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Read MoreThe Central African Republic says forces loyal to François Bozizé plan to march on the capital Bangui.The Central African Republic says forces loyal to François Bozizé plan to march on the capital Bangui.

Read More A bumper festive challenge from the Observer New Review. Click here for the solutions Click here for a print-friendly version (pdf) Continue reading…A bumper festive challenge from the Observer New Review. Click here for the solutionsClick here for a print-friendly version (pdf) Continue reading…

Read MoreIt may take months before the U.S. and other nations can determine the extent of the damage done by a widespread cyberattack. The breach is believed to be the work of Russian hackers, and went undetected for months. The Kremlin denies any involvement, but Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blamed Russia for the attack…

Read More Court found L&Q had misled black woman who was harassed by family and had to flee her home A leading housing association has been condemned by a court for failing to support a tenant made homeless after a racist campaign by neighbours. London & Quadrant (L&Q), which accommodates 250,000 people across London and…

Read More ‘This is almost, I would argue — an act of war, absolutely,’ says Republican senator Marco Rubio ‘This is almost, I would argue — an act of war, absolutely,’ says Republican senator Marco Rubio

Read More European affairs minister, Clément Beaune, says Paris will not be rushed into deal over next 48 hours The European parliament’s Sunday deadline may pass without agreement on a post-Brexit trade and security deal, France’s European affairs minister, Clément Beaune, has said, as British and EU negotiators continued to haggle over fishing rights. MEPs…

Read More The perfect combination: spicy chicken jewelled with cranberries and cashews, and a sharp fruity side The simplicity and elegance of pulaos combined with their ability to moonlight as a one-pot meal stole my heart long ago. Pulaos saved my mother and grandmother hours in the kitchen; they’d make a large pot and all…

Read More Looking back at the movies we anticipated in 2020 is an object lesson in how quickly things can change. Movie theaters closed, production came to a halt and releases were indefinitely postponed as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold. As we look ahead to 2021, we do so with as many questions as answers.…

Read More NPR’s Scott Simon talks to David Miliband, president of the International Rescue Committee about their 2021 Emergency Watchlist. NPR’s Scott Simon talks to David Miliband, president of the International Rescue Committee about their 2021 Emergency Watchlist.

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Read More Thousands of protesters originally occupied the zone during George Flloyd protests  Thousands of protesters originally occupied the zone during George Flloyd protests 

Read More US crowdfunding platform GoFundMe was handed down a hefty fine by the Italian competition regulator, which found its advertising and the way it takes a cut from donations to be deceptive and a violation of consumer rights. The platform was ordered to pay €1.5 million ($1.8 million) for hiding the costs of donations…

Read More Jean-Luc Brunel charged in France with sexual harassment and the rape of minors over 15 years old A modelling agent associated with the disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein has been charged in France with sexual harassment and the rape of minors over 15 years old. Jean-Luc Brunel was arrested on Wednesday at Charles…

Read More The cyber security firm FireEye revealed that it has been the victim of a massive, long-running hack of its network. Given FireEye’s stature in the tech community, that alone would have made headlines, but the company went on to explain that the hackers were able to gain access to their system through corrupted…

Read More Paradoxically, Waltz, Jackson and their predecessors have perpetuated the structuration of the international order as one of hierarchy rather than anarchy.Paradoxically, Waltz, Jackson and their predecessors have perpetuated the structuration of the international order as one of hierarchy rather than anarchy.

Read MoreNine people are killed as an oxygen ventilator explodes at a coronavirus ward of a private hospital.Nine people are killed as an oxygen ventilator explodes at a coronavirus ward of a private hospital.

Read More ‘It’s definitely a hate crime,’ says Jayla Gipson ‘It’s definitely a hate crime,’ says Jayla Gipson

Read MoreModelling agent Jean-Luc Brunel is accused of rape and sexual harassment by French authorities.Modelling agent Jean-Luc Brunel is accused of rape and sexual harassment by French authorities.

