Month: January 2021

Read MoreThe 67-year-old leader appears in a video message from the National Palace to allay concerns about his condition.The 67-year-old leader appears in a video message from the National Palace to allay concerns about his condition.

Read More JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Jan 29 (IPS) – Internationally COVID-19 extracted a heavy toll on older people – raising concerns in the Asia Pacific region where more than half of the world’s ageing population live. Read the full story, “Internationally COVID-19 Extracted a Heavy Toll on Older People”, on globalissues.org → JOHANNESBURG, South Africa,…

Read MoreSeals are typically resilient and adaptable to their environment, but a new study found that rapid warming in the past decade is causing a rampant physical decline in seals and their pups.Seals are typically resilient and adaptable to their environment, but a new study found that rapid warming in the past decade is causing…

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Read MoreCori Bush said Marjorie Taylor Greene targeted her “unmasked” in the House of Representatives.Cori Bush said Marjorie Taylor Greene targeted her “unmasked” in the House of Representatives.

Read More The market faced its worst week since October, but GameStop’s stock closed 131 per cent higher for the day  The market faced its worst week since October, but GameStop’s stock closed 131 per cent higher for the day 

Read MoreUS says Chinese military flights posed no threat to its navy but fit a pattern of aggressive behaviour by Beijing.US says Chinese military flights posed no threat to its navy but fit a pattern of aggressive behaviour by Beijing.

Read More Democratic congresswoman said Marjorie Taylor Greene and her staff refused to wear masks and berated her The Democratic representative Cori Bush said she is moving her office away from that of Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene due to safety concerns after Greene and her staff berated her and refused to wear masks. Continue reading…Democratic…

Read MoreIreland welcomes EU reversal on triggering Brexit clause which would have blocked exports of COVID-19 vaccines to UK.Ireland welcomes EU reversal on triggering Brexit clause which would have blocked exports of COVID-19 vaccines to UK.

Read More Saad Aljabri, once a top aide to the former heir to the throne, has said he will fight the ‘recycled corruption allegations’ Saudi state-owned companies have sued the country’s former intelligence chief in a Canadian court, alleging he stole billions of dollars, according to documents obtained by the news agency Agence France-Presse. The…

Read More Australia left off list of nations exempt from European Union’s new Covid vaccine export restrictions Follow today’s coronavirus live blog ‘Immunological unicorn’: the Australian lab growing coronavirus – and its startling discovery Australia’s Covid vaccines rollout: everything you need to know Europe’s dramatic decision to impose export controls on vaccine manufacturers could impact…

Read More French PM says measures being taken in attempt to avoid damaging third national lockdown French PM says measures being taken in attempt to avoid damaging third national lockdown

Read More When a freezer where the supply was stored failed, the hospitals sent out word over social media so it wouldn’t go to waste Seattle hospitals rushed out Covid-19 vaccines to hundreds of people in the middle of the night after a freezer they were being stored in failed. It’s not clear what exactly…

Read More Weeks after 40,000 poultry culled by another outbreak, parks chief says more must be done to prevent the disease from spreading Bird flu killed at least 750 pelicans found dead in Senegal’s Djoudj bird sanctuary, after authorities had initially ruled out the disease, scientific analysis has shown. The birds – 740 juveniles and…

Read MoreBrian Sicknick died after sustaining injuries during the pro-Trump violence at the US Capitol.Brian Sicknick died after sustaining injuries during the pro-Trump violence at the US Capitol.

Read MoreRussia is seeing some of the biggest demonstrations for a decade over the imprisonment of Alexei Navalny.Russia is seeing some of the biggest demonstrations for a decade over the imprisonment of Alexei Navalny.

Read MoreThe mayor of Amsterdam has angered coffee shop owners, who fear that drug gangsters could step in.The mayor of Amsterdam has angered coffee shop owners, who fear that drug gangsters could step in.

Read MoreWhile U.S. border authorities can now expel unaccompanied children under a Trump-era policy, it’s unclear if the Biden administration will do so.While U.S. border authorities can now expel unaccompanied children under a Trump-era policy, it’s unclear if the Biden administration will do so.

