Month: November 2020

Read More Protesters faced off against heavily armed and armored police in the Catalonian capital Barcelona to resist ongoing evictions as the coronavirus pandemic pushes many vulnerable residents to the brink of homelessness. Footage uploaded to social media captures the Catalan police, the Mossos d’Esquadra, being confronted by scores of anti-eviction protesters. Desnonaments aturats, habitatges…

Read More China’s Manila mission on Tuesday accused the United States of “creating chaos” in Asia, releasing a harsh statement after the US national security adviser backed countries in the region that have disputes with Beijing. “We’ve got your back,” Robert O’Brien told the Philippines and Vietnam in Manila on Monday. Both states are locked…

Read MoreThe world’s most popular cryptocurrency has gained about 160 percent this year.The world’s most popular cryptocurrency has gained about 160 percent this year.

Read More Protests against security unit were violently suppressed last month in west African country Labour has called for the UK government to consider suspending the funding and training of security forces in Nigeria, where protests against a notorious police unit were brutally suppressed last month. Kate Osamor, the MP for Edmonton, said she had…

Read More Francis mentions plight of Muslim minority in China, alongside Rohingya and Yazidi, in new book Pope Francis has for the first time called China’s Muslim Uighurs a “persecuted” people, something human rights activists have been urging him to do for years. In the wide-ranging book Let Us Dream: the Path to a Better…

Read More Chheang Vannarith talks about economic and political developments in the Mekong region, China’s role, and minilateralism in Southeast Asia.Chheang Vannarith talks about economic and political developments in the Mekong region, China’s role, and minilateralism in Southeast Asia.

Read MoreNew evidence sheds light on one of the deadliest prison uprisings in Colombia’s recent history.New evidence sheds light on one of the deadliest prison uprisings in Colombia’s recent history.

Read MoreAs federal forces encircle Makelle and TPLF remains defiant, analysts fear capture of the city may not end the crisis.As federal forces encircle Makelle and TPLF remains defiant, analysts fear capture of the city may not end the crisis.

Read More Pope Francis mentions plight of Muslim minority in China, alongside Rohingya and Yazidi, in new book Pope Francis mentions plight of Muslim minority in China, alongside Rohingya and Yazidi, in new book

Read More GSA declares Biden apparent winner, clearing way for the formal transition Trump continues to contest election as ‘corrupt’ and ‘fake’ Biden picks first women and first Latino for key cabinet roles Former Fed chair Yellen set to become first female treasury secretary Sign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by…

Read More Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) announced on Tuesday that it was awarded an £860 million ($1.1 billion) subcontract for the British Ministry of Defense’s Mechanised Infantry Vehicle program. As noted by the company, more than 260 Boxer vehicles to be produced in Telford. The subcontract, worth about £860 million, marks a significant milestone…

Read More A mysterious monolith has been discovered in a remote part of Utah after being spotted by state employees counting sheep from a helicopter. The structure, estimated at between 10ft and 12ft high (about three metres), appears to be made from some sort of shiny metal. The helicopter pilot, Bret Hutchings, told the local news…

Read More The findings of party elders Steve Bracks and Jenny Macklin will be considered by Labor’s national executive on Friday Labor’s national executive will on Friday mull the findings of a review into branch stacking in Victoria by party elders Steve Bracks and Jenny Macklin that is expected to recommend mass membership cancellations, expulsions…

Read MoreDavid Dinkins, who has died aged 93, served as the city’s first and only black mayor from 1990-1993.David Dinkins, who has died aged 93, served as the city’s first and only black mayor from 1990-1993.

Read MoreTigray military vows to ‘arm every civilian to defend Mekelle’, the capital city with a population of about 500,000.Tigray military vows to ‘arm every civilian to defend Mekelle’, the capital city with a population of about 500,000.

Read More Abiy Ahmed’s war against Tigrayan rebels endangers a fragile union whose collapse would destabilise the Horn of Africa Ethiopia’s prime minister Abiy Ahmed has promised military victory in Tigray. He says he will capture the capital, Mekelle, and the leadership of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), which he calls a criminal junta.…

Read MoreAIMIM makes a foray into Muslim-majority areas, tapping into Muslim frustrations about opposition parties.AIMIM makes a foray into Muslim-majority areas, tapping into Muslim frustrations about opposition parties.

