Month: January 2021

Read More English Heritage and Church of England back extending traditional January deadline to brighten gloom of lockdown See all our coronavirus coverage In other years, the threat of bad luck if you fail to take your Christmas decorations down by Twelfth Night might have meant something. In 2021, the idea that things could get…

Read More Judge said the ‘humiliating’ practice was used to cast suspicion on the victim, and deflected focus from the act of sexual violence A Pakistani court has outlawed the practice of subjecting female rape survivors to a virginity test in an unprecedented ruling. Lahore’s high court ruled on Monday that the virginity test has…

Read MoreExxon’s emissions from petroleum-product sales in 2019 were about the same as those for all of Canada, its data show.Exxon’s emissions from petroleum-product sales in 2019 were about the same as those for all of Canada, its data show.

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Read More The billionaire rapper thanks friends and fans for their well wishes and says he will be ‘back home soon’ Billionaire rapper and producer Dr Dre says he will be “back home soon” after receiving medical treatment at a Los Angeles hospital for a reported brain aneurysm. The six-time Grammy award winner said in…

Read MoreBan includes transactions with Alipay, owned by Jack Ma’s Ant Group, which is also under regulatory pressure in China.Ban includes transactions with Alipay, owned by Jack Ma’s Ant Group, which is also under regulatory pressure in China.

Read More Video shows a man on the detention centre roof shouting ‘enough is enough’ and a mattress being set alight Detainees at the Christmas Island detention centre have set buildings on fire and rioted as part of a protest over conditions at the centre. Reports from within the centre indicated that two compounds were…

Read More Human Rights Watch describes crimes including rape, kidnapping, extortion but Biden team warns change may not be immediate The incoming US president, Joe Biden, has been urged to scrap a “devastating” migration program that activists say has exposed tens of thousands of asylum seekers – many of them children – to violence, abduction…

Read More Exhibition presents torn paintings and grazed sculptures in a museum itself hit by explosion Through the entrance is a version of Guido Reni’s 17th-century portrait of St John the Baptist, blown to shreds. Nearby, a chandelier lies splattered on the ground where it fell. Mirrors are cracked, paintings ruptured, and roofs in some…

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Read MoreThe individuals were reportedly arrested for allegedly violating a new national security law by participating in an unofficial primary election last year.The individuals were reportedly arrested for allegedly violating a new national security law by participating in an unofficial primary election last year.

Read MoreDonald Trump says he will address supporters protesting against the certification of his defeat.Donald Trump says he will address supporters protesting against the certification of his defeat.

Read MoreNew York Stock Exchange had been planning to reverse its decision to delist three Chinese telecoms firms.New York Stock Exchange had been planning to reverse its decision to delist three Chinese telecoms firms.

Read MoreThe harsh penalty for a former finance chief is a “major step backwards” says human rights activists.The harsh penalty for a former finance chief is a “major step backwards” says human rights activists.

Read MoreNorth Korean leader admits the country’s economic development plan had fallen short in ‘almost all areas’.North Korean leader admits the country’s economic development plan had fallen short in ‘almost all areas’.

Read More Germany extends lockdown; Zimbabwe reports record cases and deaths; GCSE and A-level exams cancelled in England China blocks entry to WHO team studying Covid’s origins As parts of UK enter third lockdown, how does Europe compare? One in 50 people in England had Covid last week, says Chris Whitty Covid vaccinations: slow start…

Read More The journalists were convicted at one-day trial and sentenced to between 11 and 15 years in jail A court in Vietnam has sentenced three freelance journalists known for their criticism of government to between 11 and 15 years in prison, after finding them guilty of spreading anti-state propaganda. Pham Chi Dung, Nguyen Tuong…

Read More Peru has reached an impasse with Pfizer as it negotiates a deal for a Covid-19 vaccine, the country’s health minister said, citing a conflict over legal immunity for the pharma firm that could undermine Peru’s sovereignty. While officials have remained in “constant contact” with Pfizer since the summer, the talks ran into trouble…

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Read MoreCBS News has learned of a threat to attack the U.S. Capitol on the same day Congress is set to count Electoral College votes. The threat cited Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, who was killed by the U.S. last year. Jeff Pegues has the exclusive report.CBS News has learned of a threat to attack the…

Read MoreThe latest executive order by the US president will only take effect after he has left office.The latest executive order by the US president will only take effect after he has left office.

