Month: October 2022

Read More Moscow is suspending implementation of a deal to export grain from Ukraine that has brought down global food prices, the Russian defence Ministry says. Moscow is suspending implementation of a deal to export grain from Ukraine that has brought down global food prices, the Russian defence Ministry says.

Read More A 75-year-old Pakistani, who was never charged with a crime, has been sent home after 17 years in the prison The US has ordered the release of the oldest inmate at the Guantanamo Bay detention center on Saturday and returned him to Pakistan. The prisoner, who never stood trial or faced formal charges,…

Read More ‘Most plausible’ threat will likely come from ‘lone offenders’ who may use election-related issues to justify violent ends, agencies warn ‘Most plausible’ threat will likely come from ‘lone offenders’ who may use election-related issues to justify violent ends, agencies warn

Read More Russian it has moved to suspend its implementation of a U.N.-brokered deal which has seen more than 9 million tons of grain exported from Ukraine and brought down global food prices. (Image credit: AP Photo, File) Russian it has moved to suspend its implementation of a U.N.-brokered deal which has seen more than…

Read More Russian president was pressed to dispel fears of atomic catastrophe – and the response was ‘alarming’ Russian president was pressed to dispel fears of atomic catastrophe – and the response was ‘alarming’

Read MoreIn addition to reporting unprecedented numbers of migrant deaths over the past years, Border Patrol has recorded a sharp increase in rescues and life-saving operations to assist migrants in distress.In addition to reporting unprecedented numbers of migrant deaths over the past years, Border Patrol has recorded a sharp increase in rescues and life-saving operations…

Read More Writer who also edited Independent on Sunday remembered as one of the best in British journalism Ian Jack, the Guardian columnist and former editor of Granta and the Independent on Sunday, has died at the age of 77 after a short illness. Jack was a gifted writer, a brilliant and imaginative editor, and…

Read More London denies it was behind the pipeline sabotage, dismissing Russia’s claim as an “invented story” The United Kingdom has rebuffed Russia’s accusation that it orchestrated an attack on the Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea. The statement came hours after Moscow claimed that the Royal Navy was involved in the explosions. Writing…

Read More Two explosions occur at same busy junction where al-Shabaab blasts killed 500 people five years ago Two car bombs have exploded at a busy junction in Mogadishu near key government offices, leaving “scores of civilian casualties,” police told Somali state media. The attack on Saturday occurred five years after a massive blast at…

Read MoreAt times these days, it can feel like the United States is on edge about threats to American democracyAt times these days, it can feel like the United States is on edge about threats to American democracy

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Read MoreSaifullah Paracha, 75, returns to Pakistan amid a US push to release uncharged detainees.Saifullah Paracha, 75, returns to Pakistan amid a US push to release uncharged detainees.

Read More MAZOWE, Zimbabwe, Oct 29 (IPS) – With homemade tents scattered about, hordes of artisanal gold miners throng parts of Mazowe village in Zimbabwe’s Mashonaland Central Province, where they have cut down thousands of trees to process gold ore. Read the full story, “Artisanal Miners Ruining Already Diminishing Forests in Zimbabwe”, on globalissues.org →…

Read MoreVehicle loaded with explosives is driven into the education ministry compound in Mogadishu and is followed by gunfire.Vehicle loaded with explosives is driven into the education ministry compound in Mogadishu and is followed by gunfire.

Read MoreVehicle loaded with explosives is driven into the education ministry compound in Mogadishu and is followed by gunfire.Vehicle loaded with explosives is driven into the education ministry compound in Mogadishu and is followed by gunfire.

Read MoreRussia also accuses the UK of helping Ukrainians in their attacks – a claim the UK dismisses as “false”.Russia also accuses the UK of helping Ukrainians in their attacks – a claim the UK dismisses as “false”.

Read MoreRussia also accuses the UK of helping Ukrainians in their attacks – a claim the UK dismisses as “false”.Russia also accuses the UK of helping Ukrainians in their attacks – a claim the UK dismisses as “false”.

Read MoreOne of the most glaring setbacks in its war is its recent big call-up of more troops — a plan that doesn’t appear to be working.One of the most glaring setbacks in its war is its recent big call-up of more troops — a plan that doesn’t appear to be working.

