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Read More Sketch: The president’s attempt at a victory lap offered a stark contrast to Joe Biden’s sombre yet ambitious event The US government’s drive for a coronavirus vaccine was named “Operation Warp Speed” by Peter Marks, an official at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and longtime Star Trek fan. A staple of Star…

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Read More The Oscar-winning actress addressed a conference on women and peace last month The Oscar-winning actress addressed a conference on women and peace last month

Read MoreFireEye says tools used for testing clients’ security have been stolen, without naming the culprits.FireEye says tools used for testing clients’ security have been stolen, without naming the culprits.

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Read MoreFlood barriers were rolled out too late, causing heavy rain to flood the city.Flood barriers were rolled out too late, causing heavy rain to flood the city.

Read MoreThe Caribbean island nation aims to attract $2bn to $2.5bn annually to update its state-run economy.The Caribbean island nation aims to attract $2bn to $2.5bn annually to update its state-run economy.

Read More JAKARTA, Dec 08 (IPS) – In just over a day, on 9 December, Indonesia holds 270 simultaneous local elections for executive office. This involves nine of the republic’s 34 governors, 224 of 416 bupati (district chiefs) and 37 of 98 mayors. The polling was initially scheduled for 23 September but the independent KPU…

Read More In a review of data from late-stage trials of Pfizer/BioNTech’s experimental COVID-19 vaccine, scientists at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found the vaccine had a “favorable safety profile, with no specific safety concerns identified that would preclude issuance of an emergency use authorization.” The review is part of Pfizer and BioNTech’s request…

Read More Fair Work Commission to be given power to approve agreements that don’t guarantee workers are better off overall; National Farmers’ Federation warns trade tensions could cut production. Follow all the latest updates 10.20pm GMT Christian Porter has said he hopes to have the IR bill passed in the first parliament sittings of next…

Read MoreThe video shows the polar bear suffering after the troubling affects of starvation had run its course because of climate changeThe video shows the polar bear suffering after the troubling affects of starvation had run its course because of climate change

Read More The truths that science seek should be viewed with caution by those who implement the rules and have the power to apply their effects to the harsh reality of LGBTI+ people around the world.The truths that science seek should be viewed with caution by those who implement the rules and have the power…

Read MoreA rescue operation is under way in the Alps amid reports that the pilot managed to eject.A rescue operation is under way in the Alps amid reports that the pilot managed to eject.

Read More On Tuesday, Oxford became the first team leading a coronavirus vaccine trial to publish its results in a peer-reviewed journal, but scientists have questions about how the trials were conducted. View Entire Post › On Tuesday, Oxford became the first team leading a coronavirus vaccine trial to publish its results in a peer-reviewed…

Read More A helicopter with six passengers on-board has crashed in the French Alps and a search and rescue operation has begun, local authorities have said.  A helicopter with six passengers on-board has crashed in the French Alps and a search and rescue operation has begun, local authorities have said. 

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Read More NEW YORK, Dec 08 (IPS) – After ten years without a strong La Niña weather phenomenon in Colombia, the climate pattern, coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic, could create a vacuum in food production and supply. Multilateral organizations, along with the Colombian government, are trying to implement measures to reduce malnutrition risk. Still, the…

Read More Washington has imposed terrorism-related sanctions on Iran’s envoy to the Houthi rebels, claiming that his recent appointment shows Tehran’s unwillingness to resolve the five-year conflict in Yemen. By sending envoy Hasan Irlu to Yemen, Iran became the first nation to officially recognize the Houthis’ rule in the country. The appointment “demonstrates the Iranian…

Read More Donald Trump continues to baselessly claim the election was “rigged” and his legal team keeps pushing lawsuits in key states to try to overturn the results for President-elect Joe Biden. It has already been an uphill battle; in the weeks since Election Day the campaign has won just one minor court battle. After…

Read MoreA second federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s economic sanctions against TikTok as the court cases continue.A second federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s economic sanctions against TikTok as the court cases continue.

Read MoreSome Beitar Jerusalem fans are notorious for anti-Arab prejudice and the club’s never hired an Arab player.Some Beitar Jerusalem fans are notorious for anti-Arab prejudice and the club’s never hired an Arab player.

Read MoreThe electric carmaker has been clearing forest to make way for a ‘Gigafactory’ close to Berlin.The electric carmaker has been clearing forest to make way for a ‘Gigafactory’ close to Berlin.

Read MoreParliament descends into chaos for second day as rival political groups flung objects before police restore order.Parliament descends into chaos for second day as rival political groups flung objects before police restore order.

Read MoreAn exiled Saudi spy accuses Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of trying to have him assassinated.An exiled Saudi spy accuses Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of trying to have him assassinated.

Read More Hundreds of thousands of farmers have been protesting on the outskirts of Delhi for nearly two weeks, blocking many of the main arteries into the capital. Farmers are protesting against laws that deregulate the sale of crops, allowing private buyers more free rein in a marketplace that has long been dominated by government…

Read More Latest updates: Michel Barnier says no-deal more likely than a deal; Johnson drops international law-breaking measures of Brexit legislation UK drops plans to break international law Brexit: Johnson warns securing deal ‘looking very, very difficult’ Scotland cancels higher and advanced higher exams for pupils in 2021 Shadow cabinet MPs express Labour Brexit strategy…

Read MoreIndependent experts say more work needed to confirm whether product can be 90 percent effective.Independent experts say more work needed to confirm whether product can be 90 percent effective.

Read More Ludovic Orban’s party was beaten by the Social Democrats  Ludovic Orban’s party was beaten by the Social Democrats 

Read More Officials hope artificial intelligence can help reverse plummeting population Officials hope artificial intelligence can help reverse plummeting population

Read More WASHINGTON DC, Dec 08 (IPS) – New technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, robotics, big data, and networks are expected to revolutionize production processes, but they could also have a major impact on developing economies. Read the full story, “How Artificial Intelligence Could Widen Gap Between Rich & Poor Nations”, on globalissues.org…

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Read More KUALA LUMPUR and SYDNEY, Dec 08 (IPS) – Fiscal and monetary measures needed to fight the economic downturn, largely due to COVID-19 policy responses, require more government accountability and discipline to minimise abuse. Such measures should ensure relief for the vulnerable, prevent recessions from becoming depressions, and restore progress. Read the full story,…

Read MoreFourteen people are on trial but three more are being tried in absentia for the January 2015 murders.Fourteen people are on trial but three more are being tried in absentia for the January 2015 murders.

Read More The controversy has led to a surge in the sale of the blue MAGA hats The controversy has led to a surge in the sale of the blue MAGA hats