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Grace Robertson, pioneering photographer with a gentle eye, dies at 90
Read More Trailblazing photojournalist, regularly published in Picture Post, documented life in post-war Britain and up to the 90s “Gentle pictures are probably dead as a dodo today,” Grace Robertson, the photographer who has died aged 90, told the Guardian in 2010, “but back then it was different.” Back then was the 1950s, when Grace…
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World’s oldest known cave painting found in Indonesia
Read More Picture of wild pig made at least 45,500 years ago provides earliest evidence of human settlement in region Archaeologists have discovered the world’s oldest known cave painting: a life-sized picture of a wild pig that was made at least 45,500 years ago in Indonesia. The finding described in the journal Science Advances on…
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Kim Yo Jong Steals the Spotlight at Big Brother’s Coronation
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Can the World Tackle the Food Insecurity Crisis in 2021?
Read More Jan 13 (IPS) – The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated food insecurity and disrupted food systems and food supply chains in developed and developing countries alike. In the United States, millions of Americans struggle to put food on the table. Around the world, according to the United Nations over 270 million are hungry, and…
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Conspiracists peddle myths, not theories | Letter
Read More It is misleading to suggest that elaborate lies are “theories”, writes Harriet Friedmann – it’s time to change the discourse I was pleased when the Guardian began to use the phrase “global heating” instead of “global warming”. In the same vein, I ask you to reconsider repeated use of the term “conspiracy theory”…
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Italy facing fresh elections after ex-PM withdraws party from coalition
Read More Loss of Matteo Renzi’s Italia Viva party comes as country struggles with Covid and economic crises Italy has been plunged into chaos after former prime minister Matteo Renzi withdrew his Italia Viva party from the country’s ruling coalition in a largely unpopular move that could lead to fresh elections. The political meltdown, which…
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Uncle Roger comedian deletes video with China critic
Read MoreNigel Ng, who is known for his food videos, said he had not known his colleague’s political views.Nigel Ng, who is known for his food videos, said he had not known his colleague’s political views.
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A Week After the U.S. Capitol Attack, Many Involved Are Still Walking Free Despite Online Efforts to Identify Them
Read More In the wake of a violent mob, incited by President Donald Trump, storming the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., many involved in the assault have yet to be arrested. This despite the fact that many have been possibly identified by others online in a fervent effort to bring the perpetrators to justice. What…
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Coronavirus variant from UK ‘must not get out of hand’ warns EU
Read More EU health commissioner says bloc will assist members with genomic sequencing to help curb mutation Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The EU has warned that the highly contagious coronavirus variant first found in Britain is now having “a significant impact” in other European countries, and said its spread “must…
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‘I’m not a traitor’: Ex-Navy Seal interviewed by FBI after posting video about Capitol riot
Read More ‘I’m hoping the message was strong enough. Unfortunately, maybe it wasn’t. I hate to see this escalate more’ ‘I’m hoping the message was strong enough. Unfortunately, maybe it wasn’t. I hate to see this escalate more’
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Hundreds of defendants go on trial as Italy’s largest mafia court case in decades starts
Read More Focus is largely on alleged connivance among mobsters and local politicians, public officials and businessmen Focus is largely on alleged connivance among mobsters and local politicians, public officials and businessmen
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What is impeachment, who invokes it and what is the House voting on?
Read More Is there still time to impeach Donald Trump for inciting a mob to attack the Capitol? Is there still time to impeach Donald Trump for inciting a mob to attack the Capitol?
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The mouse that roared: How tiny Luxembourg provided a fitting end to Trump-era foreign policy
Read More Pompeo cancelled his last trip abroad after an apparent snub from the tiny European state Pompeo cancelled his last trip abroad after an apparent snub from the tiny European state
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UK coronavirus deaths pass 100,000 after 1,564 reported in one day
Read More Experts condemn ‘phenomenal failure of policy and practice’ in handling of pandemic Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage More than 100,000 people have died from coronavirus in the UK since the disease first appeared in the country almost a year ago, in what public health experts have said is a…
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Photos: Security heightened at Capitol in advance of inauguration amid new impeachment push
Read More Under heavy guard with Joe Biden’s inauguration a week away, the House began debating whether to impeach President Trump for a second time. Under heavy guard with Joe Biden’s inauguration a week away, the House began debating whether to impeach President Trump for a second time.
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Biden names ex-US ambassador to the UN Samantha Power to lead international aid agency
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Africas Free Trade Area Opens for Business
Read More UNITED NATIONS, Jan 13 (IPS) – African countries opened their markets on 1st January under the continental free trade agreement and duty-free trading of goods and services across borders is now underway despite the COVID-19 pandemic and other teething problems. Read the full story, “Africas Free Trade Area Opens for Business”, on globalissues.org…
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Sinovac says its Covid-19 vaccine has ‘good’ efficacy after Brazilian partner claimed it was only 50% effective
Read More The chairman of Chinese vaccine maker Sinovac has insisted that the company’s Brazilian partners were incorrect to suggest its jab is only 50 percent effective against Covid-19 after stage-three trials. Speaking on Wednesday, the chairman of Sinovac, Yin Weidong, said that its CoronaVac jab was 100-percent effective in preventing severe Covid-19 cases, as…
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Aid group blasts U.S. terror label as “diplomatic vandalism” in Yemen
Read MoreMike Pompeo says designating Houthis, who control most of Yemen’s population, a terror group will hold them accountable, but many believe it’s civilians who will suffer.Mike Pompeo says designating Houthis, who control most of Yemen’s population, a terror group will hold them accountable, but many believe it’s civilians who will suffer.
