Month: February 2021

Read MoreCanada is among a few rich nations accessing vaccines mostly reserved for developing countries.Canada is among a few rich nations accessing vaccines mostly reserved for developing countries.

Read MoreJoe DiMeo suffered severe burns in a car crash and says the operations offer him a “second chance”.Joe DiMeo suffered severe burns in a car crash and says the operations offer him a “second chance”.

Read MoreAssadollah Assadi is convicted by a Belgian court of planning an attack on an opposition rally in 2018.Assadollah Assadi is convicted by a Belgian court of planning an attack on an opposition rally in 2018.

Read MoreEnglish-language satellite news channel CGTN’s licence was “wrongfully held”, says watchdog Ofcom.English-language satellite news channel CGTN’s licence was “wrongfully held”, says watchdog Ofcom.

Read MoreHe was abducted as a child by Uganda’s LRA rebels, turning into one of its most ruthless fighters.He was abducted as a child by Uganda’s LRA rebels, turning into one of its most ruthless fighters.

Read More Oxford University project reveals devastating impact on prospects for world’s poorest students, especially girls Coronavirus – latest updates Read more in the series: The return of extreme poverty In the coffee-farming communities of the Peruvian Amazon, the classroom is a route out of poverty. Gabriela was studying civil engineering in a city an…

Read MoreChild soldier-turned-Lord’s Resistance Army commander Dominic Ongwen convicted by Netherlands-based court.Child soldier-turned-Lord’s Resistance Army commander Dominic Ongwen convicted by Netherlands-based court.

Read MoreDominic Ongwen was abducted as a child and had argued that he was a victim, not a perpetratorDominic Ongwen was abducted as a child and had argued that he was a victim, not a perpetrator

Read MoreMorgan Wallen’s music has also been removed by hundreds of US radio stations over the scandal.Morgan Wallen’s music has also been removed by hundreds of US radio stations over the scandal.

Read MoreThe Evermore theme park’s owners say Swift’s album release of the same name has led to confusion.The Evermore theme park’s owners say Swift’s album release of the same name has led to confusion.

Read MoreThe US warns of serious consequences for atrocities committed against women in internment camps for ethnic Uighurs.The US warns of serious consequences for atrocities committed against women in internment camps for ethnic Uighurs.

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Read MoreUS State Department says peaceful protests and unhindered internet access are ‘hallmark of any thriving democracy’.US State Department says peaceful protests and unhindered internet access are ‘hallmark of any thriving democracy’.

Read MoreThe move comes as Saudi Arabia also imposes new restrictions, including a 10-day suspension of events.The move comes as Saudi Arabia also imposes new restrictions, including a 10-day suspension of events.

Read MoreA BBC report based on interviews with former detainees and a guard detailed rape of women in camps.A BBC report based on interviews with former detainees and a guard detailed rape of women in camps.

Read MoreRegulator bans Kishore Biyani for alleged trade in shares of Future Retail ahead of the release of price-sensitive data.Regulator bans Kishore Biyani for alleged trade in shares of Future Retail ahead of the release of price-sensitive data.

Read More Scientists aim to establish level of immunity in trial of 820 people, giving some a substitute vaccine at second appointment Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Volunteers are being sought for a world-first trial to establish the efficacy of giving people a first dose of one vaccine and a second…

Read MoreThe UN secretary general says the coup is “unacceptable” and pledges international pressure.The UN secretary general says the coup is “unacceptable” and pledges international pressure.

Read More YANGON, Myanmar — Myanmar’s new military government has blocked access to Facebook as resistance to Monday’s coup surged amid calls for civil disobedience to protest the ousting of the elected civilian government and its leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Facebook is especially popular in Myanmar and the ousted government had commonly made public…

Read More YANGON, Myanmar — Myanmar’s new military government has blocked access to Facebook as resistance to Monday’s coup surged amid calls for civil disobedience to protest the ousting of the elected civilian government and its leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Facebook is especially popular in Myanmar and the ousted government had commonly made public…

Read MoreCricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and a host of Bollywood stars echo government’s stand on social media.Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and a host of Bollywood stars echo government’s stand on social media.

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Read MoreCarrier says COVID-19 vaccines are not being distributed as quickly as expected, travel restrictions are hurting demand.Carrier says COVID-19 vaccines are not being distributed as quickly as expected, travel restrictions are hurting demand.

Read MoreTwo leaders say they will strengthen US-S Korea alliance during first phone call since new US president assumed office.Two leaders say they will strengthen US-S Korea alliance during first phone call since new US president assumed office.

Read More Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg has shared a “tool kit” with tips and talking points for backers of India’s farmer protests, stoking a wave of backlash and accusations she aided a foreign plot to destabilize the country. Thunberg took to Twitter on Wednesday with a lengthy document – apparently created by activists but…

Read MoreYoshiro Mori, a former Japanese prime minister, said women “have difficulty” speaking concisely.Yoshiro Mori, a former Japanese prime minister, said women “have difficulty” speaking concisely.

Read More The biggest star known to man is 1,700 times larger than the sun! View Entire Post › The biggest star known to man is 1,700 times larger than the sun!View Entire Post ›

Read MoreUK says given possible vaccine supply constraints, 13-month study could provide important data for flexible inoculation.UK says given possible vaccine supply constraints, 13-month study could provide important data for flexible inoculation.

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Read MoreThe global business consulting firm McKinsey & Company has agreed to a $573 million settlement over its role in the opioid crisis, according to a person with knowledge of the dealThe global business consulting firm McKinsey & Company has agreed to a $573 million settlement over its role in the opioid crisis, according to…

Read More NEW YORK — In 1995, few could imagine that the modest online bookstore built by Jeff Bezos would turn into a $1.7 trillion behemoth that sells everything from diapers to sofas, produces movies, owns a grocery chain and provides cloud computing services to businesses all over the globe. Amazon has become all of…

Read More “Do you want to be famous?” This is the question, posed in an open casting call, that drew thousands of young people to audition for a role in HBO’s Fake Famous. (Never mind that it is also the implied question of virtually every open casting call.) Framed, like many of the most exploitative…

Read More The social media company is refusing an order to take down accounts the government wants gone. View Entire Post › The social media company is refusing an order to take down accounts the government wants gone.View Entire Post ›

Read More Move signals new administration’s defence of federal civil rights protections Move signals new administration’s defence of federal civil rights protections

Read More But difficulties convincing some groups to get their shots point to big challenges that lie ahead for other nations — especially the US. View Entire Post › But difficulties convincing some groups to get their shots point to big challenges that lie ahead for other nations — especially the US.View Entire Post ›