Month: November 2022

Read More SHARM EL SHEIKH, Nov 17 (IPS) – At a time when sustainable farming approaches such as agroecology have been removed from the text at ongoing global climate negotiation (COP27) taking place in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, activists are urging African governments to explore new steps to integrate agriculture into the UN climate agreement.…

Read More MADRID, Nov 17 (IPS) – As much as wars –or even more–, climate disaster represents a great business opportunity, so don’t bother those who pour their fortunes into fueling them with talks about stopping it. Read the full story, “Don’t Be Fooled: Climate Disasters Are Highly Lucrative”, on globalissues.org → MADRID, Nov 17…

Read MoreMariano Pargas, who came under scrutiny over his response to deadly Texas shooting, resigns amid calls he step down.Mariano Pargas, who came under scrutiny over his response to deadly Texas shooting, resigns amid calls he step down.

Read MoreA Democrat who is the top official in Texas’ largest county on Thursday acknowledged problems around Houston on Election Day that included paper ballot shortages and delayed openings of polling locationsA Democrat who is the top official in Texas’ largest county on Thursday acknowledged problems around Houston on Election Day that included paper ballot…

Read MoreNine months after its invasion of Ukraine, Russia’s economy is steadily shrinking, according to government data.Nine months after its invasion of Ukraine, Russia’s economy is steadily shrinking, according to government data.

Read More Rochdale Boroughwide Housing, run by Gareth Swarbrick, received multiple complaints about fungi from Awaab Ishak’s parents A housing boss responsible for the flat where two-year-old Awaab Ishak died due to mould has refused to resign, claiming that conversations about his position have “begun to overshadow” the tragedy. Under chief executive Gareth Swarbrick, Rochdale…

Read More Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall aided appeal for Fisher, whose Nissan Navara was last seen in Dorchester, say police Tributes have been paid to the missing journalist and award-winning scriptwriter Nick Fisher after a body was found in Dorchester. Fisher, whose books included Sea Fishing: River Cottage Handbook, with an introduction by celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall,…

Read More ‘Danger to life’ warning issued for parts of Scotland for early hours of Friday, while rain throws transport in England into chaos The UK is braced for more heavy winds, rain and flooding on Thursday night after being hit by half a month’s worth of rain in 24 hours following a period of…

Read More“Rings of Power” star Nazanin Boniadi has delivered a powerful plea to prominent Hollywood creatives to support female protesters in Iran at an event Wednesday afternoon in Los Angeles“Rings of Power” star Nazanin Boniadi has delivered a powerful plea to prominent Hollywood creatives to support female protesters in Iran at an event Wednesday afternoon…

Read MoreThe blaze erupted on the third floor of a three-story building in the crowded Jabaliya refugee camp, according to the territory’s Hamas rulers.The blaze erupted on the third floor of a three-story building in the crowded Jabaliya refugee camp, according to the territory’s Hamas rulers.

Read MoreRepublican Rep. Lauren Boebert’s lead shrank against Democrat Adam Frisch in the tight race for a U.S. House seat representing a largely rural swath of ColoradoRepublican Rep. Lauren Boebert’s lead shrank against Democrat Adam Frisch in the tight race for a U.S. House seat representing a largely rural swath of Colorado

Read More Petito family sought to hold Brian’s parents accountable after he strangled their daughter in August last year Petito family sought to hold Brian’s parents accountable after he strangled their daughter in August last year

Read More The former president slammed the “indoctrination” of children during his 2024 campaign announcement The current US government is pushing “radical civic and gender insanity” in schools, former president Donald Trump said during the speech announcing his 2024 campaign. He added that this will stop once Trump returns to the White House. “Joe Biden…

Read More A cloud of economic gloom settles over Britain as the government announces big tax rises and spending cuts over the next five years. A cloud of economic gloom settles over Britain as the government announces big tax rises and spending cuts over the next five years.

