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Read MoreTaiwan’s defence ministry says latest weapons sale demonstrates US commitment to help strengthen island’s defence.Taiwan’s defence ministry says latest weapons sale demonstrates US commitment to help strengthen island’s defence.

Read MoreArrests of pro-democracy activists are latest since China imposed the National Security Law earlier this year.Arrests of pro-democracy activists are latest since China imposed the National Security Law earlier this year.

Read MoreAuthorities hope artificial intelligence may be better at spotting successful potential couples.Authorities hope artificial intelligence may be better at spotting successful potential couples.

Read More WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A comprehensive report into the 2019 Christchurch mosque shootings in which 51 Muslim worshippers were slaughtered sheds new light on how the gunman was able to elude detection by authorities as he planned out his attack. The nearly 800-page Royal Commission of Inquiry report released Tuesday shows that the…

Read More WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A comprehensive report into the 2019 Christchurch mosque shootings in which 51 Muslim worshippers were slaughtered sheds new light on how the gunman was able to elude detection by authorities as he planned out his attack. The nearly 800-page Royal Commission of Inquiry report released Tuesday shows that the…

Read MoreWorld Economic Forum to hold its next annual meeting in Singapore in May rather than coronavirus-hit Switzerland.World Economic Forum to hold its next annual meeting in Singapore in May rather than coronavirus-hit Switzerland.

Read MoreHowever, a report reveals inquiry a series of failures ahead of the 2019 attack.However, a report reveals inquiry a series of failures ahead of the 2019 attack.

Read MoreChristmas in the Palestinian town of Bethlehem will be like no other in recent memory this year. Typically thousands of people flock to the revered birthplace of Jesus during the holiday season but the pandemic has forced this year’s events to be mostly virtual. Some say the change has pushed the community to focus…

Read More Rebekah Jones claims Governor Ron DeSantis, with whom she has clashed repeatedly since her dismissal in May, was involved Rebekah Jones, the Florida data scientist embroiled in a dispute with the state’s Republican governor over the handling of coronavirus figures, had her home raided on Monday by armed police who confiscated her computers.…

Read More GENEVA — The World Health Organization has an unwelcome but potentially life-saving message for the holiday season: Don’t hug. To stop the spread of the coronavirus, WHO’s emergencies chief said Monday that the “shocking” rate of COVID-19 cases and deaths, particularly in the U.S., means that people shouldn’t get too close to their…

Read More The case centers on whether allowing trans students into bathrooms of their choice violates the privacy rights of others   The case centers on whether allowing trans students into bathrooms of their choice violates the privacy rights of others  

Read MoreNew Zealand report said police instead used ‘an inappropriate concentration of resources’ probing religious violence.New Zealand report said police instead used ‘an inappropriate concentration of resources’ probing religious violence.

Read More The nearly 800-page report is the result of an extensive inquiry into the March 2019 mosque attacks in which 51 people were killed 1.31am GMT Stuff.NZ has laid out some more of the precautions taken – and suppression rulings made – by the commission: The commission had to take care its processes or…

Read More UK prioritising over-80s, frontline healthcare workers and care home staff and residents; France unlikely to end lockdown on 15 December; Brazil to make vaccines free ‘The beginning of the end’: first in line prepare for Covid vaccine in UK Slovakia’s mass testing cut infection rate by 60%, researchers say Covid blood test can…

Read MoreMarcel was shot dead in May by a neighbour who had become irate over his regular crowing.Marcel was shot dead in May by a neighbour who had become irate over his regular crowing.

Read MoreRepublican plan for liability shield for employers, companies is opposed by Democrats, civil and labour rights groups.Republican plan for liability shield for employers, companies is opposed by Democrats, civil and labour rights groups.

Read MoreNative American tribe says the mine would destroy land considered the home of religious deities.Native American tribe says the mine would destroy land considered the home of religious deities.

Read More In June it was announced someone found treasure trove, yet no one but Forest Fenn knew who—until now In June it was announced someone found treasure trove, yet no one but Forest Fenn knew who—until now

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Read MoreMedical student from Michigan found a more than $1m treasure chest stashed by Fenn in the wilds of Wyoming.Medical student from Michigan found a more than $1m treasure chest stashed by Fenn in the wilds of Wyoming.

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Read MoreDr Ashraf Emarah is one of 14 doctors to have died from coronavirus in Kenya, prompting a strike call.Dr Ashraf Emarah is one of 14 doctors to have died from coronavirus in Kenya, prompting a strike call.

Read More UNITED NATIONS, Dec 07 (IPS) – Will four strong contenders for permanent seats in the UN Security Council (UNSC)– Germany, India, Japan and Brazil—help break the monopoly now being held by the big five, namely the US, UK, France, China and Russia? Read the full story, “A UN Power Monopoly That Cries Out…

Read MoreMedics, teachers and social workers get priority for Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine.Medics, teachers and social workers get priority for Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine.

Read MoreMateusz Kuzimski was working in England – before returning to Poland to chase his dream.Mateusz Kuzimski was working in England – before returning to Poland to chase his dream.

Read MoreOne month after the Kabul University attack, students worry about the impact it’s had on their mental health.One month after the Kabul University attack, students worry about the impact it’s had on their mental health.

Read MoreA new high-powered telescope has discovered inexplicable ghostly circles in the sky.A new high-powered telescope has discovered inexplicable ghostly circles in the sky.

Read More An investigation is being conducted by the Columbus Police Department after a Sheriff’s Deputy fatally shot a Black man as he was about to enter his home in Columbus, Ohio on Dec. 4. Casey Goodson Jr., 23, was at his front door— reportedly with his key in the door’s lock—when he was killed.…

Read More The pollworker was exposed while working the 2020 US election The pollworker was exposed while working the 2020 US election

Read More Portage, Michigan, is helping manufacture the Covid vaccine, but it hasn’t been able to escape the pandemic’s toll. Josh Marcus writes Portage, Michigan, is helping manufacture the Covid vaccine, but it hasn’t been able to escape the pandemic’s toll. Josh Marcus writes

Read More First recipients of the vaccine will likely be the 21 million healthcare workers  First recipients of the vaccine will likely be the 21 million healthcare workers 

Read More Not quite as mysteriously as a monolith, a website has appeared for a fictional Donald J. Trump Presidential Library. The anonymous architect tells us why they did it. Not quite as mysteriously as a monolith, a website has appeared for a fictional Donald J. Trump Presidential Library. The anonymous architect tells us why…

Read More Government to release draft laws forcing global digital giants Google and Facebook to pay for journalism, and international arrivals will resume at Adelaide and ramp up in Melbourne. All the latest updates Follow our global coronavirus live blog Full Australian Covid stats; Covid restrictions state by state Download the free Guardian app to…

Read More Shiny pillars have been erected without explanation at sites across world Shiny pillars have been erected without explanation at sites across world

Read MoreBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson is heading to Brussels to try and break a deadlock over a post-Brexit trade deal.British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is heading to Brussels to try and break a deadlock over a post-Brexit trade deal.