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Read More Twitter refuses to comply with a government order to take down accounts of journalists, activists and politicians Twitter refuses to comply with a government order to take down accounts of journalists, activists and politicians

Read More BONN, Germany, Feb 10 (IPS) – The threat of a full-blown civil war in South Sudan remains unless the country’s leaders can broaden power sharing, warns a new report by the International Crisis Group (ICG) released almost year into the country’s formation of a government of national unity. Read the full story, “To…

Read More Defying the Indian government could put Twitter officials in jail. But not doing so would mean enabling a crackdown against free speech. View Entire Post › Defying the Indian government could put Twitter officials in jail. But not doing so would mean enabling a crackdown against free speech.View Entire Post ›

Read MoreThe Senate rejects arguments from Trump’s defence he should not face trial as he has left office.The Senate rejects arguments from Trump’s defence he should not face trial as he has left office.

Read More Senate convenes at noon for impeachment managers to lay out argument to convict Donald Trump of ‘incitement of insurrection’ Senate votes 56 to 44 to proceed with Trump’s second trial Video: Democrats play montage of Capitol footage at trial Trump ‘quietly watching’ impeachment on TV in Florida Sign up to receive First Thing…

Read MoreMember of the WHO mission to China says US intelligence on the supposed origin of the coronavirus is not reliable.Member of the WHO mission to China says US intelligence on the supposed origin of the coronavirus is not reliable.

Read MoreMany Egyptians worry the Cairo Eye tourist attraction will destroy the ancient city’s environment and heritage.Many Egyptians worry the Cairo Eye tourist attraction will destroy the ancient city’s environment and heritage.

Read MoreThe European Commission chief tells the Brussels Parliament “we’re still not where we want to be”.The European Commission chief tells the Brussels Parliament “we’re still not where we want to be”.

Read More The Germany-based Quantum-Systems will showcase some of its latest unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) at the IDEX 2021 exhibition in Abu Dhabi. The company, which specializes in the development and production of modern UAVs, will showcase how to enhance the effectiveness of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance missions with its Vector and Scorpion 2-in-1 System.…

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Read More Harry Rogers hit at least two people with his pickup truck Harry Rogers hit at least two people with his pickup truck

Read More The robbery suspect told the officer he had stopped taking medications for his mental disorder The robbery suspect told the officer he had stopped taking medications for his mental disorder

Read MoreA Virginia man who acknowledged being a Ku Klux Klan member has been sentenced to three years and eight months in prison on charges he drove his pickup truck through a crowd of Black Lives Matter protestersA Virginia man who acknowledged being a Ku Klux Klan member has been sentenced to three years and…

Read MoreProtesters are turning up dressed as princesses, super heroes, witches, and everything in between.Protesters are turning up dressed as princesses, super heroes, witches, and everything in between.

Read More New report finds lawyers, journalists and health workers at risk during pandemic have struggled to get help from embassies Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The UK government has failed in its pledge to help those on the frontline of the global fight for human rights during the pandemic, according…

Read More Skirmishes broke out in Jerusalem between police and ultra-Orthodox Jews protesting against Covid-19 restrictions, creating chaotic scenes that have become commonplace in the Israeli city. Hundreds of men from Haredi neighborhoods gathered on Tuesday night to demonstrate against Israel’s public health measures, specifically the shuttering of schools and seminaries, known as yeshivas. The…

Read More After 4,500 folds the screen is pristine, the device is useful and the wow factor hasn’t worn off Are phones that unfold into tablets really the future of mobiles? And is flexible screen technology really ready for prime time? I spent four months with the £1,800 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 to find…

Read More How well does the Russell T Davies drama capture the 1980s Aids crisis? Influential queer figures who lived through it – including Owen Jones, Rev Richard Coles, Lisa Power and Marc Thompson – give their verdicts A joyful yet devastating series centred on a group of friends whose lives are changed irrevocably by…

Read More Hundreds of historical artefacts from the Cold war era are offered for sale at Julien’s Auctions. The lots will include a rare Soviet version of the Enigma encryption machine known as the Fialka, clandestine operative cameras, and radio transmitters and receivers Continue reading…Hundreds of historical artefacts from the Cold war era are offered…

Read More Underwater photographer of the year, a global annual competition based in the UK, celebrates photography beneath the surface of the ocean, lakes, rivers and even swimming pools Continue reading…Underwater photographer of the year, a global annual competition based in the UK, celebrates photography beneath the surface of the ocean, lakes, rivers and even…

Read MoreHong Kong Safe Harbor Act aims to help residents of Chinese-controlled city gain refugee status in the United States.Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act aims to help residents of Chinese-controlled city gain refugee status in the United States.

Read MoreToyota’s latest earnings beat analyst forecasts, as did those of US tech firms Lyft and Twitter.Toyota’s latest earnings beat analyst forecasts, as did those of US tech firms Lyft and Twitter.

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Read More Exclusive: Mother of murdered man says uploading of footage to internet has compounded her trauma Two Metropolitan police officers are under criminal investigation for allegedly filming and sharing CCTV evidence of the moment a man was murdered, the Guardian has learned. Carol Campbell said that the video of the murder of her son,…

Read More Adriana Pierce is empowering queer female and non-binary performers whose relationships have been excluded from classical dance Shortly after Adriana Pierce joined Miami City Ballet, someone watched her train and made an assessment: “Is Adriana a lesbian? Because she looks like one.” The comment propelled Pierce into exacting self-scrutiny: “I was like, does…

Read More Japan has secured 144m shots of the vaccine, but it does not have enough of the specialised syringes to be able to draw six shots from each vial Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Millions of people in Japan will not receive Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine as planned due to a…

Read MoreRights groups say the woman was shot in the head at a demonstration in Nay Pyi Taw on Tuesday.Rights groups say the woman was shot in the head at a demonstration in Nay Pyi Taw on Tuesday.

Read MoreTwo-drug combination aims to help patients with mild COVID-19 symptoms from becoming more severe.Two-drug combination aims to help patients with mild COVID-19 symptoms from becoming more severe.

Read MoreAnyone attempting to conceal travel history to ‘red list’ countries could face a $13,800 fine and imprisonment.Anyone attempting to conceal travel history to ‘red list’ countries could face a $13,800 fine and imprisonment.

Read More Updates from the year’s first tennis grand slam at Melbourne Park Any thoughts? Email or tweet @mike_hytner 3.23am GMT Second set: Nina Stojanović* 3-6, 0-5 Serena Williams (* denotes server) You have to feel for Stojanović at this point. She held her own during the first set, but the gulf in class has…

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Read More Hundreds of government workers marched against the coup one day after officers used water cannon, rubber bullets and live rounds Protesters returned to the streets of Myanmar’s capital Naypyitaw on Wednesday after the most violent day yet in demonstrations against a military coup that removed civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi. On Tuesday,…

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