Month: November 2020

Read MoreGreg Clarke made several controversial statements while talking to a UK parliamentary committee about diversity issues.Greg Clarke made several controversial statements while talking to a UK parliamentary committee about diversity issues.

Read More Politicians in Great Britain are already studying the results of the U.S. presidential race, hoping for clues that could help them in their next parliamentary elections, due to take place in 2024. (Image credit: NurPhoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Politicians in Great Britain are already studying the results of the U.S. presidential race, hoping…

Read More Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s recent comments that “there will be a smooth transition to a second Trump administration,” despite President-elect Joe Biden’s projected victory in last week’s presidential election, prompted a wide range of reactions. Some critics found the words alarming, while others saw the statement as an attempt to rile up…

Read More Deals to ensure UK can go on trading with non-EU countries after Brexit transition must be laid before MPs by Wednesday Liz Truss’s Department for International Trade is scrambling to meet a Wednesday deadline for tabling £80bn of trade agreements before parliament, in time for them to come into force in January. Truss’s…

Read More When the count of Georgia votes for former Vice President Joe Biden overtook those for incumbent President Donald Trump on Friday, Nov. 6, the congratulations that began rolling in weren’t directed at Biden’s camp alone. They also went to Stacey Abrams, the former Minority Leader of the Georgia House of Representatives who, after…

Read More Apple expected to reveal three new laptops with in-house chips for the first time, as the company parts ways with Intel 6.24pm GMT Now the big question: we know what’s going to be inside the new computers. But what are the new computers going to be? 6.23pm GMT Craig Federighi next, the dad-joke-spouting…

Read MoreComplaint by Amnesty International argued the European Commission failed to ensure respect for rights of migrants.Complaint by Amnesty International argued the European Commission failed to ensure respect for rights of migrants.

Read MoreBerat Albayrak, who is President Erdogan’s son-in-law, quit his role as Turkey’s finance minister in an Instagram post.Berat Albayrak, who is President Erdogan’s son-in-law, quit his role as Turkey’s finance minister in an Instagram post.

Read MorePeople in Thulasendrapuram lit firecrackers and walked with pictures of the US vice-president-elect.People in Thulasendrapuram lit firecrackers and walked with pictures of the US vice-president-elect.

Read MoreAlek Minassian ploughed down pedestrians in Toronto in the 2018 attack.Alek Minassian ploughed down pedestrians in Toronto in the 2018 attack.

Read More Tweet posted on Michael Martin’s account swiftly deleted as call has not yet taken place Tweet posted on Michael Martin’s account swiftly deleted as call has not yet taken place

Read More The ‘Prussian Turk’ couple’s company BioNTech developed the breakthrough Covid vaccine with Pfizer Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage They are the “dream team” scientist couple who came up with a big idea that could protect humanity from a virus that has killed more than a million people and put…

Read More COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Nov 10 (IPS) – Dr Asoka Bandarage*, a scholar and practitioner, has taught at Yale, Brandeis, Mount Holyoke (where she received tenure), Georgetown, American and other universities and colleges in the U.S. and abroad. Her research interests include social philosophy and consciousness; environmental sustainability, human well-being and health, global political-economy,…

Read More SYDNEY and KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (IPS) – The World Bank has finally given up defending its controversial, but influential Doing Business Report (DBR). In August, the Bank “paused” publication of the DBR due to a “number of irregularities” after its much criticized ranking system was exposed as fraudulent. Read the full story,…

Read More UNITED NATIONS, Nov 10 (IPS) – Already reeling from conflict, extreme weather events and growing displacement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, escalating tensions in Ethiopia’s Tigray region have placed the country on the brink of civil war and many are looking to Nobel Peace Prize-winning Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to avert a potential…

Read MoreArtist Olafur Eliasson and artist and architect Abeer Seikaly discussed architecture and humanity at the 2020 Reykjavík Global Forum – Women Leaders. Deborah Berke, dean of Yale School of Architecture and founder of Deborah Berke Partners, chaired the fireside chat.Artist Olafur Eliasson and artist and architect Abeer Seikaly discussed architecture and humanity at the…

Read MoreErna Solberg, prime minister of Norway, delivered a keynote speech on female leadership at 2020 Reykjavík Global Forum – Women Leaders.Erna Solberg, prime minister of Norway, delivered a keynote speech on female leadership at 2020 Reykjavík Global Forum – Women Leaders.

