Month: December 2022

Read More Prince Harry and Megan Markle’s multi-part documentary has quickly become one of the most talked-about shows on Netflix—in part because of how the Duke and Duchess of Sussex address about their experience dealing with race and racism in the British Royal Family. But, unlike the couple’s Oprah interview, viewers hoping for bombshell revelations…

Read More Police say it appears shooting outside a doctor’s office was a domestic incident Police say it appears shooting outside a doctor’s office was a domestic incident

Read MorePresident Joe Biden on Thursday said he will soon make a visit to sub-Saharan Africa, announcing bare details of his travels plans as he wrapped up the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit aiming that he’s serious about increasing U.S. attention on the growing continentPresident Joe Biden on Thursday said he will soon make a visit to…

Read More UNITED NATIONS, Dec 15 (IPS) – To commemorate the seventy-seventh UN Day, the United Nations Asia Network for Diversity & Inclusion (UN-ANDI) held a panel discussion on the topic “Making the UN Charter a reality”. The discussion took place virtually on 27 October, and the event was attended by diverse participants from around…

Read MoreBoris Becker is released from prison after serving eight months of his sentence for hiding £2.5m worth of assets and loans to avoid paying debts.Boris Becker is released from prison after serving eight months of his sentence for hiding £2.5m worth of assets and loans to avoid paying debts.

Read MoreImtiaz Tyab reports on a prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine that resulted in the release of U.S. citizen Suedi Murekezi as well as 64 Ukrainian military service members.Imtiaz Tyab reports on a prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine that resulted in the release of U.S. citizen Suedi Murekezi as well as 64 Ukrainian…

Read More ‘These limited edition cards feature amazing ART of my Life & Career!’ Mr Trump boasts ‘These limited edition cards feature amazing ART of my Life & Career!’ Mr Trump boasts

Read MoreA teenager is confirmed to be among the four people who died, while four others are still missing.A teenager is confirmed to be among the four people who died, while four others are still missing.

Read More In 2013, Ressa laid out her forward-looking vision for the future of public service journalism to me. Her book traces a humbling, harrowing journey from social media advocate to democracy defender. (Image credit: Harper) In 2013, Ressa laid out her forward-looking vision for the future of public service journalism to me. Her book…

Read More Former President Donald Trump is being mocked over his “major announcement” that he’s selling digital trading cards featuring himself depicted as a superhero. Former President Donald Trump is being mocked over his “major announcement” that he’s selling digital trading cards featuring himself depicted as a superhero.

Read MoreJudges ruled that Ongwen was not under duress and acted independently at the time when he had committed the crimes.Judges ruled that Ongwen was not under duress and acted independently at the time when he had committed the crimes.

Read More Dec 15 (IPS) – As the COP entered its crucial second week, negotiations are intensifying now. A slew of new contact groups – meeting mostly behind closed doors – are discussing the minutest details of the Global Biodiversity Framework and the contentious issues within or around it, such as Digital Sequencing Information, Access,…

Read MoreOnce they arrived in El Paso, Texas, they faced a new problem.Once they arrived in El Paso, Texas, they faced a new problem.

Read MoreOnce they arrived in El Paso, Texas, they faced a new problem.Once they arrived in El Paso, Texas, they faced a new problem.

Read More His visit came as a graft probe has linked the Gulf monarchy to corruption in Europe French President Emmanuel Macron has defended his decision to personally attend the World Cup semifinal in Qatar despite an ongoing investigation linking the Gulf state to corruption within the European Parliament. “I’m totally comfortable with it,” Macron…

Read More His visit came as a graft probe has linked the Gulf monarchy to corruption in Europe French President Emmanuel Macron has defended his decision to personally attend the World Cup semifinal in Qatar despite an ongoing investigation linking the Gulf state to corruption within the European Parliament. “I’m totally comfortable with it,” Macron…

Read More The NHS has put treatment delays down to staffing shortages and insufficient diagnostic capacity Britain is in the midst of a major healthcare crisis as months-long delays in cancer treatment have become increasingly commonplace, leading to higher mortality, the National Health Service (NHS) has warned.  On Wednesday, several British media outlets cited recent…

Read More The NHS has put treatment delays down to staffing shortages and insufficient diagnostic capacity Britain is in the midst of a major healthcare crisis as months-long delays in cancer treatment have become increasingly commonplace, leading to higher mortality, the National Health Service (NHS) has warned.  On Wednesday, several British media outlets cited recent…

Read More An 8-year-old boy from Colorado suffered burns and a broken skull after a horseback riding excursion during a family vacation in Belize went terribly wrong. An 8-year-old boy from Colorado suffered burns and a broken skull after a horseback riding excursion during a family vacation in Belize went terribly wrong.

