Month: November 2022

Read MoreFor one sport store owner in Doha, the headscarf could become a cultural and sporting memento during the World Cup.For one sport store owner in Doha, the headscarf could become a cultural and sporting memento during the World Cup.

Read MoreThe assailant was identified as a 16-year-old ex-student who used a semi-automatic weapon and wore military fatigues.The assailant was identified as a 16-year-old ex-student who used a semi-automatic weapon and wore military fatigues.

Read MorePeople took to the streets in Urumqi, western China, demanding an end to Covid restrictions.People took to the streets in Urumqi, western China, demanding an end to Covid restrictions.

Read MoreAccess to some parts of Tigray remains constrained even as all four road corridors are now open, UN food agency says.Access to some parts of Tigray remains constrained even as all four road corridors are now open, UN food agency says.

Read MoreA historic fund to help vulnerable countries worst affected by climate change was adopted at the COP27 summit.A historic fund to help vulnerable countries worst affected by climate change was adopted at the COP27 summit.

Read More Kremlin almost certainly hoping such missiles ‘will function as decoys’, UK claims Kremlin almost certainly hoping such missiles ‘will function as decoys’, UK claims

Read More Workers say conditions at Illinois facility haven’t changed since Steven Dierkes was incinerated in pot of molten iron in June Just nine days into his new job at Caterpillar’s foundry in Mapleton, Illinois, Steven Dierkes, a 39-year-old father of three, fell into an 11ft-deep pot of molten iron and was incinerated. Now workers…

Read MoreWith their unexpectedly good results and shared excitement, Arab fans unite to celebrate their teams’ pitch heroics.With their unexpectedly good results and shared excitement, Arab fans unite to celebrate their teams’ pitch heroics.

Read More Home Office says follow-up PCR test was positive and they are offering vaccinations to people at the Kent facility A man’s death at the Manston asylum centre may have been caused by a diphtheria infection, the Home Office has said. Initial tests at a hospital near the centre in Kent, which has struggled…

Read MoreFor a brief moment after Saudi Arabia’s Salem Aldawsari fired a soccer ball from just inside the penalty box into the back of the net to seal a win against Argentina, Arabs across the divided Middle East found something to celebrateFor a brief moment after Saudi Arabia’s Salem Aldawsari fired a soccer ball from…

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Read MoreThe Welsh First Minister discusses relations with London and the national football team’s return to the World Cup.The Welsh First Minister discusses relations with London and the national football team’s return to the World Cup.

Read More Programme to subsidise exports of grain to poor and hungry countries launched on anniversary of Ukraine’s Holodomor famine Up to 60 Ukrainian grain ships can be sent by the middle of next year to some of the world’s poorest countries in Africa, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, the Ukrainian president, said in a statement released to…

Read More The five-member FCC said it has voted unanimously to adopt new rules that will block the importation or sale of certain technology products that pose security risks to U.S. critical infrastructure. (Image credit: Mark Schiefelbein/AP) The five-member FCC said it has voted unanimously to adopt new rules that will block the importation or…

Read MorePeople share wartime survival techniques as Russian missile attacks plunge the nation’s capital into darkness.People share wartime survival techniques as Russian missile attacks plunge the nation’s capital into darkness.

Read More Use of ageing missiles highlights how depleted Moscow’s stocks of long-range missiles are, says UK ministry of Defence What we know on day 276 of the invasion Ukrainian authorities are gradually restoring power, aided by the reconnection of the country’s four nuclear plants, but millions of people were still in the dark on…

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Read MoreAs the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 276th day, we take a look at the main developments.As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 276th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Read More UNITED NATIONS, Nov 25 (IPS) – Five years ago, the global #MeToo movement brought new urgency and visibility to the extent of violence against women and girls. Millions of survivors came forward to share their experience. They forced the world to recognise a reality that shames every one of us. Their courage and…

Read MoreHosts become the first team to be knocked out of the World Cup after losing their second game.Hosts become the first team to be knocked out of the World Cup after losing their second game.

Read More Bar on telecommunications products from firms including ZTE, Dahua and Hikvision are part of latest crackdown on Chinese tech giants amid spying fears The Biden administration has banned approvals of new telecommunications equipment from China’s Huawei Technologies and ZTE because they pose “an unacceptable risk” to US national security. The US Federal Communications…

Read More Exclusive: Andy Marsh, head of the College of Policing, calls for new code of practice to mend bond of trust with women One of the most senior figures in policing in England and Wales is calling for a new gold standard for gender-based violence investigations, saying women have been “systematically failed” by the…

Read More People urged to travel only if necessary as train drivers with Aslef at 11 rail operators take industrial action over pay Passengers across Britain face another day of cancelled or disrupted rail services on Saturday as drivers for 11 train companies go on strike. Train operators urged people to travel only if necessary…

Read More The billionaire said he could launch his own smartphone if Twitter is booted off popular platforms Twitter chief Elon Musk has said he is open to creating his own “alternative” smartphone in the event tech giants move to deplatform his social media site, suggesting he could be left with no other option. Responding…

Read MoreThe restrictions on five Chinese companies are the first to be put in place on security grounds.The restrictions on five Chinese companies are the first to be put in place on security grounds.

Read More China issue sidelined in local votes that will shed light on the major parties’ fortunes ahead of the 2024 presidential election Voters headed to the polls across Taiwan on Saturday in a closely watched local election that will determine the strength of the major political parties ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Taiwanese…

Read MoreAttacks on US patrol base comes as tensions escalate on the Syria-Turkey border following a bombing in Istanbul.Attacks on US patrol base comes as tensions escalate on the Syria-Turkey border following a bombing in Istanbul.

Read MoreThe Riyadh-based club.is the kingdom’s most successful football team.The Riyadh-based club.is the kingdom’s most successful football team.

Read MoreArgentina are under huge pressure to get a win after the shock defeat to Saudi Arabia in their Group C opener.Argentina are under huge pressure to get a win after the shock defeat to Saudi Arabia in their Group C opener.

Read MoreFrance will look to secure a spot in the next round as they face a Denmark side that underwhelmed in their first match.France will look to secure a spot in the next round as they face a Denmark side that underwhelmed in their first match.

Read MoreSaudis are hoping for another win, which will guarantee them a place in the second round of the competition.Saudis are hoping for another win, which will guarantee them a place in the second round of the competition.

Read MoreAfter an inspiring draw against Denmark, Tunisia is looking to reach the World Cup knockout stages for the first time.After an inspiring draw against Denmark, Tunisia is looking to reach the World Cup knockout stages for the first time.

Read MoreThe team also left behind origami cranes and a thank you note written in Japanese and Arabic.The team also left behind origami cranes and a thank you note written in Japanese and Arabic.

Read More The liberal PM said mass protests are “worrisome” when they seek direct “changes to public policy” Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has insisted his government was right to invoke sweeping emergency powers to quell mass street protests against Covid-19 mandates early this year, saying that drastic measures were needed to “keep people safe.”…

Read More At least 15 Ukrainians killed in intense shelling of key city At least 15 Ukrainians killed in intense shelling of key city