Month: January 2021

Read More EU health commissioner says bloc will assist members with genomic sequencing to help curb mutation Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The EU has warned that the highly contagious coronavirus variant first found in Britain is now having “a significant impact” in other European countries, and said its spread “must…

Read More ‘I’m hoping the message was strong enough. Unfortunately, maybe it wasn’t. I hate to see this escalate more’ ‘I’m hoping the message was strong enough. Unfortunately, maybe it wasn’t. I hate to see this escalate more’

Read More Focus is largely on alleged connivance among mobsters and local politicians, public officials and businessmen Focus is largely on alleged connivance among mobsters and local politicians, public officials and businessmen

Read More Is there still time to impeach Donald Trump for inciting a mob to attack the Capitol? Is there still time to impeach Donald Trump for inciting a mob to attack the Capitol?

Read More Pompeo cancelled his last trip abroad after an apparent snub from the tiny European state Pompeo cancelled his last trip abroad after an apparent snub from the tiny European state

Read More Experts condemn ‘phenomenal failure of policy and practice’ in handling of pandemic Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage More than 100,000 people have died from coronavirus in the UK since the disease first appeared in the country almost a year ago, in what public health experts have said is a…

Read More Under heavy guard with Joe Biden’s inauguration a week away, the House began debating whether to impeach President Trump for a second time. Under heavy guard with Joe Biden’s inauguration a week away, the House began debating whether to impeach President Trump for a second time.

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Read More UNITED NATIONS, Jan 13 (IPS) – African countries opened their markets on 1st January under the continental free trade agreement and duty-free trading of goods and services across borders is now underway despite the COVID-19 pandemic and other teething problems. Read the full story, “Africas Free Trade Area Opens for Business”, on globalissues.org…

Read More The chairman of Chinese vaccine maker Sinovac has insisted that the company’s Brazilian partners were incorrect to suggest its jab is only 50 percent effective against Covid-19 after stage-three trials. Speaking on Wednesday, the chairman of Sinovac, Yin Weidong, said that its CoronaVac jab was 100-percent effective in preventing severe Covid-19 cases, as…

Read MoreMike Pompeo says designating Houthis, who control most of Yemen’s population, a terror group will hold them accountable, but many believe it’s civilians who will suffer.Mike Pompeo says designating Houthis, who control most of Yemen’s population, a terror group will hold them accountable, but many believe it’s civilians who will suffer.

Read More Power is “a world-renowned voice of conscience and moral clarity,” President-elect Joe Biden said of the former U.N. ambassador. The post will be elevated to become a National Security Council member. (Image credit: Andrew Burton/Getty Images) Power is “a world-renowned voice of conscience and moral clarity,” President-elect Joe Biden said of the former…

Read More Lebanon’s state media has announced that Interpol has issued red notices for three individuals, including the captain and owner of the ship that carried chemicals which caused the devastating Beirut port explosion. Arrest warrants have been issued for Igor Grechushkin, the alleged owner of MV ‘Rhosus’, Boris Prokoshew, the ship’s captain, and Jorge…

Read MoreBiden assumes office in one week and authorities are increasing security in the US ahead of planned armed protests.Biden assumes office in one week and authorities are increasing security in the US ahead of planned armed protests.

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Read MoreThe history of the US shows us that, when it comes to white supremacy, entertainment and violence go hand in hand.The history of the US shows us that, when it comes to white supremacy, entertainment and violence go hand in hand.

Read MoreChanges to privacy terms by WhatsApp has caused an exodus of users to rivals Telegram and Signal.Changes to privacy terms by WhatsApp has caused an exodus of users to rivals Telegram and Signal.

Read MoreAn election takes place in a once prosperous village in Venezuela and reveals the decline of a nation.An election takes place in a once prosperous village in Venezuela and reveals the decline of a nation.

Read More350 defendants, 900 witnesses, 400 lawyers and a special court built to accommodate 1,000 people as Italy’s notorious ‘Ndrangheta crime syndicate faces justice.350 defendants, 900 witnesses, 400 lawyers and a special court built to accommodate 1,000 people as Italy’s notorious ‘Ndrangheta crime syndicate faces justice.

Read More Latest updates: PM faces Labour leader at PMQs; Johnson calls Rashford to say food parcel review under way; education secretary questioned by MPs Hospital patients to be sent to hotels to free up beds When will the worst of Covid be over? UK on course for record hospital admissions and deaths England Covid…

Read More Gorakhpur police had earlier posted the original image in which neither policeman nor the accused were wearing a mask, drawing flak from social media users  Gorakhpur police had earlier posted the original image in which neither policeman nor the accused were wearing a mask, drawing flak from social media users 

Read MoreThe U.K.’s biggest supermarket chains are warning that food supplies in Northern Ireland face disruption because of new checks imposed by Britain’s departure from the European UnionThe U.K.’s biggest supermarket chains are warning that food supplies in Northern Ireland face disruption because of new checks imposed by Britain’s departure from the European Union

Read MoreImages appear to show a monkey wearing a Nazi uniform performing at a state circus last week.Images appear to show a monkey wearing a Nazi uniform performing at a state circus last week.

Read MoreAbout 18 million Ugandans will elect a president and members of parliament on Thursday.About 18 million Ugandans will elect a president and members of parliament on Thursday.

Read MoreIsraeli aircraft reportedly attacked a series of Iran-linked targets in eastern Syria overnight.Israeli aircraft reportedly attacked a series of Iran-linked targets in eastern Syria overnight.

Read More Extraordinary snub to Washington came days after storming of Capitol, which stunned many US allies Extraordinary snub to Washington came days after storming of Capitol, which stunned many US allies

Read More Navalny said he would fly home on Sunday despite the fear of arrest Navalny said he would fly home on Sunday despite the fear of arrest

Read More Third-ranking GOP member in House, Liz Cheney, says she’ll vote to impeach Pence rejects call from House to invoke 25th amendment US carries out first federal execution of a woman since 1953 4,327 US Covid deaths yesterday sets grim new daily record Sign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by…

Read More Kim Jong Un calls for beefing up his country’s nuclear and military capabilities, but appears to be leaving open the possibility for negotiation with the incoming Biden administration. (Image credit: Jon Chol Jin/AP) Kim Jong Un calls for beefing up his country’s nuclear and military capabilities, but appears to be leaving open the…

Read MoreFacing reported snubs by EU allies, Mike Pompeo’s staying home, and Ambassador Kelly Craft won’t visit Taiwan – a trip that would have infuriated China.Facing reported snubs by EU allies, Mike Pompeo’s staying home, and Ambassador Kelly Craft won’t visit Taiwan – a trip that would have infuriated China.

Read More Sarah Ferguson says historical tale Her Heart for a Compass is inspired by experiences in her own life The Duchess of York has landed a book deal with the romantic fiction publisher Mills & Boon, revealing that she “drew on many parallels from my life” for the historical tale. Sarah Ferguson’s debut novel,…

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Read MoreNumber of people in work slumped at the fastest rate in nearly 21 years as shops, restaurants were slammed by COVID.Number of people in work slumped at the fastest rate in nearly 21 years as shops, restaurants were slammed by COVID.

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Read More A Covid-safe march is planned on Gadigal land on 26 January, while a ticketed and seated dawn service will be held in Melbourne Indigenous organisers of an Invasion Day protest planned for Sydney on 26 January are vowing to press ahead with a Covid-safe march despite NSW Health restricting the number of people…