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Read MoreThe prominent pro-democracy supporter’s detention comes a day after several activists were jailed.The prominent pro-democracy supporter’s detention comes a day after several activists were jailed.

Read More Former US president Barack Obama has criticised Democratic political candidates for using ‘snappy’ slogans such as ‘defund the police’, arguing they could turn voters away and defeat the original objective. In an interview with Good Luck America, a political show on social media platform Snapchat, Obama said the slogans can isolate potential voters.…

Read MoreWhile it applies to companies from any country, the bill targets Chinese firms that allegedly flout US audit rules.While it applies to companies from any country, the bill targets Chinese firms that allegedly flout US audit rules.

Read MoreHe is the first to be arrested under a controversial anti-conversion law passed last month.He is the first to be arrested under a controversial anti-conversion law passed last month.

Read MoreThousands were evacuated from the country’s east coast ahead of the cyclone that is projected to unleash flash floods.Thousands were evacuated from the country’s east coast ahead of the cyclone that is projected to unleash flash floods.

Read MoreCDC chief warns US healthcare system faces collapse as experts predict deaths could reach 450,000 by March 1.CDC chief warns US healthcare system faces collapse as experts predict deaths could reach 450,000 by March 1.

Read More When the McCormicks came home on Wednesday, the Christmas tree in their Adelaide house had acquired a new ornament The McCormicks went for a silver, pink and blue theme on their Christmas tree. The old plastic leaves were worn but looked beautiful with baubles on each branch and twinkling lights. But this year…

Read More House passes bill that could exclude big companies such as Alibaba from US stock markets, the same days the US banned more cotton imports from Xinjiang The US House of Representatives has passed a law to kick Chinese companies off American stock exchanges unless they fully comply with the country’s auditing rules, giving…

Read MoreThe United Kingdom has become the first country to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine. Immunizations are set to start next week, with the elderly and health care workers among the first to receive it. Charlie D’Agata reports.The United Kingdom has become the first country to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine. Immunizations are set to start next…

Read MoreSir Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, and other “Lord of the Rings” stars and scholars hope to transform Tolkien’s home into a literary center.Sir Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, and other “Lord of the Rings” stars and scholars hope to transform Tolkien’s home into a literary center.

Read MoreA US intelligence official says Beijing is targeting people close to the incoming US president.A US intelligence official says Beijing is targeting people close to the incoming US president.

Read More Analysis: Amid rising trade tensions, Chinese interests are keen to develop a high-quality deposit in Guinea. Analysts warn any restrictions on Australian sales to China would ‘send shockwaves through the market’ Across China and around the clock, furnaces fuelled by Australian iron ore pump out the steel the country needs to build its…

Read More Analysis: Amid rising trade tensions, Chinese interests are keen to develop a high-quality deposit in Guinea. Analysts warn any restrictions on Australian sales to China would ‘send shockwaves through the market’ Across China and around the clock, furnaces fuelled by Australian iron ore pump out the steel the country needs to build its…

Read More Analysis: Amid rising trade tensions, Chinese interests are keen to develop a high-quality deposit in Guinea. Analysts warn any restrictions on Australian sales to China would ‘send shockwaves through the market’ Across China and around the clock, furnaces fuelled by Australian iron ore pump out the steel the country needs to build its…

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Read More Why should I register for an account on TIME.com? Creating a username and password will allow you to create an account that you can access and update whenever you like. If you are a print subscriber, you can link your digital and print accounts and we will offer you additional features and benefits…

Read More Primarily Latino workforce has contracted Covid-19 at nearly three times the rate of other residents California’s agricultural workers have contracted Covid-19 at nearly three times the rate of other residents in the state, a new study has found, laying bare the risks facing those who keep a $50bn industry afloat. Continue reading…Primarily Latino…

Read More Primarily Latino workforce has contracted Covid-19 at nearly three times the rate of other residents California’s agricultural workers have contracted Covid-19 at nearly three times the rate of other residents in the state, a new study has found, laying bare the risks facing those who keep a $50bn industry afloat. Continue reading…Primarily Latino…