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Biden Nominates Samantha Power To Run U.S. Agency For International Development
Read More Power is “a world-renowned voice of conscience and moral clarity,” President-elect Joe Biden said of the former U.N. ambassador. The post will be elevated to become a National Security Council member. (Image credit: Andrew Burton/Getty Images) Power is “a world-renowned voice of conscience and moral clarity,” President-elect Joe Biden said of the former…
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Interpol issues red notices for chemical ship captain and owner over Beirut port explosion
Read More Lebanon’s state media has announced that Interpol has issued red notices for three individuals, including the captain and owner of the ship that carried chemicals which caused the devastating Beirut port explosion. Arrest warrants have been issued for Igor Grechushkin, the alleged owner of MV ‘Rhosus’, Boris Prokoshew, the ship’s captain, and Jorge…
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Explainer: Where does the US stand one week after Capitol riot?
Read MoreBiden assumes office in one week and authorities are increasing security in the US ahead of planned armed protests.Biden assumes office in one week and authorities are increasing security in the US ahead of planned armed protests.
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The Middle East and Africa dermatology treatment devices market is expected to reach US$ 317.68 million in 2027 from US$ 217.01 million in 2019
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From lynchings to the Capitol: Racism and the violence of revelry
Read MoreThe history of the US shows us that, when it comes to white supremacy, entertainment and violence go hand in hand.The history of the US shows us that, when it comes to white supremacy, entertainment and violence go hand in hand.
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Why are WhatsApp users joining rivals platforms?
Read MoreChanges to privacy terms by WhatsApp has caused an exodus of users to rivals Telegram and Signal.Changes to privacy terms by WhatsApp has caused an exodus of users to rivals Telegram and Signal.
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Venezuela: A Sinking Revolution
Read MoreAn election takes place in a once prosperous village in Venezuela and reveals the decline of a nation.An election takes place in a once prosperous village in Venezuela and reveals the decline of a nation.
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One of the biggest mafia trials in history kicks off in Italy
Read More350 defendants, 900 witnesses, 400 lawyers and a special court built to accommodate 1,000 people as Italy’s notorious ‘Ndrangheta crime syndicate faces justice.350 defendants, 900 witnesses, 400 lawyers and a special court built to accommodate 1,000 people as Italy’s notorious ‘Ndrangheta crime syndicate faces justice.
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UK Covid live: Johnson confirms government will open 24/7 vaccination centres
Read More Latest updates: PM faces Labour leader at PMQs; Johnson calls Rashford to say food parcel review under way; education secretary questioned by MPs Hospital patients to be sent to hotels to free up beds When will the worst of Covid be over? UK on course for record hospital admissions and deaths England Covid…
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Indian police hastily photoshop face masks on picture of officer and arrested man
Read More Gorakhpur police had earlier posted the original image in which neither policeman nor the accused were wearing a mask, drawing flak from social media users Gorakhpur police had earlier posted the original image in which neither policeman nor the accused were wearing a mask, drawing flak from social media users
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NIreland stores see empty shelves as Brexit trade rules bite
Read MoreThe U.K.’s biggest supermarket chains are warning that food supplies in Northern Ireland face disruption because of new checks imposed by Britain’s departure from the European UnionThe U.K.’s biggest supermarket chains are warning that food supplies in Northern Ireland face disruption because of new checks imposed by Britain’s departure from the European Union
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Investigation after ‘Nazi monkey’ appears in Russian circus
Read MoreImages appear to show a monkey wearing a Nazi uniform performing at a state circus last week.Images appear to show a monkey wearing a Nazi uniform performing at a state circus last week.
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Tanks appear in Kampala as Uganda tightens security before polls
Read MoreAbout 18 million Ugandans will elect a president and members of parliament on Thursday.About 18 million Ugandans will elect a president and members of parliament on Thursday.
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Syria war: Suspected Israeli strikes on Iran-linked targets ‘kill dozens’
Read MoreIsraeli aircraft reportedly attacked a series of Iran-linked targets in eastern Syria overnight.Israeli aircraft reportedly attacked a series of Iran-linked targets in eastern Syria overnight.
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Mike Pompeo cancels Europe trip after officials decline to meet with him
Read More Extraordinary snub to Washington came days after storming of Capitol, which stunned many US allies Extraordinary snub to Washington came days after storming of Capitol, which stunned many US allies
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Poisoned Kremlin critic Navalny announces imminent return to Russia
Read More Navalny said he would fly home on Sunday despite the fear of arrest Navalny said he would fly home on Sunday despite the fear of arrest
