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Read More The Nigerian leading a battle to help rescue those like herself from a life of prostitution in Sicily. The Nigerian leading a battle to help rescue those like herself from a life of prostitution in Sicily.

Read MoreThe Nigerian leading a battle to help rescue those like herself from a life of prostitution in Sicily.The Nigerian leading a battle to help rescue those like herself from a life of prostitution in Sicily.

Read MoreThe global pandemic has meant changes for people celebrating this weekend’s Hindu festival of lights.The global pandemic has meant changes for people celebrating this weekend’s Hindu festival of lights.

Read MoreCovid-19 infection rates are surging again in Russia and poor provinces are being hit the hardestCovid-19 infection rates are surging again in Russia and poor provinces are being hit the hardest

Read More Opposition leader supports NSW premier’s call to change words to Australia’s national anthem to be more inclusive of First Nations. Follow all the latest news and updates, live 10.29pm GMT There we go. No idea what my tired brain did this morning – but in the end, it was the same result –…

Read More The US Embassy in Pakistan is claiming their Twitter account was accessed “without authorization” when it retweeted a political message from Ahsan Iqbal, a lawmaker rival of Prime Minister Imram Khan. “The US Embassy does not endorse the posting or retweeting of political messages,” the embassy’s account tweeted on Wednesday. “We apologize for…

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Read More The presidential race was hovering in limbo in 2000 when outgoing President Bill Clinton decided to let then-Gov. George W. Bush read the ultra-secret daily brief of the nation’s most sensitive intelligence. Clinton was a Democrat and his vice president, Al Gore, was running against Republican Bush. Gore had been reading the so-called…

Read More The two parties to Libya’s long-lasting civil war have reached an agreement on holding nationwide elections in 18 months, the UN envoy to Libya has announced, calling it a “breakthrough” in the protracted peace process. “There’s real momentum and that’s what we need to focus on and encourage,” Stephanie Williams, acting special representative…

Read More Climate finance goals declared but campaigners highlight omissions over fossil fuels and poor nations’ support The world’s publicly financed development banks have pledged to tie together their efforts to rescue the global economy from the Covid-19 crisis and the climate emergency, using their financial muscle to assist a green recovery for poor countries.…

Read MoreThe 14-carat Spirit of the Rose diamond is named after the ballet made famous by Vaslav Nijinsky.The 14-carat Spirit of the Rose diamond is named after the ballet made famous by Vaslav Nijinsky.

Read More How will Joe Biden handle the sensitive relationship between superpower rivals China and the U.S.? How will Joe Biden handle the sensitive relationship between superpower rivals China and the U.S.?

Read MoreEthiopia’s northern region orders the total mobilisation of its population, as a crisis escalates.Ethiopia’s northern region orders the total mobilisation of its population, as a crisis escalates.

Read MoreArmenia and Azerbaijan sign Russian-mediated deal to end fighting in the disputed region.Armenia and Azerbaijan sign Russian-mediated deal to end fighting in the disputed region.

Read MoreA report by the IAEA says that Iran had a stockpile of 2,442.9kg compared with 202.8kg allowed under 2015 nuclear deal.A report by the IAEA says that Iran had a stockpile of 2,442.9kg compared with 202.8kg allowed under 2015 nuclear deal.

Read MoreThórey Vilhjálmsdóttir Proppé, founder of The Empower Journey and a passionate adventurer, is interviewed by Silvana Koch-Mehrin, president and founder of Women Political Leaders; and Hanna Birna Kristjánsdóttir, senior adviser, Women’s Leadership, UN Women; Chair of the Board, Reykjavík Global Forum – Women Leaders at the 2020 Reykjavík Global Forum.Thórey Vilhjálmsdóttir Proppé, founder of…

Read MoreThe militants attacked several villages where they killed civilians, abducting women and children and burned down homes.The militants attacked several villages where they killed civilians, abducting women and children and burned down homes.

