Month: October 2022

Read More Congressional group writes letter urging Biden to extend WTO agreement aimed at easing generic vaccine exports US recovery from the Covid pandemic is in “jeopardy” unless the Biden administration supports making treatment and testing for the disease more readily available to low-income countries, a powerful congressional group has warned Joe Biden. In a…

Read More War’s supporters turn up criticism of Kremlin and military leaders as failures spill on TV screens at home Russia-Ukraine war: latest news After Russia’s chaotic retreats in Kherson – less than a week after Vladimir Putin illegally annexed the Ukrainian province alongside three others – the region’s Moscow-appointed governor, Kirill Stremousov, sought to…

Read MoreMuhoozi Kainerugaba is outspoken on social media, often trading barbs with the opposition and talking foreign policy.Muhoozi Kainerugaba is outspoken on social media, often trading barbs with the opposition and talking foreign policy.

Read More (PORTLAND, Maine) — Wildlife agencies in the U.S. are finding elevated levels of a class of toxic chemicals in game animals such as deer—and that’s prompting health advisories in some places where hunting and fishing are ways of life and key pieces of the economy. Authorities have detected the high levels of PFAS,…

Read More Bosnian Serb president-elect Dodik wants to expedite the Gazprom project and says that West should respect his ties with Moscow Issues around the new Gazprom natural gas pipeline could be resolved in as little as two months, Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik told Russia media on Wednesday, calling the infrastructure project one of…

Read More Democrats write CEO Howard Shultz to look into chain’s anti-union expenditures and alleged ‘weaponizing’ of benefits and pay Four US senators have asked Starbucks to disclose how much the coffee chain has spent on lawyers and consulting fees to counter the growing union membership efforts at hundreds of its locations in the US.…

Read MoreInterior Ministry spokesman says 25 wounded in suicide bombing at mosque used by visitors and ministry employees.Interior Ministry spokesman says 25 wounded in suicide bombing at mosque used by visitors and ministry employees.

Read More The pandemic surge in violence continued across the U.S. in 2021, with homicides rising by 4.3% over the previous year, according to estimates from the FBI’s annual crime report, released Wednesday. The estimated 22,900 murders and other killings last year would bring the nation’s homicide rate to 6.9 per 100,000—the highest in almost…

Read MoreFrench stars have filmed themselves cutting off locks of their hair in a video posted in support of protesters in Iran.French stars have filmed themselves cutting off locks of their hair in a video posted in support of protesters in Iran.

Read MoreThey received 4,000 applications, but four women were chosen to travel 9,000 miles to fill four job titles. Here’s what makes them qualified.They received 4,000 applications, but four women were chosen to travel 9,000 miles to fill four job titles. Here’s what makes them qualified.

Read More Anthony Rapp alleges Spacey acted to gratify sexual desire during an encounter in 1986, when he was 14 and the Oscar winner was 26 or 27 Actor Kevin Spacey faces the first of a series of sexual abuse claims dating back decades on Thursday in New York in a civil trial that may…

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Read MoreIn a move that could drive up gas prices, the oil cartel will cut production by 2 million barrels per day starting in November.In a move that could drive up gas prices, the oil cartel will cut production by 2 million barrels per day starting in November.

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Read MoreNew military leader Ibrahim Traore says Paul-Henri Damiba was removed due to his inability to deal with armed groups.New military leader Ibrahim Traore says Paul-Henri Damiba was removed due to his inability to deal with armed groups.

