Month: November 2022

Read More La Liga political party wants to subsidize religious weddings, arguing it will strengthen the family Young Italians of modest means who marry in a church ceremony could see their nuptials paid for by the government if a bill presented by five La Liga lawmakers on Sunday passes. The initiative seeks to revive the…

Read More GENEVA, Nov 21 (IPS) – In this moment of profound challenge in international relations, it was understandable that the conclusion of the G20 meeting left leaders feeling relieved that the meeting took place without a breakdown. Leaders were justifiably proud too of important steps forward they made including the launch of the new…

Read More UNITED NATIONS, Nov 21 (IPS) – The United States, which recently laid down a set of guidelines to monitor sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) by US citizens in international organizations, including the United Nations and its agencies worldwide, has implicitly accused the UN of faltering on a high-profile case last month. Read the…

Read MoreQatar decided to ban alcohol sales at venues hosting World Cup matches. Ecuador’s fans made some noise about it during their win against the host.Qatar decided to ban alcohol sales at venues hosting World Cup matches. Ecuador’s fans made some noise about it during their win against the host.

Read MoreFormer president yet to tweet after account reactivatedSign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by email Perhaps Trump’s return to Twitter isn’t that big of a deal. That was the argument tech journalist Kara Swisher made during a Sunday appearance on CBS, Axios reports. “I don’t think it makes any difference.…

Read More Milestone in $4.1bn test flight that began last Wednesday after Orion launched into space atop massive Artemis rocket Nasa’s Orion capsule reached the moon on Monday, whipping around the back side and passing within 80 miles of the surface on its way to a record-breaking lunar orbit. The close approach occurred as the…

Read More Iceland Seafood says Grimsby no longer ‘a strategic fit’ after Brexit and coronavirus make operations too tough A fish processing facility in Grimsby employing almost 200 workers is under threat of closure after its owner said Brexit and the coronavirus pandemic had made it too challenging to operate. Iceland Seafood said the site…

Read More In high court case that could set precedent for millions, Tanya O’Carroll alleges owner Meta is breaking UK data laws A human rights campaigner is suing Facebook’s owner in the high court, claiming the company is disregarding her right to object against the collection of her personal data. Tanya O’Carroll has launched a…

Read MoreThe FIFA World Cup got underway Sunday and Team USA will launch their campaign against Wales later on Monday. The Middle East’s first World Cup has been plagued by international criticism directed at Qatar’s human rights record and the working conditions of the migrant labor force who helped build the stadiums. Roxana Saberi reports…

Read More A three-hour time window suggests investigators are hoping to spot the killer after he or she left the scene of the crime A three-hour time window suggests investigators are hoping to spot the killer after he or she left the scene of the crime

Read MoreKey crossing at Chaman reopened a week after Afghan gunman killed a Pakistani security guard there.Key crossing at Chaman reopened a week after Afghan gunman killed a Pakistani security guard there.

Read More Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht has reportedly said Berlin is ready to provide Warsaw with Patriot missiles Germany has offered to strengthen Poland’s air defenses following a deadly incident last Tuesday that saw a stray missile – widely believed to be Ukrainian – kill two civilians in the village of Przewodow. German Defense Minister…

Read MoreTheir decision came after FIFA threatened to penalize players wearing the anti-discrimination bands during games, the teams said in a statement.Their decision came after FIFA threatened to penalize players wearing the anti-discrimination bands during games, the teams said in a statement.

Read More Cristina Scuccia, who wowed judges in 2014 contest, explains decision to leave nunhood on talkshow A nun who became a singing sensation after winning Italy’s version of The Voice has stunned TV viewers again after announcing that she has kicked the habit and is now a waiter in Spain. Sister Cristina Scuccia, from…

Read More Campaigners hit out after teams including England and Wales say players will not wear armband at World Cup in Qatar England and Wales back down over OneLove armband LGBT+ rights activists and campaigners have condemned Fifa’s threats to impose sanctions on players who wear OneLove armbands at the World Cup in Qatar. England,…

Read More Emily Sotelo, 20, was last seen at the Lafayette Place Campground in Franconia on Sunday morning, according to the New Hampshire Fish and Game Law Enforcement Division Emily Sotelo, 20, was last seen at the Lafayette Place Campground in Franconia on Sunday morning, according to the New Hampshire Fish and Game Law Enforcement…

