Month: December 2020

Read More Refugees tell Bel Trew they are terrified about making it through the winter months Refugees tell Bel Trew they are terrified about making it through the winter months

Read More The NY Times has finally retracted its award-winning podcast about a Canadian-born Islamic State executioner, months after Ottawa discovered he’d made it all up, admitting their fact-checking was “not sufficiently rigorous.” The ‘paper of record’ has come clean about the festering hoax at the center of its 2018 hit podcast ‘Caliphate,’ officially retracting…

Read MoreThe Swiss government says it’s ordering shut restaurants, bars, cultural venues and sports facilities next week as the Alpine country grapples with an ongoing rise in coronavirus casesThe Swiss government says it’s ordering shut restaurants, bars, cultural venues and sports facilities next week as the Alpine country grapples with an ongoing rise in coronavirus…

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Read More Aristóteles Sandoval was shot in the back in a restaurant bathroom, and his escape was blocked by more gunmen outside The former governor of Mexico’s violence-wracked western state of Jalisco has been shot dead in a restaurant bathroom in the popular beach resort of Puerto Vallarta. Aristóteles Sandoval was dining with four others…

Read More PM Lofven announced new restrictions as country records highest ever number of new cases PM Lofven announced new restrictions as country records highest ever number of new cases

Read More The Swedish prime minister has announced a raft of harsh new Covid restrictions, including limiting Christmas gatherings to four people and ordering non-essential workers to work from home until January 24, as infections mount. Speaking on Friday, Prime Minister Stefan Lofven said that “this year, Christmas will be different,” as he announced the…

Read More Vice-president becomes highest-ranking official to receive vaccine so far FDA panel clears way for emergency use of Moderna’s vaccine Sign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by email 3.29pm GMT Mitch McConnell projected confidence about the state of negotiations over coronavirus relief, with just hours to go until government funding…

Read More Regulations on biosecurity and other issues will affect hauliers from 1 January Brexit news – latest updates Lorry drivers will be banned from taking a ham and cheese sandwich or other meat and dairy products into the EU from 1 January, even if it is just to eat while driving, UK government officials…

Read More WASHINGTON DC, Dec 18 (IPS) – Africa, compared to Asia, Europe and the US, has largely escaped the devastating death toll of COVID-19, accounting for a fraction of the world’s 63 million cases. Read the full story, “How Africa can Lead the World in the COVID-19 Recovery”, on globalissues.org → WASHINGTON DC, Dec…

Read More A new round of talks was held by India and China on Friday, aimed at ending the biggest confrontation between their troops along the Himalayan border. The officials have agreed to work towards early disengagement. The diplomats held the 20th meeting of the working mechanism for consultation and coordination on border affairs, to…

Read More Legislators in Switzerland have approved a bill to allow same sex-couples to marry. But it’s too early to call victory for the LGBTQ community – opponents of the legislation have promised to put it to a referendum. The vote, which took place in both chambers of the parliament on Friday, was far from…

Read More The growing popularity of YouTube in South Korea has led to questionable attempts by users to gain viewers, including promises of vigilante justice. The growing popularity of YouTube in South Korea has led to questionable attempts by users to gain viewers, including promises of vigilante justice.

Read More“I didn’t feel a thing,” said Mr Pence after he received his first dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine.”I didn’t feel a thing,” said Mr Pence after he received his first dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine.

Read More A new study by Yale University has found that critical Covid-19 patients disproportionately possess so-called ‘autoantibodies’ that weaponize their immune systems against them, making their condition far worse. Researchers used an advanced screening technique on 170 hospitalized patients to detect “autoantibodies” that inflict collateral damage on the patient by attacking their own organs…

Read More The vice president said this week marked ‘the beginning of the end of the pandemic’ The vice president said this week marked ‘the beginning of the end of the pandemic’

Read MoreU.S. officials say the suspected Russian-linked cyberattack was far more wide-reaching than previously thought, and is a clear national security threat. Catherine Herridge reports.U.S. officials say the suspected Russian-linked cyberattack was far more wide-reaching than previously thought, and is a clear national security threat. Catherine Herridge reports.

