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Read MoreThe Salt Lake Tribune will stop printing a daily newspaper after nearly 150 years at the end of the year and move to a weekly print editionThe Salt Lake Tribune will stop printing a daily newspaper after nearly 150 years at the end of the year and move to a weekly print edition

Read More The U.N. human rights investigator for Belarus demanded Monday that the government “stop repressing its own people,” saying at least 20,000 were detained in August and September and hundreds reported beaten, intimidated, tortured or ill-treated in custody. Anais Marin quoted sources in the Interior Ministry and non-governmental groups for those figures and said…

Read More The US president has sided with Egypt in the escalating dispute over a mega dam, analysts say. The US president has sided with Egypt in the escalating dispute over a mega dam, analysts say.

Read MoreThe US president has sided with Egypt in the escalating dispute over a mega dam, analysts say.The US president has sided with Egypt in the escalating dispute over a mega dam, analysts say.

Read MorePresident Macron’s crackdown on Islamists causes political waves at home and abroad.President Macron’s crackdown on Islamists causes political waves at home and abroad.

Read MoreA Chinese rocket scientist helped two superpowers reach the moon, but his story is remembered in only one of them.A Chinese rocket scientist helped two superpowers reach the moon, but his story is remembered in only one of them.

Read More BANGKOK, Thailand, Oct 26 (IPS) – Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana is the United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific.This year, the United Nations is marking its 75th anniversary – a milestone of extraordinary economic and social progress in Asia and the Pacific. While…

Read MoreDonald Trump scores pre-election win as US Senate confirms Amy Coney Barrett as Supreme Court judge.Donald Trump scores pre-election win as US Senate confirms Amy Coney Barrett as Supreme Court judge.

Read More Protests against Covid restrictions turn violent in Milan and Turin; US deaths up 10%; Pope to celebrate Christmas without congregation. Follow the latest updates Pope Francis criticised for rarely wearing face masks Survey uncovers widespread belief in ‘dangerous’ Covid claims See all our coronavirus coverage 12.13am GMT Protesters turned out by the hundreds…

Read More Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the Supreme Court Monday along a near party-line vote, cementing a strong conservative majority on the nation’s highest court just over one week before Election Day. With a 52 to 48 vote, Republicans put Barrett on the Supreme Court for a lifetime appointment without the support of…

Read MoreSenate Republicans overpower Democratic opposition to install Barrett on high court just eight days before election.Senate Republicans overpower Democratic opposition to install Barrett on high court just eight days before election.

Read More Crash helmets linked to landmine attack in Northern Ireland that killed three police officers DNA contained within two crash helmets will, police believe, reveal the identities of IRA suspects who carried out a landmine attack that killed three police officers in Northern Ireland four decades ago, the head of an investigation into historical…

Read More Figure has dropped by over a quarter in three months, fuelling concerns over reinfection Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The proportion of people in England with coronavirus antibodies dropped by more than a quarter in the space of three months, researchers have revealed, fuelling concerns over reinfection. The findings…

Read More Washington will “eliminate” any long-range missiles shipped to Venezuela from Iran, the US envoy to both countries warned after an arms embargo on Tehran expired this month – but offered no evidence a single sale has taken place. “The transfer of long-range missiles from Iran to Venezuela is not acceptable to the United…

Read More A month after the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, David Hogg stood in front of a crowd of hundreds of thousands gathered at the U.S. Capitol to demand an end to gun violence. “Who here is going to vote in the 2018 election?” asked Hogg, then a…

Read MoreSanctions have been imposed on the Iranian Ministry of Petroleum and the National Iranian Oil Company, among others.Sanctions have been imposed on the Iranian Ministry of Petroleum and the National Iranian Oil Company, among others.

Read MoreThe US has recently seen a record-breaking surge in daily and weekly averages of new coronavirus cases.The US has recently seen a record-breaking surge in daily and weekly averages of new coronavirus cases.

Read MoreThe Silverado Fire broke out just before sunrise in Orange County, south of Los Angeles.The Silverado Fire broke out just before sunrise in Orange County, south of Los Angeles.

