Month: January 2021

Read More Limits on gatherings could be lifted in Sydney after more than a week of zero locally-acquired cases • NSW hotspots; State-by-state restrictions and lockdown rules explained• Follow the global coronavirus liveblog 9.17pm GMT Berejiklian was asked to comment on the new Covide-19 vaccine advertising campaign, and said the Therapeutic Goods Administration “would not…

Read More The COVID-19 vaccines available in the U.S. are too expensive and difficult to transport across the globe. So, many countries are turning to cheaper, easier-to-store options from Russia and China. The COVID-19 vaccines available in the U.S. are too expensive and difficult to transport across the globe. So, many countries are turning to…

Read More Beijing is demolishing parts of its wealthy suburbs, and their well-connected residents are protesting. It’s the latest sign of rising dissatisfaction with China’s government from unexpected sources. Beijing is demolishing parts of its wealthy suburbs, and their well-connected residents are protesting. It’s the latest sign of rising dissatisfaction with China’s government from unexpected…

Read More In his first call with Russian President Vladimir Putin since taking office, President Biden agreed to extend a key arms control deal and pressed Putin on many issues, including the SolarWinds hack. In his first call with Russian President Vladimir Putin since taking office, President Biden agreed to extend a key arms control…

Read More ‘You’re asking me to spy on this woman that I’m sharing an office with, who is on our team, when we know that this pandemic is about to be out of control?’ ‘You’re asking me to spy on this woman that I’m sharing an office with, who is on our team, when we…

Read MoreA former NASA astronaut will lead an Ohio entrepreneur, a Canadian financier and an Israeli businessman into space.A former NASA astronaut will lead an Ohio entrepreneur, a Canadian financier and an Israeli businessman into space.

Read More Three people explain the impact of expected new restrictions costing travellers £1,000 for 10-day stays The government is expected to announce new travel restrictions this week, including a possible quarantine period in a hotel for those arriving in the UK. Ten-day stays are likely to cost the traveller more than £1,000. Three people…

Read More ‘No coughing, no runny noses anymore’, says zoo’s executive director after animals receive treatment ‘No coughing, no runny noses anymore’, says zoo’s executive director after animals receive treatment

Read MoreThe White House said the president had planned to raise concerns about Navalny’s arrest and Russia’s treatment of protesters.The White House said the president had planned to raise concerns about Navalny’s arrest and Russia’s treatment of protesters.

Read More Muslim groups say new head of UK’s review of anti-radicalisation programme has history of negative remarks about Islam William Shawcross, the former head of the charity watchdog who has made controversial comments about Islam, is to lead the struggling review of the government’s anti-radicalisation programme Prevent. The review, first announced in January 2019,…

Read More ‘There appeared to be no remorse,’ says Calcasieu Parish sheriff Tony Mancus ‘There appeared to be no remorse,’ says Calcasieu Parish sheriff Tony Mancus

Read More UNITED NATIONS, Jan 26 (IPS) – Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, in an address to the Climate Adaptation SummitWe begin this year with a heightened awareness of the importance of resilience. The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded us that we cannot afford to ignore known risks. Read the full story, “We…

Read More UNITED NATIONS, Jan 26 (IPS) – The United Nations has warned that the devastating socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will be felt for years to come unless smart investments in economic, societal and climate resilience ensure a robust and sustainable recovery of the global economy. Read the full story, “Global Economic Recovery…

Read More Tens of thousands of Indian farmers had been protesting on the outskirts of New Delhi for months. On Tuesday, they stormed the city, overshadowing a military parade on a national holiday. (Image credit: Altaf Qadri/AP) Tens of thousands of Indian farmers had been protesting on the outskirts of New Delhi for months. On…

Read MoreHealth department says 100,162 people have died after testing positive, the fifth highest toll in the world.Health department says 100,162 people have died after testing positive, the fifth highest toll in the world.

