Month: January 2021

Read More President’s daughter says she is feeling ‘blessed and excited for the next chapter’  President’s daughter says she is feeling ‘blessed and excited for the next chapter’ 

Read More Unemployment – especially among the young – falling living standards and lockdowns have sparked riots across the country Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Ettadhamen, a marginalised district on the outskirts of Tunis, wears unrest well. Over the weekend and into this week, violent protests have dominated life in this…

Read MoreDonald Trump pardons 73 people, including former aide Steve Bannon, in one of his last acts as president.Donald Trump pardons 73 people, including former aide Steve Bannon, in one of his last acts as president.

Read MorePakistani bowler to play for Lord’s-based team in this year’s debut season of English cricket’s Hundred competition.Pakistani bowler to play for Lord’s-based team in this year’s debut season of English cricket’s Hundred competition.

Read MoreHere’s the full list of pardons granted in a last-minute clemency wave by outgoing President Donald Trump.Here’s the full list of pardons granted in a last-minute clemency wave by outgoing President Donald Trump.

Read MoreJoe Biden’s cabinet nominee says policy review is aimed at reviving stalled talks over N Korea’s nuclear programme.Joe Biden’s cabinet nominee says policy review is aimed at reviving stalled talks over N Korea’s nuclear programme.

Read More (BANGKOK) — A court in Thailand on Tuesday sentenced a former civil servant to a record prison term of 43 years and six months for breaching the country’s strict law on insulting or defaming the monarchy, lawyers said. The Bangkok Criminal Court found the woman guilty on 29 counts of violating the country’s…

Read More (BANGKOK) — A court in Thailand on Tuesday sentenced a former civil servant to a record prison term of 43 years and six months for breaching the country’s strict law on insulting or defaming the monarchy, lawyers said. The Bangkok Criminal Court found the woman guilty on 29 counts of violating the country’s…

Read More Jack Ma appeared on a video conference with rural teachers, saying ‘after Covid-19 we’ll meet each other again’ Jack Ma appeared on a video conference with rural teachers, saying ‘after Covid-19 we’ll meet each other again’

Read More Americans and their representatives in Congress might have found an opportunity to come together after a deadly mob stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, threatening lives and upending the prospect for a peaceful transfer of power this week. But even while polling shows most Americans condemn the attack, the divided nation can’t…

Read MoreAn issue with hydraulic systems led to the early shutdown of a test for Nasa’s new “megarocket”.An issue with hydraulic systems led to the early shutdown of a test for Nasa’s new “megarocket”.

Read MoreEmbattled prime minister faces prospect of leading a minority government but hopes to legislators outside his coalition.Embattled prime minister faces prospect of leading a minority government but hopes to legislators outside his coalition.

Read More“We did what we came to do – and so much more,” Mr Trump says, a day before he leaves office.”We did what we came to do – and so much more,” Mr Trump says, a day before he leaves office.

Read MoreCommunication with 11 men trapped in Chinese gold mine sparks hope of rescue, but 11 are missing.Communication with 11 men trapped in Chinese gold mine sparks hope of rescue, but 11 are missing.

Read More On a cold and cloudless Tuesday afternoon, through the dusk of the last day of a dark chapter in American history, Joseph R. Biden Jr, spent his final few hours as President-in-waiting pointing towards the light. These were the dwindling moments of Biden’s life as an ordinary citizen — but not many other…

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Read More Swarms of locusts have reached dangerous levels in parts of Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya. They’re reproducing rapidly in part because of unusual rainfall patterns. (Image credit: Fredrik Lerneryd/Getty Images) Swarms of locusts have reached dangerous levels in parts of Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya. They’re reproducing rapidly in part because of unusual rainfall patterns.

Read MoreThe families of 18 people taken by the military last March are still waiting for news of their loved ones – and justice.The families of 18 people taken by the military last March are still waiting for news of their loved ones – and justice.