Read MoreThe paper admits its blockbuster podcast about Islamic State group failed to meet editorial standards.The paper admits its blockbuster podcast about Islamic State group failed to meet editorial standards.

Read MoreIran faces crushing U.S. sanctions, but there are still ways for Tehran to obtain coronavirus vaccines as the country suffers the Mideast’s worst outbreak of the pandemicIran faces crushing U.S. sanctions, but there are still ways for Tehran to obtain coronavirus vaccines as the country suffers the Mideast’s worst outbreak of the pandemic

Read More Poland’s minister of national defense Mariusz Błaszczak said Friday that the first PILICA anti-air missile and artillery system (PSR-A) has been officially handed over to the 3rd Air Defense Missile Brigade. Tne nesh short-range air defense system developed by the PGZ-PILICA Consortium, which consists of PGZ Group companies: PGZ S.A., PIT-RADWAR S.A., PCO S.A.…

Read More David Werking can seek damages after parents got rid of films and magazines worth $29,000 A man who sued his parents for getting rid of his pornography collection has won a lawsuit in western Michigan and can seek compensation. The US district judge Paul Maloney ruled in favour of David Werking, who said…

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Read More The massive, ongoing hack of US federal agencies, relations with China and North Korea will be urgent issues for Biden to address Joe Biden’s foreign policy in-tray is only looking more difficult as he approaches inauguration day – even as the US still confronts the pressing issue of record coronavirus deaths and infections.…

Read More At least five unguided projectiles have been fired at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, a major US compound north of Kabul, local officials have said. No reports of damage or casualties have been immediately available. The rocket attack on the base occurred on Saturday, according to Wahida Shahkar, spokeswoman for the Parwan province…

Read More The Biden administration has reportedly been refusing to talk to Juan Guaido, the man the US considers to be Venezuela’s legitimate president, and may drop the demand for President Nicolas Maduro to step down from power. The incoming Democratic government in the US will take a somewhat new approach to Venezuela, a nation…

Read More The collection included 1605 DVDs, VHS tapes, toys, and other paraphernalia.  The collection included 1605 DVDs, VHS tapes, toys, and other paraphernalia. 

Read More Experts say that while infection numbers have fallen recently, India has many reasons not to let down its guard just yet Experts say that while infection numbers have fallen recently, India has many reasons not to let down its guard just yet

Read More The president could use the funds to ensure he and his allies remain a powerful force in US politics The battle is lost. The supreme court and electoral college have spoken. Even the Senate majority leader, Mitch McConnell, so adept at remaking the rules for political advantage, has acknowledged that Donald Trump will…

Read More The comedian and the activist talk about the US election, racism and social media Read the other conversations in this series When comedian Lolly Adefope was asked to suggest people she’d like to speak to for this issue, Munroe Bergdorf was the first and only name on her wishlist. “I’ve long been inspired…

Read More China will vaccinate high-risk groups of its population against coronavirus throughout the winter, the country’s health authority has announced, but warned that even those who get a jab should continue wearing face masks. The emergency vaccination program will continue in the country during the winter period, the director of the State Council’s vaccine…

Read More Eight people have died after a fire broke out inside an ICU for Covid-19 patients at a hospital in Gaziantep, southern Turkey. The blaze was caused by a lung ventilator, officials said. The fire at the SANKO University Hospital was caused by one of the ventilators exploding, the regional governor’s office said in…

Read MoreUS secretary of state says Moscow is “clearly” responsible for a hack targeting government agencies.US secretary of state says Moscow is “clearly” responsible for a hack targeting government agencies.

Read More Racial justice warriors on Twitter are seething over the decision to cast black British actress Noami Ackie as Whitney Houston, complaining that the role should have been reserved for a black American. Ackie, who starred in Hollywood blockbuster ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’, will play iconic singer Whitney Houston in an upcoming…

Read More A coronavirus patient has fled from isolation in one of Hong Kong’s largest hospitals. A manhunt was launched as officials ask the public to help in capturing the fugitive. The 63-year-old man, known as patient 7379, was isolated in the city’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Monday after having tested positive for Covid-19, local…