Read MoreAmerican charities are working to gather and ultimately airlift critical medicine, personal protective equipment and supplies to LebanonAmerican charities are working to gather and ultimately airlift critical medicine, personal protective equipment and supplies to Lebanon

Read MoreEmbassy in Manila condemns US after visiting White House envoy pledges support to the Philippines over maritime claims.Embassy in Manila condemns US after visiting White House envoy pledges support to the Philippines over maritime claims.

Read More China remains 80th in global index, but survey suggests Xi Jinping’s eight-year drive to root out corruption is having an effect on perceptions Almost two thirds of people in China believe corruption has decreased in their country in the past year, with more than 80% saying the government has done a good job…

Read More WASHINGTON — The federal government recognized President-elect Joe Biden as the “apparent winner” of the Nov. 3 election, formally starting the transition of power after President Donald Trump spent weeks testing the boundaries of American democracy. He relented after suffering yet more legal and procedural defeats in his seemingly futile effort to overturn…

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Read MoreThree Mormon women and six of their children were killed in the Sonora desert last year.Three Mormon women and six of their children were killed in the Sonora desert last year.

Read MoreRed banners are typically given as a means of expressing gratitude in China.Red banners are typically given as a means of expressing gratitude in China.

Read MoreWang Yi’s visit comes amid US presidential transition, concerns about China’s regional assertiveness.Wang Yi’s visit comes amid US presidential transition, concerns about China’s regional assertiveness.

Read More Holes drilled into extinct volcano could use magma’s heat to pipe hot water through buildings A group of geologists in Dunedin are hoping to reduce climate-damaging emissions by drilling deep into an extinct 11-million-year-old volcano below the South Island city to harness its heat. Dr Mike Palin and Otago University colleagues are exploring…

Read More State employee spotted mysterious metal structure amid red rocks while counting bighorn sheep A mysterious monolith has been discovered in a remote part of Utah, after being spotted by state employees counting sheep from a helicopter. The structure, estimated at between 10ft and 12ft high (about 3 metres), appeared to be planted in…

Read More About 1 million Americans a day packed airports and planes over the weekend even as coronavirus deaths surged across the U.S. and public health experts begged people to stay home and avoid big Thanksgiving gatherings. And the crowds are only expected to grow. Next Sunday is likely to be the busiest day of…

Read MoreThe Justice Department has filed more than 100 lawsuits against landowners to seize their property along the U.S.-Mexico border.The Justice Department has filed more than 100 lawsuits against landowners to seize their property along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Read More The GSA has recognized Joe Biden as the apparent election winner, a key step in the transfer of power The US government’s General Services Administration on Monday ascertained Joe Biden is the apparent winner of the 2020 presidential election, allowing for the presidential transition to officially begin. Donald Trump on Monday tweeted he…

Read More WASHINGTON — President-elect Joe Biden has chosen former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen to serve as treasury secretary, a pivotal role in which she would help shape and direct his economic policies at a perilous time, according to a person familiar with the transition plans. Yellen, who is widely admired in the financial…

Read More Pope Francis has hosted a delegation of NBA players and union officials at the Vatican, to discuss the issues of social justice and racial equality, without anyone wearing a mask to protect against the spread of Covid-19. The delegation of five players and five union executives met with Pope Francis in the papal…

Read MoreKing Felipe will stop public activities for 10 days after coming into contact with an infected person.King Felipe will stop public activities for 10 days after coming into contact with an infected person.

Read MoreForeign secretary Dominic Raab says discussions on whether it is ‘appropriate’ for them to sit are ongoing.Foreign secretary Dominic Raab says discussions on whether it is ‘appropriate’ for them to sit are ongoing.

Read More Beijing’s space agency has embarked on a project to harvest rocks from the lunar surface with a robotic craft and bring them back to Earth, a feat accomplished by only two other nations and last attempted nearly 50 years ago. The China National Space Administration’s (CNSA) Chang’e-5 mission blasted off from the Wenchang…