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Read MoreThe Russian government previously said last week that the pandemic is “under control.”The Russian government previously said last week that the pandemic is “under control.”

Read More Adom Getachew discusses Black History Month, the racialization of international society, Du Bois, anti-imperial resistance and how to uncover non-Western knowledge.Adom Getachew discusses Black History Month, the racialization of international society, Du Bois, anti-imperial resistance and how to uncover non-Western knowledge.

Read MoreGuineans are bracing for more post-election violence, despite Conde’s promises to ‘remain open to dialogue’.Guineans are bracing for more post-election violence, despite Conde’s promises to ‘remain open to dialogue’.

Read MoreThe UN’s atomic watchdog confirms Iran has started building an underground centrifuge assembly plant.The UN’s atomic watchdog confirms Iran has started building an underground centrifuge assembly plant.

Read More The man, identified in local news reports as Walter Wallace Jr., died of his injuries at a nearby hospital, triggering protests. View Entire Post › The man, identified in local news reports as Walter Wallace Jr., died of his injuries at a nearby hospital, triggering protests.View Entire Post ›

Read MoreBarrage of Spanish-language conspiracy theories has targeted Latino communities in Florida, a key battleground state.Barrage of Spanish-language conspiracy theories has targeted Latino communities in Florida, a key battleground state.

Read More If the Republican Party could design its ideal female Congressional candidate for a moderate district in a swing state, she would probably look like Lisa Scheller. The 61-year-old chemical manufacturing executive is a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association and the mother of two grown children. Staunchly conservative and relatable, Scheller is…

Read More ‘This is the first time in my 25 years as a policeman that I lost a man due to a fighting cock’s spur,’ colonel says ‘This is the first time in my 25 years as a policeman that I lost a man due to a fighting cock’s spur,’ colonel says

Read More The Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) has launched an internal investigation after the fatal police shooting of a Black man, which lead to widespread protesting throughout the night in the city. Dozens of protesters were arrested, and up to 30 officers were injured amid the unrest. 27-year-old Walter Wallace Jr. was fatally shot by…

Read MoreIntensive care units are now beginning to fill, the World Health Organization tells the BBC.Intensive care units are now beginning to fill, the World Health Organization tells the BBC.

Read MoreA woman who accuses the president of raping her in a store is suing him for calling her a liar.A woman who accuses the president of raping her in a store is suing him for calling her a liar.

Read More An allowance worth 60% to 63% of the base rate pay is given to marine unit officers if they take 18 days or fewer of leave in a financial year Border Force has been warned that bonus allowances for seagoing staff are deterring workers from taking sick leave, leading them to risk their…

Read More An assessment of 428 Australian and international fashion brands has found that while most took some positive actions to protect workers, none could ensure all workers were covered A special report by Baptist World Aid Australia has found that, throughout the Covid pandemic, 35% of fashion companies assessed did not show evidence that…

Read MoreChanting ‘Long live the king’, royalists stage pro-monarchy demonstration after protests demanding monarchy reforms.Chanting ‘Long live the king’, royalists stage pro-monarchy demonstration after protests demanding monarchy reforms.

Read MoreA new round of lockdowns to fight the spread of the coronavirus could spell disaster for the economic recovery.A new round of lockdowns to fight the spread of the coronavirus could spell disaster for the economic recovery.

Read MoreRather than ignore the satirical movie, Kazakhstan embraced it, using the catchphrase as its slogan and filmed an ad with it.Rather than ignore the satirical movie, Kazakhstan embraced it, using the catchphrase as its slogan and filmed an ad with it.

