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Read MoreHuge order of crucial chips for 5G mobile networks suggests mixed success of US campaign against Chinese tech.Huge order of crucial chips for 5G mobile networks suggests mixed success of US campaign against Chinese tech.

Read MoreClaw-back drama for old bonuses to top bank execs includes former CEO Lloyd Blankfein and reportedly Gary Cohn.Claw-back drama for old bonuses to top bank execs includes former CEO Lloyd Blankfein and reportedly Gary Cohn.

Read MoreHumanitarian assistance will help nearly a million refugees, but scant progress being made on safe return to Myanmar.Humanitarian assistance will help nearly a million refugees, but scant progress being made on safe return to Myanmar.

Read More COVID, overseas business deals, race relations, immigration and a mute button COVID, overseas business deals, race relations, immigration and a mute button

Read More Democratic candidate Joe Biden on Thursday denounced President Donald Trump for befriending North Korea’s “thug” leader, likening his diplomacy to working with Hitler. Democratic candidate Joe Biden on Thursday denounced President Donald Trump for befriending North Korea’s “thug” leader, likening his diplomacy to working with Hitler.

Read More Use of contact tracing app has dropped ahead of three-day holiday weekend being seen as ‘rehearsal’ for Christmas Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage As New Zealanders prepare for holiday long weekend the government is imploring Kiwis to remain vigilant in the face of Covid-19 after an infected man walked…

Read MoreFindings of India study, one of first clinical trials to investigate the efficacy of convalescent plasma, are a setback.Findings of India study, one of first clinical trials to investigate the efficacy of convalescent plasma, are a setback.

Read More President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden sparred Thursday in their final presidential debate, hoping to sway undecided voters in the Nov. 3 election. TRUMP on the toll of COVID-19 in the U.S.: “So as you know 2.2 million people, modeled out, were expected to die.” The U.S. death toll from the…

Read More<p>The documents provide an unprecedented look into Ms Maxwell’s relationship with convicted child sex abuser Jeffrey Epstein who killed himself while awaiting trial in August 2019</p><p>The documents provide an unprecedented look into Ms Maxwell’s relationship with convicted child sex abuser Jeffrey Epstein who killed himself while awaiting trial in August 2019</p>

Read More MEXICO CITY, Oct 22 (IPS) – While struggling to increase the generation and consumption of renewable energy, Latin America is beginning to see the rise of new technologies, such as the capture and storage of carbon and hydrogen from fossil fuels or wind and solar energy. Read the full story, “Capture of CO2…

Read More The #EndSARS movement has swept across Nigeria and the world — but the country’s president won’t acknowledge it even after protesters were slaughtered. View Entire Post › The #EndSARS movement has swept across Nigeria and the world — but the country’s president won’t acknowledge it even after protesters were slaughtered.View Entire Post ›

Read More Polls show Biden has the high ground over the president Sign up for Fight to Vote – our weekly US election newsletter 1.23am BST Biden will likely press Trump on his “60 Minutes” interview, in which the president said he wants the supreme court to “end” Obamacare. Trump preemptively released his “60 Minutes”…

Read MoreThe farmer who owns the pup appropriately named him Pistachio.The farmer who owns the pup appropriately named him Pistachio.

Read More As part of its routine review process, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the agency responsible for evaluating and deciding if the handful of COVID-19 vaccines currently being studied are safe and effective enough to use by people around the world, convened a committee on Oct. 22 to allow experts and the…

Read More<p>Lauren McCluskey had reported harassment to police more than 20 times</p><p>Lauren McCluskey had reported harassment to police more than 20 times</p>

Read MoreThe drug will be given to patients in hospitals, but the UN health agency says it has little effect.The drug will be given to patients in hospitals, but the UN health agency says it has little effect.

Read MoreThe US accuses Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, among other groups, of trying to interfere in upcoming contest.The US accuses Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, among other groups, of trying to interfere in upcoming contest.