Read More Exclusive: Burners should be sold with health warnings, say scientists who found tiny particles flooding into rooms Wood burners triple the level of harmful pollution particles inside homes and should be sold with a health warning, scientists have warned, and they advise people not to use them around elderly people or children. The…

Read More Two sides at loggerheads as Brussels negotiator says talks have entered final few hours Brexit news – latest updates Boris Johnson called on Brussels to make a final offer on access to British fishing waters to break the Brexit deadlock, as the EU’s chief negotiator said the trade and security talks were entering…

Read MoreBuilding work comes a year after Tehran claimed enrichment progress at the Fordo site, and as it seeks leverage ahead of possible new talks with Washington.Building work comes a year after Tehran claimed enrichment progress at the Fordo site, and as it seeks leverage ahead of possible new talks with Washington.

Read More Victims say a content partner used ‘fraud, coercion, and intimidation’  Victims say a content partner used ‘fraud, coercion, and intimidation’ 

Read More Revelation comes weeks after assassination of one of Iran’s top nuclear scientists Revelation comes weeks after assassination of one of Iran’s top nuclear scientists

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Read MorePictures show the schoolboys arriving in Katsina city, a week after they were kidnapped by militants.Pictures show the schoolboys arriving in Katsina city, a week after they were kidnapped by militants.

Read More Landmark legal claim launched after Guardian investigation accuses firm of exploitation in supply chain British American Tobacco and Imperial Brands profited from child labour, exploitation and dangerous conditions on tobacco farms in Malawi, according to a landmark legal claim launched after a Guardian investigation. The British firms, which reported combined earnings of £12.5bn…

Read MoreThe unprecedented move comes as players say the game is riddled with bugs and glitches.The unprecedented move comes as players say the game is riddled with bugs and glitches.

Read More In 1975 I was sick with a cold when Daryl Dodson, the general manager of American Ballet Theater, came to my room at the Watergate Hotel in Washington D.C. and asked if I would make a Nutcracker for the company. I must have been feverish because eventually I said yes. I’d never choreographed,…

Read More A new study has found that pregnant women were no more likely to experience worse Covid-19 symptoms and that babies born to mothers infected with the virus have antibodies. The small study of 16 pregnant women, released on Friday by the Singapore Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research Network, found no evidence that the coronavirus…

Read More Judge hears details of settlement with agency that photographed duchess and son Archie on walk A paparazzi agency that took photos of the Duchess of Sussex and her young son Archie when out for a walk near their home “unlawfully invaded” their privacy and has agreed not to take photographs of the family…

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Read MoreIran has begun construction at its underground nuclear facility at Fordo amid tensions with the U.S. over its atomic programIran has begun construction at its underground nuclear facility at Fordo amid tensions with the U.S. over its atomic program

Read More Bernard Gore, 71, found to have died of misadventure at Westfield Bondi Junction between 6 and 9 January 2017 An inquest into the death of a 71-year-old man discovered in the stairwell of a Sydney shopping centre about 20 days after he went missing has found he died of misadventure and there were…

Read More ‘The safest thing to do right now is to remain at home,’ WHO’s regional director for Europe says ‘The safest thing to do right now is to remain at home,’ WHO’s regional director for Europe says

Read More The new restrictions, the latest health advice on masks and the rules governing travel explained As the northern beaches Covid-19 cluster grows, New South Wales authorities have issued a range of advice to residents and visitors to the area aimed at containing the community spread. Several states have also announced border restrictions in…

Read More Latest updates: post-Brexit trade talks between UK and EU to continue after both sides warn major obstacles remain Johnson says talks in ‘serious situation’ after call with EU chief UK tourists who need routine treatment to be covered in EU for year Business live: investors cautious as no-deal threat looms Full Brexit coverage…