Read More A Houston-based company has announced the first commercially operated spaceflight mission, which will bring a crew of four private citizens to the International Space Station at a cost of $55 million per person. The so-called ‘Ax-1 mission’ will be operated by private company Axiom Space, which boasts a former NASA astronaut Michael López-Alegría…

Read More The violent response to lockdown measures has shocked many with the defence minister calling rioters ‘scum’, reports Rory Sullivan The violent response to lockdown measures has shocked many with the defence minister calling rioters ‘scum’, reports Rory Sullivan

Read More Politicians say project, halted after disappointing trials, a ‘national humiliation’ and a ‘sign of decline’ French politicians have reacted with dismay to news that the prestigious Pasteur Institute is abandoning its main coronavirus vaccine after disappointing test results. Researchers at the institute said clinical trials on its vaccine had shown it was less…

Read MoreOfficials say an Israeli delegation headed by the country’s intelligence minister quietly visited Sudan and met with the African nation’s leadersOfficials say an Israeli delegation headed by the country’s intelligence minister quietly visited Sudan and met with the African nation’s leaders

Read MoreGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel has conceded that the coronavirus pandemic has highlighted significant shortcomings in her countryGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel has conceded that the coronavirus pandemic has highlighted significant shortcomings in her country

Read MoreMedical professionals warn hospitals overwhelmed amid lack of ICU beds and shortage of healthcare workers.Medical professionals warn hospitals overwhelmed amid lack of ICU beds and shortage of healthcare workers.

Read More Police fire tear gas and charge with batons as some groups deviate from agreed route to enter central Delhi Police fire tear gas and charge with batons as some groups deviate from agreed route to enter central Delhi

Read MoreHe said had accepted the resignation of the service chiefs and announced replacements.He said had accepted the resignation of the service chiefs and announced replacements.

Read MoreOfficials say a tornado killed a teenager who was huddling with his family in the basement of their Alabama home Monday nightOfficials say a tornado killed a teenager who was huddling with his family in the basement of their Alabama home Monday night

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Read More KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jan 26 (IPS) – Current development fads fetishize data, ostensibly for ‘evidence-based policy-making’: if not measured, it will not matter. So, forget about getting financial resources for your work, programmes and projects, no matter how beneficial, significant or desperately needed. Read the full story, “Poor Lives Matter, but Less”, on…

Read MoreAn internal dispute over how to spend coronavirus recovery funds has forced Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte to resign, layering a political crisis on top of a health crisis.An internal dispute over how to spend coronavirus recovery funds has forced Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte to resign, layering a political crisis on top of a health…

Read More Five other people injured while man tried to flee on foot but neighbors surrounded him A motorist repeatedly drove into people along streets and sidewalks in Portland, Oregon, on Monday, killing an elderly woman who was dragged beneath the wheels. The man tried to flee on foot but neighbors surrounded him until police…

Read MoreWith Signal shut down, WhatsApp and Instagram remain the only two unblocked major social media platforms.With Signal shut down, WhatsApp and Instagram remain the only two unblocked major social media platforms.

Read MoreThe case could complicate plans by new US President Joe Biden to engage with the Tehran government.The case could complicate plans by new US President Joe Biden to engage with the Tehran government.

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Read More Motion passed with unanimous consent in House of Commons on Monday Motion passed with unanimous consent in House of Commons on Monday

Read MoreAt least one farmer has died and many were injured in clashes with police as they staged a massive protest on India’s Republic Day.At least one farmer has died and many were injured in clashes with police as they staged a massive protest on India’s Republic Day.

Read More President will give address on racial equality this afternoon after Senators are sworn in for Trump impeachment House delivered article of impeachment against Donald Trump to Senate President Joe Biden says impeachment trial ‘has to happen’ Trump campaign distances itself from new ‘Patriot party’ Sign up to receive First Thing – our daily…

Read More At two months old, Maria Diemar was flown to Sweden to be adopted. Years later, she tracked down her birth mother, who said her baby had been taken against her will. Now investigations are showing that she was one of thousands stolen from their parents For as long as she can remember, Maria…