Month: November 2020

Read More The United States, India and Brazil have the most infections and the most deaths. The United States, India and Brazil have the most infections and the most deaths.

Read More CEO of state-owned Sinopharm says there have been ‘no adverse effects’; US has recorded 1m cases in past week; Russia and Japan on ‘maximum alert’ California enacts coronavirus curfew for majority of state’s 40m residents One death from Covid every 17 seconds in Europe ‘Massive headache’: European leaders put off Christmas decisions Brexit…

Read MoreAs a Georgia recount confirms his win, the president-elect blasts Donald Trump’s “irresponsibility”.As a Georgia recount confirms his win, the president-elect blasts Donald Trump’s “irresponsibility”.

Read MoreThe warning comes as US virus cases soar past 11.6 million, and the country records 250,000 deaths.The warning comes as US virus cases soar past 11.6 million, and the country records 250,000 deaths.

Read MoreDonald Trump joins a small group of US presidents who lost the election while in office.Donald Trump joins a small group of US presidents who lost the election while in office.

Read More ‘Nikki, I’m suggesting Republicans find the spine to stand up’ ‘Nikki, I’m suggesting Republicans find the spine to stand up’

Read MoreOklahoma’s Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt says he plans to attend a college football game over the weekend and spend Thanksgiving with his parents and familyOklahoma’s Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt says he plans to attend a college football game over the weekend and spend Thanksgiving with his parents and family

Read More For this week’s cover on how Americans are reacting to the current surge in covid-19 cases, we turned to London-based artists Sean Freeman and Eve Steben to capture the bleak forecast ahead. The duo, who form There Is Studio and specialize in combining typography and photo illustration, created an eerie, foreboding sense of…

Read MoreRecounts in Milwaukee and Dane counties, where Biden outpolled Trump by a more than 2-to-1 margin, will begin Friday.Recounts in Milwaukee and Dane counties, where Biden outpolled Trump by a more than 2-to-1 margin, will begin Friday.

Read More Fallout from the Brereton report continues; new survey shows those less likely to be vaccinated; all eyes are on South Australia’s Covid cluster. Follow all the latest news and updates, live Follow our global coronavirus blog South Australia and Adelaide lockdown rules and restrictions Australia’s state by state restrictions and rules 10.19pm GMT…

Read More Biden nears 80m votes as Trump persists in trying to overturn result US hospitals face influx of patients and staffing shortages Climate activists ramp up pressure on Biden with protest Cuomo lashes out at reporters at Covid briefing Sign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by email 10.15pm GMT While…

Read MoreEnergy Minister Suhail al-Mazrouei said Thursday the UAE ‘has always been a committed member’ of OPEC+.Energy Minister Suhail al-Mazrouei said Thursday the UAE ‘has always been a committed member’ of OPEC+.

Read MoreChina plays a key role: its government, banks and companies lent some $143bn to Africa from 2000 to 2017.China plays a key role: its government, banks and companies lent some $143bn to Africa from 2000 to 2017.

Read More Royal couple release image showing them reading a card made by great-grandchildren The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh celebrate their 73rd wedding anniversary on Friday, and have marked the occasion by releasing a photograph of them reading a card made by their great-grandchildren, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. The couple are…

Read MoreOverdue rent worsens the problems these companies were already facing, including reticent shoppers and lost sales.Overdue rent worsens the problems these companies were already facing, including reticent shoppers and lost sales.

Read More With more than 48,000 dead, Africa braces for second wave of the virus and the challenge of affording the potential vaccines. (Image credit: Jerome Delay/AP) With more than 48,000 dead, Africa braces for second wave of the virus and the challenge of affording the potential vaccines.

Read MoreThe former US president’s record-selling memoir contains some candid portraits of world leaders.The former US president’s record-selling memoir contains some candid portraits of world leaders.

Read MoreAs infection spread, plant managers organised a “winner-take-all betting pool”, a lawsuit alleges.As infection spread, plant managers organised a “winner-take-all betting pool”, a lawsuit alleges.

Read MoreCurrent mortality rates in Europe are seeing a person die every 17 seconds, an official says.Current mortality rates in Europe are seeing a person die every 17 seconds, an official says.

Read MoreThe iconic Arecibo radio telescope in Puerto Rico is to be dismantled, officials announce.The iconic Arecibo radio telescope in Puerto Rico is to be dismantled, officials announce.

Read MorePresident Rodrigo Duterte made the decision in order to speed up relief and rehabilitation efforts.President Rodrigo Duterte made the decision in order to speed up relief and rehabilitation efforts.

Read MoreThe Back to the Future star on his battle with the disease and how he initially tried to hide his diagnosis.The Back to the Future star on his battle with the disease and how he initially tried to hide his diagnosis.

Read MoreEarly signs suggest it may help patients with severe breathing difficulties who are on ventilators.Early signs suggest it may help patients with severe breathing difficulties who are on ventilators.

Read MoreSixteen people are killed in protests in Uganda over the arrest of presidential candidate Bobi Wine.Sixteen people are killed in protests in Uganda over the arrest of presidential candidate Bobi Wine.

Read MoreNvidia’s game-streaming service is working on an iPhone version of Fortnite, despite the app’s ban.Nvidia’s game-streaming service is working on an iPhone version of Fortnite, despite the app’s ban.

Read More UNITED NATIONS, Nov 19 (IPS) – Over 100 youth activists from around the globe met virtually ahead of the Nov. 21 summit of some of the world’s wealthiest nations. They called on the leaders to restructure the global response to COVID-19 and ensure aid reaches the world’s most marginalised people. Heads of youth…

Read More WASHINGTON DC, Nov 19 (IPS) – The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted nearly every facet of our lives and delayed what was slated to be a landmark Conference of the Parties (COP26). This pivotal year marks the first due date for countries to submit revised national climate plans per the five-year cycle required by…

Read MoreAt least 30 people have lost their lives in devastation caused by the strongest Atlantic hurricane of the year.At least 30 people have lost their lives in devastation caused by the strongest Atlantic hurricane of the year.

Read MoreThe great whales are returning to the island that hosted the industry that nearly destroyed them.The great whales are returning to the island that hosted the industry that nearly destroyed them.

Read More KATHMANDU, Nepal, Nov 19 (IPS) – The International Volunteer Day will approach soon and the 5th of December will become a day to celebrate the actions of millions of volunteers from all over the world, in the south as well in the north of the world. Read the full story, “The Importance of…

Read MoreSecret footage of a prisoner’s brutal torture in 2018 caused a public outcry and calls for reform.Secret footage of a prisoner’s brutal torture in 2018 caused a public outcry and calls for reform.

Read MoreThe army chief accuses the world’s highest-profile Tigrayan of helping source weapons for the conflict.The army chief accuses the world’s highest-profile Tigrayan of helping source weapons for the conflict.

Read MoreUK officials are reportedly considering asking us to stop sending “thanks” emails – but why?UK officials are reportedly considering asking us to stop sending “thanks” emails – but why?

Read MorePresident Macron gives Muslim leaders an ultimatum to accept a “charter of Republican values”.President Macron gives Muslim leaders an ultimatum to accept a “charter of Republican values”.

Read MoreIt is the first time a top US official has made such a trip, widely seen as controversial.It is the first time a top US official has made such a trip, widely seen as controversial.