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Read More Country has faced calls from European neighbours over spread of virus at its resorts Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Austria’s government appears to have bowed to pressure from Germany, France and Italy and will ban skiing holidays over the Christmas break in an attempt to control the pandemic, Austrian…

Read MoreKaavan languished for 35 years in a Pakistani zoo without proper care, but thanks to an effort spearheaded by a pop music icon, a new day is dawning.Kaavan languished for 35 years in a Pakistani zoo without proper care, but thanks to an effort spearheaded by a pop music icon, a new day is…

Read More The German interior ministry has announced the banning of right-wing extremist group Wolfsbrigade 44 as multiple raids were conducted at the homes of many of the group’s members. German police raided the homes of prominent neo-Nazis in three states early on Tuesday morning, after the government banned the far-right group, the Federal Ministry…

Read More Wearing face masks in all public buildings and shops has become compulsory in the Netherlands, after a new law intended to slow the spread of coronavirus came into effect on Tuesday. The legislation marks a gradual turnabout in the Dutch government’s policy, and those who refuse to wear masks now face a fine…

Read MoreThe digital currency has traded as high as $19,920.53, beating a record set in December 2017.The digital currency has traded as high as $19,920.53, beating a record set in December 2017.

Read More Country sees 28th consecutive day with over 100,000 new coronavirus cases recorded Scott Atlas resigns as pandemic adviser after controversial tenure Congress races to avoid government shutdown amid pandemic Wisconsin and Arizona certify Joe Biden election victories Sign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by email 12.25pm GMT Jeff Roberson…

Read More Sector had best month in almost three years as firms increased production, finds IHS Markit/CIPS survey Britain’s manufacturers have enjoyed their best month in almost three years as firms cranked up production in case knife-edge Brexit trade talks with the EU ended in failure. The latest survey from IHS Markit/CIPS found the industry…

Read More Long after the fall of ISIS, Yazidis are now returning to the ruined towns of their homeland. It’s been six years since ISIS launched its genocide against the religious minority in Sinjar. Long after the fall of ISIS, Yazidis are now returning to the ruined towns of their homeland. It’s been six years…

Read More A range of foods and beverages, including dark chocolate, green tea, and muscadine grapes could be a secret weapon in the fight against Covid-19. New research has revealed they contain compounds that can kill the virus. Scientists studied what happened when the virus that causes Covid-19 – SARS-CoV-2 – came up against chemical…

Read More With Hungary and Poland vetoing the EU budget and Covid recovery fund, the case for issuing perpetual bonds has never been stronger I have written a lot in the past about the desirability of the EU issuing perpetual bonds. But today I am proposing that individual member states should do so. Right now,…

Read MoreHamilton is in isolation in accordance with the health protocols in Bahrain.Hamilton is in isolation in accordance with the health protocols in Bahrain.

Read More Scott Atlas, who downplayed the pandemic and opposed public health measures, has resigned. Meanwhile, Wisconsin and Arizona confirm for Biden, dealing a blow to Trump’s election hopes Good morning, Donald Trump’s senior advisor on the pandemic, Scott Atlas, has resigned, after a controversial four months in office. Atlas repeatedly shunned science-led public health…

Read MoreItalian prosecutors believe Egyptian security agents killed PhD student Giulio Regeni in 2016.Italian prosecutors believe Egyptian security agents killed PhD student Giulio Regeni in 2016.

Read More In a world beset with a wide array of global challenges close European-American and especially German-American relations will indeed be vital.In a world beset with a wide array of global challenges close European-American and especially German-American relations will indeed be vital.

Read More Blood samples from Danish women participating in a public research project ended up in the hands of an organization founded by Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, raising numerous red flags, local media reports. When 263 mothers-to-be provided weekly blood samples to Denmark’s State Serum Institute (SSI) to help researchers learn more about the body…

Read MoreThe transition period ends in weeks, but the UK and EU have still not reached a trade deal.The transition period ends in weeks, but the UK and EU have still not reached a trade deal.