Read More The country is welcoming a chance to boost its profile through the new Borat movie. And as one young Kazakhstani puts it, “This is a parody of American society.” (Image credit: Kazakhstan Travel / Screenshot by NPR) The country is welcoming a chance to boost its profile through the new Borat movie. And…

Read More The man, identified in local news reports as William Wallace Jr., died of his injuries at a nearby hospital, triggering protests. View Entire Post › The man, identified in local news reports as William Wallace Jr., died of his injuries at a nearby hospital, triggering protests.View Entire Post ›

Read More Walter Wallace, 27, shot ‘several times’ by officers Police in riot gear disperse demonstrators Hundreds took to the streets of Philadelphia on Monday night, to protest against the fatal police shooting of Walter Wallace, a 27-year-old black man who officers said had a knife. Related: America’s protest crackdown: five months after George Floyd,…

Read MoreHundreds take to the streets after police fatally shoot a man they say was armed with a knife.Hundreds take to the streets after police fatally shoot a man they say was armed with a knife.

Read MoreMarchers burn an effigy of Emmanuel Macron after he defended cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad.Marchers burn an effigy of Emmanuel Macron after he defended cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad.

Read More Opposition and rights groups are protesting against John Magufuli, who looks on course for second presidential term Opposition leaders in Tanzania have accused police of shooting nine people dead during protests against alleged rigging on the eve of elections in which John Magufuli, one of Africa’s most controversial leaders, could win a second…

Read MoreWith just seven days until the election, a whopping 64.7 million US citizens have already cast their ballots.With just seven days until the election, a whopping 64.7 million US citizens have already cast their ballots.

Read MoreZeta is expected to regain strength as it moves over the Gulf of Mexico, prompting authorities to issue hurricane warnings in Louisiana and Mississippi.Zeta is expected to regain strength as it moves over the Gulf of Mexico, prompting authorities to issue hurricane warnings in Louisiana and Mississippi.

Read More Germany’s economy minister has sounded the alarm, warning that he expects the number of new coronavirus infections in Germany to stand at 20,000 a day by the end of this week. Like other European states, Germany is currently struggling with an uptick in coronavirus cases. “We are dealing with exponential growth,” Peter Altmaier…

Read More Nancy Bass Wyden says response ‘so heartwarming’ Famous store has been Manhattan fixture since 1927 An appeal for help by the owner of the famous Strand bookstore, in New York City, has paid off at least in the short term: Nancy Bass Wyden reported 25,000 orders over the weekend, crashing the store website,…

Read MoreAnd threatening to turn our lands into a toxic waste dump.And threatening to turn our lands into a toxic waste dump.

Read MoreUK report says pre-existing conditions cannot explain entirely why non-white people have suffered disproportionately.UK report says pre-existing conditions cannot explain entirely why non-white people have suffered disproportionately.

Read More Professor HE Jian Kun from Tsinghua University, member of Global Alliance of Universities on Climate (GAUC)Beijing, China, Oct. 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Starting with China’s Long-term Low-carbon Development Strategy and Pathway, the Global Alliance of Universities on Climate (GAUC) launches its new series of Pathway to Net-Zero Climate Talk. The Climate Talk…

Read MoreAs global coronavirus cases exceed 43 million, governments across Europe continue to enact tough social restrictions and lockdowns to try and stem the flow of the second wave. In Italy, the new measures are the toughest seen since March’s full lockdown and across many major Italian cities demonstrators are on the streets protesting the…

Read MoreAbout 10,000 Bangladeshis from an Islamist group have marched through the capital to denounce the display of caricatures of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad in FranceAbout 10,000 Bangladeshis from an Islamist group have marched through the capital to denounce the display of caricatures of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad in France

Read More Total number of deaths from Covid-19 across UK reaches 61,116; 55 MPs sign letter to PM expressing fears that government’s ‘levelling up’ for the north is being abandoned Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage 11.24am GMT Structural racism led to the disproportionate impact of the coronavirus pandemic on black, Asian…

Read MoreA hurricane warning has been issued for the U.S. Gulf Coast including New OrleansA hurricane warning has been issued for the U.S. Gulf Coast including New Orleans

Read MoreHe was abducted close to the border with Nigeria. There were no initial claims of responsibility.He was abducted close to the border with Nigeria. There were no initial claims of responsibility.

Read More ‘In order to have the freedom of choice you first must be alive,’ says Mateusz Morawiecki ‘In order to have the freedom of choice you first must be alive,’ says Mateusz Morawiecki