Month: November 2020

Read More CANBERRA, Nov 18 (IPS) – Rural communities on one of the nine islands that make up the Polynesian nation of Tuvalu are anticipating how life will change when they are connected to piped clean water for the first time. Read the full story, “Bringing Clean Water On Tap To Rural Villages In Polynesian…

Read More The Indian military has built new living facilities for the tens of thousands of its troops deployed in Eastern Ladakh, the much-troubled region right next to its border with China. The new “smart camps” amount to small soldier towns, as they are meant to house the nation’s entire military presence in the area,…

Read MoreSnafus and standoffs: With Trump refusing to concede to Biden, the country watches as states tally official vote counts.Snafus and standoffs: With Trump refusing to concede to Biden, the country watches as states tally official vote counts.

Read MorePolice used water cannons to break up the demonstrations after warnings to participants who refused to wear masks or socially distance as required by law.Police used water cannons to break up the demonstrations after warnings to participants who refused to wear masks or socially distance as required by law.

Read MoreTwitter has said it will look into user concerns over self-deleting tweets.Twitter has said it will look into user concerns over self-deleting tweets.

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Read More Glasgow crime magazine the Digger subjected to intimidation and publisher’s car firebombed Press freedom campaigners have urged police to track down the perpetrators of a campaign of intimidation against a crime magazine in Glasgow after its publisher’s car was firebombed. A consortium of three international media groups joined the National Union of Journalists…

Read MoreHuman rights groups slam ‘outrageous’ detention of Karim Ennarah, of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights.Human rights groups slam ‘outrageous’ detention of Karim Ennarah, of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights.

Read More ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Nov 18 (IPS) – Africa has over 700 companies with an annual revenue of more than $500 million, including 400 with revenue above $1 billion. The ability of these companies to thrive rests on building and retaining talented women and men. Read the full story, “African Employers for Gender Equality”,…

Read More A Canadian border agent has insisted he questioned Huawei’s CFO Meng Wanzhou about its dealings in Iran because a Wikipedia article piqued his suspicion she was a spy — denying the FBI used him to gather evidence. Border Services Agency Superintendent Sanjit Dhillon claimed during a Tuesday court hearing that five to 10…

Read MoreThe Trump administration has expelled more than 8,800 unaccompanied migrant children from the southern border during the pandemic.The Trump administration has expelled more than 8,800 unaccompanied migrant children from the southern border during the pandemic.

Read More Biden’s record, especially as vice president, helps illuminate what he may do once he is sworn in. Amid an uptick in violence, some Afghans hope for a reassessment of the U.S.-Taliban peace agreement. (Image credit: Rahmat Gul/AP) Biden’s record, especially as vice president, helps illuminate what he may do once he is sworn…

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Read More Kremlin accused of ‘aggressive’ campaign to reclaim churches built before 1917 revolution The Kremlin has been accused of an “aggressive” campaign to wrest back ownership of a second Russian Orthodox church in Nice. Worshippers at Saint-Nicolas-and-Saint-Alexandra’s in the southern French city fear they will be turned out for a second time after the…

Read More Hospitals report staff shortages and some citizens turn against health workers as death toll surges Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Italian hospitals are struggling with a shortage of intensive care specialists as the country battles a severe coronavirus second wave, while some citizens are also turning against health workers.…

Read MoreLeaders of the months-long protest movement calling for reforms have pledged to continue taking to the streets.Leaders of the months-long protest movement calling for reforms have pledged to continue taking to the streets.

Read MoreAfter two deadly crashes that led to a worldwide grounding, US aviation officials have cleared Boeing’s 737 Max to fly.After two deadly crashes that led to a worldwide grounding, US aviation officials have cleared Boeing’s 737 Max to fly.

Read MorePop star-turned-politician tweets police arrested him while he was on the campaign trail for the 2021 election.Pop star-turned-politician tweets police arrested him while he was on the campaign trail for the 2021 election.

Read More Pfizer and BioNTech have announced that their coronavirus vaccine is 95 percent effective in preventing infections, with no serious safety concerns, as the combined companies plan to seek approval from regulators “within days.” A final analysis of the vaccine’s Phase-Three trial, involving over 43,000 volunteers, showed that 170 cases of coronavirus were detected…

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Read MoreThe BBC is investigating allegations forged bank statements were used to get Diana to do the interview.The BBC is investigating allegations forged bank statements were used to get Diana to do the interview.

Read More Former senior Home Office employee Alexandra Ankrah says some colleagues showed ‘complete lack of humanity’ Complaints of racism and discrimination within Home Office teams set up to address the Windrush scandal prompted the launch of an internal investigation and the resignation of a senior official, the Guardian has learned. The most senior black…

Read MoreThe unnamed male white giraffe now stands alone after a female and her calf were killed by poachers in March.The unnamed male white giraffe now stands alone after a female and her calf were killed by poachers in March.

Read More ‘For too long, women’s rights have been violated and their lives lost because of callous restrictions on abortion care,’ says campaigner  ‘For too long, women’s rights have been violated and their lives lost because of callous restrictions on abortion care,’ says campaigner 

Read More Organisation says money pledged is ‘not enough’ and warns of potential for huge number of child deaths The UN has earmarked $100m (£75m) in emergency funding for seven countries deemed at risk of famine, warning that without immediate action the world could see “huge numbers of children dying on TV screens”. The climate…

Read MoreWe examine how the pandemic’s effect on Black and Latino communities exposes deep racial inequities in a divided city.We examine how the pandemic’s effect on Black and Latino communities exposes deep racial inequities in a divided city.

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Read MoreThe companies say they will now apply for authorisation for emergency use of the jab in the US.The companies say they will now apply for authorisation for emergency use of the jab in the US.

Read More Finding has implications for one-size-fits-all approach to vaccine development Antibody levels against the virus that causes Covid-19 appear to fall faster in men than women, a study suggests, in a finding that could have implications for vaccine research. Historically, medical research has often taken a one-size-fits-all approach, lumping women and men together despite…

Read More The first official government delegation from Bahrain was sent to Israel on Wednesday as the two states try to broaden cooperation, despite objections from Palestinians. Bahrain’s foreign minister Abdullatif Al-Zayani headed the delegation aboard a Gulf Air flight. It was the airline’s first commercial flight to Tel Aviv, and its number, GF972, was…

Read MoreTaiwan’s military says one of the air force’s F-16 fighter jets disappeared during a nighttime training missionTaiwan’s military says one of the air force’s F-16 fighter jets disappeared during a nighttime training mission

Read MoreThe life and death of journalist and academic Samir Kassir, who was killed by a car bomb in Beirut in 2005.The life and death of journalist and academic Samir Kassir, who was killed by a car bomb in Beirut in 2005.

Read MoreAn estimated 40,000 to 50,000 fighters are currently in the northern Tigray region as the conflict escalates.An estimated 40,000 to 50,000 fighters are currently in the northern Tigray region as the conflict escalates.

Read More Ministry of the National Defense Republic of Lithuania has announced that it is signed today a contract on the acquisition of new Black Hawk helicopters from the Government of the United States. The official press release said that Lithuanian DefMin Karoblis & US Acting Secretary of Defense Miller signed a contract on the…

Read MoreArar crossing opens for transportation of goods and people for the first time since 1990, official statement says.Arar crossing opens for transportation of goods and people for the first time since 1990, official statement says.