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Read More BEIRUT, Lebanon, Feb 01 (IPS) – Humankind is no stranger to the destabilizing events of 2020. The state of the global economy and the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic hit the headlines. In this ever escalating global crisis, Lebanon, has been facing what can only be described as unimaginable hardships. For the past…

Read MoreRepublicans propose slimmer benefits, about a third of the $1.9 trillion that President Joe Biden is seeking.Republicans propose slimmer benefits, about a third of the $1.9 trillion that President Joe Biden is seeking.

Read More Amnesty International warns violence and extrajudicial killings have marked past takeovers and urged armed forces to exercise restraint Amnesty International warns violence and extrajudicial killings have marked past takeovers and urged armed forces to exercise restraint

Read More EU agency says documents to help evade travel restrictions are being sold in airports, stations and online Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Scammers are producing and selling fake negative coronavirus test certificates in airports, stations and online around Europe in the latest example of opportunistic coronavirus-related crime, the EU’s…

Read More New York, New Jersey and Connecticut may see 18in of snow, with storm reaching Massachusetts and northern New England on Monday Instead of shuttered schools and snow days, the latest winter storm to wallop the US north-east shut down vaccination sites and snarled other pandemic-related services in many states that could see as…

Read MoreJohn Weaver worked on four presidential campaigns and co-founded the anti-Trump Lincoln Project.John Weaver worked on four presidential campaigns and co-founded the anti-Trump Lincoln Project.

Read More Giant pandas at the Smithsonian’s national zoo enjoyed the cold weather in the US capital by rolling and sliding around in the snow in their enclosure. In a clip shared by the zoo, Mei Xiang and Tian Tian took full advantage of the wintry conditions Continue reading…Giant pandas at the Smithsonian’s national zoo…

Read More Tucked in the shadow of the Tetons, the town of Jackson, Wy., and surrounding Teton County is home to less than 25,000 fulltime residents, but annually hosts over 2.5 million visitors. The valley’s natural beauty attracts an influx of tourists, who in turn are responsible for roughly 30% of the region’s jobs and…

Read MoreAl Jazeera breaks down Aung San Suu Kyi’s journey, from being the daughter of an independence hero to political leader.Al Jazeera breaks down Aung San Suu Kyi’s journey, from being the daughter of an independence hero to political leader.

Read MoreThousands, many travelling by foot with no water, have survived attacks to reach two UN-run camps in southern Tigray.Thousands, many travelling by foot with no water, have survived attacks to reach two UN-run camps in southern Tigray.

Read More Cases filed against nine journalists over reports that police officer fatally shot protester At least nine senior Indian journalists are facing criminal charges for reporting allegations that Delhi police fatally shot a farmer in the head during protests last week, despite the authorities claiming no shots were fired. Delhi police have denied any…

Read More The first coronavirus vaccine shipment to South Africa has arrived in the country, as it struggles with the continent’s highest caseload alongside a more transmissible strain of the virus. A plane carrying the vaccines touched down at OR Tambo international airport on Monday. The load of one million AstraZeneca jabs, manufactured by the…

Read More Brothel windows in red light district to be closed and ‘erotic centre’ set up elsewhere instead The brothel windows of Amsterdam’s red light district will be closed and an “erotic centre” will be set up away from the city centre, councillors have agreed. A proposal from the city’s mayor, Femke Halsema, to shut…

Read More Tiffany Dover explained fainting is quite common for her after the incident Tiffany Dover explained fainting is quite common for her after the incident

Read More Dozens of people have been detained after Chinese police launched a crackdown on the manufacturing and selling of fake Covid-19 vaccinations. Authorities say the illicit trade has been going on for months. Read more ‘There should be no vicious competition’: China dismisses reports India engages in Covid-19 ‘vaccine diplomacy’ Law enforcement targeted crime…

Read MoreU.S. intelligence officials tell CBS News that China is trying to collect Americans’ DNA in hopes of controlling the future of health care. “60 Minutes” correspondent Jon Wertheim joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss why China’s push to collect medical data threatens America’s national security. Also, he explains the potential risks of at-home DNA…

Read MoreIt was not disclosed how much Harry was getting in damages, but his lawyer says it will all go to his charity for wounded troops.It was not disclosed how much Harry was getting in damages, but his lawyer says it will all go to his charity for wounded troops.

