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Read More ‘Our thoughts remain with the families and friends of those whose tragic journey ended on our shores,’ Essex Police say ‘Our thoughts remain with the families and friends of those whose tragic journey ended on our shores,’ Essex Police say

Read More ‘I said yes right on the spot,’ says infectious diseases expert Fauci asked to continue as member of coronavirus taskforce Anthony Fauci, the US’s top infectious diseases expert in the country’s response to the coronavirus, told NBC News on Friday that he would “absolutely” accept Joe Biden’s offer to join his administration and…

Read More KATHMANDU, Nepal, Dec 04 (IPS) – The UN commemorated International Day of Persons with Disabilities December 3. In his message for the Day, the Secretary-General noted that when crises such as COVID-19 grip communities, persons with disabilities are among the worst affected. The 13th session of the Conference of States Parties (COSP) that…

Read More Delhi lodged a formal protest with Canada on Friday, saying that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s statement about protests by Indian farmers near the capital constituted interference in its domestic affairs. Trudeau met with the Indian community in Canada this week and expressed concerns about farmers protesting. Most of them are from the Sikh-dominated…

Read More Rather than acting as a deterrent, Moria drastically affected the security, health and well-being of its residents.Rather than acting as a deterrent, Moria drastically affected the security, health and well-being of its residents.

Read MoreThe movie star was among a handful of prominent figures to call for the activists’ release, but she’s the one being lauded by many – but not all – for the government’s “extremely odd” move.The movie star was among a handful of prominent figures to call for the activists’ release, but she’s the one…

Read More Janet Yellen and fellow leaders have called for more government intervention and a stronger safety net Joe Biden’s incoming economic team is filled with firsts. The lineup that the incoming president introduced this week will, if approved, place women and people of color at the controls of the US economy during one of…

Read More Study says poor equipment could be a reason for higher British fatality rate in Iraq and Afghanistan British soldiers were 12% more likely to have been killed than their American counterparts during the “war on terror” in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to a study of casualty figures. The research – intended as a…

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Read More Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said France should get rid of the “burden” caused by President Emmanuel Macron, as the EU prepares to debate possible sanctions on Ankara over tensions in the Mediterranean. Erdogan made his comments when talking about the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) mediation group on…

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Read More After Italy recorded its highest number of daily coronavirus deaths since the pandemic began, the prime minister has announced tough festive restrictions, banning midnight mass and implementing a curfew on New Year’s Eve. Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte sought to reassure people that there was no reason for festivities to be less “authentic”…

Read MoreWhile the rest of the country has embraced a new horizon, the TPLF continues to hold on to its old divisive ideology.While the rest of the country has embraced a new horizon, the TPLF continues to hold on to its old divisive ideology.

Read More Thousands more left without power as blaze chews through 6,400 acres Thousands more left without power as blaze chews through 6,400 acres

Read MoreLeading voice for social justice says Biden must reject ‘centrist’ compromises between progressives and conservatives.Leading voice for social justice says Biden must reject ‘centrist’ compromises between progressives and conservatives.

Read MorePolice say permission of officials required as they stop a marriage in Lucknow despite the consent of bride and groom.Police say permission of officials required as they stop a marriage in Lucknow despite the consent of bride and groom.

Read MoreBritain’s business minister said Friday that U.K.-EU trade talks are at a “difficult” point, as British officials poured cold water on hopes of an imminent breakthroughBritain’s business minister said Friday that U.K.-EU trade talks are at a “difficult” point, as British officials poured cold water on hopes of an imminent breakthrough

Read More ‘The intelligence is clear: Beijing intends to dominate the US’ ‘The intelligence is clear: Beijing intends to dominate the US’

Read More The remote island of Bhashan Char was first proposed as an option to move the Rohingya in 2015. The island is potentially unsafe for inhabitants given its cyclone- and flood-prone nature. (Image credit: -/AFP via Getty Images) The remote island of Bhashan Char was first proposed as an option to move the Rohingya…

Read More Follow here for the latest updates on the UK’s departure from the European Union Follow here for the latest updates on the UK’s departure from the European Union

Read MoreIndia’s Uttar Pradesh state enacted a law targeting “forced” or “fraudulent” religious conversion, but many see it as the latest “ploy” by Hindu nationalist politicians targeting the Muslim minority.India’s Uttar Pradesh state enacted a law targeting “forced” or “fraudulent” religious conversion, but many see it as the latest “ploy” by Hindu nationalist politicians targeting…

Read MoreRights groups say Bangladesh is relocating thousands of refugees to a remote island against their will.Rights groups say Bangladesh is relocating thousands of refugees to a remote island against their will.

Read More Various rights groups have opposed Bangladesh’s move to relocate thousands of Rohingya refugees to a flood-prone island of Bhasan Char Various rights groups have opposed Bangladesh’s move to relocate thousands of Rohingya refugees to a flood-prone island of Bhasan Char

Read More There were 217,664 new cases and 2,879 deaths – both new highs Biden plans to urge all Americans to wear masks for his first 100 days ‘Not enough to go around’: states struggle over who should get vaccine Sign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by email 10.10am GMT California,…

Read MoreTens of thousands of protesters camp outside Delhi, accusing PM Modi of working against the interests of farmers.Tens of thousands of protesters camp outside Delhi, accusing PM Modi of working against the interests of farmers.

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Read More Angelina Friendman was first diagnosed with coronavirus in March Angelina Friendman was first diagnosed with coronavirus in March

Read More Angelina Friendman was first diagnosed with coronavirus in March Angelina Friendman was first diagnosed with coronavirus in March

Read More President Tsai Ing-wen said on Friday that a bilateral trade deal between Taiwan and the United States would reinforce America’s support for the island amid what she sees as pressure from China. Tsai made the statement in a recorded message to the American Legislative Exchange Council after receiving its International Pioneer Award for…

Read More President Tsai Ing-wen said on Friday that a bilateral trade deal between Taiwan and the United States would reinforce America’s support for the island amid what she sees as pressure from China. Tsai made the statement in a recorded message to the American Legislative Exchange Council after receiving its International Pioneer Award for…

Read More PM’s comments on farmer protests in Delhi risk ‘seriously damaging ties between India and Canada’, says Indian government PM’s comments on farmer protests in Delhi risk ‘seriously damaging ties between India and Canada’, says Indian government

Read More PM’s comments on farmer protests in Delhi risk ‘seriously damaging ties between India and Canada’, says Indian government PM’s comments on farmer protests in Delhi risk ‘seriously damaging ties between India and Canada’, says Indian government

Read More Minister says France may act unilaterally if terms not right, as negotiations in London falter France could wield its veto to kill a Brexit deal brought back from London by the EU’s chief negotiator, the country’s minister for European affairs has warned. With the negotiations hitting troubled waters at the 11th hour, Clément…

Read More Minister says France may act unilaterally if terms not right, as negotiations in London falter France could wield its veto to kill a Brexit deal brought back from London by the EU’s chief negotiator, the country’s minister for European affairs has warned. With the negotiations hitting troubled waters at the 11th hour, Clément…

Read MoreAmerica’s top infectious disease has apologized for suggesting U.K. authorities rushed their authorization of a COVID-19 vaccine, saying he has great faith in the country’s regulatorsAmerica’s top infectious disease has apologized for suggesting U.K. authorities rushed their authorization of a COVID-19 vaccine, saying he has great faith in the country’s regulators