Month: January 2021

Read More Tom Phillips, the Guardian’s Latin America correspondent, looks at the surge of infections in the Brazilian state of Amazonas that has left many hospitals without the most basic supplies and has prompted yet more protests against Bolsonaro Rachel Humphreys talks to the Guardian’s Latin America correspondent, Tom Phillips, about the Covid crisis in…

Read MoreThe 16-year-old boy in Singapore planned to knife Muslims at mosques and livestream the attack.The 16-year-old boy in Singapore planned to knife Muslims at mosques and livestream the attack.

Read More ‘I really hope he thinks this is something cool,’ said Tobey King, who made the doll and plans to donate the proceeds to charity Bernie Sanders went from becoming a hit meme to a nearly $20,000 crochet doll in less than a week. After an inauguration day image of the Vermont senator went…

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Read MoreStudy shows virus traces in faecal samples could be detectable for a longer time and provide more accurate test results.Study shows virus traces in faecal samples could be detectable for a longer time and provide more accurate test results.

Read MoreTravel bans ease across Australia after a Covid outbreak in its biggest city is brought under control.Travel bans ease across Australia after a Covid outbreak in its biggest city is brought under control.

Read More Citizens from US, Britain, Switzerland and Denmark face charges for attending event police say was illegal under emergency laws Police have raided a party at a bar on a popular resort island in southern Thailand and arrested 89 foreigners for violating coronavirus regulations. The Tuesday night raid on the Three Sixty Bar on…

Read More Jan 27 (IPS) – New Report Maps Ambitious Covid-era Efforts Around the World to Save JournalismIn the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, journalists everywhere are feeling the consequences; job cuts, layoffs and closures have swept the world. Read the full story, “Saving Journalism: A Vision for the Post-Covid World”, on globalissues.org → Jan…

Read MoreNewly confirmed Secretary of State Antony Blinken did not hesitate to say that China’s treatment of its Uighur and Muslim minority populations is genocide.Newly confirmed Secretary of State Antony Blinken did not hesitate to say that China’s treatment of its Uighur and Muslim minority populations is genocide.

Read MoreThe new US climate envoy says time is running out for the world to address the climate crisis.The new US climate envoy says time is running out for the world to address the climate crisis.

Read MoreBen Lesser also told CBS News that a big concern of educating people about the Holocaust is “what’s going to happen after the survivors are gone.”Ben Lesser also told CBS News that a big concern of educating people about the Holocaust is “what’s going to happen after the survivors are gone.”

Read More WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security issued a national terrorism bulletin Wednesday warning of the lingering potential for violence from people motivated by antigovernment sentiment after President Joe Biden’s election, suggesting the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol may embolden extremists and set the stage for additional attacks. The department did not…

Read More Past social media posts included liking comments about hanging Barack Obama, shooting Nancy Pelosi, and executing FBI agents Past social media posts included liking comments about hanging Barack Obama, shooting Nancy Pelosi, and executing FBI agents

Read More Before Enrique Tarrio became leader of the extremist Proud Boys he was a government informant Before Enrique Tarrio became leader of the extremist Proud Boys he was a government informant

Read More (LOS ANGELES) — Cloris Leachman, an Oscar-winner for her portrayal of a lonely housewife in “The Last Picture Show” and a comedic delight as the fearsome Frau Blücher in “Young Frankenstein” and self-absorbed neighbor Phyllis on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” has died. She was 94. Leachman died in her sleep of natural…

Read More Joe Biden’s administration demands ‘robust and clear’ investigation as WHO team visits Wuhan The US wants a “robust and clear” international probe into the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic in China, the White House press secretary, Jen Psaki, has said. Speaking to reporters, she said it was “imperative we get to the bottom”…

Read More Rangers are investigating mystery deaths at Djoudj bird sanctuary, a migratory pitstop for hundreds of bird species Seven hundred and fifty pelicans have been found dead in a Unesco world heritage site in northern Senegal that provides refuge for millions of migratory birds, the country’s parks director has said. Rangers found the pelicans…

Read MoreThe Paul O’Sullivan Band recorded its first album during lockdown — giving members an outlet during a difficult year.The Paul O’Sullivan Band recorded its first album during lockdown — giving members an outlet during a difficult year.

