Month: November 2020

Read More Demolitions used as a ‘key means’ to ‘coerce Palestinians to leave their homes’ Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank have razed a Palestinian village, leaving 73 people – including 41 children – homeless, in the largest forced displacement incident for years, according to the United Nations. Excavators escorted by military vehicles were…

Read MoreSouth East Asia’s biggest economy relies heavily on tourism, which has dried up during travel curbs.South East Asia’s biggest economy relies heavily on tourism, which has dried up during travel curbs.

Read More “Baseless allegations of systematic deficiencies, notably by the incumbent president, including on election night, harm public trust in democratic institutions,” said one OSCE observer. View Entire Post › “Baseless allegations of systematic deficiencies, notably by the incumbent president, including on election night, harm public trust in democratic institutions,” said one OSCE observer.View Entire…

Read More Election 2020: The shifting momentum and slow drip of results on election night and into Wednesday united a divided nation in shared fatigue from emotional whiplash. Election 2020: The shifting momentum and slow drip of results on election night and into Wednesday united a divided nation in shared fatigue from emotional whiplash.

Read More Photographer Jordan Gale and George Etheridge documented a historic election night in New York City, from an empty Times Square to Brooklyn New York City prepared for the final act of the most consequential election in a generation on Tuesday. There was reason to worry. During the city’s 10 days of early voting,…

Read More Australian gambling site Sportsbet has paid out a whopping $23 million after calling the US presidential election for Democrat Joe Biden – even as President Donald Trump has called out three states for allegedly rigging the vote. The sports betting site called the 2020 US election for Biden on Thursday morning local time…

Read MoreIt is the highest one-day rise in a country that has recorded more cases and deaths than any other.It is the highest one-day rise in a country that has recorded more cases and deaths than any other.

Read MoreAs Trump’s path to an Electoral College win narrows, he is trying out various legal tactics to find a way to victory.As Trump’s path to an Electoral College win narrows, he is trying out various legal tactics to find a way to victory.

Read MoreAnt saw its $35bn IPO suspended after its co-founder seemed to criticise the Chinese government’s economic road map.Ant saw its $35bn IPO suspended after its co-founder seemed to criticise the Chinese government’s economic road map.

Read More Health officials have found spikes in cases of Covid-19 after Trump rallies Health officials have found spikes in cases of Covid-19 after Trump rallies

Read More German Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer called the US election “a very explosive situation” and warned of the possibility of a “constitutional crisis.” View Entire Post › German Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer called the US election “a very explosive situation” and warned of the possibility of a “constitutional crisis.”View Entire Post ›

Read MoreThe Trump campaign challenges vote counts in the key states of Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan.The Trump campaign challenges vote counts in the key states of Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan.

Read MoreMore than 500,000 support ex-PM Kevin Rudd’s call for a probe into Rupert Murdoch’s media dominance.More than 500,000 support ex-PM Kevin Rudd’s call for a probe into Rupert Murdoch’s media dominance.

Read MoreThai Airways is getting very creative as it looks to raise cash during the Covid-19 travel downturn.Thai Airways is getting very creative as it looks to raise cash during the Covid-19 travel downturn.

Read MoreThe fight for the presidency is down to a few crucial states but it could be days before votes get counted.The fight for the presidency is down to a few crucial states but it could be days before votes get counted.

Read MoreVeteran politician was picked up by heavily-armed police in a raid at his home on the outskirts of Pristina.Veteran politician was picked up by heavily-armed police in a raid at his home on the outskirts of Pristina.

Read MoreEta, which was once a major hurricane, is pulling away from Central America and is expected to hit Cuba and South Florida as a tropical storm.Eta, which was once a major hurricane, is pulling away from Central America and is expected to hit Cuba and South Florida as a tropical storm.

Read More In the wee hours of the morning after Election Day, state officials were still tallying millions of mail-in and absentee ballots in key battleground states, and the presidential race remained too close to call. But that didn’t stop President Donald Trump from gathering his supporters in the East Room of the White House,…

Read MoreBBC correspondent Frank Gardner exposes the reality of living with a disability, after he was shot.BBC correspondent Frank Gardner exposes the reality of living with a disability, after he was shot.

