Month: January 2021

Read More Areas of western Queensland and northern NSW also reach 40C while likelihood of cyclone increases in Gulf of Carpentaria Parts of Sydney became the hottest places in New South Wales as the temperature soared to 40C on the Australia Day public holiday. Intense heat descended across Sydney on Tuesday, with the city centre…

Read More Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand can return to ‘normal’ only when the rest of the world does too Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Jacinda Ardern has said New Zealand and “the world” need to return to some semblance of normality before she opens the country’s borders to foreign nationals.…

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Read MoreAntonio Guterres says white supremacists are recruiting across borders, ‘flaunting the symbols and tropes’ of the Nazis.Antonio Guterres says white supremacists are recruiting across borders, ‘flaunting the symbols and tropes’ of the Nazis.

Read More Canada’s parliament has unanimously passed a motion urging the federal government to label the Proud Boys a “terrorist” organization, accusing the right-wing group of using violence and preaching “hate.” The House of Commons passed the measure without opposition on Monday, calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government to “use all available tools…

Read More Bankruptcy judge rejects objections from some of Harvey Weinstein’s accusers seeking to pursue further claims A US bankruptcy court judge has approved the Weinstein Co’s liquidation plan, which sets aside $17m for women who accused co-founder Harvey Weinstein of sexual misconduct. Judge Mary Walrath, presiding over a remote hearing from Wilmington, Delaware, overruled…

Read MoreIndia’s government imposed initial ban in June but now reportedly says it is ‘not satisfied’ with companies’ responses.India’s government imposed initial ban in June but now reportedly says it is ‘not satisfied’ with companies’ responses.

Read MoreGov’t under pressure to bring in vaccines earlier after woman diagnosed with S African variant after leaving quarantine.Gov’t under pressure to bring in vaccines earlier after woman diagnosed with S African variant after leaving quarantine.

Read More NEW DELHI, India, Jan 25 (IPS) – Ten years ago on this day, January 25, one of the biggest revolutions in the world took place in Egypt’s Tahrir Square, as protestors poured into the streets chanting slogans of “Bread, Freedom and Social Justice”, demanding one of the region’s longest-serving and autocratic President Hosni…

Read More MOSCOW — Allies of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who faces years in prison, called for new protests next weekend to demand his release, following a wave of demonstrations that turned out tens of thousands across the country in a defiant challenge to President Vladimir Putin. Mass rallies took place Saturday in…

Read More MOSCOW — Allies of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who faces years in prison, called for new protests next weekend to demand his release, following a wave of demonstrations that turned out tens of thousands across the country in a defiant challenge to President Vladimir Putin. Mass rallies took place Saturday in…

Read More“This isn’t the time to be lifting restrictions on international travel,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said.”This isn’t the time to be lifting restrictions on international travel,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said.

Read MorePresident Joe Biden’s dogs have arrived at the White House, restarting the tradition of pets there.President Joe Biden’s dogs have arrived at the White House, restarting the tradition of pets there.

Read More Resolution suggests attack was ‘designed to discredit’ Trump and supporters, and condemns Republicans who voted to impeach The Oregon Republican party has falsely claimed in a resolution that there is “growing evidence” that the 6 January attack on the US Capitol by a pro-Trump mob was “a ‘false flag’ operation”. Continue reading…Resolution suggests…

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Read MoreDemonstrators in major cities demand the national day be changed in honour of the country’s Indigenous people.Demonstrators in major cities demand the national day be changed in honour of the country’s Indigenous people.

Read More AMSTERDAM/ROME, Jan 25 (IPS) – Developing countries as a group have been growing faster than developed countries for several decades. As a result the ratio between average incomes between the two sets of countries – albeit still very large – has been shrinking.  This is good news. The other piece of good news…

Read MorePolice say at least 70 arrested after unrest and looting in towns and cities across the country.Police say at least 70 arrested after unrest and looting in towns and cities across the country.

Read MoreThe tale of her rise is rooted in an audacious journey Shyamala Gopalan made more than 60 years ago.The tale of her rise is rooted in an audacious journey Shyamala Gopalan made more than 60 years ago.

Read More Moderna says jab works against new variants; California eases lockdown; WHO warns rich-poor vaccine divide is growing Biden warns deaths will pass 600,000 before US turns corner EU threatens to block vaccine exports amid AstraZeneca shortfall France bans certain homemade Covid masks for use in public Health secretary fires warning at MPs calling…

Read More A day after Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced that he had COVID-19, news broke that that billionaire Carlos Slim is also sick with the disease. Catholic Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera has it too. A day after Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced that he had COVID-19, news broke that that…

Read MorePolice describe it as the worst unrest in the Netherlands for decades, with more than 150 arrests.Police describe it as the worst unrest in the Netherlands for decades, with more than 150 arrests.

Read MoreSurge in infections and hospitalisations is overwhelming health system in capital of Brazil’s Amazonas state.Surge in infections and hospitalisations is overwhelming health system in capital of Brazil’s Amazonas state.

Read MoreWhen Manmeet Kaur began giving away masks, she realised many people would relish a different design.When Manmeet Kaur began giving away masks, she realised many people would relish a different design.

Read MoreThe Senate has confirmed Janet Yellen as first female treasury secretary in US history.The Senate has confirmed Janet Yellen as first female treasury secretary in US history.

Read MoreThirty years since Somalia plunged into civil war, BBC Africa correspondent Andrew Harding has returned to Mogadishu to see what hopes people have for peace.Thirty years since Somalia plunged into civil war, BBC Africa correspondent Andrew Harding has returned to Mogadishu to see what hopes people have for peace.

Read MoreHow are Covid-19 vaccines being distributed across the world? As some countries start vaccinating their populations, others are being left behind.How are Covid-19 vaccines being distributed across the world? As some countries start vaccinating their populations, others are being left behind.

Read MoreMove formally sets in motion Senate trial against Donald Trump for ‘incitement of insurrection’ related to Capitol riot.Move formally sets in motion Senate trial against Donald Trump for ‘incitement of insurrection’ related to Capitol riot.

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Read More Vigils took place overnight and rallies are planned around Australia as debate around the national day rages. Follow all the latest news and updates, live Invasion Day 2021 rally and protest events Grace Tame named 2021 Australian of the Year State-by-state restrictions and lockdown rules explained 10.31pm GMT The chair of the National…

Read MoreIn order to vaccinate at the speed and scope required, countries are turning to venues that are slightly out of the ordinary. Rather than clinics and hospitals, how about cathedrals and movie theaters? In many cases, places locked down by social distancing rules are given new life by the vaccination campaign. Roxana Saberi reports…

Read More US recorded highest ever daily number of coronavirus cases and deaths in early January US recorded highest ever daily number of coronavirus cases and deaths in early January

Read MorePolice say R&B artist Trey Songz was arrested during the AFC Championship game in Kansas City after fans complained he wasn’t following COVID-19 protocols and other rules and he then punched an officer who was trying to remove himPolice say R&B artist Trey Songz was arrested during the AFC Championship game in Kansas City…

Read MoreAid groups warn the Trump administration’s designation of Yemeni rebels could trigger famine in the war-torn country.Aid groups warn the Trump administration’s designation of Yemeni rebels could trigger famine in the war-torn country.