Month: November 2020

Read More The U.S. Navy sent the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) to South China Sea to conduct maritime security operations and promote peace and stability in the region. “A continued presence in the South China Sea is vital in maintaining a free and open indo-pacific,” said Cmdr. Chris Gahl, Barry’s commanding…

Read More The U.S. Army hosted a live-fire demonstration of their next-generation artillery system being manufactured by BAE Systems, according to a recent service news release. Troopers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division host a live-fire demonstration of the Army’s newly received M109A7 Paladins. U.S. Army…

Read More America’s former commander-in-chief shares his character flaws and fears for the presidency in this poetic, introspective account of his childhood and first term in the White House Like the best autobiographers, Barack Obama writes about himself in the hope of discovering who or even what he is. It’s a paradoxical project for a…

Read More Foreign secretary’s decision to withhold documents that could absolve Libyan Abdelbaset al-Megrahi of 1989 terror attack backed by court Scotland’s most senior judges have upheld a secrecy order signed by the foreign secretary, Dominic Raab, to withhold intelligence documents believed to implicate a Palestinian terror group in the Lockerbie bombing. Lawyers acting for…

Read More The U.S. decision to drop drug trafficking charges against Gen. Salvador Cienfuegos shines a light on Mexico’s increasingly powerful military. The U.S. decision to drop drug trafficking charges against Gen. Salvador Cienfuegos shines a light on Mexico’s increasingly powerful military.

Read MoreJapan mulls imposing limits on large gatherings a day after dialling back key domestic travel campaign.Japan mulls imposing limits on large gatherings a day after dialling back key domestic travel campaign.

Read More The team behind the feted restaurant found Danes queued around the block for their pandemic pop-up It is one of the best restaurants in the world, known for its 18-course tasting menus costing north of £300 per person and for spawning a culinary movement based on foraging for ingredients. Now the two Michelin-starred…

Read More As our climate changes, unseasonal sightings of migrant birds are on the rise, including one spotted this month At first, I assumed it was a starling. But as the bird rose into the cloudy November sky, I realised it was actually a juvenile swallow, fully two months after I would expect to see…

Read More Australia’s trade minister says China should clarify why other nations maintained workable relations despite differences China should explain why it appears to have singled out Australia with a range of import restrictions that have disrupted trade flows and undermined trust in the economic relationship, the Australian trade minister has said. With Australia and…

Read More Most elected Republicans are refusing to stand up to Trump. Their cowardice is one of the worst betrayals of public trust in the history of our republic Financial regulators subject banks to stress tests to see if they have enough capital to withstand sharp downturns. Related: Let’s count the ways Donald Trump has…

Read More Your partner is not prioritising you, but now is the time for understanding, says Mariella Frostrup, and to focus on your own life and mental health The dilemma My partner and I have been separated by Covid for many weeks. I am living in our home, while he has moved out and is…

Read More As conflicts rapidly unfold in Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia and Yemen, the US, UK and European states are being sidelined The Ethiopian army’s assault on Tigray province marks a serious backwards step by the country’s prime minister, Abiy Ahmed, who has been feted internationally as a moderniser and Nobel peace prize winner. Abiy calls…

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Read MoreIt is on the frontline of an Islamist insurgency and at least 400,000 people were unable to register to vote.It is on the frontline of an Islamist insurgency and at least 400,000 people were unable to register to vote.

Read MoreTwin crises of COVID-19 pandemic and an uneven global recovery dominate first day of G20 summit.Twin crises of COVID-19 pandemic and an uneven global recovery dominate first day of G20 summit.

Read More Employment spokesman Brendan O’Connor says prime minister ‘is looking to walk away from an election commitment’ Labor says it does not trust the Morrison government to find ways to build wages growth if it ditches legislated increases in the compulsory superannuation guarantee due to start next year. The long-awaited independent report into retirement…

Read MoreAir travel bubble postponed for at least two weeks after Hong Kong reports 43 new coronavirus cases on Saturday.Air travel bubble postponed for at least two weeks after Hong Kong reports 43 new coronavirus cases on Saturday.

