Month: December 2020

Read More Hammerheads have accounted for more than a dozen unprovoked attacks worldwide since records began, though none have been fatal Hammerheads have accounted for more than a dozen unprovoked attacks worldwide since records began, though none have been fatal

Read More The U.S. Army has announced that its new  8×8 unmanned all-terrain transport vehicle, or robotic mule, passed natural environment tests at Yuma Proving Ground providing the green light for the fielding. According to a recent service news release, the Multi-Utility Tactical Transport (MUTT) has successfully passed a series of tests during Project Convergence…

Read MoreThe Wolfbrigade 44 group’s goal is to re-establish a Nazi dictatorship, according to security officials.The Wolfbrigade 44 group’s goal is to re-establish a Nazi dictatorship, according to security officials.

Read More Local mayor says there is ‘no reason to panic’ Local mayor says there is ‘no reason to panic’

Read MoreOne in 33 people will need aid to meet basic needs like food, water and sanitation in 2021, the UN reported.One in 33 people will need aid to meet basic needs like food, water and sanitation in 2021, the UN reported.

Read MoreThe statue had become a landmark for hikers in Bavaria, but no-one really knew how it came to be there.The statue had become a landmark for hikers in Bavaria, but no-one really knew how it came to be there.

Read More Senate committee investigating grants program says ‘systematic lack of disclosure’ stopped it from doing its job An inquiry into the sports rorts scandal has accused the government of “obstruction” after the former minister, Bridget McKenzie, refused to appear and her successor blocked the release of advice about the legality of the $100m program.…

Read More The Hungarian Armed Forces will buy National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System, better known as NASAMS, according to the office of the commissioner for defense development. According to a Reuters report, the Central European nation is expected to take the delivery of this air defense system, developed jointly by Kongsberg and Raytheon,…

Read More Even the biggest stars are often defined by their turns as villains. Perhaps they should embrace the evil A quick experiment: Anthony Hopkins is one of history’s most celebrated thesps, a star of stage and screen for more than 60 years. Picture him. What do you see? Is it John Quincy Adams in…

Read More Tim Gill discusses the economic and political crisis in Venezuela, Hugo Chavez’s legacy and the impact of US foreign policy and geopolitical rivalries.Tim Gill discusses the economic and political crisis in Venezuela, Hugo Chavez’s legacy and the impact of US foreign policy and geopolitical rivalries.

Read MoreThe retort came after Canberra demanded an apology over a fake image of a soldier killing a child.The retort came after Canberra demanded an apology over a fake image of a soldier killing a child.

Read More Leaked photographs purportedly show Australian soldiers partying with an artificial limb that belonged to a Taliban militant, amid growing outrage over a report detailing suspected abuses committed by Aussie troops in Afghanistan. In one of the images, a senior Australian special forces soldier is seen drinking beer from the prosthetic leg, the Guardian,…

Read More Former diplomat urges more countries to stand against ‘coercion’ from Beijing, as Chinese state media says Australia is ‘treating China’s goodwill with evil’ France and New Zealand have joined Australia in criticising the Chinese government for its inflammatory tweet about Australian soldiers, as a former senior diplomat called for more countries to take…

Read MoreBig oil exporters reportedly delay output level talks amid disagreements as energy demand remains weak.Big oil exporters reportedly delay output level talks amid disagreements as energy demand remains weak.

Read MoreResearch shows women hit harder by COVID-19 economic impact, likely fueling an 80% rise in suicides. Experts say if it can happen in Japan, it “can happen anywhere.”Research shows women hit harder by COVID-19 economic impact, likely fueling an 80% rise in suicides. Experts say if it can happen in Japan, it “can happen…

Read More World champion had ‘mild symptoms’ after Bahrain win Hamilton tested positive before second race at venue Lewis Hamilton will miss this weekend’s Sakhir Grand Prix in Bahrain after testing positive for coronavirus. The seven-time Formula One world champion is in isolation after his positive result was announced on Tuesday morning. Continue reading…World champion…