Read More The city of Nador, Morocco is Europe’s southernmost border and a gateway for migrants from Africa in search of better opportunities. But attempting to cross that border can turn deadly. (Image credit: Ricci Shryock for NPR) The city of Nador, Morocco is Europe’s southernmost border and a gateway for migrants from Africa in…

Read More Outgoing speaker, 82, who has led House Democrats for two decades, makes announcement after Republicans win control Nancy Pelosi, a giant of American politics and the first woman to lead the House of Representatives, is stepping down from leadership to make way for a new generation, she said on Thursday. The 82-year-old, an…

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Read MoreAlaa Abdel Fattah’s family say he was given an intravenous drip after collapsing in his cell on Friday.Alaa Abdel Fattah’s family say he was given an intravenous drip after collapsing in his cell on Friday.

Read MoreFootball’s premiere event is expected to draw more than 1.2 million visitors to the Gulf nation.Football’s premiere event is expected to draw more than 1.2 million visitors to the Gulf nation.

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Read More Three men found guilty in absentia of downing passenger jet over Ukraine, killing 298, including 38 Australians; Anthony Albanese hails release of academic Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The NSW SES have released their operational update: Focus areas: Continue reading…Three men found guilty in absentia…

Read MoreThe plot to topple Jovenel Moise’s government was unrelated to his killing, Canadian police say.The plot to topple Jovenel Moise’s government was unrelated to his killing, Canadian police say.

Read More The $500m proposal could begin as early as this summer and is schedule to finish sometime in 2024 The $500m proposal could begin as early as this summer and is schedule to finish sometime in 2024

Read MoreKentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he’s confident he’s on solid legal ground in allowing Kentuckians suffering from severe conditions to legally possess medical marijuanaKentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he’s confident he’s on solid legal ground in allowing Kentuckians suffering from severe conditions to legally possess medical marijuana

Read More Far-right candidate calls results ‘BS’ after falling short in governor’s race Far-right candidate calls results ‘BS’ after falling short in governor’s race

Read More Hollywood actor criticised by South Africans after saying controversial apartheid-era language ‘not very helpful’ Charlize Theron has prompted anger in her native South Africa after suggesting that Afrikaans, a language descended from Dutch colonial settlers, was heading for oblivion. “There’s about 44 people still speaking it … it’s definitely a dying language, it’s…

Read MoreThe passenger flight was shot down over eastern Ukraine in 2014, killing nearly 300 people.The passenger flight was shot down over eastern Ukraine in 2014, killing nearly 300 people.

Read More Victims’ advocates say report, which identified 68 alleged abusers between 2020-21, excludes key data and figures Italy’s Catholic church has identified 68 alleged abusers in an investigation into the sexual abuse of children and vulnerable individuals spanning a period of just two years – a timeframe criticised by victims’ advocates as a “joke”.…

Read More Los Angeles County authorities have identified the suspect as 22-year-old Joseph Gutierrez, of Diamond Bar Los Angeles County authorities have identified the suspect as 22-year-old Joseph Gutierrez, of Diamond Bar

Read More Sir Michael Barber will help with skills programme while Patricia Hewitt will work on NHS administration Politics live: latest news and reaction on UK budget plans Jeremy Hunt has called on political heavyweights linked to Tony Blair’s government to help him reform public services. Delivering his autumn statement to the Commons, the chancellor…

Read MoreBankruptcy specialist John Ray who took over as CEO when FTX filed for bankruptcy said the situation is ‘unprecedented’.Bankruptcy specialist John Ray who took over as CEO when FTX filed for bankruptcy said the situation is ‘unprecedented’.

Read More Kherson is coming back to life after more than 8 1/2 months under Russian occupation. There’s no water or electricity, but residents are celebrating — even as they recall the horrors of occupation. (Image credit: Pete Kiehart for NPR ) Kherson is coming back to life after more than 8 1/2 months under…

Read MoreClimate change has been linked to worsening wildfires, droughts, floods, hurricanes, cyclones, tornadoes and melting glaciers.Climate change has been linked to worsening wildfires, droughts, floods, hurricanes, cyclones, tornadoes and melting glaciers.

Read MoreWidespread layoffs remain low despite a surge in technology-sector job cuts on fears of an upcoming recession.Widespread layoffs remain low despite a surge in technology-sector job cuts on fears of an upcoming recession.

Read MoreThe 82-year-old has led the party in the lower chamber of Congress for almost two decades.The 82-year-old has led the party in the lower chamber of Congress for almost two decades.