Month: November 2022

Read MoreU.S. Rep. Karen Bass has pulled ahead of developer Rick Caruso in their back-and-forth contest to become mayor of Los AngelesU.S. Rep. Karen Bass has pulled ahead of developer Rick Caruso in their back-and-forth contest to become mayor of Los Angeles

Read MoreThe African migrants living in squalor and picking produce for gangmasters in Italy.The African migrants living in squalor and picking produce for gangmasters in Italy.

Read More Russian speakers allegedly role-played unruly mob stirred up by “Fakebook” and “Twatter” posts US and UK military forces have held a joint exercise to practice interoperability and test their latest gadgets and combat techniques on terrain similar to the “Ukrainian steppe,” reportedly including war-gaming on how they would “pacify” mobs of angry Russian-speaking…

Read MoreGoogle engineer develops technology to help identify Holocaust victims in archive photos.Google engineer develops technology to help identify Holocaust victims in archive photos.

Read MoreBlue tick accounts impersonating major brands, politicians and celebrities have appeared on the platform.Blue tick accounts impersonating major brands, politicians and celebrities have appeared on the platform.

Read More MADRID, Nov 11 (IPS) – While grain exports continue to regularly flow to world’s markets since the July 2022 Turkey-brokered agreement between Russia and Ukraine to resume cereals and fertilisers shipments from both countries, food prices are still skyrocketing everywhere. How come? Read the full story, “Market Lords, Much More than a War,…

Read MoreFans packed into an Atlanta stadium in a “celebration of life” ceremony for the 28-year-old musician.Fans packed into an Atlanta stadium in a “celebration of life” ceremony for the 28-year-old musician.

Read More Graffiti artist appears to confirm he is in the country after unveiling his latest work on Instagram. Banksy has appeared to confirm that he is in Ukraine after unveiling his latest artwork on Instagram. Speculation had been mounting that the anonymous graffiti artist was in the war-torn country after a series of murals…

Read MoreThe bells of the Elizabeth Tower will return to regular service on Remembrance Sunday.The bells of the Elizabeth Tower will return to regular service on Remembrance Sunday.

Read MoreAfter Russian forces fled Kherson, Ukrainian soldiers were able to recapture it. Russian President Vladimir Putin claims the city — the only major city the Kremlin ever managed to hold — and the region still belong to him after he illegally annexed them last month. Chris Livesay has the latest.After Russian forces fled Kherson,…

Read MoreMoscow said “all Russian servicemen” had crossed a river to leave the city, and videos showed the Ukrainian flag flying in front of the regional government building.Moscow said “all Russian servicemen” had crossed a river to leave the city, and videos showed the Ukrainian flag flying in front of the regional government building.

Read MoreThe board of supervisors in a southern Arizona county will meet next week to consider counting nearly all the ballots cast in-person on Election DayThe board of supervisors in a southern Arizona county will meet next week to consider counting nearly all the ballots cast in-person on Election Day

Read More Abuja, Nov 11 (IPS) – For eight months, the halls of Nigeria’s universities and colleges remained silent – the result of a lecturers’ strike brought upon by a wage and conditions of service dispute. Read the full story, “Academics’ Strike Puts Spotlight on Nigeria’s Brain Drain”, on globalissues.org → Abuja, Nov 11 (IPS)…

Read MoreIn the US midterm elections, five states, including Michigan, pass ballot measures to protect abortion access.In the US midterm elections, five states, including Michigan, pass ballot measures to protect abortion access.

Read More Migrants will be moved into a midtown hotel, a move welcomed by immigration advocates as officials work towards more permanent shelter solutions after thousands of asylum seekers arrived in the city Migrants will be moved into a midtown hotel, a move welcomed by immigration advocates as officials work towards more permanent shelter solutions…

Read More A federal judge in Texas threw out President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program. The Education Department plans to appeal, but the program is on hold in the meantime. A federal judge in Texas threw out President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program. The Education Department plans to appeal, but the program is on hold…

Read More Rolling blackouts protect the bomb-damaged power grid in the Ukrainian capital. Residents shrug off the inconvenience. Rolling blackouts protect the bomb-damaged power grid in the Ukrainian capital. Residents shrug off the inconvenience.

