Month: November 2020

Read MoreThe Australian airline’s chief executive Alan Joyce says the move is likely to be adopted by others.The Australian airline’s chief executive Alan Joyce says the move is likely to be adopted by others.

Read More As there are different coronavirus restrictions in place, we outline what some countries are doing for Christmas during the outbreak As there are different coronavirus restrictions in place, we outline what some countries are doing for Christmas during the outbreak

Read MoreItaly joins the U.S., Brazil, India, Mexico and the U.K. in passing the symbolic 50,000-death mark.Italy joins the U.S., Brazil, India, Mexico and the U.K. in passing the symbolic 50,000-death mark.

Read More Over the past few days, my social media feeds have been jam-packed with pictures and videos of COVID-19 testing lines that stretch multiple blocks. Some people report waiting hours for their turn, while others say they’re being turned away before ever getting the chance. It’s not just here in the New York metro…

Read MoreGM made annoucement after US government told the auto giant to recall 6 million vehicles in the US.GM made annoucement after US government told the auto giant to recall 6 million vehicles in the US.

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Read MorePoll results come as experts warn shortfall in vaccine confidence could be enough to compromise efforts to end pandemic.Poll results come as experts warn shortfall in vaccine confidence could be enough to compromise efforts to end pandemic.

Read More Latest updates: PM unveils post-lockdown plan; Starmer says three-tier system is risky; London and South East England still seeing rising cases Oxford/ AstraZeneca vaccine has up to 90% efficacy How a handful of scientists developed Oxford vaccine at speed Everything we know so far about Oxford vaccine US, Germany and UK could start…

Read More ‘It’s has been a tragic weekend,’ says Los Angeles Police Department deputy chief Emada E Tingirides  ‘It’s has been a tragic weekend,’ says Los Angeles Police Department deputy chief Emada E Tingirides 

Read More Jab that is part of global initiative to distribute doses will remain at low price ‘in perpetuity’ Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The coronavirus vaccine produced by Oxford University and AstraZeneca will be available at cost – not for profit – “in perpetuity” to low and middle income countries…

Read MoreFrancis gives his most personal insight ever of the ordeal that left him “hanging between life and death” with a misdiagnosed pulmonary infection.Francis gives his most personal insight ever of the ordeal that left him “hanging between life and death” with a misdiagnosed pulmonary infection.

Read More President Donald Trump’s national security advisor Robert O’Brien has reiterated the US’ commitment to back the Philippines and Vietnam over Beijing’s territorial claims in the potentially energy-rich South China Sea. The two states have been engaged in a long-running row with Beijing over sovereignty in the contested South China Sea, of which China…

Read More OXFORD, UK, Nov 23 (IPS) – At the beginning of 2020, there were hopes that this would be a ‘super year for nature’. It has not turned out that way. Tropical forests, so crucial for biodiversity, the climate and the indigenous communities who live in them, have continued to be destroyed at alarming…

Read More NEW YORK, Nov 23 (IPS) – Wealthier countries struggling to contain the widening COVID-19 pandemic amid protests over lockdowns and restrictions risk ignoring an even greater danger out there – a looming global food emergency. Read the full story, “Farmers Will (Again) Feed the World”, on globalissues.org → NEW YORK, Nov 23 (IPS)…

Read More Barrister for home secretary says former Isis bride presents national security threat to oUK Barrister for home secretary says former Isis bride presents national security threat to oUK

Read More Instead of being driven by a twisted sense of vengeance, protagonist Ichiban, a washed-up gangster in his 40s, seeks answers. He’s a welcome antidote It sounds like the set-up for a violent revenge movie. Low-ranking yakuza Ichiban Kasuga takes the blame for an inter-clan assassination and does 18 years in prison to protect…

Read MoreBrussels did little, as Moscow scored yet another strategic victory on the EU’s eastern periphery.Brussels did little, as Moscow scored yet another strategic victory on the EU’s eastern periphery.

