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Read More A growing tribe in Japan are defying deeply held prejudices linking tattoos with crime, turning their bodies into palettes of colour with elaborate designs, often featuring characters from traditional fables Continue reading…A growing tribe in Japan are defying deeply held prejudices linking tattoos with crime, turning their bodies into palettes of colour with…

Read More British-Nigerian poet Femi Nylander uncovers the atrocities of a rogue French officer whose impact is still being felt today Many real-life figures have been proposed as having inspired Heart of Darkness’s bloody outrider Kurtz, but this fascinating historical documentary-cum-personal journey finds a close match in the French army captain Paul Voulet. Or just…

Read More New Zealand has become one of a handful of countries to legalize euthanasia after voters approved a referendum to allow assisted dying for those suffering from a terminal illness. The law, which comes into effect in November 2021, will make it legal for patients with less than six months to live to request…

Read More TAOYUAN, Taiwan — Two lesbian couples tied the knot in a mass wedding held by Taiwan’s military on Friday in a historic celebration with their peers. Taiwan is the only place in Asia to have legalized same-sex marriage, with more than 4,000 such couples marrying since the legislation passed in May 2019. The…

Read More TAOYUAN, Taiwan — Two lesbian couples tied the knot in a mass wedding held by Taiwan’s military on Friday in a historic celebration with their peers. Taiwan is the only place in Asia to have legalized same-sex marriage, with more than 4,000 such couples marrying since the legislation passed in May 2019. The…

Read More Protesters took the streets of the French capital to denounce the government’s second sweeping national shutdown amid a surge in new coronavirus infections, seeing clashes with police, who responded with tear gas. Scores of demonstrators embarked on a protest march on Thursday night, starting at Paris’ iconic Place de la Republique and continuing…

Read More The Democratic presidential candidate has slammed the president’s campaign rallies, saying they are spreading more than just Covid-19 – they are dividing the nation politically. ‘Donald Trump just had a super-spreader event here again,’ Biden told supporters in Tampa, Florida. ‘They’re spreading more than just coronavirus. He’s spreading division and discord.’ Biden also criticised the…

Read More Trump and Biden scheduled to hold dueling events in Minnesota and Wisconsin Friday ‘Turning pain into purpose’: Covid is driving Arizonans to the polls The polls point to a Biden victory but can they be trusted this time? ‘It’s voter suppression’: the Republican fight to limit ballot boxes 4.35am GMT Hello and welcome…

Read More The remnants of Hurricane Zeta were far from land over the Atlantic on Friday, but people across the South were still digging out from the powerful storm that killed six people. The wind effects of Zeta, which came ashore in Cocodrie, Louisiana, and barreled northeast, were felt all the way from the Gulf…

Read MoreSuspected rebels shoot dead three members of the Hindu nationalist party, two days after new land laws were enacted.Suspected rebels shoot dead three members of the Hindu nationalist party, two days after new land laws were enacted.

Read More An Australian academic held in Iran for more than two years has been returned to Tehran’s notorious Evin prison, friends said Friday, prompting fresh concern about her wellbeing. An Australian academic held in Iran for more than two years has been returned to Tehran’s notorious Evin prison, friends said Friday, prompting fresh concern…

Read More Many were Black Americans whose communities were disproportionately devastated by the virus. Omari Barksdale, a Black man, watched with alarm as the toll of the country’s racial injustice mounted. Police shot and killed Breonna Taylor inside her Kentucky home, and a Minneapolis police officer pressed a knee into George Floyd’s neck for nearly…

Read MoreWomen on 10 flights out of Doha were physically examined as authorities looked for the mother of an abandoned newborn.Women on 10 flights out of Doha were physically examined as authorities looked for the mother of an abandoned newborn.

Read MoreLaungi Bhuiya ignores taunts by villagers to dig a 3-km canal from nearby hills to bring water to his parched village.Laungi Bhuiya ignores taunts by villagers to dig a 3-km canal from nearby hills to bring water to his parched village.

