Month: January 2021

Read More The US crossed the tragic milestone of 400,000 Covid deaths on president Trump’s final day in office The US crossed the tragic milestone of 400,000 Covid deaths on president Trump’s final day in office

Read MoreThe “cotton candy” planet is challenging everything astronomers thought about the formation of gas giants.The “cotton candy” planet is challenging everything astronomers thought about the formation of gas giants.

Read More Covid-19: How many people have been vaccinated in the UK? Covid-19: How many people have been vaccinated in the UK?

Read MoreThe declaration comes a day before the Trump administration hands over to President-elect Joe Biden.The declaration comes a day before the Trump administration hands over to President-elect Joe Biden.

Read MoreConcerns grow as surge in fighting displaces more than 100,000 in a country reeling from years of insecurity.Concerns grow as surge in fighting displaces more than 100,000 in a country reeling from years of insecurity.

Read MoreThe US Treasury targeted three individuals, 14 entities and six vessels for alleged ties to a network helping PDVSA.The US Treasury targeted three individuals, 14 entities and six vessels for alleged ties to a network helping PDVSA.

Read More Two positive Covid cases reclassified as cases of ‘viral shedding’ from previous infection, but hard lockdown of those who shared flights remains. Follow latest updates NSW hotspots; Queensland hotspots State-by-state restrictions and lockdown rules explained Follow the global coronavirus liveblog 9.25pm GMT It is likely to be very hot this long weekend in…

Read MoreTheir removal comes as the FBI works to vet all 25,000 National Guard troops for Joe Biden’s inauguration Wednesday.Their removal comes as the FBI works to vet all 25,000 National Guard troops for Joe Biden’s inauguration Wednesday.

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Read More The US death toll from the coronavirus pandemic has passed 400,000 according to data from Johns Hopkins University. The US death toll from the coronavirus pandemic has passed 400,000 according to data from Johns Hopkins University.

Read MoreThe investigation is the latest blow of confidence to Lebanon’s crippled financial system.The investigation is the latest blow of confidence to Lebanon’s crippled financial system.

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Read More Joe Biden shed a tear as he took to the stage to deliver a farewell address to a Delaware crowd ahead of his inauguration on Wednesday, saying: ‘I know these are dark times, but there is always light.’ Speaking at the Major Joseph R ‘Beau’ Biden III National Guard/Reserve Center, named for Biden’s…

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Read More Decision would mean US could assign blame for death on to Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman The Biden administration will declassify an intelligence report into the murder by the Saudi government of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, according to Avril Haines, who has been nominated to serve as director of national intelligence. The decision…

Read More BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe, Jan 19 (IPS) – A long-running gag says “in Zimbabwe there is freedom of speech, but no freedom after the speech”. But for journalists and activists who have been forced to endure nights in the country’s overcrowded and filthy holding cells, this is no laughing matter as prison inmates have no…

Read More “I think we’re all OK with it,’ says incoming first daughter in first ever TV interview “I think we’re all OK with it,’ says incoming first daughter in first ever TV interview

Read MoreOrthodox Christians take an icy dip to commemorate a special day.Orthodox Christians take an icy dip to commemorate a special day.

Read More (WASHINGTON) — On his way out the door, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has hit China with new sanctions by declaring that China’s policies on Muslims and ethnic minorities in western Xinjiang Province constitute a “genocide.” Pompeo made the determination on Tuesday just 24 hours before President-elect Joe Biden takes office. There was…

Read More (WASHINGTON) — On his way out the door, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has hit China with new sanctions by declaring that China’s policies on Muslims and ethnic minorities in western Xinjiang Province constitute a “genocide.” Pompeo made the determination on Tuesday just 24 hours before President-elect Joe Biden takes office. There was…

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Read More The outgoing first lady’s plans include documenting White House renovations and continuing her anti-bullying campaign The outgoing first lady’s plans include documenting White House renovations and continuing her anti-bullying campaign

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Read More NEW YORK, Jan 19 (IPS) – Two events generated significant interest and global solidarity in the final days of December 2020. A court in Saudi Arabia handed down a five years and eight months sentence to activist Loujain Al-Hathloul for publicly supporting women’s right to drive. Nicholas Opiyo, Ugandan human rights lawyer and…

Read More KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jan 19 (IPS) – Covid-19 infection and death rates in the Western world and many developing countries in Asia and Latin America have long overtaken East Asia since the second quarter of 2020. Perhaps unsurprisingly, considering prevailing Western accounts of the Asian financial crises, there have been no serious efforts…

Read MoreCoronavirus becoming more genetically diverse; officials say the high rate of new cases is the main reason.Coronavirus becoming more genetically diverse; officials say the high rate of new cases is the main reason.

Read More “Humility and confidence should be the flip sides of America’s leadership coin,” Blinken will testify at his Senate confirmation hearing, vowing to work for the “greater good.” (Image credit: Carolyn Kaster/AP) “Humility and confidence should be the flip sides of America’s leadership coin,” Blinken will testify at his Senate confirmation hearing, vowing to…

Read MoreBiden needs a grand strategy to clean up Trump’s mess and restore America’s leadership in the world.Biden needs a grand strategy to clean up Trump’s mess and restore America’s leadership in the world.

Read More A lack of vaccine doses could force the city to close vaccination sites, Mayor Bill de Blasio says A lack of vaccine doses could force the city to close vaccination sites, Mayor Bill de Blasio says

Read More El Rubius is the latest YouTuber to move to the tiny, mountainous state between France and Spain, at a time when Madrid is struggling with its economy El Rubius is the latest YouTuber to move to the tiny, mountainous state between France and Spain, at a time when Madrid is struggling with its…

Read MoreThe sentence is the country’s harshest ever for insulting the monarchy.The sentence is the country’s harshest ever for insulting the monarchy.

Read MoreFBI is investigating a former lover’s accusation the woman stole a laptop from House Speaker Pelosi to sell to Russia.FBI is investigating a former lover’s accusation the woman stole a laptop from House Speaker Pelosi to sell to Russia.

Read MoreBurial shafts containing dozens of coffins, games to keep the dead busy and a giant papyrus scroll bearing chapter of the Book of the Dead have all been unearthed at Saqqara.Burial shafts containing dozens of coffins, games to keep the dead busy and a giant papyrus scroll bearing chapter of the Book of the…

Read More The latest edition of the Outpost newspaper has announced that Tigershark unmanned aircraft tested at Yuma Proving Ground, the U.S. Army’s premier test center. The TigerShark from Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation (NASC) is a proven fixed-wing, unmanned aerial vehicle that has performed without fail through thousands of sorties. Its rugged design and low…