Month: February 2021

Read More Bipartisan nomination praises protesters’ ‘bravery and determination that have inspired the world’ US lawmakers have nominated Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement for the Nobel peace prize, calling the campaigners a global inspiration in the face of a crackdown by Beijing. In a letter to the Nobel committee released on Wednesday, nine lawmakers across party…

Read More Canada to receive significant doses from Covax fund meant to ensure access for poor countries; Chile and New Zealand to also receive above-average Covax doses UK passes 10m Covid vaccination milestone GSK and CureVac sign deal to develop multi-variant vaccine Canada takes Covax vaccines despite side deals See all our coronavirus coverage 1.16am…

Read MoreThe Kremlin’s tough tactics could backfire, with the opposition leader’s jail term fuelling protests.The Kremlin’s tough tactics could backfire, with the opposition leader’s jail term fuelling protests.

Read MoreMigrant farm workers, many from South East Asian countries, are living in squalid conditions just outside Seoul, one of Asia’s wealthiest capitals.Migrant farm workers, many from South East Asian countries, are living in squalid conditions just outside Seoul, one of Asia’s wealthiest capitals.

Read MoreDemocrats are moving to strip Marjorie Taylor Greene of committee assignments after Republicans fail to discipline her.Democrats are moving to strip Marjorie Taylor Greene of committee assignments after Republicans fail to discipline her.

Read More US climate czar John Kerry defended his choice of taking a private jet to Iceland to receive an environmental award in 2019, pointing to his importance in the battle against carbon and suggesting that he had no other options. “If you offset your carbon, it’s the only choice for somebody like me who…

Read More Authorities also want $2 million bond raised by $200,000 after he failed to update his address Authorities also want $2 million bond raised by $200,000 after he failed to update his address

Read More The Justice Department is considering whether members of far-right groups involved in the storming of the Capitol on 6 January can be charged under federal laws usually used against people involved in organised crime. The Justice Department is considering whether members of far-right groups involved in the storming of the Capitol on 6…

Read More People in Melbourne urged to get tested for coronavirus as the positive case throws tennis tournament preparations into chaos. Follow the latest news, live • Australian Open hotel worker positive for Covid • Victoria Covid hotspots•WA Covid restrictions explained; WA hotspot locations• Labor urges Facebook to act against Craig Kelly’s ‘harmful’ content• Follow…

Read MoreThe government notes the far-right group’s role in the US Capitol riot in Washington last month.The government notes the far-right group’s role in the US Capitol riot in Washington last month.

Read MoreMarjorie Taylor Greene’s remarks were offensive but came before she was elected, a party leader says.Marjorie Taylor Greene’s remarks were offensive but came before she was elected, a party leader says.

Read MoreCBS News asked the White House if a similar move might happen in the U.S.CBS News asked the White House if a similar move might happen in the U.S.

Read MoreThe Biden administration says this is ‘just the beginning’ of its push to speed the pace of vaccinations.The Biden administration says this is ‘just the beginning’ of its push to speed the pace of vaccinations.

Read More Syrian air defenses responded to an Israeli missile attack near al-Quneitra, according to reports in the country’s state media. The missile strikes were launched late on Wednesday night around al-Quneitra, a city south of Damascus and just outside the Israel-occupied Golan Heights, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency. Footage circulating online purported to…

Read More Scientists sent by the World Health Organization are wrapping up a visit to Wuhan, China. They were investigating how the coronavirus began, but it’s not clear how much they were able to find. Scientists sent by the World Health Organization are wrapping up a visit to Wuhan, China. They were investigating how the…

Read More The erosion of Hong Kong’s autonomy by China is forcing its citizens to decide between escaping or taking a stand, writes Brian McGleenon The erosion of Hong Kong’s autonomy by China is forcing its citizens to decide between escaping or taking a stand, writes Brian McGleenon