Read More The Davos minds behind the ‘Great Reset’ are now promoting a tear-jerker about an African youth who learned to code and made a game that would help the world’s refugees. Trouble is, his microtransaction gimmick is vaporware. “This video game lets you step inside the shoes of a refugee,” the WEF tweeted out…

Read More Hong Kong democracy activists and opposition politicians were among dozens of people taken into custody on suspicion of violating the city’s controversial national security law, in what appeared to be the largest roundup yet under the China-imposed legislation. Former lawmakers Alvin Yeung, James To, Andrew Wan and Lam Cheuk-ting were arrested Wednesday morning…

Read More Hong Kong democracy activists and opposition politicians were among dozens of people taken into custody on suspicion of violating the city’s controversial national security law, in what appeared to be the largest roundup yet under the China-imposed legislation. Former lawmakers Alvin Yeung, James To, Andrew Wan and Lam Cheuk-ting were arrested Wednesday morning…

Read More As results begin to trickle in, voters are reminded to stay in line Democrats need to win both runoff races to flip the Senate Why Georgia Senate elections are a big deal Meet the candidates in today’s crucial contests Sign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by email 1.20am GMT…

Read MoreLeader Carrie Lam had warned participation in the unofficial primaries could amount to subversion.Leader Carrie Lam had warned participation in the unofficial primaries could amount to subversion.

Read More India’s emergency-use approval for the British-Swedish AstraZeneca vaccine and the country’s locally developed jab, Covaxin, was lacking in transparency and used “vague” wording, several healthcare experts told RT. The Indian regulator greenlighted the “restricted” emergency use of two inoculations on Sunday: Covaxin, developed by the Hyderabad-based firm Bharat Biotech, and the AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine,…

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Read MorePeter Lowe noticed the problem after getting stuck in Taiwan during the pandemic.Peter Lowe noticed the problem after getting stuck in Taiwan during the pandemic.

Read MorePoliticians and activists detained in early morning raids in crackdown linked to ‘primaries’ democrats held last year.Politicians and activists detained in early morning raids in crackdown linked to ‘primaries’ democrats held last year.

Read More After months of tense anticipation, Nov. 3 came and went in the United States without major incident of violence or intimidation—much to the relief of voters, voting rights groups and law enforcement. But as President Donald Trump’s numerous lawsuits to overturn the election results failed, a new inflection point in his frenzied campaign…

Read More An investigation has been launched by public health authorities in Mexico after a young doctor was left paralyzed minutes after taking the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine. Her family have asked for more research to be carried out. Karla Cecilia Perez was left partially paralyzed in her arms and legs mere hours after receiving the…

Read More In its most detailed comment so far, the U.S. government says the breach of government and private company computer networks “will require a sustained and dedicated effort to remediate.” (Image credit: Pavel Golovkin/AP) In its most detailed comment so far, the U.S. government says the breach of government and private company computer networks…

Read More Israel’s socialized and highly digitized healthcare system has aided rapid COVID-19 vaccine rollout. But Palestinians will have to wait. Israel’s socialized and highly digitized healthcare system has aided rapid COVID-19 vaccine rollout. But Palestinians will have to wait.

Read MoreFacing a surge in infections, U.K. officials said the 2nd dose of the Pfizer vaccine can wait up to 12 weeks. The FDA says that decision is “not rooted solidly in the available evidence.”Facing a surge in infections, U.K. officials said the 2nd dose of the Pfizer vaccine can wait up to 12 weeks.…