Read More An 8-year-old boy from Colorado suffered burns and a broken skull after a horseback riding excursion during a family vacation in Belize went terribly wrong. An 8-year-old boy from Colorado suffered burns and a broken skull after a horseback riding excursion during a family vacation in Belize went terribly wrong.

Read More A volunteer for the Ukrainian Red Cross has been killed during Russian shelling of Kherson in Ukraine. A volunteer for the Ukrainian Red Cross has been killed during Russian shelling of Kherson in Ukraine.

Read More A volunteer for the Ukrainian Red Cross has been killed during Russian shelling of Kherson in Ukraine. A volunteer for the Ukrainian Red Cross has been killed during Russian shelling of Kherson in Ukraine.

Read More Late author’s estate has shared a manuscript with the bestselling novelist centered on a volcanic eruption in Hawaii The bestselling author James Patterson is set to complete an unfinished manuscript from the late Michael Crichton. According to the Wall Street Journal, Crichton’s estate has provided him with over 100 pages of a novel…

Read More Late author’s estate has shared a manuscript with the bestselling novelist centered on a volcanic eruption in Hawaii The bestselling author James Patterson is set to complete an unfinished manuscript from the late Michael Crichton. According to the Wall Street Journal, Crichton’s estate has provided him with over 100 pages of a novel…

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Read More NEW YORK — The number of U.S. deaths dropped this year, but there are still more than there were before the coronavirus hit. Preliminary data—through the first 11 months of the year—indicates 2022 will see fewer deaths than the previous two COVID-19 pandemic years. Current reports suggest deaths may be down about 3%…

Read MoreThousands of people have gathered for a rally outside the Istanbul municipal building for a second day to denounce a legal verdict that could lead to the city’s popular mayor getting ousted from office and barred from running in electionsThousands of people have gathered for a rally outside the Istanbul municipal building for a…

Read More Social landlord waited nearly two years to check other properties after infant died in mouldy home, says regulator The chair of a social housing landlord is to quit after an investigation found it left hundreds of tenants exposed to harmful damp for nearly two years following the death of an infant from respiratory…

Read MoreFormer African Union diplomat Arikana Chihombori-Quao doesn’t see much hope for this week’s US-Africa Leaders Summit.Former African Union diplomat Arikana Chihombori-Quao doesn’t see much hope for this week’s US-Africa Leaders Summit.

Read More Union’s organising director says package is significantly better than offer from train operators, where strikes will continue Members of the TSSA union at Network Rail have voted to accept an improved pay deal in a referendum. The union, which is smaller than the RMT, had already suspended strike action. It said 85% of…

Read MoreShort-term spending bill was passed by House WednesdaySign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by email Good morning politics blog readers. The early order of business in the Senate today is finding a way to keep the government funded, if only for a week. Senators will take up the one-week spending…

Read More MoD concedes to longstanding demands for statutory inquiry into allegations dating back to 2010 Ministers have announced a statutory judge-led inquiry into allegations of more than 50 summary killings by SAS soldiers in Afghanistan, after several years of reports that elite British troops killed civilians in cold blood. In a statement to the…

Read More Ex-employer, based in Northern Ireland, alleged she had ‘dressed and behaved provocatively’ A woman who was told to stand up and turn around before being slapped on the bottom with a ruler by her male manager has settled a sexual harassment case for £90,000. After complaining to her company, she was treated like…

Read MoreAs Beirut plunges into crisis, battle rappers from across the Arab world fight to keep their battle rap league alive.As Beirut plunges into crisis, battle rappers from across the Arab world fight to keep their battle rap league alive.

Read MorePatriot missile systems have long been highly sought by U.S. allies in contested areas of the world as a shield against incoming missiles.Patriot missile systems have long been highly sought by U.S. allies in contested areas of the world as a shield against incoming missiles.