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Read More Lawsuit alleges boats lacked safety equipment and that there were no warning signs around California lake where she died in July A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed over the drowning of Glee actor Naya Rivera, who died in July while boating with her four-year-old son on a lake in California. The suit…

Read More OXFORD, Nov 18 (IPS) – American democracy has survived a dangerous virus, and it has even come off the ventilator, but whether it will be restored to full health or will suffer for a long time (like a long Covid) from the negative effects of the virus of personality cult, chauvinism, populism, racism,…

Read MoreChinese president Xi Jinping says it will import more high-quality goods and sign more trade deals.Chinese president Xi Jinping says it will import more high-quality goods and sign more trade deals.

Read More The Brereton report into alleged war crimes by Australian special forces in Afghanistan has found credible evidence that Australian SAS soldiers were involved in the murder of 39 Afghan civilians. The alleged incidents have been described as a ‘disgraceful and a profound betrayal of the Australian defence force’, and include evidence that junior…

Read MoreA record 2,201 cases were reported on Wednesday, prompting Tokyo authorities to move city to highest alert level.A record 2,201 cases were reported on Wednesday, prompting Tokyo authorities to move city to highest alert level.

Read More Refugees on the move as federal troops confront TPLF in Tigray and ethnic tensions escalate International aid workers who have left Ethiopia’s Tigray region in recent days have described a chaotic and dynamic situation with large numbers on the move to avoid fighting, choking roads already full of military vehicles. Federal troops are…

Read MoreJoint statement from foreign ministers follows move to disqualify popularly elected pro-democracy legislators.Joint statement from foreign ministers follows move to disqualify popularly elected pro-democracy legislators.

Read More ‘Value over volume’ doesn’t take into account the benefits of young tourists, which includes working while they’re here Kiwis have a long history of welcoming guests and sharing what we love about our country. So it was perhaps no surprise that recent comments from New Zealand’s new minister of tourism, Stuart Nash, have…

Read MoreAt least 30 people die as the strongest Atlantic hurricane of the year hits central America.At least 30 people die as the strongest Atlantic hurricane of the year hits central America.

Read MoreThe talent firm said Masahiko Kondo’s “thoughtless” behaviour warranted “strict punishment”.The talent firm said Masahiko Kondo’s “thoughtless” behaviour warranted “strict punishment”.

Read More WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A shocking Australian military report into war crimes has found evidence that elite Australian troops unlawfully killed 39 Afghan prisoners, farmers and civilians. Australian Defence Force Chief Gen. Angus Campbell said Thursday the shameful record included alleged instances in which new patrol members would shoot a prisoner in order…

Read More WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A shocking Australian military report into war crimes has found evidence that elite Australian troops unlawfully killed 39 Afghan prisoners, farmers and civilians. Australian Defence Force Chief Gen. Angus Campbell said Thursday the shameful record included alleged instances in which new patrol members would shoot a prisoner in order…

Read More Perpetual Uke was 26 weeks pregnant when her twins were delivered by caesarean section A hospital consultant who gave birth to twins while she was in a coronavirus coma has described the delivery of the babies as a “miracle”. Perpetual Uke, a rheumatology consultant, was taken to Queen Elizabeth hospital in Birmingham when…

Read More New Zealand and loved ones of the 29 miners killed mourn as efforts continue to recover their bodies It has been a decade since an explosion at New Zealand’s Pike River mine killed 29 miners, and for the family left behind the wounds remain raw and open. “Sometimes it feels like lifetimes and…

Read More Australian special forces allegedly executed dozens of non-combatants while stationed in Afghanistan, an explosive war crimes probe found, prompting a rare mea culpa from the military for “grave” and “deeply disturbing” conduct. General Angus Campbell, Chief of the Australian Defence Force, announced the findings of the 465-page ‘Brereton report’ on Thursday, saying “credible…

Read MoreThere is “credible evidence” that special forces soldiers were involved in 39 killings, a report finds.There is “credible evidence” that special forces soldiers were involved in 39 killings, a report finds.

