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Read More Dr. Katherine O’Brien of the World Health Organization says poor countries are able to get their populations vaccinated — they just need the doses. (Image credit: Fadel Senna/AFP via Getty Images) Dr. Katherine O’Brien of the World Health Organization says poor countries are able to get their populations vaccinated — they just need…

Read MoreThe US Air Force is reviewing security protocols after an unarmed man accessed the flightline at Joint Base Andrews.The US Air Force is reviewing security protocols after an unarmed man accessed the flightline at Joint Base Andrews.

Read MoreNgozi Okonjo-Iweala had been frontrunner for the role but was opposed by the Trump administration.Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala had been frontrunner for the role but was opposed by the Trump administration.

Read MoreThe former president and first lady’s Higher Ground Productions is working on 3 movies, 2 TV series and a docuseries.The former president and first lady’s Higher Ground Productions is working on 3 movies, 2 TV series and a docuseries.

Read More Crews are dealing with flare-ups on northern flank of bushfire that has destroyed at least 86 homes Rain relief is expected after another dangerous night on the frontline of a devastating bushfire in the Perth hills that has destroyed at least 86 homes. Hopes are high that forecast weekend rain will help firefighters…

Read More Palestinian Authority welcomes ruling that could see prosecution of Israeli officials and military as well as Hamas figures The international criminal court has announced that it has jurisdiction in Palestine, clearing its chief prosecutor to investigate alleged atrocities despite fierce Israeli objections. Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, condemned the ruling and said the…

Read MoreThe study looked at changes in the forests of Southeast Asia – “a global hotspot” for bat species.The study looked at changes in the forests of Southeast Asia – “a global hotspot” for bat species.

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Read MoreDecision opens the door for the tribunal’s prosecutor to open a war crimes investigation.Decision opens the door for the tribunal’s prosecutor to open a war crimes investigation.

Read More The ocean soundtrack of the popular imagination is a largely silent one, interrupted only by the mournful aria of migrating whales or the acapella vocalizations of dolphin pods. In fact, the underwater realm sounds more like an orchestra warming up, the cetaceans hitting their high notes while other marine mammals clear their throats…

Read More The ocean soundtrack of the popular imagination is a largely silent one, interrupted only by the mournful aria of migrating whales or the acapella vocalizations of dolphin pods. In fact, the underwater realm sounds more like an orchestra warming up, the cetaceans hitting their high notes while other marine mammals clear their throats…

Read More Marina Shakhov never took to the streets to voice her opposition against President Vladimir Putin until recently. In the protests that began on Jan. 23 and repeated the following weekend, the 31-year-old sales representative marched with several hundred people, braving temperatures of 3F in the Siberian city of Tomsk. Just a five minute…

Read More Marina Shakhov never took to the streets to voice her opposition against President Vladimir Putin until recently. In the protests that began on Jan. 23 and repeated the following weekend, the 31-year-old sales representative marched with several hundred people, braving temperatures of 3F in the Siberian city of Tomsk. Just a five minute…

Read More Following a year filled with anti-racist reading lists and proclamations to “listen to Black women,” novelists Brit Bennett, Jasmine Guillory and Jacqueline Woodson reflected on what what it means to be a Black writer today on the Feb. 5 “Black in America” episode of TIME100 Talks. In a roundtable conversation, also part of…

Read More Travelers who refuse to wear a mask on planes, buses and trains will face fines, under a new Biden executive order. Travelers who refuse to wear a mask on planes, buses and trains will face fines, under a new Biden executive order.

Read MoreInvestigation revealed ‘flagrant and wanton disregard’ of the law and ‘insatiable pursuit of self-enrichment’.Investigation revealed ‘flagrant and wanton disregard’ of the law and ‘insatiable pursuit of self-enrichment’.

Read MoreAn acquittal is almost certain for Trump so instead, politicians are using the trial to set up future political fights.An acquittal is almost certain for Trump so instead, politicians are using the trial to set up future political fights.

Read More Myanmar’s economy is already suffering due to COVID-19. Analysts say an imposition of broad economic sanctions in response to the coup could harm the country and result in greater Chinese influence. (Image credit: AP) Myanmar’s economy is already suffering due to COVID-19. Analysts say an imposition of broad economic sanctions in response to…

Read MoreUS President Joe Biden says Americans are hurting too badly to wait for partisan negotiations.US President Joe Biden says Americans are hurting too badly to wait for partisan negotiations.

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Read MoreIn 2021, investors have funnelled almost $11bn to Wood’s funds, and her approachable persona draws in newcomers.In 2021, investors have funnelled almost $11bn to Wood’s funds, and her approachable persona draws in newcomers.

Read More With gay sex only decriminalised in India in 2018, campaigners say marriage equality is the logical next step, as Namita Singh reports from Delhi With gay sex only decriminalised in India in 2018, campaigners say marriage equality is the logical next step, as Namita Singh reports from Delhi

Read MoreThe distinguished Canadian actor played Captain Von Trapp in the much-loved 1965 musical.The distinguished Canadian actor played Captain Von Trapp in the much-loved 1965 musical.

Read More Making good on President Joe Biden’s promises for additional U.S. military support in the national fight against COVID-19, the Pentagon committed for the first time to deploy teams of active-duty service members to support mass vaccination centers. On Friday, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin approved a request to deploy 1,110 troops across the country…

Read More State’s part chairman, Allen West, is latest Republican to come out in support of declaring Texas an independent nation The Texas Republican party has endorsed legislation that would allow state residents to vote whether to secede from the United States. In a talk show interview, party chair Allen West argued that: “Texans have…

Read More Canadian actor Christopher Plummer has died at the age of 91, his manager said on Friday. At 82, Plummer became the oldest actor to win an Oscar when he took the best supporting gong for Beginners. “Through his art and humanity, he touched all of our hearts and his legendary life will endure…

Read More Development prompts mixture of cynicism and hope Libya may be able to puts years of conflict behind it UN-sponsored talks in Geneva have produced a new interim government for Libya, which aims to hold national elections later this year. It is the first time the country has had a unified leadership in four…

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Read More ‘I promise to always be transparent and truthful with my journey’ ‘I promise to always be transparent and truthful with my journey’

Read More The space race is heating up once again after China’s Tianwen-1 Mars probe beamed back its first image of Mars amid the country’s historic first trip to the Red Planet. The image arrived some six months after it blasted off from China’s southern Hainan island in July 2020. Also on rt.com WATCH: China…

Read More“This is me. Unashamed, unabashedly me,” the former pro-wrestler wrote on Instagram.”This is me. Unashamed, unabashedly me,” the former pro-wrestler wrote on Instagram.

Read More UNITED NATIONS, Feb 05 (IPS) – A vital pillar in the justice and security system, the sole forensic science laboratory in the West Bank seeks justice for survivors of violence. UNODC through the HAYA Joint Programme, is training laboratory technicians to help increase the likelihood of identifying perpetrators of violence and holding them…

Read MoreMoscow say the diplomats attended weekend protests in support of Putin critic Alexei Navalny.Moscow say the diplomats attended weekend protests in support of Putin critic Alexei Navalny.

Read More Despite her age, the case is being handled by a juvenile court, because she was under 21 when she worked at the camp. (Image credit: Michal Fludra/Getty Images) Despite her age, the case is being handled by a juvenile court, because she was under 21 when she worked at the camp.

Read MoreA new transitional prime minister and three-member presidency council will govern Libya until the December election.A new transitional prime minister and three-member presidency council will govern Libya until the December election.