Read More Anonymous artist shares pictures of new artwork on social media Anonymous artist shares pictures of new artwork on social media

Read More GOP candidates fuelled by bogus election fraud narratives are failing to gain ground in races for governor, secretary of state and attorney general GOP candidates fuelled by bogus election fraud narratives are failing to gain ground in races for governor, secretary of state and attorney general

Read MoreInvestors have soured over his public commitment to prioritise social spending over fiscal integrity.Investors have soured over his public commitment to prioritise social spending over fiscal integrity.

Read More Speaking to ‘Crime on the Record’ podcasters, Amanda Bearden said that her mother ‘was dealing with stuff that she didn’t want to burden me with’ Speaking to ‘Crime on the Record’ podcasters, Amanda Bearden said that her mother ‘was dealing with stuff that she didn’t want to burden me with’

Read More Majestic Princess arrived at 6am in the largest single outbreak since the Ruby Princess in 2020; PM will meet Ukrainian foreign minister this morning Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast More flood warnings for Victorian communities Communities in Victoria are bracing for another potential flood emergency,…

Read More The Marvel Cinematic Universe is always introducing new characters to its already enormous slate. After many of the franchise’s central superheroes died or retired in Avengers: Endgame, Phase Four of the Marvel release schedule was dedicated to seeing how other heroes and the general population dealt with the loss of these figures. Phase…

Read MoreMutual concern over China has drawn US and India closer in recent years, including to reorient supply chains.Mutual concern over China has drawn US and India closer in recent years, including to reorient supply chains.

Read More Sweden will not allow the bloc’s weapons of mass destruction to be stationed on its territory Sweden will not permit NATO to position nuclear weapons on its soil, Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom told local news outlet TT on Friday, clarifying comments made earlier this month by the country’s defense minister.    “It is…

Read MoreDemocratic U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran knows he could have just retired and ceded the sprawling Arizona district he was virtually certain to lose to the Republican who ended up defeating himDemocratic U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran knows he could have just retired and ceded the sprawling Arizona district he was virtually certain to lose to…

Read More The problem is as simple as it is devastating: the Atlantic Ocean is expanding into Senegal, and Saint-Louis is ground zero. Every year, the island loses a little bit of land to the sea. (Image credit: Ricci Shryock for NPR) The problem is as simple as it is devastating: the Atlantic Ocean is…

Read More In the first two months of the war in Ukraine, 15,000 babies were born. Their parents are raising the next generation of Ukrainians — children now as old as the war. In the first two months of the war in Ukraine, 15,000 babies were born. Their parents are raising the next generation of…

Read More The International Atomic Energy Agency is reportedly being pushed to lean on Tehran about the issue The US, UK, France, and Germany want the UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to pass a resolution declaring it “essential and urgent” for Iran to explain traces of uranium found outside its declared nuclear sites, Reuters…

Read More The howling activists demonstrated against fossil fuels as the US president spoke at a climate conference in Egypt US President Joe Biden was interrupted by screaming protesters during a speech at the UN’s COP27 climate conference in Egypt on Friday. While Biden boasted of his green policies, the demonstrators demanded an end to…

Read MoreCitizens of El Salvador, Honduras, Haiti and three other nations will get relief from US deportation until mid-2024.Citizens of El Salvador, Honduras, Haiti and three other nations will get relief from US deportation until mid-2024.

Read More BAMAKO, Nov 11 (IPS) – The upcoming Africa Leaders’ Summit– slated to take place in Washington, DC in December- is well-timed. The Biden administration has made a welcome and significant push over the past two years to support democracy, anti-corruption and peace-building around the world- and in Africa in particular. Read the full…

Read More Both parties still have a chance to control the House next year. Republicans appear to have the easier path to victory, but keeping their majority in line might be harder than winning it Both parties still have a chance to control the House next year. Republicans appear to have the easier path to…

Read More Teenagers suffered from violent vomiting, abdominal pain and muscle spasms Teenagers suffered from violent vomiting, abdominal pain and muscle spasms

Read More Tony Cárdenas will likely face fellow California Rep. Ami Bera (D-Elk Grove) in the race to lead the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Tony Cárdenas will likely face fellow California Rep. Ami Bera (D-Elk Grove) in the race to lead the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.