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Read More Four guards fired on unarmed crowd in Baghdad in 2007, killing 14 and sparking outrage over use of private security in war zones President Donald Trump has pardoned four Blackwater security guards who were given lengthy prison sentences for killing 14 civilians in Baghdad in 2007, a massacre that caused international uproar over…

Read MoreCampaign aide among 15 people, including two Republican legislators, granted full pardons by outgoing US president.Campaign aide among 15 people, including two Republican legislators, granted full pardons by outgoing US president.

Read More (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump is assailing the bipartisan $900 billion pandemic relief package that Congress just passed and is suggesting that he may not sign it. Trump complained in a video that he tweeted out Tuesday night that the bill delivered too much money to foreign countries, but not enough to Americans.…

Read MoreHe asks lawmakers to “remove wasteful and unnecessary items”, adding the package “really is a disgrace”.He asks lawmakers to “remove wasteful and unnecessary items”, adding the package “really is a disgrace”.

Read MoreEx-aide George Papadopoulos is among 15 people pardoned in the latest wave of clemency orders.Ex-aide George Papadopoulos is among 15 people pardoned in the latest wave of clemency orders.

Read More NEW YORK, Dec 22 (IPS) – The year 2020 is ending with the world caught up in an unprecedented human and economic crisis. The pandemic has contaminated 75 million people and killed 1.7 million. With the lockdowns, the global economy has suffered the worst recession in 75 years, causing the loss of income…

Read More Mexico says it’s wrong for wealthy countries to buy up more vaccines than they need, while others still don’t have access to a single dose. View Entire Post › Mexico says it’s wrong for wealthy countries to buy up more vaccines than they need, while others still don’t have access to a single…

Read More NAIROBI, Dec 22 (IPS) – In countries where women are most marginalized, discriminated under the law and where gendered norms prevent women from owning property and resources, people are also the hungriest. This is because gender equality and food systems are intertwined. Read the full story, “Why Transforming Our Food Systems Is a…

Read MoreJump in second-hand luxury sales could be attributed to consumers leaning towards sustainability in a time of crisis.Jump in second-hand luxury sales could be attributed to consumers leaning towards sustainability in a time of crisis.

Read MoreHow a young man’s passion for history may help future generations of Nigerians.How a young man’s passion for history may help future generations of Nigerians.

Read MoreAn 18-year-old woman from Georgia is fighting to get out of jail in the Cayman Islands after violating COVID isolation requirements. Meg Oliver has the story.An 18-year-old woman from Georgia is fighting to get out of jail in the Cayman Islands after violating COVID isolation requirements. Meg Oliver has the story.

Read More Some countries already easing restrictions ahead of Christmas, but others reinstating lockdowns after new variant of Covid-19 found Some countries already easing restrictions ahead of Christmas, but others reinstating lockdowns after new variant of Covid-19 found

Read More The president granted full pardons to 15 people and commuted all or part of the sentences of five others Donald Trump has granted full pardons to 15 people and commuted all or part of the sentences of five others, in a wave of pre-Christmas pardons announced by the White House on Tuesday. The…

Read More The presidential transition team laid out several priorities, such as revising who can make an asylum claim first and ending what they call artificial capacity limits that restrict how many immigrants can be processed at the border. View Entire Post › The presidential transition team laid out several priorities, such as revising who…

Read MoreThe photo shows the pair appearing to comfort one another in Australia.The photo shows the pair appearing to comfort one another in Australia.

Read More Failure of fractious coalition government to pass budget triggers snap election and plunges country into more political chaos Israel has tumbled into a fourth round of elections within the space of two years after efforts to keep a fractious coalition government intact failed. Beset by infighting and distrust, the government was unable to…

Read More Lifeline chairman says it’s the most significant reduction in a decade as calls to helpline across Australia rose by 20% In a year marked by devastating bushfires and the coronavirus pandemic, the number of lives lost to suicide in New South Wales has unexpectedly fallen by a “remarkable” 5%. NSW government data reveals…

Read MoreSkylar Mack, 21, was arrested after breaking quarantine to attend her boyfriend’s jet ski competition.Skylar Mack, 21, was arrested after breaking quarantine to attend her boyfriend’s jet ski competition.

Read MoreElections will be held in March – the fourth time in two years – as a critical deadline expires.Elections will be held in March – the fourth time in two years – as a critical deadline expires.

Read More Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing trial on corruption charges, has a difficult path to another term. He is Israel’s longest-serving prime minister. (Image credit: Alex Kolomiensky/AP) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing trial on corruption charges, has a difficult path to another term. He is Israel’s longest-serving prime minister.

Read More NEW DELHI, India, Dec 22 (IPS) – Ten years ago a young street vendor, Mohamed Bouazizi set himself afire in the central Tunisian provincial town of Sidi Bouzid to protest against police harassment. Bouazizi’s sacrificial act served as a catalyst and inspired the Tunisian people to take over the streets that led to…

Read MoreSkylar Mack faces four months in prison if her appeal fails on Tuesday.Skylar Mack faces four months in prison if her appeal fails on Tuesday.

Read More NSW premier due to announce what coronavirus restrictions will be in place on Christmas Day and whether northern beaches can come out of lockdown. Follow all the latest news and updates, live 8.33pm GMT Meanwhile, the search for the primary case of the northern beaches cluster is still unknown. Related: Search for Sydney’s…

Read MoreChile armed forces say at least 36 people have been infected at its Bernardo O’Higgins base, a remote research station.Chile armed forces say at least 36 people have been infected at its Bernardo O’Higgins base, a remote research station.

Read More COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Dec 22 (IPS) – During the COVID 19 lockdown in Sri Lanka, seven women from diverse religious and ethnic backgrounds came together to deliver Wisdom and their message that women must be empowered and their voices for national unity must be heard through this movement. Read the full story, “Empowering…

Read More The couple sought asylum in the US after a Jamaican gang threatened to kill them The couple sought asylum in the US after a Jamaican gang threatened to kill them

Read MorePadilla, California’s secretary of state, will be the first Latino to represent the state in the US Senate.Padilla, California’s secretary of state, will be the first Latino to represent the state in the US Senate.

Read More“We have had people coming from the U.K. for the past few weeks, so why would this virus not jump on the plane with everybody?” Dr. Dyan Hes said.”We have had people coming from the U.K. for the past few weeks, so why would this virus not jump on the plane with everybody?” Dr.…

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Read More Governor warns of 100,000 hospitalizations within a month Stay-at-home orders likely to be extended next week California has recorded a half-million coronavirus cases in the past two weeks, overwhelming emergency rooms across the state. Related: Hospitals discuss rationing care as California faces deluge of Covid cases Continue reading…Governor warns of 100,000 hospitalizations within…

Read MoreChristopher Miller meets with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and visits US troops as American forces continue to withdrawChristopher Miller meets with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and visits US troops as American forces continue to withdraw

Read More Covid-19 poised to become third leading cause of death in US Virus cases pass 18m and deaths reach nearly 320,000 Coronavirus – live coverage The US could see a decline of two to three years in life expectancy in 2020 due to the coronavirus, the steepest drop since the second world war and…

Read MoreAstrophotographers have captured incredibly detailed photos of the moment our solar system’s two largest planets met in the night sky.Astrophotographers have captured incredibly detailed photos of the moment our solar system’s two largest planets met in the night sky.

Read MoreBill gives former presidents and their families immunity from prosecution for crimes committed during their lifetime.Bill gives former presidents and their families immunity from prosecution for crimes committed during their lifetime.

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