The programme has always been comfort food…

Read More Dow rallies by 450 points to close above 30,000 for first time Investors cheer hopes of vaccine and smooth Biden transition The Dow Jones Industrial Average has topped the 30,000 mark for the first time as financial markets around the world rally amid hopes for a coronavirus vaccine and smooth transition to a…

Read MoreChina’s president says he wants to work with other countries to build a shared cyberspace community.China’s president says he wants to work with other countries to build a shared cyberspace community.

Read MoreShops and cinemas will reopen and families will get to spend Christmas together, President Macron says.Shops and cinemas will reopen and families will get to spend Christmas together, President Macron says.

Read More NSW expected to ease Covid restrictions, including the number allowed to visit a home; Queensland prepares for influx of visitors ahead of December 1 border reopening. Follow updates NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian voted in parliament while awaiting Covid test result Follow our global live blog Australia’s restrictions explained: state by state 9.04pm GMT…

Read More French lawmakers have given the green light to a controversial security law clamping down on the publication of images of on-duty police officers, which has been pushed by President Emmanuel Macron’s government. After a four-hour debate on Tuesday, members of the National Assembly, the lower house of France’s parliament, backed the Global Security…

Read MoreCountries slap restrictions over pledged funds pending on progress in talks between Taliban and the gov’t, among others.Countries slap restrictions over pledged funds pending on progress in talks between Taliban and the gov’t, among others.

Read More Harry Dunn’s family argued the U.K. government had wrongly granted Anne Sacoolas diplomatic immunity. Sacoolas, the wife of a U.S. diplomat, is charged in his death but fled to the U.S. (Image credit: Jacob King/AP) Harry Dunn’s family argued the U.K. government had wrongly granted Anne Sacoolas diplomatic immunity. Sacoolas, the wife of…

Read MoreThe UN condemns “aggressive rhetoric” that could risk lives in the conflict-torn Tigray region.The UN condemns “aggressive rhetoric” that could risk lives in the conflict-torn Tigray region.

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Read MoreUS Senate majority and Joe Biden’s opportunity to govern alongside a Democratic Congress hinge on two runoff elections.US Senate majority and Joe Biden’s opportunity to govern alongside a Democratic Congress hinge on two runoff elections.

Read MoreTesla’s founder added $100.3bn to his net worth this year, the most of anyone on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.Tesla’s founder added $100.3bn to his net worth this year, the most of anyone on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

Read More Judges deciding whether former Isis bride should be allowed to return to UK to fight for British citizenship  Judges deciding whether former Isis bride should be allowed to return to UK to fight for British citizenship