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Read More John Bolton, a former national security adviser to the Trump administration, gets into heated exchanges with BBC Newsnight’s Emily Maitlis over why he did not appear at Donald Trump’s impeachment trial. He repeatedly tells Maitlis to ‘let him finish’, and blames House Democrats for empowering Trump when they failed to convict him during…

Read MoreLt Christine Bolok was struck by a gaffed rooster on his left thigh, slicing his femoral artery.Lt Christine Bolok was struck by a gaffed rooster on his left thigh, slicing his femoral artery.

Read More Voting begins amid nationwide reports of social media restrictions, plus violence in Zanzibar. Voting begins amid nationwide reports of social media restrictions, plus violence in Zanzibar.

Read MoreVoting begins amid nationwide reports of social media restrictions, plus violence in Zanzibar.Voting begins amid nationwide reports of social media restrictions, plus violence in Zanzibar.

Read More Chancellor Angela Merkel is expected to push for a “lockdown light” in crisis talks with Germany’s regional leaders Wednesday, as the number of coronavirus cases soars and hospital beds fill up. Chancellor Angela Merkel is expected to push for a “lockdown light” in crisis talks with Germany’s regional leaders Wednesday, as the number…

Read More‘Logistical failures’ that waste food during transportation can be solved using IT, Singapore port operator says.’Logistical failures’ that waste food during transportation can be solved using IT, Singapore port operator says.

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Read More Experts say authorities may agree to provide compensation to avoid criticism of human rights record Qatar expresses ‘regret’ after women from 10 flights taken for medical examinations at Doha airport Australian women who were subjected to a compulsory intimate medical examination at Doha airport may have limited options for redress unless the government…

Read MoreQatar launches investigation as Foreign Minister Marise Payne says other countries share concern over incident.Qatar launches investigation as Foreign Minister Marise Payne says other countries share concern over incident.

Read MoreJoe Biden blasts Donald Trump as a conman, while the president promises “economic survival”.Joe Biden blasts Donald Trump as a conman, while the president promises “economic survival”.

Read More Campaigners for legal changes could be stymied by voter desire for the status quo after a tumultuous year The results of New Zealand’s referendums on whether to legalise cannabis and euthanasia will be released this week, with campaigners nervous that the upheavals of 2020 could have tilted the vote to the status quo.…

Read MoreMonths of anti-government protests have called for Prayuth’s resignation and reform to powerful monarchy.Months of anti-government protests have called for Prayuth’s resignation and reform to powerful monarchy.

Read MorePolice reinforcements together with the National Guard are deployed for a second night of protests.Police reinforcements together with the National Guard are deployed for a second night of protests.

Read More French death toll is highest since April; Merkel warns German health system could be overwhelmed; Russia seeks accelerated registration from WHO for Sputnik V vaccine. Follow the latest updates Global survey shows widespread disapproval of Covid response Global report: Italian police use tear gas to disperse anti-lockdown rally Pope Francis criticised for rarely…

Read More Republican senator John Cornyn says resolution ‘is the first step toward holding China accountable for their monstrous actions’ US senators have sought to declare that China is committing genocide against Uighurs and other Turkic-speaking Muslims, a step that could increase pressure on Beijing over the plight of an estimated one million-plus people being…

Read More Australia’s foreign minister says 18 women, including 13 Australians, on Qatar Airways flight were subjected to compulsory intimate searches The government of Qatar has said it “regrets any distress or infringement on the personal freedom of any traveller” caused by a decision to conduct intimate medical examinations of women transiting through Doha international…

Read MoreLocal utility company Southern California Edison its equipment might have sparked the blaze.Local utility company Southern California Edison its equipment might have sparked the blaze.