Read More Although Christopher Nolan’s highly-anticipated spy drama, Tenet, became emblematic of the challenges faced by blockbuster movies during the COVID-19 pandemic, audiences at home can soon revel in its thrills once the film becomes available to rent and purchase on Amazon Prime on Dec. 15. Tenet is not the only buzz-worthy watch available for…

Read More Hammerheads have accounted for more than a dozen unprovoked attacks worldwide since records began, though none have been fatal Hammerheads have accounted for more than a dozen unprovoked attacks worldwide since records began, though none have been fatal

Read More The U.S. Army has announced that its new  8×8 unmanned all-terrain transport vehicle, or robotic mule, passed natural environment tests at Yuma Proving Ground providing the green light for the fielding. According to a recent service news release, the Multi-Utility Tactical Transport (MUTT) has successfully passed a series of tests during Project Convergence…

Read MoreThe Wolfbrigade 44 group’s goal is to re-establish a Nazi dictatorship, according to security officials.The Wolfbrigade 44 group’s goal is to re-establish a Nazi dictatorship, according to security officials.

Read More Local mayor says there is ‘no reason to panic’ Local mayor says there is ‘no reason to panic’

Read MoreOne in 33 people will need aid to meet basic needs like food, water and sanitation in 2021, the UN reported.One in 33 people will need aid to meet basic needs like food, water and sanitation in 2021, the UN reported.

Read MoreThe statue had become a landmark for hikers in Bavaria, but no-one really knew how it came to be there.The statue had become a landmark for hikers in Bavaria, but no-one really knew how it came to be there.

Read More Senate committee investigating grants program says ‘systematic lack of disclosure’ stopped it from doing its job An inquiry into the sports rorts scandal has accused the government of “obstruction” after the former minister, Bridget McKenzie, refused to appear and her successor blocked the release of advice about the legality of the $100m program.…

Read More The Hungarian Armed Forces will buy National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System, better known as NASAMS, according to the office of the commissioner for defense development. According to a Reuters report, the Central European nation is expected to take the delivery of this air defense system, developed jointly by Kongsberg and Raytheon,…

Read More Even the biggest stars are often defined by their turns as villains. Perhaps they should embrace the evil A quick experiment: Anthony Hopkins is one of history’s most celebrated thesps, a star of stage and screen for more than 60 years. Picture him. What do you see? Is it John Quincy Adams in…

Read More Tim Gill discusses the economic and political crisis in Venezuela, Hugo Chavez’s legacy and the impact of US foreign policy and geopolitical rivalries.Tim Gill discusses the economic and political crisis in Venezuela, Hugo Chavez’s legacy and the impact of US foreign policy and geopolitical rivalries.

Read MoreThe retort came after Canberra demanded an apology over a fake image of a soldier killing a child.The retort came after Canberra demanded an apology over a fake image of a soldier killing a child.

Read More Leaked photographs purportedly show Australian soldiers partying with an artificial limb that belonged to a Taliban militant, amid growing outrage over a report detailing suspected abuses committed by Aussie troops in Afghanistan. In one of the images, a senior Australian special forces soldier is seen drinking beer from the prosthetic leg, the Guardian,…

Read More Former diplomat urges more countries to stand against ‘coercion’ from Beijing, as Chinese state media says Australia is ‘treating China’s goodwill with evil’ France and New Zealand have joined Australia in criticising the Chinese government for its inflammatory tweet about Australian soldiers, as a former senior diplomat called for more countries to take…

Read MoreBig oil exporters reportedly delay output level talks amid disagreements as energy demand remains weak.Big oil exporters reportedly delay output level talks amid disagreements as energy demand remains weak.

Read MoreResearch shows women hit harder by COVID-19 economic impact, likely fueling an 80% rise in suicides. Experts say if it can happen in Japan, it “can happen anywhere.”Research shows women hit harder by COVID-19 economic impact, likely fueling an 80% rise in suicides. Experts say if it can happen in Japan, it “can happen…

Read More World champion had ‘mild symptoms’ after Bahrain win Hamilton tested positive before second race at venue Lewis Hamilton will miss this weekend’s Sakhir Grand Prix in Bahrain after testing positive for coronavirus. The seven-time Formula One world champion is in isolation after his positive result was announced on Tuesday morning. Continue reading…World champion…

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Read More Nov 30 (IPS) – World AIDS Day this year finds us still deep amid another pandemic – COVID-19. The highly infectious novel coronavirus has swept across the world, devastating health systems and laying waste to economies as governments introduced drastic measures to contain the spread. Not since the HIV/AIDS pandemic of the 1990s have…