Read MoreThis music teacher shows his appreciation, while intubated, for those who cared for him.This music teacher shows his appreciation, while intubated, for those who cared for him.

Read MoreThe pandemic has thrown up unique challenges for teachers and students in Latin America.The pandemic has thrown up unique challenges for teachers and students in Latin America.

Read More MEXICO CITY, Nov 18 (IPS) – As many have observed worldwide, the outcome of the US presidential elections has been, as expected – full of hope and fear. Many people had the bad feeling that if Trump were to be re-elected, the uncertainty, already enormous due to the pandemic and its effects, would…

Read More New data shows treatment more efficient than thought; US deaths pass 250,000; Swiss intensive care units at full capacity. Follow the updates Brutal second wave exposes Italy’s shortage of intensive care staff 900 employees at top US hospital catch Covid-19 in two weeks Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine 95% effective and safe, further tests show…

Read MoreFour-year inquiry finds 25 soldiers, mostly from the SAS, responsible for 39 unlawful killings.Four-year inquiry finds 25 soldiers, mostly from the SAS, responsible for 39 unlawful killings.

Read MoreDiplomatic sources say there has been no outreach by the Trump administration on dates or an agenda for a G7 meeting.Diplomatic sources say there has been no outreach by the Trump administration on dates or an agenda for a G7 meeting.

Read More Alexandra Marie Figueroa-Miranda spent days counting ballots after the contentious Nov. 3 election. But, as a resident of Puerto Rico, she wasn’t counting any votes for Donald Trump or Joe Biden. She and the millions of other Americans living in the commonwealth can’t vote in U.S. presidential elections, despite their contributions to federal…

Read MoreThe “Five Eyes” intelligence-sharing group say China seeks to silence critical voices in Hong Kong.The “Five Eyes” intelligence-sharing group say China seeks to silence critical voices in Hong Kong.

Read MoreThe religious minority group suffered harsh persecution under Islamic State (IS) group control.The religious minority group suffered harsh persecution under Islamic State (IS) group control.

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Read More ‘They can be made entirely synthetically, you don’t need a biologist on board to make these, you need a chemist’ ‘They can be made entirely synthetically, you don’t need a biologist on board to make these, you need a chemist’

Read More Bleak landmark comes as more than 11m have been infected Biden Covid adviser warns of further hardship over winter The United States has seen more than 250,000 deaths due to Covid-19 as a new swath of data was released that pushed the stricken country over the grim landmark on Wednesday. Latest figures from…

Read More There are still many unknowns when it comes to the pandemic, but the early signs of success for two experimental COVID-19 vaccines make a few things clear. There are still many unknowns when it comes to the pandemic, but the early signs of success for two experimental COVID-19 vaccines make a few things…

Read MoreA non-binding motion put forward by the Conservatives calls on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to ban Huawei’s 5G.A non-binding motion put forward by the Conservatives calls on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to ban Huawei’s 5G.

Read More Creation of specialist cyber force and artificial intelligence unit in pipeline Boris Johnson agrees £16bn rise in defence spending A specialist cyber force of several hundred British hackers has been in the works for nearly three years, although its creation has been partly held back by turf wars between the spy agency GCHQ…

Read More Strict six-day lockdown begins today to allow for a ‘contract-tracing blitz’ to contain a coronavirus cluster that has so far infected 22 people. Follow live South Australia and Adelaide lockdown rules and restrictions Australia’s state by state restrictions and rules 10.27pm GMT SA resident (and blog reader) Neil has sent in this picture…

Read More Some staffers still want firm to pay minimum of $15 an hour Some staffers still want firm to pay minimum of $15 an hour

Read MoreRising temperatures are destabilising lake and river ice, boosting the risk of people drowning.Rising temperatures are destabilising lake and river ice, boosting the risk of people drowning.

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