Read More It’s the latest fallout from the widening scandal around congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s controversial comments It’s the latest fallout from the widening scandal around congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s controversial comments

Read More KATMANDU, Feb 03 (IPS) – At last count Nepal had 129 spoken languages, but even as new ones are identified, others are becoming extinct. At least 24 of the languages and dialects spoken in Nepal are ‘endangered’, and the next ones on the verge of disappearing are Dura, Kusunda, and Tillung, each of…

Read MoreBiden told a Democratic caucus he is not wedded to an absolute number on his proposed $1.9 trillion stimulus package.Biden told a Democratic caucus he is not wedded to an absolute number on his proposed $1.9 trillion stimulus package.

Read MoreHealth authorities announce a new 32-point plan to curb the coronavirus spread amid a surge in cases.Health authorities announce a new 32-point plan to curb the coronavirus spread amid a surge in cases.

Read More Early return is ‘recipe for disaster’ say experts, as Johnson resists pressure to follow Scottish lead Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Scientists have cautioned against bringing forward the reopening of schools in England, warning it would be “a recipe for disaster” while prevalence of the virus remains high. The…

Read MoreMarjorie Taylor Greene may be embroiled in controversy, but the people who voted her in say, ‘We love her’.Marjorie Taylor Greene may be embroiled in controversy, but the people who voted her in say, ‘We love her’.

Read More This article is part of the The DC Brief, TIME’s politics newsletter. Sign up here to get stories like this sent to your inbox every weekday. In politics, the reality of a situation is often second to how it’s perceived. President Gerald Ford was, in the public’s mind, a klutz. It didn’t matter…

Read MorePhysical, psychological scars remain fresh in wake of deadly blast that laid to waste large swathes of Lebanon capital.Physical, psychological scars remain fresh in wake of deadly blast that laid to waste large swathes of Lebanon capital.

Read More YANGON, Myanmar, Feb 03 (IPS) – As night fell on Tuesday, the second day of the military coup in Myanmar, two familiar scenes were being played out on opposite sides of the world. Read the full story, “Myanmar Looks Back in Fear and Anger after Military Coup”, on globalissues.org → YANGON, Myanmar, Feb…

Read MoreThe horror character featured on a Amber Alert message sent out by the Texas Department of Safety.The horror character featured on a Amber Alert message sent out by the Texas Department of Safety.

Read More It’s the first time the two have interacted since their legal drama ended  It’s the first time the two have interacted since their legal drama ended 

Read MoreStreaming giant Netflix landed 20 television series nominations, the most of any network.Streaming giant Netflix landed 20 television series nominations, the most of any network.

Read More Country orders millions more doses from other manufacturers Country orders millions more doses from other manufacturers

Read More GENEVA, Feb 03 (IPS) – Saber Azam is a former United Nations official who served with UNHCR and DPKO in key positions in Europe, Africa, and Asia. He is also the author of SORAYA: The Other Princess, a historical fiction that overflies the latest seven decades of Afghan history, and Hell’s Mouth, also…

Read MoreCountries will receive doses in proportion to population size, with the most going to India.Countries will receive doses in proportion to population size, with the most going to India.

Read MoreMedical staff walk away as clatter of pots and pans and the honking of car horns are heard in protest against the coup.Medical staff walk away as clatter of pots and pans and the honking of car horns are heard in protest against the coup.

Read More The Proud Boys face increased scrutiny in the wake of the US Capitol insurrection The Proud Boys face increased scrutiny in the wake of the US Capitol insurrection

Read More Court jails opposition editor for 25 days in a broadening of Kremlin clampdown  Court jails opposition editor for 25 days in a broadening of Kremlin clampdown 

Read More Merkel and Macron defend bloc’s policy as vaccination numbers lag behind those of Israel, UK and US Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage National leaders are starting to feel the heat over the EU’s struggling Covid vaccine rollout, which is increasingly being seen as overcautious, marred by mistakes and miscalculations,…