Month: February 2021

Read More MOSCOW — In a note from jail, opposition leader Alexei Navalny urged Russians Thursday to overcome their fear and “free” the country from a “bunch of thieves,” while the Kremlin cast the arrests of thousands of protesters as a due response to the unsanctioned rallies. Navalny, who was sentenced to two years and…

Read MoreCreators of a farmers’ protest toolkit shared by teenage Swedish climate activist to be probed by the New Delhi police.Creators of a farmers’ protest toolkit shared by teenage Swedish climate activist to be probed by the New Delhi police.

Read More The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has used anti-blasphemy rules to target members of the Ahmadiyya community. View Entire Post › The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has used anti-blasphemy rules to target members of the Ahmadiyya community.View Entire Post ›

Read MoreThe ex-England captain has been convicted of intimidating his former father-in-law in Australia.The ex-England captain has been convicted of intimidating his former father-in-law in Australia.

Read MoreWin Htein, a senior figure in Aung San Suu Kyi’s party, was taken by police in a pre-dawn arrest.Win Htein, a senior figure in Aung San Suu Kyi’s party, was taken by police in a pre-dawn arrest.

Read More Friends say comedian Munawar Faruqui ran afoul of a government that increasingly lacks a sense of humor in a time of rising Hindu nationalism. Friends say comedian Munawar Faruqui ran afoul of a government that increasingly lacks a sense of humor in a time of rising Hindu nationalism.

Read MoreCross-country replaces downhill skiing in French resorts struggling to survive the pandemic.Cross-country replaces downhill skiing in French resorts struggling to survive the pandemic.

Read More Colonisation has had a particular effect on Indigenous wahine that disadvantages them to this day The Mana Wahine Kaupapa Inquiry hearings will begin this week, investigating claims regarding the specific tiriti violations of the crown that have led to injustice against wahine Māori across social, physical, spiritual, economic, political and cultural dimensions. It…

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Read More Buccaneers quarterback famously displayed a MAGA cap in his locker in 2015 Buccaneers quarterback famously displayed a MAGA cap in his locker in 2015

Read More Eleven GOP House members have joined Democrats in voting to remove Marjorie Taylor Greene from her committee assignments over past comments supporting QAnon conspiracy theories. Eleven GOP House members have joined Democrats in voting to remove Marjorie Taylor Greene from her committee assignments over past comments supporting QAnon conspiracy theories.

Read More Buccaneers quarterback famously displayed a MAGA cap in his locker in 2015 Buccaneers quarterback famously displayed a MAGA cap in his locker in 2015

Read MoreA possible third coronavirus vaccine could be on the way in the U.S. as the nation ramps up immunizations. Nearly 34 million Americans have had at least one COVID shot so far. Meg Oliver reports.A possible third coronavirus vaccine could be on the way in the U.S. as the nation ramps up immunizations. Nearly…

Read More Concern over Covid spread on Superbowl weekend; China to donate vaccines to DR Congo; French PM defends slow vaccine rollout. Follow latest updates Sweden and Denmark plan digital vaccine certificates for travel German minister criticises Von der Leyen over vaccines ‘disgrace’ UK minister:restrictions should stay until cases fall to 1,000 a day About…

Read More Congresswoman has defended herself against criticism she exaggerated danger she faced during Capitol riot Congresswoman has defended herself against criticism she exaggerated danger she faced during Capitol riot

Read More SANTIAGO, Feb 04 (IPS) – In December 2020, the “El Aromo” solar energy project was approved in coastal Manabí province, Ecuador. Operated by the Spanish company Solarpack, the project is expected to transform national solar output. El Aromo will occupy 2.9km2 of land that was previously cleared to build a multi-billion dollar oil…

Read More Jorginho’s first-half penalty was enough for Chelsea to see off unadventurous Spurs 10.29pm GMT David Hytner was in north London to witness Chelsea’s victory. His report has landed, and here it is. You know what to do: click, click, click! Thanks for reading this MBM. Stay safe and warm, wherever you are. Nighty…

Read More On Tuesday morning, Amazon unveiled a futuristic Northern Virginia HQ2 campus design. Late that afternoon, the company released its blockbuster Q4 earnings report and simultaneously revealed that its founder Jeff Bezos would end his reign as Chief Executive Officer at the retail behemoth to become the executive chair of its board. But it…

Read More Federal government in talks on regional quarantine facility as Scott Morrison hopes to secure agreement to lift caps Get guards out of corridors at quarantine hotels and get fresh air and CCTV in – experts Australia’s state by state Covid restrictions and coronavirus lockdown rules explained Nick Scali CEO to get $4.4m dividend…

Read More Trump’s legal team signals he will not testify in impeachment trial Joe Biden sends message to global leaders: ‘America is back’ US to cut off support for Saudi-led operations in Yemen No Republican action against Cheney or Greene after vote Indigenous Americans dying from Covid at twice rate of white Americans 10.21pm GMT…

Read MoreBehind the Kim regime’s scramble to stay afloat through cultural meansBehind the Kim regime’s scramble to stay afloat through cultural means

Read MoreThe climate cycles that have driven mass extinctions, are shortening and becoming more severe. The species that can adapt to environmental changes survive, while others simply die off. CBSN Originals travels to the Galapagos Islands, a living laboratory in the crosshairs of climate change, to see if nature can outrun and outsmart climate change?The…

Read MoreAmerica’s border is seen by many as the dividing line between a fearful past and a safer, better future. CBSN Originals followed Iranian migrant Shahab as he crossed the jungle passes of the Darién Gap, and now joins him once again as he enters America. Having risked life and limb to reach the United…

Read MoreMarjorie Taylor Greene says she is a “very regular American” as the House meets to vote on her fate.Marjorie Taylor Greene says she is a “very regular American” as the House meets to vote on her fate.

Read MoreThousands have been detained for showing support for the Russian opposition leader during protests.Thousands have been detained for showing support for the Russian opposition leader during protests.

Read MoreThe US has been backing a Saudi-led coalition against Houthi rebels in the six-year war.The US has been backing a Saudi-led coalition against Houthi rebels in the six-year war.

Read MoreNnamdi Kanu was accused of hate speech after he posted video of a militia attack on herders.Nnamdi Kanu was accused of hate speech after he posted video of a militia attack on herders.

Read MoreThe money will go to survivors and families of 270 people killed in the Brumadinho disaster in 2019.The money will go to survivors and families of 270 people killed in the Brumadinho disaster in 2019.

Read More MEXICO CITY, Feb 04 (IPS) – All of Erizo’s nightmares are the same. Since his return from the ocean – almost unrecognizable – every bad dream is identical. A wave punches his little boat and throws him into the deep sea where everything is so dark that he can’t even see his own…

Read MoreA senior IOC official rejects criticism of its decision to host next year’s Winter Games in Beijing.A senior IOC official rejects criticism of its decision to host next year’s Winter Games in Beijing.

Read MoreThe hackers have published details about the white-supremacist group’s members online.The hackers have published details about the white-supremacist group’s members online.

Read MoreThe singer’s tweet drew global attention to Indian farmers protesting against new laws.The singer’s tweet drew global attention to Indian farmers protesting against new laws.

Read MoreJoe DiMeo is the recipient of the world’s first successful face and double hand transplant.Joe DiMeo is the recipient of the world’s first successful face and double hand transplant.

Read MoreSasha Sobhani, a retired diplomat’s son, displayed his lifestyle on Instagram’s Rich Kids of Tehran.Sasha Sobhani, a retired diplomat’s son, displayed his lifestyle on Instagram’s Rich Kids of Tehran.