Month: November 2020

Read More (QUEBEC CITY) — A man dressed in medieval clothing and armed with a Japanese sword was arrested Sunday on suspicion of killing two people and wounding five others on Halloween near the historic Château Frontenac hotel in Quebec City. The attack on randomly chosen victims went on for nearly 2 1/2 hours while…

Read MoreWith just a day of campaigning left, the two candidates rally in key states as the bitter presidential race nears end.With just a day of campaigning left, the two candidates rally in key states as the bitter presidential race nears end.

Read More On election-eve Biden will target Pennsylvania and Ohio, Trump visits four states FBI confirms it is investigating Biden bus incident Trump says he is preparing for legal challenges to vote counts as final sprint begins Obama lends hand as Biden and Trump launch final campaign blitz Joe Biden: campaign that came close to…

Read More President Donald Trump has repeatedly suggested a slower-than-typical result is a sign of trouble. Yes, there’s never been a presidential race in history in which all votes are counted on election night. President Donald Trump has repeatedly suggested a slower-than-typical result is a sign of trouble. Yes, there’s never been a presidential race…

Read More OPA-LOCKA, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump is suggesting that he will fire Dr. Anthony Fauci after Tuesday’s election, as his rift with the nation’s top infectious disease expert widens while the nation sees its most alarming outbreak of the coronavirus since the spring. Speaking at a campaign rally in Opa-locka, Florida, Trump…

Read More Homeless man believed infant’s coming birthday would mean end of the world when he ‘cast her’ into Tweed River, prosecutor says A nine-month-old girl whose body washed up on Surfers Paradise beach was probably still alive when tossed into a river by her mentally ill father, a judge has heard. The 49-year-old man,…

Read MoreSouth Korea began accepting refugees in 1994, but acceptance of foreigners remains contentious in Korean society.South Korea began accepting refugees in 1994, but acceptance of foreigners remains contentious in Korean society.

Read More After a fall as dramatic as any of his film roles, Snipes is back on track, starring with Eddie Murphy in the long-awaited Coming 2 America. He discusses police brutality, Michael Jackson – and his secret society Wesley Snipes seemed to have everything in the 90s and early 00s. He was a film…

Read More Trial judge to deliver long-awaited ruling online in case between actor and the Sun newspaper The high court in London is to hand down its ruling on the libel case between Johnny Depp and the Sun newspaper at 10am on Monday, four months on from the courtroom battle between the actor and his…

Read More Exclusive: Liz Truss urged to sign off deals quickly to spare African states high tariffs once Brexit transition period ends The Labour party has urged the UK trade secretary, Liz Truss, to end delays over rollover deals with Kenya and Ghana to prevent them being slapped with high tariffs when the UK leaves…

Read More The non-binary photographer chronicles the harsh realities of life for LGBTQ+ people in a hostile country. Ahead of a major Tate show, the artist reveals why ‘just existing is political’ Amid the plethora of essays in the catalogue for Zanele Muholi’s forthcoming retrospective at Tate Modern, there is a moving testimony by Lungile…

Read More What started 15 years ago as a modest promotion to draw attention to native birds, many of which are endangered, has become a phenomenon Normally on a post test-match Monday in New Zealand, the talk is all about the national rugby team’s latest performance. But this week, while the All Blacks’ destruction of…

Read More Tony Harris has criticised the Morrison government for slashing audit office funding and delaying federal anti-corruption watchdog Tony Harris, the former New South Wales auditor general, has blasted the Morrison government for cutting funding to the Australian National Audit Office and for moving too slowly to establish a federal anti-corruption commission. During an…

Read More President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden have one last chance to make their case to voters in critical battleground states on Monday, the final full day of a campaign that has laid bare their dramatically different visions for tackling the nation’s pressing problems and for the office of the presidency itself.…

Read More Tourists can return to crumbling resort in northern Cyprus – but Turkey’s involvement has caused anger Pavlos Iakovou was 17 when he met his wife, Tuolla, at the Edelweiss cafe in Famagusta, the fashionable Cypriot holiday resort where his family owned a hotel. Last week, the couple returned to some of their old…

Read MoreThe doctor in his compliant said the men sold the lamp to him, promising it would bring health, wealth and good fortune.The doctor in his compliant said the men sold the lamp to him, promising it would bring health, wealth and good fortune.

