Month: December 2020

Read More The chef’s hats were never going to arrive at the actors’ houses on time. In early December, Seaview Productions announced that they would transform a viral TikTok phenomenon into Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical, a professional production featuring veteran performers like Wayne Brady and Tituss Burgess, in just under a month. Musicals, even virtual…

Read MoreMitch McConnell says hiking aid cheques from $600 would be “another fire hose of borrowed money”.Mitch McConnell says hiking aid cheques from $600 would be “another fire hose of borrowed money”.

Read More As China’s leadership celebrates national triumph over virus, some residents want an investigation into the start of the pandemic See all our coronavirus coverage Jianghan Road in Wuhan throngs with shoppers and strollers bundled up against the late December freeze. Bells ring out on the hour from the landmark Hankou Customs House where…

Read MoreMitch McConnell rejects Trump’s calls for a $2,000 stimulus cheque as Senate prepares to override veto of defence bill.Mitch McConnell rejects Trump’s calls for a $2,000 stimulus cheque as Senate prepares to override veto of defence bill.

Read More After Trump’s attempts to end the program, Dreamers want to remind everyone that saving it isn’t enough.  After Trump’s attempts to end the program, Dreamers want to remind everyone that saving it isn’t enough. 

Read More Prime minister thanks MPs and peers after Queen gives royal assent to bill redrawing ties with EU How did your MP vote? Labour frontbenchers quit after defying Starmer on deal Boris Johnson’s post-Brexit trade deal with Brussels has passed into law following a whirlwind 14-hour parliamentary process that has radically redrawn the UK’s…

Read MoreA human rights monitor blamed Islamic State for the attack, saying all those killed were soldiers.A human rights monitor blamed Islamic State for the attack, saying all those killed were soldiers.

Read MoreClimate change increases the risk to hard-hit central provinces, but few want to leave the only home they know.Climate change increases the risk to hard-hit central provinces, but few want to leave the only home they know.

Read MoreThe Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine is easier to distribute than the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines because it requires only basic refrigeration. The newest vaccine could be granted emergency use in the U.S. by April. Charlie D’Agata shares the latest.The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine is easier to distribute than the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines because it requires only basic…

Read More Rescue operations to continue through the night Rescue operations to continue through the night

Read More Labor’s trade spokesperson attacks Dan Tehan for complacency, saying two-year-old report has been ‘gathering dust’ while exports fell 18.4% Labor has accused the Morrison government of failing to act on a two-year-old blueprint for deepening ties with India, after Australia’s new trade minister vowed to push for a free trade agreement between the…

Read More Ontario premier Doug Ford under pressure after he admits knowing about Rod Phillips’s trip for weeks Ontario premier Doug Ford is under pressure after admitting that he has known for weeks that his finance minister – who faked social media posts to conceal his location – had ignored a coronavirus lockdown to go…

Read MoreSome 100,000 officers and gendarmes will be deployed to disperse gatherings and tackle urban unrest.Some 100,000 officers and gendarmes will be deployed to disperse gatherings and tackle urban unrest.

Read MoreFound with most of its organs intact, the rhino is thought to have lived more than 20,000 years ago.Found with most of its organs intact, the rhino is thought to have lived more than 20,000 years ago.

Read More Among those honoured are health and social care workers, Covid response volunteers, virus experts and fund-raising centenarians Hundreds of key workers and community champions who battled the pandemic have been recognised in the New Year honours list for the UK which celebrates people’s extraordinary response to the Covid-19 crisis. Lewis Hamilton, the Formula…

Read MoreOfficials report seismic activity, strong gas emissions and changes to the crater lake of once-dormant volcanoes.Officials report seismic activity, strong gas emissions and changes to the crater lake of once-dormant volcanoes.