Read More Measure comes despite more than 43% of the country’s male population being smokers, including leader Kim Jong-un North Korea’s supreme people’s assembly has introduced smoking bans in some public places to provide citizens with “hygienic living environments”, state media KCNA reported. The tobacco-prohibition law aims to protect the lives and health of North…

Read More Latvia and Estonia also confirm record one-day infections; Cyprus introduces night-time curfew; England’s lockdown begins. Rich states’ Covid deals ‘may deprive poor of vaccine for years’ Turkey resists calls for tougher measures to tackle case surge Denmark plans to cull 15m mink over Covid mutation fears Jordan suffers Covid surge after early success…

Read MoreMohammad Rahid was one of 22 students murdered by gunmen in Kabul. But who killed them?Mohammad Rahid was one of 22 students murdered by gunmen in Kabul. But who killed them?

Read More The Gap has pulled a tweet that referenced the 2020 U.S. presidential election, following backlash on social media. On Wednesday morning after Election Day, the company tweeted a video of a blue and red hooded sweatshirt being zipped up the middle, along with the caption: “The one thing we know, is that together,…

Read MoreWhat the US election can tell us about the Biden campaign, turnout and Trump’s political future.What the US election can tell us about the Biden campaign, turnout and Trump’s political future.

Read More President Trump’s campaign has accused a Michigan election official of failing to ensure that challengers and bipartisan observers watch the processing of absentee ballots. President Trump’s campaign has accused a Michigan election official of failing to ensure that challengers and bipartisan observers watch the processing of absentee ballots.

Read More Border restrictions continue to be eased as Australian politicians respond to US election result. Follow latest updates 10.03pm GMT Again, it’s not even officially storm season. #QLDstorms update: Insurers are reporting more than 22,500 claims, with losses estimated at $260 million – up from $240 million yesterday. #bnestorms #hailstorms #brisbanestorms #insurance #hailstorms #Ipswich…

Read More On “Intelligence Matters,” Mike Morell speaks with former national security adviser H.R. McMaster about how the next president should handle North Korea and Russia. On “Intelligence Matters,” Mike Morell speaks with former national security adviser H.R. McMaster about how the next president should handle North Korea and Russia.

Read MoreWisconsin officials are defending the voting process, saying the president’s claim of irregularities is ‘insulting’.Wisconsin officials are defending the voting process, saying the president’s claim of irregularities is ‘insulting’.

Read MoreBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson insists looming new coronavirus lockdown will end ‘automatically’ in four weeks.British Prime Minister Boris Johnson insists looming new coronavirus lockdown will end ‘automatically’ in four weeks.

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Read MoreThe long-term forecast shows Eta taking a turn over Central America and then reforming in the Caribbean.The long-term forecast shows Eta taking a turn over Central America and then reforming in the Caribbean.

Read More How the uncounted votes could fall and what that would mean for each of the candidates US election live – follow all the latest updates Trump v Biden – full results so far Paths to victory remain in the US presidential race for both Donald Trump and Joe Biden, but Biden has more…

Read More KARACHI, Pakistan, Nov 04 (IPS) – October 13 began like any other day at the Lal house as Raja Lal and his wife Rita Raja left for work at 7:30 am. “I made the usual breakfast of anda paratha (egg and flat bread) and told my eldest to lock the door from inside,”…

Read More Thursday: Wisconsin is the second state to be flipped from Republican to Democrat. Plus: it’s time to demand a better mortgage Good morning, this is Richard Parkin bringing you the main stories and must-reads on Thursday 5 November. Continue reading…Thursday: Wisconsin is the second state to be flipped from Republican to Democrat. Plus:…

Read More Abortion rights were on the ballot in two states on Election Day, and the results went in opposite directions. In Louisiana, voters approved a measure that will amend the state’s constitution to read that it does not guarantee the right to abortion or the right to funding for abortions. In Colorado, voters rejected…