Read More Surviving roommates returned to the home at around 1am on Sunday and appear to have slept through the violent attack Surviving roommates returned to the home at around 1am on Sunday and appear to have slept through the violent attack

Read More While PM Jacinda Ardern supports reducing the age, political parties remain divided While PM Jacinda Ardern supports reducing the age, political parties remain divided

Read MoreTemblors are common across the nation on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” but they’re rarely felt strongly in the capital city.Temblors are common across the nation on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” but they’re rarely felt strongly in the capital city.

Read MoreThe climbdown by seven teams following a FIFA threat came just before some captains were expected to wear the armbands.The climbdown by seven teams following a FIFA threat came just before some captains were expected to wear the armbands.

Read MoreIran says Kurdish separatist groups based in northern Iraq are destabilising Kurdish-majority provinces in Iran.Iran says Kurdish separatist groups based in northern Iraq are destabilising Kurdish-majority provinces in Iran.

Read More Former president says he ‘doesn’t see a reason’ to return to Twitter Former president says he ‘doesn’t see a reason’ to return to Twitter

Read MoreChief executive Elon Musk said he “had no mercy” for anyone using children’s deaths for political gain.Chief executive Elon Musk said he “had no mercy” for anyone using children’s deaths for political gain.

Read MoreBob Iger led the firm through several blockbuster takeovers and the launch of its streaming network.Bob Iger led the firm through several blockbuster takeovers and the launch of its streaming network.

Read More Men on death row for murder of secular writer snatched by bikers who sprayed police with chemical Two Islamist militants sentenced to death for killing a US blogger critical of religious extremism have escaped from a crowded court in Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka. Avijit Roy, an engineer of Bangladeshi origin, was hacked to death…

Read More Mass shooting at LGBT+ nightclub in Colorado Springs kills five people Mass shooting at LGBT+ nightclub in Colorado Springs kills five people

Read More Cambridge-based company blames global uncertainty but says IPO preparations are ‘advanced’ Much-anticipated plans to list the British chip designer Arm on the stock exchange have been delayed by managers who fear the global economic downturn and a slump in tech shares could spook potential investors. The Cambridge-based company wrote to private shareholders a…

Read MoreTwo men sentenced to death for 2015 killing of blogger critical of hardline religiosity escape from crowded Dhaka court.Two men sentenced to death for 2015 killing of blogger critical of hardline religiosity escape from crowded Dhaka court.

Read MoreSuspected Kurdish fighters fired rockets at the border town of Karkamis after Turkey had hit YPG positions in Syria.Suspected Kurdish fighters fired rockets at the border town of Karkamis after Turkey had hit YPG positions in Syria.

Read More Business leader says more important to implement current Brexit deal and solve Northern Ireland impasse Tony Danker, the CBI director general, may not be asking for a Swiss-style Brexit deal, but he does want more immigration. In his interview on the Today programme, he said the government should expand the shortage occupation list…

Read More Agency dismisses criticisms of the project, insisting it will deliver an overall economic benefit Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The New South Wales government agency charged with delivering the controversial raising of the Warragamba dam wall insists the project will have an overall economic benefit,…

Read MoreThe tremor could also be felt in the capital Jakarta where offices were evacuated.The tremor could also be felt in the capital Jakarta where offices were evacuated.

Read More Religious parties have reportedly urged Prime Minister-elect Benjamin Netanyahu to introduce the policy at publicly funded events Several religious parties in Israel’s coalition government have reportedly called on Prime Minister-elect Benjamin Netanyahu to introduce legislation that would allow gender segregation at publicly funded events. The suggestion came under fire from the opposition, with…

Read MoreUS Vice President will also visit South China Sea area, as Philippines reported an incident with the Chinese coastguard.US Vice President will also visit South China Sea area, as Philippines reported an incident with the Chinese coastguard.

Read More The US will keep sending weapons to Kiev until it retakes the territory it claims as its own, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said The US has already sent tens of billions of dollars worth of military assistance to Ukraine, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has said. It will continue to ship more…