Read MoreUS agency grants emergency-use authorisation for the pilot antibody treatment used to treat President Donald Trump.US agency grants emergency-use authorisation for the pilot antibody treatment used to treat President Donald Trump.

Read More Angus Campbell responds to criticism of the findings relating to the responsibility of senior officers in the Brereton report The Australian defence force chief, General Angus Campbell, says he accepts officers and more senior commanders bear some of the responsibility for the handling of alleged war crimes against special forces in Afghanistan. Former…

Read MoreJonathan Pollard was the only American to ever receive a life sentence for spying for an ally.Jonathan Pollard was the only American to ever receive a life sentence for spying for an ally.

Read More A man has been killed while swimming at the beach in Broome, according to reports A man was killed in a shark attack at Cable beach in Broome in the north of Western Australia on Sunday morning. The attack occurred approximately 1.5km north of Cable Beach Surf Club. Continue reading…A man has been…

Read More President’s tweet came as FDA approved emergency use authorisation for Regeneron antibody therapy Donald Trump appears to have admitted that coronavirus is “running wild” across the US, in contrast with his statements throughout the election campaign that the country was “rounding the turn” on the pandemic. As new Covid infections in the US…

Read MoreCharlie Kristensen’s passion for musical theatre made him a target for bullies. But with the help of some of his musical idols, the 10-year-old was able to ignite a viral anti-bullying campaign to help other kids stand up for themselves. Ian Lee has more.Charlie Kristensen’s passion for musical theatre made him a target for…

Read MoreIn a scathing opinion, judge slams Trump campaign’s ‘strained legal arguments and speculative accusations’.In a scathing opinion, judge slams Trump campaign’s ‘strained legal arguments and speculative accusations’.

Read More Joe Bryant, a 12-year-old fanatic of the German pro soccer league, has been building detailed reconstructions of their arenas out of the tiny bricks without the help of blueprints. (Image credit: Phil Bryant) Joe Bryant, a 12-year-old fanatic of the German pro soccer league, has been building detailed reconstructions of their arenas out…

Read MoreThe Trump administration this week announced plans to withdraw 2,000 troops from Afghanistan by mid-January. Critics say the withdrawal could lead to more violence in the already war-torn country. Imtiaz Tyab reports.The Trump administration this week announced plans to withdraw 2,000 troops from Afghanistan by mid-January. Critics say the withdrawal could lead to more…

Read MoreAs the virtual G20 summit kicked off Saturday, President Trump continued to falsely claim he won the presidential election. Mr. Trump also skipped a session focused on the coronavirus pandemic to play golf. Chip Reid has more.As the virtual G20 summit kicked off Saturday, President Trump continued to falsely claim he won the presidential…

Read More A powerful 6.2 – magnitude tremor has rocked the Chilean coast, the US Geological Survey has reported. The quake struck off at a depth of some 20 kilometers (12 miles). DETAILS TO FOLLOW A powerful 6.2 – magnitude tremor has rocked the Chilean coast, the US Geological Survey has reported. The quake struck…

Read MoreProtesters in Pakistan say the PM came to power in rigged elections backed by the military.Protesters in Pakistan say the PM came to power in rigged elections backed by the military.

Read MoreJoe Biden won the election, but support for Donald Trump increased among black and Latino voters. Why?Joe Biden won the election, but support for Donald Trump increased among black and Latino voters. Why?

Read MoreRestaurants across the US are drawing in customers with their Thanksgiving takeaway menus this year.Restaurants across the US are drawing in customers with their Thanksgiving takeaway menus this year.

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Read MoreWar veteran and ex-minister Debretsion Gebremichael now leads the struggle against the government.War veteran and ex-minister Debretsion Gebremichael now leads the struggle against the government.

Read MoreThe star presenter is making Indian TV news louder and more aggressive than ever before.The star presenter is making Indian TV news louder and more aggressive than ever before.

Read MoreViolence is being copied in children’s games, raising fears that months of protests have affected the young.Violence is being copied in children’s games, raising fears that months of protests have affected the young.