Month: December 2022

Read MoreSaab, a close ally of Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro, claims he was on a diplomatic mission to Iran when arrested.Saab, a close ally of Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro, claims he was on a diplomatic mission to Iran when arrested.

Read More Members of Kurdish community say shooting was terror attack as authorities probe motive, while activist warns: ‘We don’t feel defended by the French justice system’ Members of Kurdish community say shooting was terror attack as authorities probe motive, while activist warns: ‘We don’t feel defended by the French justice system’

Read MoreMyanmar’s military accused of deliberately planting landmines to target civilians as armed resistance movement grows.Myanmar’s military accused of deliberately planting landmines to target civilians as armed resistance movement grows.

Read More The whistleblower pointed at an AP investigation on how the Covid-19 pandemic has “normalized” spying on citizens Former CIA and National Security Agency officer-turned-whistleblower Edward Snowden has claimed vindication after a media report brought to light how surveillance tools used to help fight the spread of Covid-19 are now being abused by law…

Read More Skier was unharmed in the incident at Breckenridge Ski Resort Skier was unharmed in the incident at Breckenridge Ski Resort

Read More Seven-year-old Ukrainian spending his first Christmas in the UK hopes his letters to Santa will be answered Seven-year-old Ukrainian spending his first Christmas in the UK hopes his letters to Santa will be answered

Read More The Jan. 6 Committee has always been clear about its two main goals. First, it wanted to show that former President Donald Trump was the main culprit behind the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol, and over the course of its hearings the committee proved surprisingly effective at making that case. “The central…

Read More UK police allege pro-life activist violated a “public space protection order” British police have arrested a woman who was silently standing across the street from an abortion clinic and admitted upon questioning that she might be praying in her head. Footage of Isabel Vaughan-Spruce’s encounter with police in Birmingham, England, went viral on…

Read MoreLanez faces more than 20 years in jail for wounding the Grammy award-winning rapper in 2020.Lanez faces more than 20 years in jail for wounding the Grammy award-winning rapper in 2020.

Read MoreA gunman killed three people and injured three others near a Kurdish cultural center in Paris. Police detained a 69-year-old suspect and are considering a possible racist motive.A gunman killed three people and injured three others near a Kurdish cultural center in Paris. Police detained a 69-year-old suspect and are considering a possible racist…

Read More Males usually shed antlers in winter Males usually shed antlers in winter

Read More Canadian rapper faces more than 20 years in prison after being convicted by Los Angeles jury Canadian rapper faces more than 20 years in prison after being convicted by Los Angeles jury

Read MoreA rapid surge of COVID-19 infections in China is overwhelming the country’s hospitals. Some health experts predict China could suffer up to 1 million COVID-19 deaths in the next few months. Elizabeth Palmer has the latest.A rapid surge of COVID-19 infections in China is overwhelming the country’s hospitals. Some health experts predict China could…

Read MoreSo far at least 12 deaths related to the storm have been confirmed across the US.So far at least 12 deaths related to the storm have been confirmed across the US.

Read More Report, which also recommends linking Sydney to Wollongong and ranks Canberra route as a lower priority, cost taxpayers $390,000 Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A secret review of high-speed rail options for New South Wales is…

Read More Felonies facing rapper Tory Lanez include assault with a semiautomatic weapon and could lead to up to 22 years in prison A Los Angeles jury on Friday found rapper Tory Lanez guilty of three felonies in the 2020 shooting of hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion that left her wounded with bullet fragments in…

Read More BUENOS AIRES, Dec 23 (IPS) – With large projects held back by the economic crisis and lack of infrastructure, Argentina seems to be looking at an alternative path towards a more sustainable energy mix involving small renewable energy projects, promoted by environmentally aware industries, businesses and private users. Read the full story, “Generation…

Read More Five-month-old Kason Thomass was found near a Papa John’s in Indianapolis, Indiana Five-month-old Kason Thomass was found near a Papa John’s in Indianapolis, Indiana

Read More Accident happened in eastbound lanes of turnpike in Sandusky County during frigid weather Accident happened in eastbound lanes of turnpike in Sandusky County during frigid weather

Read MoreA massive final report released by the House Jan. 6 committee late Thursday places the blame for the 2021 Capitol insurrection on one person: Former President Donald TrumpA massive final report released by the House Jan. 6 committee late Thursday places the blame for the 2021 Capitol insurrection on one person: Former President Donald…

Read More Lawsuit calls on agency to adjust cultural practices Lawsuit calls on agency to adjust cultural practices

Read More PORTLAND, USA, Dec 23 (IPS) – Despite the objections, resistance and protests taking place in many countries around the world, raising the official retirement age to receive government provided pension benefits is coming soon. Read the full story, “Raising Retirement Age Coming Soon”, on globalissues.org → PORTLAND, USA, Dec 23 (IPS) – Despite…

Read MoreNew provisions to US Electoral Count Act make it more difficult for politicians to prevent peaceful transfer of power.New provisions to US Electoral Count Act make it more difficult for politicians to prevent peaceful transfer of power.

Read More Fast-food chain testing out the concept in Texas city of Fort Worth Fast-food chain testing out the concept in Texas city of Fort Worth

Read More Kiev’s demand for weapons and ammunition has outstripped the available supply The fighting in Ukraine has “exposed flaws in US strategic planning” and “revealed significant gaps” in the US and NATO military industrial base, the Washington Post reported on Friday. As Kiev’s forces consume more ammunition than the West can produce, the Pentagon…

Read More Senate minority leader says he won’t shy away from pushing back against unelectable Trump-aligned candidates in 2024 Senate minority leader says he won’t shy away from pushing back against unelectable Trump-aligned candidates in 2024

Read More More than 1.4 million homes and businesses across the country have lost power service amid high winds and plunging temperatures A massive winter cyclone touted as a “once-in-a-generation” winter storm by meteorologists has knocked out electricity service to millions of Americans and forced cancellations of nearly 14,000 US flights amid the hectic holiday…

Read More At least one witness told the panel Ms Trump was ‘visibly upset’ after emerging from speaking with her father At least one witness told the panel Ms Trump was ‘visibly upset’ after emerging from speaking with her father

Read MorePratt, who was placed on the notorious “10 Most Wanted Fugitives” list in September, was arrested by Spanish authorities in Madrid.Pratt, who was placed on the notorious “10 Most Wanted Fugitives” list in September, was arrested by Spanish authorities in Madrid.

Read More The A380 reversed course near Tbilisi in Georgia before landing at Baku international airport Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast River rising in South Australia as floodwaters head west Floodwaters in South Australia are rising with 230GL expected to reach Renmark in the Riverland region over…

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Read More Bill signed by president after receiving Senate approval and passing the House mostly along party lines, financing federal agencies through September A $1.7tn spending bill financing federal agencies through September and providing more aid to a devastated Ukraine cleared the House of Representatives on Friday and was signed by Joe Biden as lawmakers…

Read MorePrime Minister Rishi Sunak says he is ‘sad’ and ‘disappointed’ about widespread strikes but refuses to negotiate.Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he is ‘sad’ and ‘disappointed’ about widespread strikes but refuses to negotiate.

Read More Syed, whose case was subject of the podcast Serial, has begun as a program associate with the school’s Prisons and Justice Initiative Adnan Syed, who spent 23 years in prison before he was freed from his conviction for the 1999 murder of his ex-girlfriend Hae Min Lee, has gotten a job advocating for…

Read MoreBill boosts military spending by 10 percent to a total of $858bn, alongside $772.5bn for domestic programmes.Bill boosts military spending by 10 percent to a total of $858bn, alongside $772.5bn for domestic programmes.