Month: January 2021

Read MoreThe president-elect will sign an executive order on his first day in office, media reports say.The president-elect will sign an executive order on his first day in office, media reports say.

Read More Independent panel criticises WHO for not declaring international emergency until 30 January Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage An independent panel has said that Chinese officials could have applied public health measures more forcefully in January 2020 to curb the initial Covid-19 outbreak, and criticised the World Health Organization (WHO)…

Read MoreLagging immunisation drive further hampered by wait on active ingredients from abroad to finish doses for distribution.Lagging immunisation drive further hampered by wait on active ingredients from abroad to finish doses for distribution.

Read More Twenty-five of Sydney’s 35 local government areas were downgraded from ‘red’ to ‘orange’ zones on Monday night. Follow latest updates Vic borders open; NSW records no local cases NSW hotspots; Queensland hotspots; Victoria hotspots Follow the global coronavirus liveblog 9.28pm GMT Bill Shorten, the shadow government services minister, reckons Jobkeeper should be extended…

Read More Olympic sailing gold medallist alleges assault occurred in 1998 Katerina Sakellaropoulou praises athlete’s ‘brave revelation’ Greece’s president, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, has praised Olympic sailing champion Sofia Bekatorou for dissolving a potential “conspiracy of silence” by reporting a historic allegation of sexual assault by a sports official. Bekatorou, who won a gold medal at the…

Read More ‘Over 2,700 bodies are currently being stored at hospitals and Coroner’s office’ an executive order said ‘Over 2,700 bodies are currently being stored at hospitals and Coroner’s office’ an executive order said

Read MoreSaying farewell to California, first female, first Black vice president, says ‘hello’ to the United States and history.Saying farewell to California, first female, first Black vice president, says ‘hello’ to the United States and history.

Read More Army and police used teargas and riot shields on migrants Caravan of about 8,000 left Honduras for US last week Guatemalan troops with riot shields and truncheons have forcibly cleared a road of hundreds of mostly Honduran migrants who had camped out overnight when authorities barred their caravan from advancing toward the United…

Read MoreIt accuses richer nations of a “me-first” approach to Covid vaccine, and hoarding precious supplies.It accuses richer nations of a “me-first” approach to Covid vaccine, and hoarding precious supplies.

Read More China, other governments and the WHO itself didn’t act fast and decisively enough against the novel coronavirus, allowing it to become a pandemic, an interim report by an independent WHO panel on the handling of the crisis states. “What is clear to the panel is that public health measures could have been applied…

Read More NEW DELHI, India, Jan 18 (IPS) – As a Muslim woman born and brought up in Denmark, Nadia Helmy Ahmed broke many stereotypes when she started boxing at the age of 15. “Back then it was not common for girls to take up elite boxing, let alone common for Muslim girls, I used…

Read MoreAs vice president during the Great Recession, Joe Biden learned the benefits of robust stimulus relief.As vice president during the Great Recession, Joe Biden learned the benefits of robust stimulus relief.

Read More“The virus doesn’t treat you specially, so neither do we,” said Daniel Andrews, Victoria’s state premier.”The virus doesn’t treat you specially, so neither do we,” said Daniel Andrews, Victoria’s state premier.

Read More Police in Guatemala have started breaking up a caravan of hundreds of mostly Honduran migrants who had camped on a street while trying to reach the US, after their journey was halted by officials, migration authorities have said. In videos aired on TV and shared on social media, lines of security forces could…

Read MoreRiley June Williams has been charged with entering a restricted building and disorderly conduct during US Capitol riot.Riley June Williams has been charged with entering a restricted building and disorderly conduct during US Capitol riot.

Read More Unexpected success at the end of 2020 sees country achieve better growth than in previous year Unexpected success at the end of 2020 sees country achieve better growth than in previous year

Read MoreInterim report says Chinese officials could have applied public health measures more forcefully, WHO took too long.Interim report says Chinese officials could have applied public health measures more forcefully, WHO took too long.

Read More Thursday: more than half the recommendations from the banking royal commission abandoned or delayed. Plus: will edible hemp get you high? Good morning, this is Tamara Howie bringing you the main stories and must-reads on Tuesday 19 January. Today we examine the lack of action on the banking royal commissions recommendations and the…

Read MoreLiberal Americans see as un-American doing at home what the US does abroad.Liberal Americans see as un-American doing at home what the US does abroad.

Read More Alexei Navalny was arrested Sunday after arriving back in Russia from Germany, where he had been recovering from nerve agent poisoning. A judge ordered that he remain in custody for 30 days. (Image credit: Alexander Nemenov /AFP via Getty Images) Alexei Navalny was arrested Sunday after arriving back in Russia from Germany, where…

Read More Evidence given that Saffie-Rose Roussos and John Atkinson could have survived with ‘different’ emergency service response Firefighters did not arrive at Manchester Arena until two hours after the suicide bombing, only one paramedic entered the blast scene in the first 40 minutes, and Greater Manchester police (GMP) did not declare a major incident…

Read MoreOfficials says the worst of the pandemic is about to hit as a highly-infectious variant spreads, so at 7 huge new vaccine centers, it’s a “race against time.”Officials says the worst of the pandemic is about to hit as a highly-infectious variant spreads, so at 7 huge new vaccine centers, it’s a “race against…

Read More Man who helped fellow passenger experiencing respiratory failure on plane said phone call and voucher from airline felt like ‘slap in the face’ Man who helped fellow passenger experiencing respiratory failure on plane said phone call and voucher from airline felt like ‘slap in the face’

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Read MoreOnline services were restricted ahead of last week’s vote, and social media remains blocked.Online services were restricted ahead of last week’s vote, and social media remains blocked.

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Read MoreRussian opposition figure Alexey Navalny has been arrested on his return to Moscow.Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny has been arrested on his return to Moscow.

Read More The Boeing 737 MAX aircraft is set to return to service in Canada following a flight ban of almost two years, which was imposed after crashes that killed hundreds of people, the country’s transport regulator said on Monday. Transport Canada said in a statement that it will lift the ban on January 20,…

Read More GENEVA, Jan 18 (IPS) – Ilze Brands Kehris is Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights heading the UN Human Rights Office in New York   Addressing an online event organized by the Danish Institute for Human Rights in conjunction with the Human Rights Council’s third inter-sessional meeting on Human Rights and the 2030 Agenda…

Read MoreDirector-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that most vaccine makers have targeted locations where “profits are highest.”Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that most vaccine makers have targeted locations where “profits are highest.”

Read More Opposition politicians in India have called for an investigation into a potential national security leak after a TV anchor’s messages showed he had prior knowledge of airstrikes launched against Pakistan in February 2019. Amid a series of text messages sent from Arnab Goswami, news anchor and editor-in-chief of Republic TV network, to the…

Read More Country receives one million doses of the Sinopharm jab Country receives one million doses of the Sinopharm jab

Read More Iran’s most senior general has ridiculed the US after American armed forces and the national guard were brought in to protect Washington from any further violence during the week of Joe Biden’s inauguration as president. “We are at the peak [of our power] today as enemies are collapsing,” said Major General Mohammad Hossein…

Read MoreOne human rights group says the Netanyahu government’s approval of East Jerusalem construction puts it on a “collision course” with the Biden White House.One human rights group says the Netanyahu government’s approval of East Jerusalem construction puts it on a “collision course” with the Biden White House.

Read More Government officials put green stickers on vehicles fit for the road while owners of unfit vehicles are fined and given red stickers Government officials put green stickers on vehicles fit for the road while owners of unfit vehicles are fined and given red stickers