Read More Academics’ analysis of burial plots points to excess deaths level in crisis-ridden country Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage A groundbreaking study using high-resolution satellite imagery to analyse graveyards has found that deaths have nearly doubled in Aden, the centre of Yemen’s coronavirus outbreak. The discovery has given a sense…

Read More Rules eased but 25km limit and compulsory masks remain. In Canberra, Senate estimates and parliament resume and, in Queensland, Palaszczuk and Frecklington face off before Saturday’s election. Follow live Follow our global live blog Second day of no cases and no deaths in Victoria Full Australian Covid stats; Covid restrictions state by state…

Read More ‘It could have been anyone,’ says victim’s mother Cindy White ‘It could have been anyone,’ says victim’s mother Cindy White

Read MoreThe capital of Utah will go from two daily printed newspapers to none after both of Salt Lake City’s major publications announced moves to weekly print schedules in the past two daysThe capital of Utah will go from two daily printed newspapers to none after both of Salt Lake City’s major publications announced moves…

Read MoreAl Jazeera asks the same key questions about the presidential election to voters across the United States.Al Jazeera asks the same key questions about the presidential election to voters across the United States.

Read More Voters in line to cast their ballots early at Philadelphia’s Liacouras Center on Saturday didn’t expect to see a show. So when two local legends—rapper Bahamadia and DJ/music producer Cosmo Baker—rolled up on a flatbed truck and began blasting music, “you could just see the look of elation that came across people’s [faces],”…

Read More The Bolivian parliament has approved a resolution demanding a criminal case be opened against the nation’s former interim president Jeanine Anez and some of the ministers in her government over their 2019 crackdowns on protests. The motion says Anez must stand trial over a decree authorizing the army to use force against the…

Read More A Filipino police officer bled to death after a fighting cock slashed his femoral artery during a raid on an illegal event on the island of Northern Samar. Like other sports, cockfights have been officially banned due to Covid-19. Lieutenant Christian Bolok was fatally cut in his left thigh when he picked up…

Read More URBANA, Illinois, Oct 27 (IPS) – This year, the Nobel Peace Prize recognised the inextricable link between hunger and conflict. With climate change as a further complicating factor, research, investment, and coordination with local farmers are critical for ensuring food security for all. Read the full story, “The Path to Global Food Security”,…

Read MoreLatest uptick comes as Turkey’s involvement in the region stretches from Syria to the Caucasus and the Mediterranean.Latest uptick comes as Turkey’s involvement in the region stretches from Syria to the Caucasus and the Mediterranean.

Read More (NEW YORK) — Disgraced self-improvement guru Keith Raniere, whose NXIVM followers included millionaires and Hollywood actors, was sentenced to 120 years on Tuesday for turning some adherents into sex slaves branded with his initials. U.S. District Judge Nicholas Garaufis handed down the sentence in federal court in Brooklyn after a lengthy hearing featuring…

Read MorePresidency statement does not specify cause of hospitalisation, coming days after president’s aides contracted COVID-19.Presidency statement does not specify cause of hospitalisation, coming days after president’s aides contracted COVID-19.

Read More The culprit is air pollution — a problem around the globe, from homes where people cook using coal and wood to the smoky streets of San Francisco when wildfires were raging. (Image credit: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images) The culprit is air pollution — a problem around the globe, from homes where…

Read More Melburnians turn out early on Wednesday to ‘get on the long blacks’ as dine-in returns for the first time in months Follow our live blog Victoria cases trend map; Full Australian Covid stats Melbourne’s restrictions; regional Victoria’s rules Sign up for Guardian Australia’s weekly coronavirus email As barista Hayley Kim wound up the…

Read MoreMicrosoft said revenue in its ‘Intelligent Cloud’ segment rose 20 percent to $13bn in first quarter.Microsoft said revenue in its ‘Intelligent Cloud’ segment rose 20 percent to $13bn in first quarter.

Read More SYDNEY and KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (IPS) – In July, the UN Secretary-General warned that a “series of countries in insolvency might trigger a global depression”. Earlier, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) had called for a US$2.5 trillion coronavirus crisis package for developing…

Read MoreSome people may still be missing after capsizing of boat attempting perilous crossing from France.Some people may still be missing after capsizing of boat attempting perilous crossing from France.

Read More One person still missing from vessel that capsized off France while trying to reach UK Four people, including two children aged five and eight, have died attempting to reach Britain by boat across the Channel, French authorities have confirmed. One man drowned when the migrant boat sank, and three people died after they…