Read MoreOne of the most glaring setbacks in its war is its recent big call-up of more troops — a plan that doesn’t appear to be working.One of the most glaring setbacks in its war is its recent big call-up of more troops — a plan that doesn’t appear to be working.

Read More For Amazonian land activist Erasmo Theofilo, this year’s Brazilian presidential election is the most important in the country’s history. But he could not vote during the first round on October 2 because he and his family were in hiding from assassins. Since Jair Bolsonaro came to power in 2019, this is the fourth…

Read More For Amazonian land activist Erasmo Theofilo, this year’s Brazilian presidential election is the most important in the country’s history. But he could not vote during the first round on October 2 because he and his family were in hiding from assassins. Since Jair Bolsonaro came to power in 2019, this is the fourth…

Read More (MANILA, Philippines) — Flash floods and landslides set off by torrential rains left at least 50 people dead, including in a hard-hit southern Philippine province, where as many as 60 villagers are feared missing and buried in a huge mudslide laden with rocks, trees and debris, officials said Saturday. At least 42 people…

Read More (MANILA, Philippines) — Flash floods and landslides set off by torrential rains left at least 50 people dead, including in a hard-hit southern Philippine province, where as many as 60 villagers are feared missing and buried in a huge mudslide laden with rocks, trees and debris, officials said Saturday. At least 42 people…

Read More Hossein Salami’s tough language raises fears security forces may be about to intensify crackdown on unrest The head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards has told protesters that Saturday would be their last day of taking to the streets, in a sign that security forces may intensify their crackdown on unrest sweeping the country. Iran…

Read More Hossein Salami’s tough language raises fears security forces may be about to intensify crackdown on unrest The head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards has told protesters that Saturday would be their last day of taking to the streets, in a sign that security forces may intensify their crackdown on unrest sweeping the country. Iran…

Read MoreWes Moore could soon make history if elected Maryland’s first Black governor, and he’s not alone: Rep. Anthony Brown would be the state’s first Black attorney generalWes Moore could soon make history if elected Maryland’s first Black governor, and he’s not alone: Rep. Anthony Brown would be the state’s first Black attorney general

Read MoreWes Moore could soon make history if elected Maryland’s first Black governor, and he’s not alone: Rep. Anthony Brown would be the state’s first Black attorney generalWes Moore could soon make history if elected Maryland’s first Black governor, and he’s not alone: Rep. Anthony Brown would be the state’s first Black attorney general

Read MoreWe travel across the US to ask what role conservative talk radio is playing in polarising American politics.We travel across the US to ask what role conservative talk radio is playing in polarising American politics.

Read More Vladimir Putin’s regime accuses Nato member of involvement in destruction of Russian infrastructure Vladimir Putin’s regime accuses Nato member of involvement in destruction of Russian infrastructure

Read More The key defense document leaves room for interpretation, a senior Russian diplomat says Russia is concerned over the growing number of scenarios allowing the use of nuclear weapons in the defense strategies of the US and other Western powers, Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said on Saturday. This comes after the Pentagon released…

Read MoreRussia’s mobilization, forcing the old and inexperienced into uniform, has caused anger at home, and follows weeks of embarrassing setbacks for the Kremlin. Ukraine has retaken swaths of its territory in a dramatic counter-offensive. Correspondent Holly Williams reports the latest from Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv.Russia’s mobilization, forcing the old and inexperienced into uniform, has caused…

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Read More India’s Hindu conservatives are championing Iran’s female Muslim protesters. But they oppose Muslim students in southern India who are fighting for the right to wear the hijab in schools. (Image credit: Debarchan Chatterjee/NurPhoto via Getty Images) India’s Hindu conservatives are championing Iran’s female Muslim protesters. But they oppose Muslim students in southern India…

Read More The Japanese government has given Ukrainians residency and work permits for up to a year. But for those from other countries, it can be a years-long struggle to attain similar benefits and privileges. (Image credit: Anthony Kuhn/NPR) The Japanese government has given Ukrainians residency and work permits for up to a year. But…

Read More The biggest question ahead of Israel’s Nov. 1 election is whether former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will return to power, aided by a bloc of far-right parties. Netanyahu’s main opposition—a diverse coalition of right-wing, center and left-wing parties led by Prime Minister Yair Lapid —will be relying heavily on turnout from Palestinian citizens…