Month: February 2021

Read MoreChina condemns the move of the USS John S McCain, saying it had dispatched naval, air units to follow and warn the ship.China condemns the move of the USS John S McCain, saying it had dispatched naval, air units to follow and warn the ship.

Read More Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern helps cook breakfast on the national holiday, which celebrates the signing of the treaty of Waitangi on 6 February 1840 by Māori chiefs and the British Crown Continue reading…Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern helps cook breakfast on the national holiday, which celebrates the signing of the treaty of Waitangi on…

Read MoreThe White House brushes off an ex-Biden adviser’s warning the package could destabilise the economy.The White House brushes off an ex-Biden adviser’s warning the package could destabilise the economy.

Read MoreUsers had flocked to the two sites to protest against Monday’s coup after Facebook was blocked.Users had flocked to the two sites to protest against Monday’s coup after Facebook was blocked.

Read More Donald Trump quickly responded to the cancellation, saying he would follow Mr Dobbs’ next move closely Donald Trump quickly responded to the cancellation, saying he would follow Mr Dobbs’ next move closely

Read MoreAction reverses the order issued by former President Donald just before leaving office on January 20.Action reverses the order issued by former President Donald just before leaving office on January 20.

Read MoreProtesters want unpopular Haitian President Jovenel Moise to leave office by Sunday as political turmoil deepens.Protesters want unpopular Haitian President Jovenel Moise to leave office by Sunday as political turmoil deepens.

Read MoreUrsula von der Leyen admits mistakes were made in the EU’s vaccine strategy as Germans question the rollout.Ursula von der Leyen admits mistakes were made in the EU’s vaccine strategy as Germans question the rollout.

Read MoreThe pro-democracy leader remains hugely popular at home but has lost favour on the world stage.The pro-democracy leader remains hugely popular at home but has lost favour on the world stage.

Read MoreCalifornia is adding mass inoculation sites even as the shortage of coronavirus vaccine has local officials restricting who gets shotsCalifornia is adding mass inoculation sites even as the shortage of coronavirus vaccine has local officials restricting who gets shots

Read MoreYolanda, 17, is campaigning for better education and more resources for schools in South Africa.Yolanda, 17, is campaigning for better education and more resources for schools in South Africa.

Read More Greece becomes latest EU nation to limit vaccine; Israel, Lebanon ease lockdowns; all contacts of Melbourne hotel quarantine worker, who contracted UK strain and put Australian Open at risk, test negative. Follow live 12.03am GMT Health authorities in Victoria, Australia trying to prevent a coronavirus outbreak have said the next 48 hours will…

Read MoreWomen in Switzerland were finally granted the right to vote after a referendum in February 1971.Women in Switzerland were finally granted the right to vote after a referendum in February 1971.

Read MoreEconomic crises hit people of colour harder and longer, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Friday.Economic crises hit people of colour harder and longer, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Friday.

Read More President Joe Biden started out his speech laying a new vision for America’s place in the world with a dad joke — or, rather, a granddad joke. He compared his own advanced age to that of Benjamin Franklin, the father of U.S. foreign policy, and namesake of the grand hall where the 78-year-old…

Read More A 93-year-old who studies the Torah 17 hours a day and nothing else has become one of the most controversial people in Israel by apparently rejecting anti-virus measures, writes Patrick Kingsley A 93-year-old who studies the Torah 17 hours a day and nothing else has become one of the most controversial people in…

Read More Government has not been presented with widely reported $39bn plan for Daru Island in Torres Strait A Chinese-built multibillion-dollar city proposed for the tiny island of Daru in the Torres Strait is not being formally considered by the Papua New Guinea government, which says it has not seen the proposal. The national planning…

Read More Dr. Katherine O’Brien of the World Health Organization says poor countries are able to get their populations vaccinated — they just need the doses. (Image credit: Fadel Senna/AFP via Getty Images) Dr. Katherine O’Brien of the World Health Organization says poor countries are able to get their populations vaccinated — they just need…

Read MoreThe US Air Force is reviewing security protocols after an unarmed man accessed the flightline at Joint Base Andrews.The US Air Force is reviewing security protocols after an unarmed man accessed the flightline at Joint Base Andrews.