Read More (BANGKOK) — Under increasing pressure from protesters demanding reforms to the monarchy, Thailand’s king and queen met with thousands of adoring supporters in Bangkok, mixing with citizens in the street after attending a religious ceremony inside the Grand Palace. Crowds of royal devotees waited for hours Sunday outside the white walls of the…

Read More Nov 01 (IPS) – It has been nine months since the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the outbreak of COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, a “public health emergency of international concern”. Since then, more than 44 million cases have been recorded and over one million lives lost. Economic costs measure in trillions…

Read MoreThe Red Cross says initial assessments of Philippines municipality suggests widespread destruction.The Red Cross says initial assessments of Philippines municipality suggests widespread destruction.

Read MorePrime Minister appoints new ministers after landslide win in last month’s general election.Prime Minister appoints new ministers after landslide win in last month’s general election.

Read MoreTactics might change but a tough approach to China has broad bipartisan support in the US.Tactics might change but a tough approach to China has broad bipartisan support in the US.

Read MoreA US district court on Friday blocked Commerce Department order to effectively bar Chinese-owned social media app in US.A US district court on Friday blocked Commerce Department order to effectively bar Chinese-owned social media app in US.

Read MoreThe Independent confirms its acclaimed and controversial journalist died following a short illness.The Independent confirms its acclaimed and controversial journalist died following a short illness.

Read More Reliable right-hand man Grant Robertson will be deputy PM with Nanaia Mahuta replacing Winston Peters as foreign minister Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage New Zealand’s prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, has brought in her reliable right hand man, Grant Robertson, as deputy leader as the new cabinet line up focuses…

Read More Black churches’ Souls to the Polls plans have been limited by the COVID-19 pandemic, but parishioners are still trying to boost voter turnout. Black churches’ Souls to the Polls plans have been limited by the COVID-19 pandemic, but parishioners are still trying to boost voter turnout.

Read MoreUnprecedented comments follow months of protests calling for prime minister’s resignation and reforms to monarchy.Unprecedented comments follow months of protests calling for prime minister’s resignation and reforms to monarchy.

Read More Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus a contact of confirmed Covid case; Brexit party to rebrand as ‘anti-lockdown’ party; Prince William tested positive in April – reports. Follow the latest updates Global deaths near 1.2m ‘Whole lot of hurt’: Fauci angers White House with grim outlook Spain’s PM calls for calm after violent anti-lockdown protests Frustration…

Read MoreWorking as a Middle East correspondent since the 1970s, he interviewed Osama Bin Laden three times.Working as a Middle East correspondent since the 1970s, he interviewed Osama Bin Laden three times.

Read More The most stable democracy in the Pacific is undergoing a seismic political shift as the country approaches elections next year Samoa’s former deputy prime minister will run against her former party of 35 years, and the prime minister she served under, when she contests next year’s election as an independent candidate. The most…

Read More The storm, with maximum wind speeds that made it the most powerful of the year, made landfall on the populous island of Luzon on Sunday and is weakening as it heads toward Vietnam. (Image credit: Charism Sayat/AFP via Getty Images) The storm, with maximum wind speeds that made it the most powerful of…

Read More Duke of Cambridge reportedly kept result secret as he ‘didn’t want to worry anyone’ Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The Duke of Cambridge tested positive for coronavirus in April, according to reports. The BBC said it had been told by Buckingham palace sources that Prince William had contracted Covid-19…

Read MoreHow could a Trump or a Biden win have an impact on the lives of people in the UK?How could a Trump or a Biden win have an impact on the lives of people in the UK?

Read MorePresident Trump visits five states on Sunday while his rival Joe Biden campaigns in Pennsylvania.President Trump visits five states on Sunday while his rival Joe Biden campaigns in Pennsylvania.

Read More Tributes paid to fearless reporter described as ‘the greatest journalist of his generation’ Tributes paid to fearless reporter described as ‘the greatest journalist of his generation’

Read More Former EDL leader taken into custody after attending event at Speakers’ Corner in Hyde Park The former English Defence League leader Tommy Robinson appears to have been arrested for breaking coronavirus restrictions during a heated rally in London. Images on social media showed him being led away by police officers. The 37-year-old, whose…