Read More This post is in partnership with the History News Network, the website that puts the news into historical perspective. A version of the article below was originally published at HNN. Nearly two hundred years ago, the French political thinker Alexis de Tocqueville described America’s Presidential election in this way: For a long while…

Read MoreSince March, working parents have filed at least 40 suits accusing employers of discrimination.Since March, working parents have filed at least 40 suits accusing employers of discrimination.

Read MoreMexican president says foreign minister spoke to US attorney general about the arrest of Salvador Cienfuegos on US soil.Mexican president says foreign minister spoke to US attorney general about the arrest of Salvador Cienfuegos on US soil.

Read More ROME, Nov 11 (IPS) – Now it is clear that Joe Biden is the new president of the United States. It is unlikely that Donald Trump’s legal manoeuvring will change the election results, as when a conservative Supreme Court in 2000 decided in favour of George Bush over Al Gore, who lost by…

Read More CANBERRA, Australia, Nov 11 (IPS) – Natalie Seeto is studying a Bachelor of Arts (International Relations)/Bachelor of Laws at the Australian National University. She focuses on Southeast Asian affairs, peace and conflict studies, and post-colonial legacies. She is currently an intern at the AIIA National Office. UN peacekeeping dangerously overlooks the reality that…

Read More A single injection of a drug called cabotegravir given every two months has been shown to be 9 times more effective than a daily oral dose of Truvada. (Image credit: Bram Janssen/AP) A single injection of a drug called cabotegravir given every two months has been shown to be 9 times more effective…

Read More Airport officials reportedly say TSA agents found the package Airport officials reportedly say TSA agents found the package

Read More Shortly before attack, Alek Minassian wrote: ‘The incel rebellion has already begun!’ Shortly before attack, Alek Minassian wrote: ‘The incel rebellion has already begun!’

Read More Saadallah, 26, was due to go on trial later this month for attack that killed three people in June A man has admitted murdering three men in a Reading park during a stabbing spree. Khairi Saadallah, 26, who prosecutors say was a terrorist, had been due to go on trial at the Old…

Read More Government will also oversee news appearing on Facebook and Twitter India’s government has ordered that all online news, social media and video streaming platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime are to be subject to state regulation, raising fears of increased censorship of digital media. The ministry of information and broadcasting, which regulates…

Read More  ‘Where has our role model for democracy gone,’ Kazuyoshi Akaba asks  ‘Where has our role model for democracy gone,’ Kazuyoshi Akaba asks

Read More If the case in the Fair Work Commission succeeds, all aged care workers would see their pay rise by at least $5 per hour More than 200,000 aged cares workers will seek a massive 25% pay rise through a work value case launched by the Health Services Union on Thursday. If the case…

Read MoreEuropean Commission Vice President for Democracy and Demography Dubravka Šuica joins the 2020 Reykjavík Global Forum – Women Leaders to discuss Europe’s relationship with democracy with Columbia Law School professor Anu Bradford.European Commission Vice President for Democracy and Demography Dubravka Šuica joins the 2020 Reykjavík Global Forum – Women Leaders to discuss Europe’s relationship…

Read MoreThe storm’s maximum sustained wind speed increased to about 120kmph (75mph) off Florida’s southwest coast.The storm’s maximum sustained wind speed increased to about 120kmph (75mph) off Florida’s southwest coast.

Read MoreThe 2020 Reykjavík Global Forum – Women Leaders presents this year’s WPL Trailblazer Awards to former Costa Rican President Laura Chinchilla Miranda, and current Namibian Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila. Both women are members of the Council of Women World Leaders.The 2020 Reykjavík Global Forum – Women Leaders presents this year’s WPL Trailblazer Awards to…

Read MoreBlessing Omakwu, deputy director of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and founder of The She Tank, discussed religion as a power source at the 2020 Reykjavík Global Forum – Women Leaders.Blessing Omakwu, deputy director of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and founder of The She Tank, discussed religion as a power source at the…

Read MoreReport says working from home should be taxed at 5% to help those whose jobs are under threat.Report says working from home should be taxed at 5% to help those whose jobs are under threat.