Read More Primarily Latino workforce has contracted Covid-19 at nearly three times the rate of other residents California’s agricultural workers have contracted Covid-19 at nearly three times the rate of other residents in the state, a new study has found, laying bare the risks facing those who keep a $50bn industry afloat. Continue reading…Primarily Latino…

Read More BANGKOK — Thailand’s highest court on Wednesday acquitted Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha of breaching ethics clauses in the country’s constitution, allowing him to stay in his job at a time he’s fending off calls for his resignation from student-led pro-democracy protesters. The Constitutional Court ruled on a complaint brought by the Pheu Thai…

Read More BANGKOK — Thailand’s highest court on Wednesday acquitted Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha of breaching ethics clauses in the country’s constitution, allowing him to stay in his job at a time he’s fending off calls for his resignation from student-led pro-democracy protesters. The Constitutional Court ruled on a complaint brought by the Pheu Thai…

Read More BANGKOK — Thailand’s highest court on Wednesday acquitted Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha of breaching ethics clauses in the country’s constitution, allowing him to stay in his job at a time he’s fending off calls for his resignation from student-led pro-democracy protesters. The Constitutional Court ruled on a complaint brought by the Pheu Thai…

Read More BANGKOK — Thailand’s highest court on Wednesday acquitted Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha of breaching ethics clauses in the country’s constitution, allowing him to stay in his job at a time he’s fending off calls for his resignation from student-led pro-democracy protesters. The Constitutional Court ruled on a complaint brought by the Pheu Thai…

Read More BANGKOK — Thailand’s highest court on Wednesday acquitted Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha of breaching ethics clauses in the country’s constitution, allowing him to stay in his job at a time he’s fending off calls for his resignation from student-led pro-democracy protesters. The Constitutional Court ruled on a complaint brought by the Pheu Thai…

Read More BANGKOK — Thailand’s highest court on Wednesday acquitted Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha of breaching ethics clauses in the country’s constitution, allowing him to stay in his job at a time he’s fending off calls for his resignation from student-led pro-democracy protesters. The Constitutional Court ruled on a complaint brought by the Pheu Thai…

Read More UNITED NATIONS — Nearly 100 world leaders and several dozen ministers are slated to speak at the U.N. General Assembly’s special session starting Thursday on the response to COVID-19 and the best path to recovery from the pandemic which has claimed 1.5 million lives, shattered economies, and left tens of millions of people…

Read More UNITED NATIONS — Nearly 100 world leaders and several dozen ministers are slated to speak at the U.N. General Assembly’s special session starting Thursday on the response to COVID-19 and the best path to recovery from the pandemic which has claimed 1.5 million lives, shattered economies, and left tens of millions of people…

Read More MINNEAPOLIS — Eddie Benton-Banai, who helped found the American Indian Movement partly in response to alleged police brutality against Indigenous people, has died. He was 89. Benton-Banai died Monday at a care center in Hayward, Wisconsin, where he had been staying for months, according to family friend Dorene Day. Day said Benton-Banai had…

Read More ‘Only then can the winning candidate be accepted as legitimate’ ‘Only then can the winning candidate be accepted as legitimate’

Read More Washington is set to pull diplomatic staff from its embassy in Baghdad in an effort to “minimize risk” as the one-year anniversary of the US kill strike on Iranian general Qassem Soleimani approaches, according to several reports. The drawdown comes amid heightened security concerns in Iraq, namely fears of upcoming attacks from militant…

Read More President claims electoral system ‘under coordinated assault’ Justice department found no evidence of significant fraud Facebook and Twitter have placed warnings on a 46-minute video statement released by Donald Trump on Wednesday, in which the president repeats baseless claims of voter fraud in November’s election, which he lost to Joe Biden. Continue reading…President…

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Read MoreA BBC reporter’s relative fled to neighbouring Sudan by foot and boat, losing his shoes on the way.A BBC reporter’s relative fled to neighbouring Sudan by foot and boat, losing his shoes on the way.