Read More Refugees set to be granted bridging visas more than a year since they were transferred to Australia under the now-repealed medevac laws Refugee advocates say more than 20 men who have been detained in Melbourne hotel rooms for over a year are set to be released. One of the detainees being held at…

Read More Music legend stirs further pandemic controversy, challenging Northern Ireland government’s recent ‘blanket ban on live music’ in court Van Morrison will challenge the Northern Irish government in court over its “blanket ban” on live music in licensed venues arising from coronavirus restrictions, his lawyer said on Tuesday. Solicitor Joe Rice said the Northern…

Read More Dozens of nations have each seen fewer than 1,610 Covid-19 deaths  Dozens of nations have each seen fewer than 1,610 Covid-19 deaths 

Read More Tens of thousands of National Guard troops are protecting the city, but there’s tension in the air and Inauguration Day attendees are feeling it. Tens of thousands of National Guard troops are protecting the city, but there’s tension in the air and Inauguration Day attendees are feeling it.

Read More American presidential inaugurations have often come against the backdrop of momentous events — the Civil War, the Great Depression, the war in Vietnam, the civil rights era. For Biden, the burdens are great. American presidential inaugurations have often come against the backdrop of momentous events — the Civil War, the Great Depression, the…

Read More A young Dutch designer has managed to land gushing feature stories by international media on her new gender-neutral deck of playing cards, but the latest achievement in political correctness was met with yawns and mockery. Stories by Reuters, the UK Daily Mail and other outlets detailed how Indy Mellink, a 23-year-old forensic psychology…

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Read MoreSouth Africa is the worst-hit country in Africa, but has not yet started doing Covid-19 vaccinations.South Africa is the worst-hit country in Africa, but has not yet started doing Covid-19 vaccinations.

Read MoreStudent protests around the country are set to highlight the mental health impacts of the pandemic.Student protests around the country are set to highlight the mental health impacts of the pandemic.

Read MoreThe decision by ex-champion Sofia Bekatorou to describe how she was assaulted leads to a #Metoo moment.The decision by ex-champion Sofia Bekatorou to describe how she was assaulted leads to a #Metoo moment.

Read More ‘When I’m at work, I sing. It gives me strength during difficult times, and I believe it helps heal,’ Key said ‘When I’m at work, I sing. It gives me strength during difficult times, and I believe it helps heal,’ Key said

Read MoreWith so much hostility – and mistrust – between Washington and Tehran, will President Biden be able to revive the nuclear deal?With so much hostility – and mistrust – between Washington and Tehran, will President Biden be able to revive the nuclear deal?

Read MoreAfter discovering an “enormous” tumour under his shoulder blade, Luke Grenfell-Shaw has just completed the first part of his round-the-world challenge.After discovering an “enormous” tumour under his shoulder blade, Luke Grenfell-Shaw has just completed the first part of his round-the-world challenge.

Read More Germany extends lockdown to 14 February and tightens restrictions; US deaths pass 400,000; Joe Biden holds memorial Biden holds memorial for 400,000 Americans who have died of Covid-19 Israel warns single Covid jab ‘less effective than we thought’ Germany extends lockdown amid concern over variants Japan’s hospitals close to collapse as serious Covid…

Read More The White House has released Donald Trump’s farewell address, a 20-minute pre-recorded video of the president touting his accomplishments in office. ‘I did not seek the path that would get the least criticism,’ Trump said celebrating his controversy-laden presidency. ‘I took on the tough battles, the hardest fights, the most difficult choices’. The outgoing president…

Read MoreYouTube said it will not terminate Trump’s account unless he violates the service’s policies three times in 90 days.YouTube said it will not terminate Trump’s account unless he violates the service’s policies three times in 90 days.

Read MoreThree people linked to a far-right US militia group are facing federal charges in relation to deadly riot at US Capitol.Three people linked to a far-right US militia group are facing federal charges in relation to deadly riot at US Capitol.