Read MoreWalmart apologized Wednesday for a tweet that called Republican Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley a sore loser for contesting President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the U.S. presidential electionWalmart apologized Wednesday for a tweet that called Republican Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley a sore loser for contesting President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the U.S. presidential election

Read More People urged to stay home as investigation continues into source of new Croydon cluster in Sydney and cases in Melbourne. Follow all the latest news and updates, live NYE restrictions explained Covid hotspots in NSW NSW records 18 new cases as Victoria announces first cases in two months Follow the global live blog…

Read MoreVideos circulating on social media showed men using hammers to damage the temple after an address from Muslim leaders.Videos circulating on social media showed men using hammers to damage the temple after an address from Muslim leaders.

Read More Second possible case involving another National Guard service member also discovered Second possible case involving another National Guard service member also discovered

Read MoreThis month, Bitcoin has surged almost 50 percent, putting it on track to make December its biggest month since 2019.This month, Bitcoin has surged almost 50 percent, putting it on track to make December its biggest month since 2019.

Read MoreBosnian authorities return hundreds of migrants to empty burned out tent camp after 24 hours in relocation buses.Bosnian authorities return hundreds of migrants to empty burned out tent camp after 24 hours in relocation buses.

Read More The Republic of Ireland will be placed under its most severe Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions until January 31 amid rising numbers of coronavirus infections, Prime Minister Micheal Martin said on Wednesday. The tougher measures will force the closure of pubs, gyms and non-essential retail, as well as imposing a ban on all household…

Read More Congo suffered under the rule of Joseph Kabila, but an audacious lobbying campaign helped him get what he wanted out of the Trump administration. View Entire Post › Congo suffered under the rule of Joseph Kabila, but an audacious lobbying campaign helped him get what he wanted out of the Trump administration.View Entire…

Read MorePrince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, are ending the year on a reflective note with the debut of their Spotify podcast, “Archewell Audio.” Their first episode offers an inspirational message for the new year and a surprise appearance by their son, Archie.Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, are ending the…

Read More ‘Money is more than currency; it’s power’  ‘Money is more than currency; it’s power’ 

Read More Gerasimos Athans sustained non-life-threatening injuries  Gerasimos Athans sustained non-life-threatening injuries 

Read More Research finds those who couple up after swiping right have stronger long-term intentions With the Covid crisis putting paid to New Year’s Eve celebrations and many other opportunities to seek romance in person, dating apps have thrived. But while such tech has long been associated with hookups, a study suggests those who couple…

Read More Tonia Antoniazzi and Helen Hayes among 36 Labour MPs who abstained from vote despite whip to back it Three Labour MPs have resigned as junior frontbenchers after defying Keir Starmer and refusing to vote for Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal. Within hours of the agreement being clinched on Christmas Eve, the Labour leader announced…

Read More Arms deals with Middle East dictatorships are being rushed through by Trump, critics say, despite opposition over human rights records The US state department has approved the sale of $290m in bombs to Saudi Arabia as part of a flurry of arms deals with Middle Eastern dictatorships in the last weeks of the…

Read More Staff at Wockhardt in Wrexham buzzing at news of approval after working over Christmas Most of the sprawling industrial estate on the edge of Wrexham was quiet. There was little sign of activity at the engineering firms or in the self-storage units or the greasy spoon cafes. But behind the wire fence of…

Read More Even though the COVID-19 vaccine clinic wasn’t due to open until 5 p.m., cars started lining up around about 15 minutes early, just as darkness, and some snowflakes, started to fall. The vehicles, some ambulances and other types of emergency response cars, belonged to 70 first responders in Minnesota’s Carlton County who wanted…

Read More Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said he expects the vaccination campaign in Italy to help slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic by late spring, but vaccinations will not be obligatory. “We will see a significant effect with 10 to 15 million vaccinated people, not before April,” Conte told reporters in Rome on Wednesday.…

Read More Local news have reported yet another explosion in Yemen, this time near the presidential palace, to which the new cabinet fled following the blast at the Aden airport. Yemen’s new government has been transferred to the palace right after an explosion disrupted their arrival to the Aden airport earlier today. It occurred as the…

Read More Human rights experts say move violates US obligations under international law Human rights experts say move violates US obligations under international law