Read MoreNgozi Okonjo-Iweala had been frontrunner for the role but was opposed by the Trump administration.Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala had been frontrunner for the role but was opposed by the Trump administration.

Read MoreThe former president and first lady’s Higher Ground Productions is working on 3 movies, 2 TV series and a docuseries.The former president and first lady’s Higher Ground Productions is working on 3 movies, 2 TV series and a docuseries.

Read More Crews are dealing with flare-ups on northern flank of bushfire that has destroyed at least 86 homes Rain relief is expected after another dangerous night on the frontline of a devastating bushfire in the Perth hills that has destroyed at least 86 homes. Hopes are high that forecast weekend rain will help firefighters…

Read More Palestinian Authority welcomes ruling that could see prosecution of Israeli officials and military as well as Hamas figures The international criminal court has announced that it has jurisdiction in Palestine, clearing its chief prosecutor to investigate alleged atrocities despite fierce Israeli objections. Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, condemned the ruling and said the…

Read MoreThe study looked at changes in the forests of Southeast Asia – “a global hotspot” for bat species.The study looked at changes in the forests of Southeast Asia – “a global hotspot” for bat species.

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Read MoreDecision opens the door for the tribunal’s prosecutor to open a war crimes investigation.Decision opens the door for the tribunal’s prosecutor to open a war crimes investigation.

Read More The ocean soundtrack of the popular imagination is a largely silent one, interrupted only by the mournful aria of migrating whales or the acapella vocalizations of dolphin pods. In fact, the underwater realm sounds more like an orchestra warming up, the cetaceans hitting their high notes while other marine mammals clear their throats…

Read More The ocean soundtrack of the popular imagination is a largely silent one, interrupted only by the mournful aria of migrating whales or the acapella vocalizations of dolphin pods. In fact, the underwater realm sounds more like an orchestra warming up, the cetaceans hitting their high notes while other marine mammals clear their throats…

Read More Marina Shakhov never took to the streets to voice her opposition against President Vladimir Putin until recently. In the protests that began on Jan. 23 and repeated the following weekend, the 31-year-old sales representative marched with several hundred people, braving temperatures of 3F in the Siberian city of Tomsk. Just a five minute…

Read More Marina Shakhov never took to the streets to voice her opposition against President Vladimir Putin until recently. In the protests that began on Jan. 23 and repeated the following weekend, the 31-year-old sales representative marched with several hundred people, braving temperatures of 3F in the Siberian city of Tomsk. Just a five minute…

Read More Following a year filled with anti-racist reading lists and proclamations to “listen to Black women,” novelists Brit Bennett, Jasmine Guillory and Jacqueline Woodson reflected on what what it means to be a Black writer today on the Feb. 5 “Black in America” episode of TIME100 Talks. In a roundtable conversation, also part of…

Read More Travelers who refuse to wear a mask on planes, buses and trains will face fines, under a new Biden executive order. Travelers who refuse to wear a mask on planes, buses and trains will face fines, under a new Biden executive order.

Read MoreInvestigation revealed ‘flagrant and wanton disregard’ of the law and ‘insatiable pursuit of self-enrichment’.Investigation revealed ‘flagrant and wanton disregard’ of the law and ‘insatiable pursuit of self-enrichment’.

Read MoreAn acquittal is almost certain for Trump so instead, politicians are using the trial to set up future political fights.An acquittal is almost certain for Trump so instead, politicians are using the trial to set up future political fights.

Read More Myanmar’s economy is already suffering due to COVID-19. Analysts say an imposition of broad economic sanctions in response to the coup could harm the country and result in greater Chinese influence. (Image credit: AP) Myanmar’s economy is already suffering due to COVID-19. Analysts say an imposition of broad economic sanctions in response to…