Read More US CDC chief says 90,000 could die in next four weeks; Madrid health authorities pause vaccinations amid supply issues; ‘We are in the fight of our lives,’ says WHO Britain and EU clash over claims to UK-produced Covid vaccine Canada: backlash after millionaire got jab meant for Indigenous people Germany expected to tighten…

Read MorePolice say three teenagers have been arrested in connection with a house fire in Denver that killed five recent immigrants, including two children, from the West African nation of SenegalPolice say three teenagers have been arrested in connection with a house fire in Denver that killed five recent immigrants, including two children, from the…

Read MoreStephan Ernst admits firing the shot that killed prominent pro-migrant politician Walter Lübcke.Stephan Ernst admits firing the shot that killed prominent pro-migrant politician Walter Lübcke.

Read MoreKristal Ambrose set up the Bahamas Plastic Movement in 2013 in a bid to reduce pollution.Kristal Ambrose set up the Bahamas Plastic Movement in 2013 in a bid to reduce pollution.

Read More Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry wants the world to know the U.S. is humble as it rejoins the international conversation on climate change. In his Jan. 21 remarks to the international business community hosted by the G20 group, Kerry used the world “humility” to describe America’s reentry to climate talks five…

Read More The ex-president has repeatedly overstayed legal housing limits at his social club The ex-president has repeatedly overstayed legal housing limits at his social club

Read MoreFamilies loaded up on the latest technology and growth in China rose.Families loaded up on the latest technology and growth in China rose.

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Read More As the Trump Administration drew to a close, Republican legislators and aides were forced to choose a side. They could either distance themselves from a twice-impeached President who instigated an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol Building after claiming, baselessly, that his electoral victory was stolen, or they could continue to embrace Donald Trump’s…

Read More Suspension of the NZ travel bubble is set to expire today, but fresh cases could delay its reopening as Jacinda Ardern’s Covid response rated world’s best. Follow the latest updates live • NSW hotspots; State-by-state restrictions and rules explained • Qld to reopen border to all of NSW on 1 February • Follow…

Read MoreAmerica’s new top diplomat took the helm of the State Department on Wednesday with a vow to rebuild the ranks of the foreign service.America’s new top diplomat took the helm of the State Department on Wednesday with a vow to rebuild the ranks of the foreign service.

Read More The man had thousands of rounds of ammunition and appeared to support right-wing militias The man had thousands of rounds of ammunition and appeared to support right-wing militias

Read More EU says it is yet to make breakthrough in talks with British-Swedish drug maker as tensions rise over vaccine EU says it is yet to make breakthrough in talks with British-Swedish drug maker as tensions rise over vaccine

Read More It comes as old Facebook posts appeared to show the Congresswoman support violence against Democrats  It comes as old Facebook posts appeared to show the Congresswoman support violence against Democrats 

Read More After sailing 24,000 miles nonstop in a nearly three-month journey, competitors in the Vendée Globe — an around-the-world solo yacht race — are expected to finish at a French port on Wednesday. After sailing 24,000 miles nonstop in a nearly three-month journey, competitors in the Vendée Globe — an around-the-world solo yacht race…

Read More Newly confirmed Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Linda Thomas-Greenfield, nominee for ambassador to the United Nations, are stressing a return to diplomacy and multilateralism in their messaging. Newly confirmed Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Linda Thomas-Greenfield, nominee for ambassador to the United Nations, are stressing a return to diplomacy and multilateralism…

Read More Players in Austria’s Bundesliga soccer league had fewer emotional outbursts when playing in near-empty stadiums — suggesting players amped up their displays in front of audiences, researchers say. Players in Austria’s Bundesliga soccer league had fewer emotional outbursts when playing in near-empty stadiums — suggesting players amped up their displays in front of…