Month: December 2020

Read MoreA California psychologist convicted of tax evasion was at the center of a mysterious investigation into whether White House officials were illegally lobbied to obtain a presidential pardonA California psychologist convicted of tax evasion was at the center of a mysterious investigation into whether White House officials were illegally lobbied to obtain a presidential…

Read More Tens of thousands of Indian farmers are protesting for a 9th straight day. They accuse the government of using the coronavirus crisis to push through market-based changes without consulting them. (Image credit: Manish Swarup/AP) Tens of thousands of Indian farmers are protesting for a 9th straight day. They accuse the government of using…

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Read More ABUJA, Dec 04 (IPS) – Every year, the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence begins on November 25 and ends December 10. The theme of this year’s activism is “Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect!” Read the full story, “Nigerian Focus Group Reveals Why Ending Gender-Based Violence is Necessary”, on globalissues.org →…

Read More Smithfield Foods said it was ‘ready and willing to assist health agencies should storage capacity become constrained’ Smithfield Foods said it was ‘ready and willing to assist health agencies should storage capacity become constrained’

Read MoreThe money is going on legal challenges to Democrat Joe Biden’s victory as well as other purposes.The money is going on legal challenges to Democrat Joe Biden’s victory as well as other purposes.

Read MoreThe WhatsApp texts criticised the current left-wing government and praised former dictator Francisco Franco.The WhatsApp texts criticised the current left-wing government and praised former dictator Francisco Franco.

Read More The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, Saeed Khatibzadeh, has accused Saudi Arabia of being the main hub for training terrorists in the region, while responding angrily to earlier critical remarks by his Saudi counterpart. “For decades, Wahhabism – nurtured by colonial powers – has been the source of bigotry, hatred & terrorism in…

Read More Andre Sterling was shot and killed in the Bronx during a shootout with police in the early hours of Friday Andre Sterling was shot and killed in the Bronx during a shootout with police in the early hours of Friday

Read More Eltiona Skana, who has history of violence and mental health problems, to be sentenced for manslaughter of seven-year-old A woman with a history of violence and mental health problems who confessed to killing seven-year-old Emily Jones, has been cleared of murder. Eltiona Skana, 30, admitted manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility but…

Read More Home secretary tells Daily Mail those trying to stop deportation flight to Jamaica are ‘do-gooding celebrities’ Priti Patel has been accused of “deeply insulting and patronising” behaviour by victims of the Windrush scandal after she branded those calling for deportation flights to be stopped as “do-gooding celebrities”. In a letter to the Home…

Read More ‘There will be a day when things return to normal, but that day isn’t here yet,’ says prime minister ‘There will be a day when things return to normal, but that day isn’t here yet,’ says prime minister

Read More Discovery in Antwerp comes six days after bodies of 39 people found in lorry in Essex Discovery in Antwerp comes six days after bodies of 39 people found in lorry in Essex

Read MoreClashes in many parts of the Tigray region mean there is still no access, UN officials say.Clashes in many parts of the Tigray region mean there is still no access, UN officials say.

Read MoreThe actress stood by her comments Friday morning, saying her “intention was not to hurt anyone.”The actress stood by her comments Friday morning, saying her “intention was not to hurt anyone.”

Read More White House press secretary, Kayleigh McEnany, said that ‘if you can loot businesses, burn down buildings, engage in protest, you can also go to a Christmas party’ White House press secretary, Kayleigh McEnany, said that ‘if you can loot businesses, burn down buildings, engage in protest, you can also go to a Christmas…

Read More Detectives start extradition proceedings to bring suspect to the UK Detectives start extradition proceedings to bring suspect to the UK

Read More Events Mark the Latest Expansion of Person of the Year, which will be Revealed During the First-ever “TIME Person of the Year” Television Special on NBC, Dec. 10 at 10 p.m. ET/PT “TIME Person of the Year” Telecast will Feature Special Guest Appearances by Issa Rae, John Cena, Mark Cuban, Jay-Z and Musical…

Read More ‘Our thoughts remain with the families and friends of those whose tragic journey ended on our shores,’ Essex Police say ‘Our thoughts remain with the families and friends of those whose tragic journey ended on our shores,’ Essex Police say

Read More ‘I said yes right on the spot,’ says infectious diseases expert Fauci asked to continue as member of coronavirus taskforce Anthony Fauci, the US’s top infectious diseases expert in the country’s response to the coronavirus, told NBC News on Friday that he would “absolutely” accept Joe Biden’s offer to join his administration and…

Read More KATHMANDU, Nepal, Dec 04 (IPS) – The UN commemorated International Day of Persons with Disabilities December 3. In his message for the Day, the Secretary-General noted that when crises such as COVID-19 grip communities, persons with disabilities are among the worst affected. The 13th session of the Conference of States Parties (COSP) that…

Read More Delhi lodged a formal protest with Canada on Friday, saying that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s statement about protests by Indian farmers near the capital constituted interference in its domestic affairs. Trudeau met with the Indian community in Canada this week and expressed concerns about farmers protesting. Most of them are from the Sikh-dominated…

Read More Rather than acting as a deterrent, Moria drastically affected the security, health and well-being of its residents.Rather than acting as a deterrent, Moria drastically affected the security, health and well-being of its residents.

Read MoreThe movie star was among a handful of prominent figures to call for the activists’ release, but she’s the one being lauded by many – but not all – for the government’s “extremely odd” move.The movie star was among a handful of prominent figures to call for the activists’ release, but she’s the one…

Read More Janet Yellen and fellow leaders have called for more government intervention and a stronger safety net Joe Biden’s incoming economic team is filled with firsts. The lineup that the incoming president introduced this week will, if approved, place women and people of color at the controls of the US economy during one of…

Read More Study says poor equipment could be a reason for higher British fatality rate in Iraq and Afghanistan British soldiers were 12% more likely to have been killed than their American counterparts during the “war on terror” in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to a study of casualty figures. The research – intended as a…

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Read More Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said France should get rid of the “burden” caused by President Emmanuel Macron, as the EU prepares to debate possible sanctions on Ankara over tensions in the Mediterranean. Erdogan made his comments when talking about the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) mediation group on…

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Read More After Italy recorded its highest number of daily coronavirus deaths since the pandemic began, the prime minister has announced tough festive restrictions, banning midnight mass and implementing a curfew on New Year’s Eve. Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte sought to reassure people that there was no reason for festivities to be less “authentic”…

Read MoreWhile the rest of the country has embraced a new horizon, the TPLF continues to hold on to its old divisive ideology.While the rest of the country has embraced a new horizon, the TPLF continues to hold on to its old divisive ideology.

Read More Thousands more left without power as blaze chews through 6,400 acres Thousands more left without power as blaze chews through 6,400 acres

Read MoreLeading voice for social justice says Biden must reject ‘centrist’ compromises between progressives and conservatives.Leading voice for social justice says Biden must reject ‘centrist’ compromises between progressives and conservatives.

Read MorePolice say permission of officials required as they stop a marriage in Lucknow despite the consent of bride and groom.Police say permission of officials required as they stop a marriage in Lucknow despite the consent of bride and groom.

Read MoreBritain’s business minister said Friday that U.K.-EU trade talks are at a “difficult” point, as British officials poured cold water on hopes of an imminent breakthroughBritain’s business minister said Friday that U.K.-EU trade talks are at a “difficult” point, as British officials poured cold water on hopes of an imminent breakthrough