Read MoreDenis Mukwege, founder and medical director of Panzi Hospital and 2018 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, discussed “The Power of… Resilience” at the 2020 Reykjavík Global Forum – Women Leaders.Denis Mukwege, founder and medical director of Panzi Hospital and 2018 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, discussed “The Power of… Resilience” at the 2020 Reykjavík Global Forum…

Read MoreThe head of the institute conducting the trials says there was a death but not caused by the vaccine.The head of the institute conducting the trials says there was a death but not caused by the vaccine.

Read More The UAE has announced it will scrap a ban on unmarried couples and decriminalise alcohol. But the reforms may owe less to morality and more to finance, reports Ashleigh Stewart in Dubai The UAE has announced it will scrap a ban on unmarried couples and decriminalise alcohol. But the reforms may owe less…

Read More The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency continues to deport Cameroonian asylum seekers despite fears their lives could be at risk if forced to return.      The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency continues to deport Cameroonian asylum seekers despite fears their lives could be at risk if forced to return.   

Read More Two Ukrainian companies are currently developing new stealth unmanned aerial vehicles designed to offer precision attack capabilities against time-sensitive static and moving targets with minimal collateral damage. A.Drones is one of these companies that developing loitering munition, also known as a suicide drone. Ukrainian innovative research and production company specializing in the design…

Read MoreThe Vatican has released its investigation into disgraced ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick. The report finds that high ranking officials including Pope John Paul II knew of the allegations. Chris Livesay reports.The Vatican has released its investigation into disgraced ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick. The report finds that high ranking officials including Pope John Paul II knew of…

Read MoreDamning report from investigation ordered by Pope Francis says John Paul II ignored serious allegations against McCarrick to give him a more powerful role in the church.Damning report from investigation ordered by Pope Francis says John Paul II ignored serious allegations against McCarrick to give him a more powerful role in the church.

Read More Jamilla Clark and Arwa Aziz were arrested and before their photographs were taken, they were ordered to remove their hijabs. They were left feeling shamed and exposed. Jamilla Clark and Arwa Aziz were arrested and before their photographs were taken, they were ordered to remove their hijabs. They were left feeling shamed and…

Read More Organisers say event’s ‘formula’ will change this year  Organisers say event’s ‘formula’ will change this year 

Read MoreAn old ice rink is being used to treat Covid patients as Russia hopes its Sputnik V vaccine will resolve the crisis.An old ice rink is being used to treat Covid patients as Russia hopes its Sputnik V vaccine will resolve the crisis.

Read MoreThe EU says the platform is using data on third-party sellers to gain an unfair advantage.The EU says the platform is using data on third-party sellers to gain an unfair advantage.

Read MoreSuccess of the Afghan peace process will determine the future direction of ties under Biden presidency.Success of the Afghan peace process will determine the future direction of ties under Biden presidency.

Read More Overwritten image suggests No 10 was uncertain about US presidential election victor until late in the process Downing Street’s congratulatory message to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for winning the US presidential election contains a hidden message congratulating Donald Trump for winning a second term in office. The message, posted on Twitter as…

Read MoreTheta is the 29th Atlantic storm this hurricane season and another system is forming in the Caribbean.Theta is the 29th Atlantic storm this hurricane season and another system is forming in the Caribbean.

Read MoreThe U.S.-educated Palestinian representative was frequently seen on Western media, tirelessly advocating for a two-state solution to the decades-old Mideast conflict.The U.S.-educated Palestinian representative was frequently seen on Western media, tirelessly advocating for a two-state solution to the decades-old Mideast conflict.

Read MoreThis is storm number 29, breaking the record of 28 tropical storms set in the memorable season of 2005.This is storm number 29, breaking the record of 28 tropical storms set in the memorable season of 2005.

Read More Barr tells prosecutors to investigate ‘vote irregularities’ despite lack of evidence Joe Biden vows to ‘spare no effort’ in tackling Covid as US sees record cases Donald Trump has no intention of conceding, campaign insists Sign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by email 12.24pm GMT While we are talking…

Read MorePrime Minister Abiy Ahmed, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, says he sent troops into the Tigray region to disarm a “criminal junta,” not start a war.Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, says he sent troops into the Tigray region to disarm a “criminal junta,” not start a war.