Read More Antiviral treatment is first to treat coronavirus approved by FDA; France extends curfew; Study finds between 130,000 and 210,000 US deaths could have been avoided. Follow the latest Surge ‘very serious’ in Germany and ‘out of control’ in Spain Belgium’s deputy PM in intensive care with coronavirus See all our coronavirus coverage 12.23am…

Read More Misleading claims about protests against a controversial police unit have been widely shared. Misleading claims about protests against a controversial police unit have been widely shared.

Read MoreMisleading claims about protests against a controversial police unit have been widely shared.Misleading claims about protests against a controversial police unit have been widely shared.

Read MoreTop intel officials say Russian hackers have successfully obtained voter data from at least two servers, while Iranian hackers are behind threatening videos sent to American voters. Jeff Pegues has the latest.Top intel officials say Russian hackers have successfully obtained voter data from at least two servers, while Iranian hackers are behind threatening videos…

Read MoreHadija’s mum, dad and older sister were killed in the Azerbaijaini town of Ganja.Hadija’s mum, dad and older sister were killed in the Azerbaijaini town of Ganja.

Read MoreOn social media, in both Nigeria and across the world, supporters of the protesters used #EndSARS to express support for the movement.On social media, in both Nigeria and across the world, supporters of the protesters used #EndSARS to express support for the movement.

Read More<p>’Absolutely 1,000 per cent that is a flat out total fabrication and lie'</p><p>’Absolutely 1,000 per cent that is a flat out total fabrication and lie'</p>

Read More Amy Coney Barrett’s supreme court nomination was advanced by a unilateral Republican vote to the full Senate despite Democrats’ refusal to participate in the Senate judiciary committee hearing for what they called a ‘naked power grab’. Democratic senators stood outside the Capital and boycotted the vote to install Donald Trump’s third supreme court…

Read MoreMexican farmers say they need the water, in what has been one of the driest years in decades.Mexican farmers say they need the water, in what has been one of the driest years in decades.

Read More Today’s meeting between federal, state and territory leaders will focus on removing social and border restrictions to jumpstart the economy. Follow live Follow our global live blog Full Australian Covid stats; Covid restrictions state by state NSW cases map; Vic cases map NSW hotspots list; Qld hotspots list Sign up for Guardian Australia’s…

Read More Coronavirus curfews in France will be extended to include some two-thirds of the population, with the country reporting a record 41,622 new confirmed cases of the disease on Wednesday. French Prime Minister Jean Castex said the curfews that were imposed in Paris and eight other major cities last week will be expanded to…

Read MoreEgyptian authorities continue to hold the journalist under arbitrary and illegal detention without trial.Egyptian authorities continue to hold the journalist under arbitrary and illegal detention without trial.

Read More Oct 22 (IPS) – A right is an entitlement and it has three basic principles, without which rights cannot be enjoyed. The first principle is that of universality: A right has to be enjoyed by all citizens, including all children. There cannot be a distinction between a Dalit or an Adivasi child and…

Read More The United Nations chief is appealing for cease-fires in the world’s major conflicts, from Yemen and Libya to Afghanistan and Nagorno-Karabakh, warning that if fighting continues “the only winner is the pandemic.” Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in an interview with The Associated Press that he was renewing his March 23 call for an…

Read MoreExperts say results of upcoming United States election will be critical in setting the course for global climate action.Experts say results of upcoming United States election will be critical in setting the course for global climate action.

Read More Hospitality sector and eligible self-employed may benefit, but many will miss out Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Rishi Sunak has responded to growing pressure over the level of government support for parts of the country facing tough new coronavirus restrictions with a last-minute expansion of the new furlough scheme.…

Read More Global Flight Management Systems (FMS) Market to Reach $3. 8 Billion by 2027. Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Flight Management Systems (FMS) estimated at US$2. 7 Billion in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of US$3.New York, Oct. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reportlinker.com announces the…

Read More UNITED NATIONS, Oct 22 (IPS) – The European Commission this week pledged $27.8 million in humanitarian support to the Sahel region as floods and the coronavirus pandemic exacerbate the stability in a region deeply in conflict. While the figure is less than 2 percent of the $2.4 billion that the United Nations has…