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Read More The US embassy in the United Arab Emirates has warned Americans to be “very careful” of terrorist attacks, after a flareup in tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yemeni rebels led the embassy in Riyadh to issue a similar alert. US citizens in the Emirates were warned on Wednesday to “maintain a high level…

Read More A rope holding their parachute reportedly snapped in the incident on Rhodes Two British teenagers have been killed and a third seriously injured after a rope holding their parasailing parachute snapped. The trio, believed to be from the same family, were found on rocks near Lindos on the island of Rhodes. Continue reading…A…

Read More Brian Jeffrey Raymond was arrested after authorities attended a woman in distress at his apartment Brian Jeffrey Raymond was arrested after authorities attended a woman in distress at his apartment

Read More France will go into a new nationwide lockdown on Friday for at least a month as the spread of the coronavirus has exceeded even the most pessimistic forecasts, President Emmanuel Macron has announced. “I’ve decided that we need to return to the lockdown which halted the virus,” Macron said in an address to…

Read MorePresident Alassane Ouattara faces three challengers as he seeks a third term in Saturday’s vote.President Alassane Ouattara faces three challengers as he seeks a third term in Saturday’s vote.

Read More It could be a while before U.S. efforts to develop coronavirus vaccines benefit the developing world. China and Russia are trying to fill the void. It could be a while before U.S. efforts to develop coronavirus vaccines benefit the developing world. China and Russia are trying to fill the void.

Read More A beloved fan fiction website in China has gone dark after some readers protested a story about a famous actor — and government censorship intervened. A beloved fan fiction website in China has gone dark after some readers protested a story about a famous actor — and government censorship intervened.

Read More The Justice Department has announced charges against eight people over allegedly acting as Chinese government agents and taking part in an illegal Chinese law enforcement operation in the U.S. The Justice Department has announced charges against eight people over allegedly acting as Chinese government agents and taking part in an illegal Chinese law…

Read More Emmanuel Macron calls for collective effort during ‘brutal break’ after record number of new Covid-19 cases Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The French president, Emmanuel Macron, is expected to impose a new four-week national lockdown to halt the spread of Covid-19, according to French media. The announcement would follow…

Read More LONDON, Oct 28 (IPS) – US Christian right groups, many with close links to the Trump administration, have spent at least $280m in ‘dark money’ fuelling campaigns against the rights of women and LGBTIQ people across five continents, openDemocracy can reveal today. Read the full story, “$280m ‘Dark Money’ Spent by US Christian…

Read MoreFrench President Emmanuel Macron announces a second national lockdown, banning travel between regions.French President Emmanuel Macron announces a second national lockdown, banning travel between regions.

Read More‘Operation Fox Hunt’ allegedly involved threatening Chinese nationals and their families who were living in the US.’Operation Fox Hunt’ allegedly involved threatening Chinese nationals and their families who were living in the US.

Read More France will introduce new coronavirus lockdown measures from Friday, President Emmanuel Macron has announced. France will introduce new coronavirus lockdown measures from Friday, President Emmanuel Macron has announced.

Read More The storm with winds of 100mph is moving north-west towards the US Gulf coast and could hit the Crescent City on Wednesday night Hurricane Zeta developed into a category 2 storm on Wednesday afternoon storm as it closed in on the US Gulf coast with winds of 100mph. Continue reading…The storm with winds…

Read MoreWhat was seen as an opportunity to usher in a new generation of leaders has become a rerun of an old political drama.What was seen as an opportunity to usher in a new generation of leaders has become a rerun of an old political drama.

Read MoreThe US president has frequently downplayed the seriousness of the coronavirus.The US president has frequently downplayed the seriousness of the coronavirus.

Read More Hurricane Zeta has gained strength as it speeds towards Louisiana’s coastline, bracing for impact from the third hurricane to hit the state within two months. Hurricane Zeta has gained strength as it speeds towards Louisiana’s coastline, bracing for impact from the third hurricane to hit the state within two months.