Read More Ankara will continue to do “whatever is necessary,” the Turkish leader has vowed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has slammed Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for reportedly seeking support from Washington amid tensions between Ankara and Athens. “The Greek prime minister is seeking help from the US. Against whom? Against Türkiye. Whatever you…

Read More President will speak in Fort Meyers, Florida, after seeing powerful storm’s destruction with state’s Republican governor Sign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by email Following the OPEC+ production cut, Democratic House representative Ro Khanna has hit out at Saudi Arabia, accusing the country of undermining the US economy and…

Read More Mette Frederiksen bypasses vote of no confidence over handling of mass cull by calling 1 November ballot Denmark’s prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, has called a general election, to be held on 1 November. Recent opinion polls suggest that the outcome of the vote is too close to call. “We want a broad government…

Read More Alec Baldwin and Rust productions have reached a settlement with the estate of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was killed on the set of the film. Alec Baldwin and Rust productions have reached a settlement with the estate of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was killed on the set of the film.

Read More Jane Birkin and her daughter Charlotte Gainsbourg among those who took part Jane Birkin and her daughter Charlotte Gainsbourg among those who took part

Read MoreRussia’s U.S. ambassador said the ongoing provision of heavy weapons to Ukraine had cemented “Washington’s status as a participant in the conflict.”Russia’s U.S. ambassador said the ongoing provision of heavy weapons to Ukraine had cemented “Washington’s status as a participant in the conflict.”

Read More Marina Ovsyannikova says she refuses to comply with restraint order because she is ‘completely innocent’ Russia-Ukraine war: latest news Marina Ovsyannikova, the former state TV editor who interrupted a news broadcast to protest against the Ukraine war, has said she decided to escape house arrest because she was “innocent”. “I consider myself completely…

Read More WASHINGTON DC, Oct 05 (IPS) – This year commemorates the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl Child. While the last decade has seen greater attention on the positive development needs of girls, we must move beyond documenting the barriers that girls face to investing in and prioritizing girl-centered solutions to…

Read MoreCrimean police said Olga Valeyeva was fined 40,000 rubles, while her friend was given a 10-day prison sentence.Crimean police said Olga Valeyeva was fined 40,000 rubles, while her friend was given a 10-day prison sentence.

Read More ‘A suspect is in custody and there is no threat to the community,’ university spokesperson says ‘A suspect is in custody and there is no threat to the community,’ university spokesperson says

Read MoreCharlie D’Agata heads to the frontlines in eastern Ukraine where he gets to see the first images of Lyman, a city back under Ukrainian control after Russian annexation.Charlie D’Agata heads to the frontlines in eastern Ukraine where he gets to see the first images of Lyman, a city back under Ukrainian control after Russian…

Read More ‘Anti-growth coalition’? PM certainly brought culture war energy to her short address to party faithful Liz Truss’s first – and perhaps, she might secretly fear, only – leader’s speech to the Conservative conference was short on new ideas or policies. But there was, nonetheless, a lot of content to pick over. Here are…

Read More Two-year-old died in explosion after Darren Greenham cut pipe in Heysham home while intoxicated A “neighbour from hell” has been jailed for 15 years for causing a gas explosion that killed a toddler when he cut pipes to sell them for £400. Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast in May 2021 when…

Read More One of the officers that was allegedly involved in the rape was present during the training exercise where Mr Tipping died One of the officers that was allegedly involved in the rape was present during the training exercise where Mr Tipping died

Read More EU officials are lecturing their people on how to be ‘responsible’ amid a crisis of said officials’ own making Has anyone else noticed the number of Western officials who have gone out of their way lately to model for – or lecture to – their constituents on how to not be a selfish,…

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Read More Celebrities including Juliette Binoche and Marion Cotillard stage protest ‘for freedom’ after death of Mahsa Amini More than 50 high-profile French women have filmed themselves cutting their hair in support of Iranian women and girls who have been killed in protests at the death of Mahsa Amini after her arrest by Iranian morality…

Read More The discovery has been reported to the War Crimes Commission for investigation The discovery has been reported to the War Crimes Commission for investigation

Read MoreBrittney Griner’s appeal of her nine-year prison sentence in Russia has been scheduled for October 25. “CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King sits down exclusively with her wife, Cherelle Griner, for her first interview since Griner’s sentencing. She says she feels like her wife is a “hostage.”Brittney Griner’s appeal of her nine-year prison sentence in…