Read More In a year full of uncertainties, Election Day 2020 is one of the biggest wildcards. With an expected record number of mail-in ballots being cast in the Presidential race, it’s unclear whether a winner will be announced Election Night. Even after a winner emerges, there may be challenges to the result. And, some…

Read MoreFront-line workers say they are dealing with poor job conditions and unpaid salaries, and face backlash for speaking out.Front-line workers say they are dealing with poor job conditions and unpaid salaries, and face backlash for speaking out.

Read MoreAmy Coney Barrett is expected to be confirmed to the Supreme Court, just days before the election.Amy Coney Barrett is expected to be confirmed to the Supreme Court, just days before the election.

Read More Daniel Andrews expected to announce further details of city’s reopening after record-breaking Covid-19 lockdown, as federal parliament and Senate estimates return and questions continue over management of Australia Post. Follow latest updates Follow our global live blog Melbourne to ‘open up’, says Daniel Andrews Full Australian Covid stats; Covid restrictions state by state…

Read More One year after Santiago’s streets were jammed by protesters, they were filled Sunday with revelers. More than 7.5 million people voted, setting a new record for voter participation, officials said. (Image credit: Matias Basualdo/NurPhoto via Getty Images) One year after Santiago’s streets were jammed by protesters, they were filled Sunday with revelers. More…

Read MoreTraffic is disrupted in dozens of cities in protests against a court’s near-total ban on abortion.Traffic is disrupted in dozens of cities in protests against a court’s near-total ban on abortion.

Read More A 28-year-old priest is charged with sexually abusing an altar boy over a five-year period in a Vatican City youth seminary. Another priest, the former rector, is charged with covering up the abuse. (Image credit: Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images) A 28-year-old priest is charged with sexually abusing an altar boy over a five-year…

Read More Peter Maddison challenged at the inquiry over his ‘candour’ in relation to cost-cutting A director at the landlord of Grenfell Tower has apologised for the “devastating” fire after he described his role overseeing hundreds of thousands of pounds in cost savings relating to combustible cladding installed on the council block. Peter Maddison, director…

Read MoreThe Dow falls as much as 3.3% before ending down 2.3% – its sharpest decline in weeks.The Dow falls as much as 3.3% before ending down 2.3% – its sharpest decline in weeks.

Read More We answer some questions about the process as a record number of Americans are expected to vote by mail The 2020 presidential election is already unlike any other America has ever seen. So far, 61 million people have voted early – either to avoid long lines or Covid-19 exposure during an unprecedented year,…

Read MoreThe formation of Zeta puts the 2020 hurricane season one name storm away from tying the all-time record.The formation of Zeta puts the 2020 hurricane season one name storm away from tying the all-time record.

Read More Investors’ summer optimism replaced by insecurity as curfews and lockdowns return Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Stock markets in the US and Europe fell sharply oas investors focused on signs that rich countries’ efforts to contain the coronavirus pandemic were foundering. In Europe the Stoxx 600 index lost 1.8%,…

Read More The pleas from Mexican officials come as the country is grappling with a surge in coronavirus cases The pleas from Mexican officials come as the country is grappling with a surge in coronavirus cases

Read MoreUS president’s son-in-law said African Americans must ‘want to be successful’ for Trump’s policies to help them.US president’s son-in-law said African Americans must ‘want to be successful’ for Trump’s policies to help them.

Read More Proceedings in a criminal trial of a priest charged with sexually abusing a minor and a second priest accused of covering it up are scheduled to resume Tuesday in the Vatican. Proceedings in a criminal trial of a priest charged with sexually abusing a minor and a second priest accused of covering it…

Read MoreLawsuit claims police used harsh measures and caused injuries. NYC Mayor de Blasio says it ‘doesn’t sound right’.Lawsuit claims police used harsh measures and caused injuries. NYC Mayor de Blasio says it ‘doesn’t sound right’.

Read More Tuesday: Melbourne’s stay-at-home orders lifted with shops, cafes and pubs to reopen. Plus: scientists confirm presence of water on the moon Good morning, this is Tamara Howie bringing you the main stories and must-reads on Tuesday 27 October. Continue reading…Tuesday: Melbourne’s stay-at-home orders lifted with shops, cafes and pubs to reopen. Plus: scientists…