Read More Plants are compulsive communicators, but now one expert thinks they may also have different character traits – with some more nervy than others Name: Plant personalities. Age: Possibly millions of years old. Continue reading…Plants are compulsive communicators, but now one expert thinks they may also have different character traits – with some more…

Read MoreStatement by foreign minister follows Israeli media reports Netanyahu held secret talks with kingdom’s crown prince.Statement by foreign minister follows Israeli media reports Netanyahu held secret talks with kingdom’s crown prince.

Read More The European Commission has reminded the French government of its duty to ensure journalists can carry out their work “freely and safely,” as parliament votes to crackdown on the publication of images of on-duty police officers. Christian Wigand, the EC spokesperson for Rule of Law, issued a warning to the French government after…

Read More Germany’s federal minister for women says nation is ‘setting an example for a sustainable, modern society’ Germany’s federal minister for women says nation is ‘setting an example for a sustainable, modern society’

Read MoreThe Lebanese composer’s fusion of Middle Eastern and Western music created a new genre during the country’s civil war.The Lebanese composer’s fusion of Middle Eastern and Western music created a new genre during the country’s civil war.

Read MoreCaeleb Dressel became the first swimmer to eclipse 48 seconds in the 100-meter butterfly.Caeleb Dressel became the first swimmer to eclipse 48 seconds in the 100-meter butterfly.

Read More Authorities in Hong Kong reported 73 new coronavirus cases on Monday, blaming “silent transmission” chains for a rise in asymptomatic infections. The epidemic situation in the densely populated Chinese city is rapidly worsening, officials said, after 73 new coronavirus cases were registered, the highest daily figure since August 16 when the city reported…

Read More The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that CO2 concentration in the atmosphere is likely to go up in 2020 despite a reduction in global emissions due to Covid-19. The WMO said in a bulletin released on Monday that the expected drop in global emissions in 2020 is just a “tiny blip” in…

Read MoreThis blind runner worked with Google to develop an app that lets him run without the help of humans or guide dogs.This blind runner worked with Google to develop an app that lets him run without the help of humans or guide dogs.

Read More#AJOpinion hears from British lawyer Philippe Sands on the 75th anniversary of the Nuremberg trials.#AJOpinion hears from British lawyer Philippe Sands on the 75th anniversary of the Nuremberg trials.

Read MoreAzerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev visits Nagorno-Karabakh, claiming victory.Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev visits Nagorno-Karabakh, claiming victory.

Read More China’s foreign ministry announced on Monday that it will bring a “necessary” response to bear after a senior US Navy admiral made an unannounced visit to Taiwan over the weekend. Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Zhao Lijian told reporters that China “resolutely opposes” any diplomatic or military relations between American and Taiwanese officials,…

Read More UNICEF has announced it is working with 350 logistics partners, including major airlines and shipping lines, to ensure the delivery of nearly two billion Covid-19 vaccines to over 92 countries, as well as one billion syringes. In a statement released by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Monday, the agency said it plans…

Read More Trump campaign cuts ties with Sidney Powell after bizarre election claims President nevertheless still tweeting disinformation and ‘We will win!’ Antony Blinken tipped to be Joe Biden’s secretary of state 142,732 new US coronavirus cases and 921 more deaths yesterday Reports Israeli PM secretly visited Saudi Arabia with Pompeo Sign up to receive…

Read MoreSupreme Court warns the situation could worsen further as it seeks status reports from four states, including Delhi.Supreme Court warns the situation could worsen further as it seeks status reports from four states, including Delhi.

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Read More ‘I was so young I did not really understand any of it’, American boy in 2017 Isis video speaks for the first time  ‘I was so young I did not really understand any of it’, American boy in 2017 Isis video speaks for the first time 

Read MoreVeteran diplomat is expected to focus on restoring trust and professionalism to the State Department, with a particular focus on diversity.Veteran diplomat is expected to focus on restoring trust and professionalism to the State Department, with a particular focus on diversity.