Read MoreA Trump acolyte, Marjorie Taylor Greene faces calls for expulsion as ‘disturbing’ social media posts emerge.A Trump acolyte, Marjorie Taylor Greene faces calls for expulsion as ‘disturbing’ social media posts emerge.

Read More We all have different abilities and skills to boast of at dinner parties, but the bare-nosed wombat has one that’s genuinely unique among living creatures: it produces cube-shaped poo.   We all have different abilities and skills to boast of at dinner parties, but the bare-nosed wombat has one that’s genuinely unique among…

Read MorePro-democracy protesters face a tough decision over continuing to fight or fleeing to the UK.Pro-democracy protesters face a tough decision over continuing to fight or fleeing to the UK.

Read MoreThe duck – called Duck – has become renowned locally for his daily forays into the sea.The duck – called Duck – has become renowned locally for his daily forays into the sea.

Read More Shock and anger at EU’s move to invoke Brexit clause on Irish border; Fauci says ‘virus will continue to mutate’ as Democrats aim to fast-track Covid relief plan; Johnson & Johnson one-dose Covid vaccine shown to work Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid vaccine given full approval by EU regulator ‘Immunological unicorn’: the Australian lab growing coronavirus…

Read More The company’s clinical trial also found the vaccine was 85 per cent effective against preventing severe disease from the novel virus  The company’s clinical trial also found the vaccine was 85 per cent effective against preventing severe disease from the novel virus 

Read More Thousands join rallies in Warsaw and other cities after delayed ban finally becomes law Thousands have protested for a third consecutive night in Warsaw and other parts of Poland after the country’s rightwing government implemented a court ruling imposing a near-total ban on abortion. Protesters have defied coronavirus restrictions and sub-zero temperatures to…

Read More European commission cites ‘error’ hours after move caused anger on both sides of Irish border Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Explainer: what is article 16 of the Northern Ireland protocol? The crisis over vaccine shortages in the EU erupted into a full-scale diplomatic row after Brussels moved to trigger…

Read More Researchers are looking into several key points: Can ultraviolet light kill the coronavirus and is it safe to use? Or might your eyes pay a price? (Image credit: Michele Abercrombie/NPR) Researchers are looking into several key points: Can ultraviolet light kill the coronavirus and is it safe to use? Or might your eyes…

Read More It’s a wonder any of us were able to tear ourselves away from the news for long enough to watch anything else this month, which took America from insurrection to impeachment to the inauguration of our 46th President in the space of just two weeks. Then again, how else were we supposed to…

Read MoreGlobal stocks also fell the most since late October after day traders hatching stock bets roiled hedge funds.Global stocks also fell the most since late October after day traders hatching stock bets roiled hedge funds.

Read MoreFinancial regulators in the US and UK say they are monitoring share trading and potential market abuse.Financial regulators in the US and UK say they are monitoring share trading and potential market abuse.

Read MoreEx-Trump adviser says strategy was to bypass Palestinians, isolate Iran and build political capital with Gulf states.Ex-Trump adviser says strategy was to bypass Palestinians, isolate Iran and build political capital with Gulf states.

Read More Jab authorised for all aged 18-plus despite row over effectiveness in elderly Jab authorised for all aged 18-plus despite row over effectiveness in elderly

Read More Indonesia’s COVID-19 vaccine strategy focuses on inoculating young people and those of working age first. The most vulnerable group — older people — have to wait for the second round of vaccinations. Indonesia’s COVID-19 vaccine strategy focuses on inoculating young people and those of working age first. The most vulnerable group — older…

Read More Human rights activists have reported a sharp increase in sexual assaults and human trafficking involving Venezuelan women and girls trying to reach Colombia since the border closed amid the pandemic. (Image credit: John Otis for NPR) Human rights activists have reported a sharp increase in sexual assaults and human trafficking involving Venezuelan women…

Read MoreCommunity activists critical of policing in Ohio’s largest city say its next chief must come from outside the agencyCommunity activists critical of policing in Ohio’s largest city say its next chief must come from outside the agency