Read More What are the restrictions within Victoria and the border closures with NSW and Queensland? How far can I travel, and how many people can I have over at my house? Untangle Australia’s Covid-19 laws and guidelines with our guide Australian stats interactive; NSW cases map; Vic cases map Vic hotspots list; NSW hotspots…

Read More Reports predict Keir Starmer will face a ‘civil war’ after moving against his leftwing predecessor, while others focus on ‘day of shame’ Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer’s suspension of his predecessor, Jeremy Corbyn, in response to the long-awaited report on an investigation into antisemitism in the party dominates the front pages today. The…

Read More WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealanders voted to legalize euthanasia in a binding referendum, but preliminary results released Friday showed they likely would not legalize marijuana. With about 83% of votes counted, New Zealanders emphatically endorsed the euthanasia measure with 65% voting in favor and 34% voting against. The “No” vote on marijuana…

Read More WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealanders voted to legalize euthanasia in a binding referendum, but preliminary results released Friday showed they likely would not legalize marijuana. With about 83% of votes counted, New Zealanders emphatically endorsed the euthanasia measure with 65% voting in favor and 34% voting against. The “No” vote on marijuana…

Read MorePreliminary results show more than 65.2 percent in favour of allowing people with terminal illnesses to end their lives.Preliminary results show more than 65.2 percent in favour of allowing people with terminal illnesses to end their lives.

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Read MoreEarly referendum results show 65.2% voted “yes” to enforcing a law allowing assisted dying.Early referendum results show 65.2% voted “yes” to enforcing a law allowing assisted dying.

Read More China needs to step up the recycling and repurposing of batteries for electric vehicles in order to ease supply strains and curb pollution and carbon emissions, environmental group Greenpeace said on Friday. “We’re about to see a tidal wave of old EV batteries hit China,” said Ada Kong, Greenpeace East Asia’s senior programme…

Read More Almost two-thirds of voters support measures to allow assisted dying for those with a terminal illness  Almost two-thirds of voters support measures to allow assisted dying for those with a terminal illness 

Read More A selection of the week’s best photos from across the continent and beyond. A selection of the week’s best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Read MoreA selection of the week’s best photos from across the continent and beyond.A selection of the week’s best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Read More Oct 29 (IPS) – For Europe, the region closest by culture and political tradition to the United States, the mood of the day after the presidential election may be very different from that assumed a priori depending on the verdict. Read the full story, “The Day After”, on globalissues.org → Oct 29 (IPS)…

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Read More Head of the European Commission warns EU hospitals ‘at risk of being overwhelmed’ by Covid; Greece brings in regional lockdowns; French PM lays out details of new France lockdown. White House taskforce warns of ‘unrelenting’ Covid spread Angela Merkel heckled by German MPs over lockdown France: children aged six and over to wear…

Read More Foreign ministry says pelvic examination of woman was ‘completely unacceptable’ and a full report is being sought New Zealand has revealed one of its citizens was among the women subjected to invasive pelvic examinations at Doha airport, labelling the action “completely unacceptable”. “We were extremely concerned to learn … that a New Zealand…

Read MoreThree people from around the world who lost their jobs during the pandemic explain how it has affected their lives.Three people from around the world who lost their jobs during the pandemic explain how it has affected their lives.

Read More UK millionaire Dale Vince says lab-grown gems will be ‘world’s first zero-impact’ diamonds A British multi-millionaire and environmentalist has set out plans to create thousands of carats of carbon-negative, laboratory-grown diamonds every year “made entirely from the sky”. Dale Vince, the founder of green energy supplier Ecotricity, claims to have developed the world’s…

Read MoreVillage People’s lead singer says he doesn’t endorse the US president, who regularly plays the classic at rallies.Village People’s lead singer says he doesn’t endorse the US president, who regularly plays the classic at rallies.

Read More Officer claims couple tried to hit him with their car Officer claims couple tried to hit him with their car

Read MoreWith 5 days left until Election day, the new tally sets the stage for the highest participation rate in over a century.With 5 days left until Election day, the new tally sets the stage for the highest participation rate in over a century.

Read MoreThe actor and fiancé Colin Jost announced their wedding through the US charity Meals on Wheels.The actor and fiancé Colin Jost announced their wedding through the US charity Meals on Wheels.