Read More Beijing has officially rolled out its repeatedly delayed Emission Trading Scheme (ETS), aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas output. Beijing is expecting its emissions to peak before 2030 and become “carbon neutral” by 2060. The scheme officially entered into force on Monday, covering some 2,260 power plants across the nation. Said plants contributed…

Read More#silversqueeze trends on Twitter as silver becomes the latest bet to grip Reddit-fuelled day traders.#silversqueeze trends on Twitter as silver becomes the latest bet to grip Reddit-fuelled day traders.

Read More Beijing has lodged an official complaint with the Canadian Embassy in China after reports emerged that a staff member ordered customized shirts featuring Wuhan and bat patterns in July 2020. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin urged the Canadian authorities to investigate the reports on Monday and take immediate action. Wang stressed that…

Read More Latest updates: mass testing after two people with no history of travel reportedly catch variant; some care home staff yet to receive first jab Two London clinics mistakenly offer Covid jab to young people UK Covid patients dying needlessly over unfounded ventilator fears West Midlands was worst-hit part of UK in first wave…

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Read MoreU.S. border agents continue to expel migrants, including families with children, without court hearings under a policy instituted by the Trump administration.U.S. border agents continue to expel migrants, including families with children, without court hearings under a policy instituted by the Trump administration.

Read More Authorities revoke £2,600 penalty after it emerges debt collectors had abducted him from self-isolation Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage A Taiwanese man penalised for breaching Covid quarantine regulations has had his fine revoked after it emerged he had been kidnapped by debt collectors. The man, whose surname is Chen,…

Read More Duke settles libel case with paper and MailOnline over stories about his relationship with armed forces The Duke of Sussex has accused the Mail on Sunday and MailOnline of underplaying the seriousness of an error in a story about his relationship to the British armed forces as the two sides formally settled a…

Read MoreBrazil will, eventually, defeat this virus. Bolsonaro and his far-right government, however, may not be as lucky.Brazil will, eventually, defeat this virus. Bolsonaro and his far-right government, however, may not be as lucky.

Read More Myanmar’s civilian leader made a Faustian bargain with the army for political gain, critics say. It ended with her arrest in Monday’s coup. Myanmar’s civilian leader made a Faustian bargain with the army for political gain, critics say. It ended with her arrest in Monday’s coup.

Read More ‘He was constantly accused of dancing to the tune of Russians, almost of being our agent’ ‘He was constantly accused of dancing to the tune of Russians, almost of being our agent’

Read More Keir Starmer needs to show he’s serious about his pledge for an immigration system ‘based on compassion and dignity’ Perhaps it was a promise he couldn’t keep; it was almost certainly one he never intended to. Few were surprised when Sir Keir Starmer ditched his pledge from his leadership campaign to “defend free…

Read More The mealworm market is expected to boom after the EU ruled them safe to eat. Insects are a popular food in most countries, so can Europeans get over the yuck factor? It’s a bit … well, mealy. Dry (because it’s been dried), a little crunchy, not strongly flavoured, neither pleasant nor unpleasant. Salt…

Read MoreThe Myanmar military is taking control of the country under a one-year state of emergencyThe Myanmar military is taking control of the country under a one-year state of emergency

Read MoreNobel Peace Prize winner Suu Kyi, 75, came to power after a 2015 election win that followed years of house arrest.Nobel Peace Prize winner Suu Kyi, 75, came to power after a 2015 election win that followed years of house arrest.

Read More Republicans make lowball offer to Biden on Covid stimulus aid Expert warns US to brace for virulent Covid strain Trump hires new impeachment defense team after lawyers quit Sign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by email 10.26am GMT Here’s Stephen Collinson’s analysis of the dilemma facing president Biden today…

Read More The French government remains divided on whether to implement a third national lockdown, with the country’s finance minister calling it “the very last option” which would be very harmful for France’s economy. Speaking to RTL radio on Monday, Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire argued that the existing 6pm to 6am curfew measures are…

Read More High level of interest in scheme launched on Sunday comes despite fears applications will be monitored Migration agents in Hong Kong say they have seen a rush of inquiries from people seeking to access the new visa scheme launched by the UK government on Sunday, despite fears their applications will be monitored. Britain’s…