Month: November 2020

Read MoreThe new president will take over with a shrinking U.S. military footprint eroding trust, and Tehran vowing to take revenge for a brazen assassination it blames on Israel.The new president will take over with a shrinking U.S. military footprint eroding trust, and Tehran vowing to take revenge for a brazen assassination it blames on…

Read MorePresident-elect Joe Biden used the term to describe the US recovery. Here’s what it means.President-elect Joe Biden used the term to describe the US recovery. Here’s what it means.

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Read MoreThere’s one publicly known investigation that could lead to criminal charges for Mr. Trump, and it’s led by a district attorney whose office is up for grabs.There’s one publicly known investigation that could lead to criminal charges for Mr. Trump, and it’s led by a district attorney whose office is up for grabs.

Read More<span>Abiy Ahmed</span> also told Parliament army would not destroy Tigrayan capital Mekelle after capturing it recently.<span>Abiy Ahmed</span> also told Parliament army would not destroy Tigrayan capital Mekelle after capturing it recently.

Read More ‘The problem is that we are in lockdown here so there aren’t that many hikers on the paths’ ‘The problem is that we are in lockdown here so there aren’t that many hikers on the paths’

Read More Authorities in Hong Kong will close game centers and swimming pools from Wednesday, while also ordering civil servants to stay at home after a new spike in coronavirus cases. The city recorded 76 new Covid-19 cases for the day, including nine untraceable local cases, with Chief Executive Carrie Lam saying “the figure on…

Read MoreNew study results​ confirm the shots offer strong protection – ramping up the race to begin limited vaccinations as the coronavirus rampage worsens.New study results​ confirm the shots offer strong protection – ramping up the race to begin limited vaccinations as the coronavirus rampage worsens.

Read MoreA trial volunteer has claimed he suffered serious ‘neurological’ symptoms after receiving the vaccine.A trial volunteer has claimed he suffered serious ‘neurological’ symptoms after receiving the vaccine.

Read More Ministry of the Defense Republic of Serbia has for the first time publicly showed new T-72MS main battle tanks on 28 November. The President of the Republic and Supreme Commander of the Serbian Armed Forces Aleksandar Vučić, accompanied with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Nebojša Stefanović, PhD, the Chief of…

Read MoreChun, 89, was found guilty of defaming a former democracy activist who was involved in protests in the 1980s.Chun, 89, was found guilty of defaming a former democracy activist who was involved in protests in the 1980s.

Read More Roughly two months out from Inauguration Day, Joe Biden is already facing a brewing political storm among his ideologically-diverse base of supporters, who disagree over the issue of student loan forgiveness. As COVID-19 cases continue to surge—while federal economic protections for student loans, evictions, and expanded unemployment expire in December—a powerful coalition of…

Read More Environmentalists say firm broke Dutch law by expanding its fossil fuel operations A court in The Hague will hear claims that Royal Dutch Shell has broken Dutch law by knowingly hampering the global phase-out of fossil fuels, in a case that could force the company to reduce its CO2 emissions. Lawyers for a…

Read More A slew of fireball reports flooded in from across Japan over the weekend, with sightings of bright green lights in cities like Osaka, Nagoya, and Gifu. The fireball appeared to rain down over Japan’s southwestern Wakayama prefecture, illuminating the night sky with a brilliant but short-lived flash of light in the early hours…

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Read More Experts have dated the rock art based on portrayal of animals that are now extinct Experts have dated the rock art based on portrayal of animals that are now extinct

Read More President-elect will receive presidential daily briefing, while recovering from fractured foot sustained over weekend Neera Tanden and Cecilia Rouse nominations expected shortly US hits four million monthly Covid cases as Fauci warns of holiday surge President-elect announces all-female media team at his White House Kushner heads to Saudi Arabia and Qatar amid Iranian…

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Read MoreOfficial factory data show output rose to highest level in more than three years in November on strong domestic demand.Official factory data show output rose to highest level in more than three years in November on strong domestic demand.

Read MoreThis proposed legislation could not only further marginalise Muslims but also undermine women’s agency and rights.This proposed legislation could not only further marginalise Muslims but also undermine women’s agency and rights.

Read More Plan to draw up legal definition of ‘ecocide’ attracts support from European countries and small island nations International lawyers are drafting plans for a legally-enforceable crime of ecocide – criminalising destruction of the world’s ecosystems – that is already attracting support from European countries and island nations at risk from rising sea levels.…

Read More The World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Monday that gaps in access to life-saving tools are undermining efforts to curb malaria, as deaths from the disease will far exceed those killed by Covid-19 in sub-Saharan Africa. In its latest World Malaria Report’, the WHO says progress against malaria continues to plateau. In some…

Read MoreNew report says at least 18 Burundians were forcibly disappeared from refugee camps in Tanzania over the past year.New report says at least 18 Burundians were forcibly disappeared from refugee camps in Tanzania over the past year.

Read MoreThe assault on music producer Michel Zecler in Paris was captured in a video that shocked France.The assault on music producer Michel Zecler in Paris was captured in a video that shocked France.

Read More Scott Morrison has said a tweet by a Chinese official showing a fabricated image of an Australian soldier slitting a child’s throat is ‘truly repugnant’ and ‘utterly outrageous’. The Australian prime minister said on Monday he was seeking an apology from the Chinese government over the image, which was an apparent reference to…

Read More European court of human rights case could result in countries being bound to take greater action The European court of human rights has ordered 33 European governments to respond to a landmark climate lawsuit lodged by six youth campaigners, the Guardian has learned. The plaintiffs’ British barrister says it could be the most…

Read More The Serum Institute of India (SII), the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer, has gone on the offensive after a participant in its coronavirus vaccine trial sued the firm, alleging he suffered serious side effects from the jab. In a countersuit, SII has demanded Rs 100 crore ($13.5 million USD) from the volunteer for his…

Read MoreBiden and Harris have sought to emphasise diversity in their appointments ahead of their January 20 US swearing-in.Biden and Harris have sought to emphasise diversity in their appointments ahead of their January 20 US swearing-in.

Read MoreThe president-elect will probably have to wear a medical boot for several weeks, his doctor says.The president-elect will probably have to wear a medical boot for several weeks, his doctor says.

Read More Prime Minister calls post by Chinese official ‘deeply offensive’ to every Australian who ‘has served in that uniform’ Prime Minister calls post by Chinese official ‘deeply offensive’ to every Australian who ‘has served in that uniform’

Read More My Gaza by Jehad al-Saftawi is a personal account of peoples’ suffering as they go about their lives under Israeli blockade Working as a journalist in Gaza, says Palestinian photographer Jehad al-Saftawi, is like walking barefoot in a field of thorns. “You must always watch where you step. Each neighbourhood is composed of…

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Read More In the next instalment of our series of lockdown diaries, photographer Sarah Lee shares her observations from her daily bike rides as autumn slides towards winter and things get darker Continue reading…In the next instalment of our series of lockdown diaries, photographer Sarah Lee shares her observations from her daily bike rides as…

Read MoreAuthorities have warned people against poisonous gas after Indonesia’s Ile Lewotolok volcano erupted.Authorities have warned people against poisonous gas after Indonesia’s Ile Lewotolok volcano erupted.

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