Month: December 2020

Read More Metropolitan police arrest two males in connection with incident which took place in Newham Two more people have been arrested after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed to death in east London. The teenager, named in reports as Kayjon Lubin, was found fatally injured on Woodman Street, near the Royal Docks in Newham, shortly…

Read More France to debate pet adoption bill to combat animal cruelty and abandonment France to debate pet adoption bill to combat animal cruelty and abandonment

Read More NEW YORK, Dec 23 (IPS) – Daniel Kopp of International Politics and Society* (IPS) interviews Cristián Samper, President and CEO of the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS).Cristián Samper is working for the Wildlife Conservation Society, an organization that concerns itself with the health of wildlife all over the globe. And he warned –even before…

Read More German police have arrested two individuals suspected of being involved in a string of alleged far-right attacks that spanned over the past few years. The arrest was announced by the Berlin prosecutor’s office on Wednesday in a brief message on Twitter. The prosecutor said the two individuals are believed to be linked to…

Read More A post-Brexit trade deal between the EU and UK have been reached, the media is reporting, according to sources from the No. 10 Downing Street. Reports have come out of Downing Street, the Prime Minister residence, on Wednesday that a trade deal between the UK and EU has been agreed. However, these reports…

Read MoreDundar was convicted in absentia of espionage and aiding an armed organisation, prompting criticism from Germany.Dundar was convicted in absentia of espionage and aiding an armed organisation, prompting criticism from Germany.

Read More Appeals court agreed four months in prison was ‘not appropriate’, says Skylar Mack’s attorney Jonathan Hughes Appeals court agreed four months in prison was ‘not appropriate’, says Skylar Mack’s attorney Jonathan Hughes

Read MoreBulgarian diplomat has taken the decision due to ‘personal and family reasons’, UN spokesperson says.Bulgarian diplomat has taken the decision due to ‘personal and family reasons’, UN spokesperson says.

Read More Thirty-six people stationed at the Gen. Bernardo O’Higgins Riquelme Antarctic base had tested positive for the virus, Chilean officials said this week. (Image credit: Chilean Army/Reuters) Thirty-six people stationed at the Gen. Bernardo O’Higgins Riquelme Antarctic base had tested positive for the virus, Chilean officials said this week.

Read More Ambassadors told to be available for Christmas Eve meeting in case of agreement in next few hours EU states are readying themselves for the possibility of a Brexit deal being struck within the next few hours, by pencilling in a Christmas Eve meeting to start the ratification process. Ambassadors in Brussels have been…

Read MoreTop scientists believe that the high-end estimates of sea-level rise are likely not high enough.Top scientists believe that the high-end estimates of sea-level rise are likely not high enough.

Read MoreThough it emerged independently, it features a similar mutation to the new variant discovered in the U.K. that scientists say is more transmissible.Though it emerged independently, it features a similar mutation to the new variant discovered in the U.K. that scientists say is more transmissible.

Read More Ohio teen ‘suggested buying ranch for militant training’ Court documents mistakenly unsealed last week White supremacists plotted to attack power stations in the south-eastern US, and an Ohio teenager who allegedly shared the plan said he wanted the group to be “operational” on a fast-tracked timeline if Donald Trump were to lose his…

Read More (WASHINGTON) — Pfizer and BioNTech will supply the U.S. with an additional 100 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine under a new agreement. The drugmakers said Wednesday that they expect to deliver all the doses by July 31. Pfizer already has a contract to supply the government with 100 million doses of its…

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Read MoreSheikh Mohammed said dispute should be resolved by dialogue and respect of sovereignty.Sheikh Mohammed said dispute should be resolved by dialogue and respect of sovereignty.

Read MoreA Turkish court has convicted Can Dundar, a Turkish journalist now in Germany, on espionage and terror-related charges for a news reportA Turkish court has convicted Can Dundar, a Turkish journalist now in Germany, on espionage and terror-related charges for a news report

Read MoreTurkey’s president condemns a call by Europe’s rights court to free a jailed Kurdish political leader.Turkey’s president condemns a call by Europe’s rights court to free a jailed Kurdish political leader.

Read More Research suggests elegy on arrest of Protestant reformer was not the German artist’s work but of a monk It has been described as “one of the greatest spontaneous prayers in world literature”, but Albrecht Dürer’s elegy on the arrest of Martin Luther, the Protestant reformer, may not have been written by the German…

Read More Mukbang videos have become increasingly popular on Chinese social media sites  Mukbang videos have become increasingly popular on Chinese social media sites 

Read More President Emmanuel Macron calls dead policeman ‘heroes’ President Emmanuel Macron calls dead policeman ‘heroes’

Read MoreFirst phase of vaccination to prioritise people over 70, healthcare workers and those with chronic conditions.First phase of vaccination to prioritise people over 70, healthcare workers and those with chronic conditions.

Read More UN Special Rapporteur on torture, Nils Melzer, has urged the outgoing US President Donald Trump to pardon WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange, arguing he suffered years of persecution for merely “telling the truth.” An open letter to the US President was published by the UN expert on Tuesday, with Melzer joining the chorus of…

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Read MoreWithout formal charges, senior reporter Hussein has now been illegally jailed for fours year in Egypt.Without formal charges, senior reporter Hussein has now been illegally jailed for fours year in Egypt.

Read More The farmers are camped outside New Delhi to protest agricultural reform laws. The farmers don’t see deregulation of the farm sector as beneficial, and don’t trust the government to compensate them. The farmers are camped outside New Delhi to protest agricultural reform laws. The farmers don’t see deregulation of the farm sector as…

Read More France and the U.K. have eased border restrictions imposed after a new strain of the coronavirus was detected in Britain. Thousands of French and other European truckers had been stuck in Dover. France and the U.K. have eased border restrictions imposed after a new strain of the coronavirus was detected in Britain. Thousands…

Read More NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks to Edward Lucas of the Center for European Policy Analysis about his argument that Western Democracies must form a coalition, led by the U.S., to curb China’s influence. NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks to Edward Lucas of the Center for European Policy Analysis about his argument that Western Democracies must…

Read More Israel’s brittle governing coalition collapsed after just seven months, sending the election-fatigued country to its fourth vote in two years. The campaign will feature a new challenger who might win enough support to dethrone the long-serving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, polls suggest. The ballot is to take place on March 23 after parliament…

Read More Israel’s brittle governing coalition collapsed after just seven months, sending the election-fatigued country to its fourth vote in two years. The campaign will feature a new challenger who might win enough support to dethrone the long-serving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, polls suggest. The ballot is to take place on March 23 after parliament…

Read More Robert Jenrick says government to meet to discuss measures to combat ‘very worrying’ new strain Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The communities secretary, Robert Jenrick, has suggested more areas of England will be placed under tier 4 coronavirus restrictions as soon as Boxing Day to combat the “very worrying”…

Read MoreFirst vaccines arrived this week with prime minister expected to be among first recipients to boost public confidence.First vaccines arrived this week with prime minister expected to be among first recipients to boost public confidence.

Read More South Australian eight-year-old is off to his fifth home in seven years and the RSPCA is confident new owner Wilma will know how to handle him It’s a Christmas miracle! Australia’s grumpiest cat has found a new home after being featured in media reports that focused on his “demonic” nature. Returned to the…

Read More Citizens urged to stay vigilant as investigation continues into Zealand-born pilot blamed for spreading infection Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The change in Taipei was subtle but apparent. Within hours of authorities announcing Taiwan’s first community transmission of Covid-19 since April, more people were wearing masks in more places,…

Read More Mr Murdock said his post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is triggered in confined places Mr Murdock said his post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is triggered in confined places