Month: September 2022

Read MoreA few hundred Cubans have taken to the streets in Havana demanding the restoration of electricity, protesting more than two days after a blackout hit the entire island following the passage of Hurricane IanA few hundred Cubans have taken to the streets in Havana demanding the restoration of electricity, protesting more than two days…

Read More UNITED NATIONS, Sep 30 (IPS) – The Kremlin has announced that a ceremony will take place Friday in Moscow that will launch a process of annexation of the Ukrainian regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia. Read the full story, “Annexation of a States Territory is a Violation of the Charter & International…

Read More UNITED NATIONS, Sep 30 (IPS) – When the UN’s high-level meeting of world leaders concluded last week, the head count seemed lopsided: 190 speakers, including 76 Heads of State, 50 Heads of Government, 4 Vice-Presidents, 5 Deputy Prime Ministers, 48 Ministers and 7 Heads of Delegations—overwhelmingly male. Read the full story, “UNs High-Level…

Read More ‘This is the will of millions of people,’ says Russian leader ‘This is the will of millions of people,’ says Russian leader

Read MoreEffective climate action is not possible without a freer society in host Egypt, activists say.Effective climate action is not possible without a freer society in host Egypt, activists say.

Read MoreThe move has been condemned by Ukraine and Western countries and represents major escalation in seven-month war.The move has been condemned by Ukraine and Western countries and represents major escalation in seven-month war.

Read MoreState under hurricane warning as Florida assesses damageFull story: ‘catastrophic’ damage from hurricane in Florida Lee County, which covers Fort Myers in southwest Florida, does not have running water after a water main break at its water utility, Florida governor Ron DeSantis said at a press conference. The county is home to over 750,000…

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Read More Court documents show Musk and former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey discussed changes to the platform prior to the $44 billion buyout Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk and Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey had communicated privately about the social media platform well before the former made a $44 billion buyout offer, newly revealed court…

Read More The vacation centre became a vital sanctuary for thousands as the powerful storm swept through Florida, Bevan Hurley writes The vacation centre became a vital sanctuary for thousands as the powerful storm swept through Florida, Bevan Hurley writes

Read MoreThe EU has agreed to implement levies on energy firms which are benefiting from soaring gas prices.The EU has agreed to implement levies on energy firms which are benefiting from soaring gas prices.

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Read More Ordinary residents describe being held in solitary confinement and forced to sign confessions in occupied territories Moscow wants to absorb into Russia Ordinary residents describe being held in solitary confinement and forced to sign confessions in occupied territories Moscow wants to absorb into Russia

Read MoreHundreds of “students were preparing for an exam when a suicide bomber struck,” a police spokesman said.Hundreds of “students were preparing for an exam when a suicide bomber struck,” a police spokesman said.

Read MoreIndia’s main opposition party Indian National Congress is set to choose a non-family member as its next president as it struggles to recover before key upcoming electionsIndia’s main opposition party Indian National Congress is set to choose a non-family member as its next president as it struggles to recover before key upcoming elections

Read More PM and chancellor say they will not publish projections until late November despite them being ready next week Politics live – latest updates Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng will refuse to release forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) until more than six weeks after receiving them, despite calls for them to…

Read MoreUS Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm tells the BBC its unlikely Nord Stream leaks are coincidence.US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm tells the BBC its unlikely Nord Stream leaks are coincidence.

Read More The Russian Army has reportedly deployed a batch of its most sophisticated ground combat vehicle to Ukraine. Several Russian K-4386 Typhoon-VDV armored vehicles have reportedly been used in battle in Ukraine’s occupied territory for the first time. The video, which began circulating on social media, shows a Russian military convoy that includes at least five…

Read More Foreign Secretary James Cleverly says Beijing must change its behavior on the world stage Britain will not consider China a threat if it respects international law and norms, UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has said. “What I would ultimately like to see is a healthy partnership. We are not quite there yet, and…

Read MoreAs the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 219th day, we take a look at the main developments.As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 219th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Read More The pipelines were damaged by explosions, each with a force equivalent to 500 kg (1,100 pounds) of TNT, the WSJ reported The Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipeline leaks were caused by two powerful explosions, each with a force equivalent to 500 kg (1,100 pounds) of TNT, the Wall Street Journal reported on…

Read MoreForty-seven percent of respondents express anxiety following President Vladimir Putin’s troop call-up announcement.Forty-seven percent of respondents express anxiety following President Vladimir Putin’s troop call-up announcement.

Read More Trump asks for donations from Mar-a-Lago after Hurricane Ian wrecks havoc Trump asks for donations from Mar-a-Lago after Hurricane Ian wrecks havoc

Read More ‘Putin cannot be allowed to alter international borders using brute force,’ UK prime minister says ‘Putin cannot be allowed to alter international borders using brute force,’ UK prime minister says

Read More Events in Ouagadougou bear hallmark of other recent power grabs across region Events in Ouagadougou bear hallmark of other recent power grabs across region

Read MoreSoldiers seen along the main avenue in Ouagadougou leading to the presidential palace and national television station.Soldiers seen along the main avenue in Ouagadougou leading to the presidential palace and national television station.

Read More Authorities will check if the gas pipeline explosions affected a power cable connection with Poland Authorities in Sweden are worried that sabotage on the Nord Stream gas pipelines this week may have also damaged an important undersea power line. The SwePol Link delivers electricity between Karlshamn in Sweden and Bruskowo Wielkie in Poland.…

Read More ‘For too many Americans, the costs of treatment would break their banks,’ said Rep Ami Bera ‘For too many Americans, the costs of treatment would break their banks,’ said Rep Ami Bera

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Read More Lucrative natural gas pipeline running to Germany under Baltic Sea blocked by chancellor Olaf Scholz in response to Vladimir Putin’s aggression Lucrative natural gas pipeline running to Germany under Baltic Sea blocked by chancellor Olaf Scholz in response to Vladimir Putin’s aggression

Read More Lucrative natural gas pipeline running to Germany under Baltic Sea blocked by chancellor Olaf Scholz in response to Vladimir Putin’s aggression Lucrative natural gas pipeline running to Germany under Baltic Sea blocked by chancellor Olaf Scholz in response to Vladimir Putin’s aggression

Read More Emergency talks with head of Office for Budget Responsibility follow dramatic market changes since last Friday’s mini-budget Liz Truss has previously suggested universal benefits such as the state pension should be scrapped because of the “huge expense” to taxpayers of “recycling” their money through the system – prompting fears she could go further…

Read More Campaigners accuse force of ‘trying to prevent women from organising’ over childcare protest in London The Metropolitan police is facing legal action after it refused to police a major protest by mothers against the cost of childcare in central London, weeks before it was scheduled to take place. Campaigners accused the Met of…

Read More Lender says slowdown will intensify in coming months as household budgets come under more pressure UK house price growth flatlined in September with a stronger slowdown expected in the coming months as a combination of soaring inflation and mortgage rates makes moving unaffordable for many. The latest snapshot from the building society Nationwide…

Read More The popular chocolate company has battled trademark court battles for years The popular chocolate company has battled trademark court battles for years