Read More The conservative leanings of public figures speak to part of the Black male electorate underrepresented in political conversations After Ice Cube garnered headlines for his tweets announcing a collaboration with the Trump administration on what was called a Platinum Plan for Black America, the hip-hop mogul faced immediate backlash for supposed hypocrisy and…

Read More (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) — A Kentucky man who served on the Breonna Taylor grand jury said he felt police actions on the night of her death were “criminal” but grand jurors were not given the chance to explore charges related to her shooting death by officers. Two grand jurors, one a white man and…

Read MoreTupperware shares that could be had for around $1 in March, closed in on $30 on Wednesday.Tupperware shares that could be had for around $1 in March, closed in on $30 on Wednesday.

Read MoreElection news in four sentences and a YouTuber talks kindness with Joe Biden’s granddaughter.Election news in four sentences and a YouTuber talks kindness with Joe Biden’s granddaughter.

Read More President Trump has lifted a ban on the funding of research in Israeli settlements in the West Bank, prompting an immediate reaction from the Palestinian side which slammed the US for backing the “occupation” of their land. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman have on Wednesday signed…

Read More Canadians positive even as millions remain out of work and country faces grim economic projections due to pandemic Despite a global pandemic that has destroyed economies and fanned nationalism in around the world, Canadians say they are increasingly open to welcoming immigrants and refugees. A new study from the polling firm Environics Institute…

Read More A disturbing new report blows the lid on the shameful conduct of Australian special forces soldiers in Afghanistan, accusing them of waging a campaign of torture and murder across the war-torn country, and hiding the evidence. When Australia’s elite SAS soldiers would raid villages in Afghanistan, they brought terror and death with them,…

Read More Survey data released Oct. 27 from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that age is a strong predictor of public-health behaviors. According to the agency’s analysis of the survey results, older respondents are more likely to take certain actions or refrain from certain activities in order to mitigate the chances…

Read MoreAzerbaijan says Armenia’s military has targeted civilians as the Nagorno-Karabakh war intensifies.Azerbaijan says Armenia’s military has targeted civilians as the Nagorno-Karabakh war intensifies.

Read MoreErdogan said Turkey had ‘legitimate reason’ to intervene in Syria if Kurdish fighters are not cleared from border area.Erdogan said Turkey had ‘legitimate reason’ to intervene in Syria if Kurdish fighters are not cleared from border area.

Read More The landmark store has seen sales fall 80% since March, and with a new lockdown expected has asked for orders from those who can afford it One of the world’s most iconic bookshops, Shakespeare and Company, has appealed to its customers for help as it is struggling, with sales that are down almost…

Read MoreAnger over a court’s near-total ban continues as the ruling party says there is no turning back.Anger over a court’s near-total ban continues as the ruling party says there is no turning back.

Read More Laws allowing all Indian citizens to buy land in Jammu and Kashmir, which was previously reserved for locals only, have come into force in the country in an effort to stimulate economic growth in the region. On Tuesday, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued a notification enabling a host of new changes to…

Read MorePolling averages show Joe Biden ahead in the state, which a Democratic presidential candidate has not won since 1996.Polling averages show Joe Biden ahead in the state, which a Democratic presidential candidate has not won since 1996.

Read MoreThe storm hit Vietnam’s central coastline on Wednesday, leaving at least two people dead.The storm hit Vietnam’s central coastline on Wednesday, leaving at least two people dead.

Read MoreJapanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga says his government is working on the final details of a plan to release massive amounts of radioactive water being stored at the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant, a decision that has been delayed by protestsJapanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga says his government is working on the final details of…

Read MoreThe Tennessee Highway Patrol says a school bus crashed head-on into a utility vehicle, killing a 7-year-old girl and her driver and injuring othersThe Tennessee Highway Patrol says a school bus crashed head-on into a utility vehicle, killing a 7-year-old girl and her driver and injuring others

Read MoreTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has threatened to launch a new military operation in northern Syria if Kurdish militants are not cleared from areas along its border with SyriaTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has threatened to launch a new military operation in northern Syria if Kurdish militants are not cleared from areas along its…