Month: December 2020

Read More The Department of Justice has accused Facebook of discriminating against US workers by giving hiring preferences to foreigners on temporary work visas. The Department of Justice has accused Facebook of discriminating against US workers by giving hiring preferences to foreigners on temporary work visas.

Read More Israel has issued a warning to its citizens abroad about potential terrorist attacks amid threats from Tehran of retaliatory action in response to the killing of a top Iranian nuclear scientist. Iran was quick to blame Israel last week for the killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, though it has not taken credit for the…

Read More Thousands of domestic abuse cases registered in Iraqi courts in past year Thousands of domestic abuse cases registered in Iraqi courts in past year

Read More WarnerMedia will keep the films on the streaming service for one month before pulling them off for a period of time WarnerMedia will keep the films on the streaming service for one month before pulling them off for a period of time

Read More The money isn’t expected to kick in until early 2021 The money isn’t expected to kick in until early 2021

Read MoreRescue services said the explosion happened in the industrial area of Avonmouth.Rescue services said the explosion happened in the industrial area of Avonmouth.

Read More The president-elect says Brian Deese will put a focus on climate, but some environmentalists are skeptical of his ties to Wall Street The president-elect says Brian Deese will put a focus on climate, but some environmentalists are skeptical of his ties to Wall Street

Read MoreOPEC and Russia agreed to a modest output increase of 500,000 barrels per day from January onwards.OPEC and Russia agreed to a modest output increase of 500,000 barrels per day from January onwards.

Read More ‘Lives have been altered. A person has been shot,’ police chief Todd Axtell says ‘Lives have been altered. A person has been shot,’ police chief Todd Axtell says

Read MoreThe year is ending with one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers.The year is ending with one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers.

Read More Twitter users compared Melissa Carone to an SNL character after she made bizarre allegations of fraud before the Michigan House The quixotic quest by Donald Trump’s legal team to overturn the results of the election have birthed an unlikely star this week: Michigan resident Melissa Carone. Carone, a contract worker for Dominion Voting…

Read More Document is ‘untethered to reality,’ says professor Phillip Goff Document is ‘untethered to reality,’ says professor Phillip Goff

Read More Short-stay rental giant Airbnb has toughened its booking rules ahead of New Year’s Eve in a bid to crack down on people throwing parties in defiance of coronavirus restrictions, as well as to try to limit the spread of Covid-19. From Thursday, Airbnb users lacking positive reviews will be barred from booking one-night…

Read More Holtz retired from coaching in 2004 after a 33-year career in college football Holtz retired from coaching in 2004 after a 33-year career in college football

Read MoreThe UK has defended its process, and says the vaccine is safe and effective.The UK has defended its process, and says the vaccine is safe and effective.

Read MorePresident Trump’s daughter has denounced a lawsuit as “politically motivated”.President Trump’s daughter has denounced a lawsuit as “politically motivated”.

Read More WASHINGTON DC, Dec 03 (IPS) – For those of us in the international climate action community, 2020 isn’t ending the way we expected when we rang in the new year. Even before 2020 dawned, countries were hard at work planning for their first updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), in line with the Paris…

Read MoreResearchers say the paintings in modern-day Colombia are believed to be about 12,000 years old.Researchers say the paintings in modern-day Colombia are believed to be about 12,000 years old.

Read MoreOnly dogs can qualify as psychological service animals, says the US transportation department.Only dogs can qualify as psychological service animals, says the US transportation department.

Read MoreHe usually calls himself Adolf Uunona and insists he has no plans for world domination.He usually calls himself Adolf Uunona and insists he has no plans for world domination.

Read MoreAfter the UK’s approval of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, are other nations under pressure to follow suit?After the UK’s approval of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, are other nations under pressure to follow suit?

Read MoreThe US National Labor Relations Board files a formal complaint against Google over staff firings.The US National Labor Relations Board files a formal complaint against Google over staff firings.

Read MoreProsecutors say there is no evidence the adult male was held against his will, as the woman is freed.Prosecutors say there is no evidence the adult male was held against his will, as the woman is freed.

Read MoreTen of 26 rare animals from Mexico discovered at a German airport did not survive.Ten of 26 rare animals from Mexico discovered at a German airport did not survive.

Read MoreAlieu Kosiah, 45, is accused of murder, rape, recruiting child soldiers and a host of other crimes.Alieu Kosiah, 45, is accused of murder, rape, recruiting child soldiers and a host of other crimes.

Read MoreTwo records are reached on Wednesday, amid fears the pace will not slow leading up to Christmas.Two records are reached on Wednesday, amid fears the pace will not slow leading up to Christmas.

Read More China has urged Australia to do more to bring stability to the Asia-Pacific region, expressing concern over Canberra’s attachment to Washington and its use of the “China threat theory” as an excuse to develop hypersonic missiles. Speaking on Thursday, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told the gathered press that Beijing was concerned by…

Read More US on course to record its 14 millionth coronavirus case today after record 3,157 deaths yesterday There are over 100,000 Covid patients in US hospitals for first time Biden team to meet with Latino lawmakers over cabinet picks Ivanka Trump was quizzed as part of inauguration fund lawsuit Trump releases 46 minute video…

Read More Simon Coveney says there is good chance of deal but predicts tension and stand-offs over next 48 hours Ireland’s foreign minister has said he is optimistic a Brexit deal can be struck “in the next few days”. As negotiators from the EU and the UK continue talks in London, Simon Coveney was flying…

Read MoreIsrael’s PM speaks of tears in his eyes as he welcomes the group, the first of an expected wave.Israel’s PM speaks of tears in his eyes as he welcomes the group, the first of an expected wave.

Read More  The Trump administration is working hard in its final weeks to harden the US position against China  The Trump administration is working hard in its final weeks to harden the US position against China

Read MoreHuman rights activists welcomed the order saying it will bring accountability – but cast doubts over its implementation.Human rights activists welcomed the order saying it will bring accountability – but cast doubts over its implementation.

Read More Scientists combing through radio astronomical data have been left dumbfounded by the discovery of a series of ghostly circles hovering in space that are unlike any known type of object that has ever been discovered. Researchers came across the head-scratching cosmic phenomenon while looking through images collected by the revolutionary Australian Square Kilometre…

Read More Despite its reputation for strangling trees, ivy is not a parasite and supports a wide array of species Despite its reputation for strangling trees, ivy is not a parasite and supports a wide array of species

Read MoreA police shooting in Mushin during EndSARS protests highlights years of simmering anger and new calls for police reform.A police shooting in Mushin during EndSARS protests highlights years of simmering anger and new calls for police reform.