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Read More Nov 30 (IPS) – World AIDS Day this year finds us still deep amid another pandemic – COVID-19. The highly infectious novel coronavirus has swept across the world, devastating health systems and laying waste to economies as governments introduced drastic measures to contain the spread. Not since the HIV/AIDS pandemic of the 1990s have…

Read More Nov 30 (IPS) – School closures due to the nationwide lockdown in March 2020 meant that children were disengaged with formal education for a prolonged period. The resulting talks around e-education exposed India’s digital divide, with only 24 percent of households having access to the internet. Read the full story, “How Did Rural…

Read MoreThe 51-year-old Indonesian politician says he does not have symptoms and will self-isolate for the next two weeks.The 51-year-old Indonesian politician says he does not have symptoms and will self-isolate for the next two weeks.

Read More ‘Romeo and Juliet’ couple were inseparable even in death, family says ‘Romeo and Juliet’ couple were inseparable even in death, family says

Read MoreThe mayor of Criciúma warns the city is the ‘target of a major assault’ amid reports of two injuries.The mayor of Criciúma warns the city is the ‘target of a major assault’ amid reports of two injuries.

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Read More Home workers in Sindh province are celebrating new social security benefits, after being denied lockdown funding Shamim Bano has been an invisible worker for 40 years. Working 12-hour days from home as a “cropper” in the port city of Karachi, she cuts the loose threads off clothing and makes samosas to sell at…

Read More A drone sighting caused the airport to close for two days in 2018, but despite a lengthy police investigation, no culprit was ever found. So what exactly did people see in the Sussex sky? Soon after 9pm on Wednesday 19 December 2018, an airport security officer who had just finished his shift at…

Read MoreAmnesty says 69 of the 170 “prisoners of conscience” in Vietnam are in jail because of their online activism.Amnesty says 69 of the 170 “prisoners of conscience” in Vietnam are in jail because of their online activism.

Read More Even Netflix wasn’t ready for this plot twist. The central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh last week registered a police case against two of the streaming company’s top India executives. Their supposed crime: a scene in the Netflix drama series A Suitable Boy. It had “hurt the feelings” of Hindus, the Madhya Pradesh…

Read More Deal supporting third biggest export market ended abruptly. In October, Australia heavily criticised Qatari officials over incident at Doha airport The Qatari government has moved to cancel a subsidy for the Australian lamb industry, even as Australia’s agriculture and meat sector continues to reel from Chinese import bans. Australia’s $300m-a-year lamb trade with…

Read MoreData firm S&P considered adding the electric carmaker’s shares to its main index in two tranches but opted for one.Data firm S&P considered adding the electric carmaker’s shares to its main index in two tranches but opted for one.

Read MoreRights group Amnesty has accused Facebook and Google of increasingly blocking criticism and dissent.Rights group Amnesty has accused Facebook and Google of increasingly blocking criticism and dissent.

Read MoreDr Scott Atlas clashed repeatedly with other experts on coronavirus task force during his four months in the job.Dr Scott Atlas clashed repeatedly with other experts on coronavirus task force during his four months in the job.

Read More Neuroradiologist who has no expertise in infectious diseases downplayed the threat of coronavirus Scott Atlas has resigned as special adviser to Donald Trump, a White House official said on Monday, after a controversial four months during which he attacked science-based public health measures and clashed repeatedly with other members of the coronavirus taskforce.…

Read More WHO ‘will do everything’ to find Covid origin; Mexico and Brazil seeing ‘alarming’ case surge; Scott Atlas resigns as special adviser to Trump on coronavirus US may begin vaccinations before Christmas Vietnam reports first community virus in almost three months Moderna Covid vaccine has 94% efficacy, final results confirm Scott Atlas resigns as…

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Read More Only sawdust remains at site of Bavarian mystery statue that has gained celebrity status among alpine hikers German police have opened an investigation into the disappearance of a large wooden sculpture of a phallus from a mountainside where it appeared without explanation several years ago. The two-metre-tall (7ft) sculpture appeared to have been…