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Read More Displacement is growing in the Asia-Pacific region, and a new policy paper argues migration policies must be established now Australia should establish a new “Pacific Access” visa category that could be used by Pacific islanders forced from their homes by climate change and natural disasters, a new policy paper has argued, warning of…

Read More Lancashire chief tells MPs calls relating to breach of Covid rules make up 4% of calls and are difficult to police Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Breaches of Covid regulations have become “another version of antisocial behaviour” for the police and are very difficult to deal with, a police…

Read MorePope Francis made his endorsement of same-sex civil unions while being interviewed for a feature-length documentary.Pope Francis made his endorsement of same-sex civil unions while being interviewed for a feature-length documentary.

Read More NEW YORK, Oct 21 (IPS) – The fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic continues: as more people around the world lose their livelihoods, human trafficking is on the rise. Support services for survivors have been shut, and past gains to combat it have been reversed. Funding has dried up. Read the full story, “Q&A:…

Read More ROME, Oct 21 (IPS) – Mario Lubetkin is Assistant Director General at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)The month of October 2020 will be recalled as one of the most important moments in raising awareness about world food security, whether in the global debate or in the search for…

Read MoreNew information on the Trump administration’s impact on families trying to cross the U.S. southern border has come to light. Lawyers say they cannot find the parents of 545 children after they were separated at the border. The children are in U.S. custody, and some of them haven’t seen their parents in more than…

Read More Sweden should reverse its ban on the use of telecom equipment from Chinese producers Huawei and ZTE in its 5G networks if it wants to avoid complications for Swedish companies working in China, Beijing said. “The Swedish side without any evidence, has discredited China and cracked down on China’s telecom companies,” Chinese Foreign…

Read More During his televised town hall on Oct. 15, Joe Biden was asked a pointed question by a young man who identified himself as an undecided Black voter. “Many people believe that the true swing demographic in this election will be Black voters under the age of 30 — not because they’ll be voting…

Read More Witnesses say soldiers opened fire on demonstrators in Nigeria’s biggest city on Tuesday. Witnesses say soldiers opened fire on demonstrators in Nigeria’s biggest city on Tuesday.

Read MoreWitnesses say soldiers opened fire on demonstrators in Nigeria’s biggest city on Tuesday.Witnesses say soldiers opened fire on demonstrators in Nigeria’s biggest city on Tuesday.

Read MorePierre Buyoya derides the court sentence handed down for the assassination of President Melchior Ndadaye in 1993.Pierre Buyoya derides the court sentence handed down for the assassination of President Melchior Ndadaye in 1993.

Read MoreMagufuli promises to continue fighting corruption if re-elected, but critics accuse gov’t of cutting political freedoms.Magufuli promises to continue fighting corruption if re-elected, but critics accuse gov’t of cutting political freedoms.

Read MoreThe US president, who sparked a trade war with Beijing, is critical of US firms doing business in China.The US president, who sparked a trade war with Beijing, is critical of US firms doing business in China.

Read More As coronavirus cases rise rapidly in the country, Ireland’s Health Service Executive has admitted its system cannot cope and has resorted to advising infected individuals to identify their own potential contacts. The Irish app, which launched in July, cost around €850,000 to develop and has estimated annual running costs of €350,000-400,000. While this…

Read More Lawsuit claims mining firm failed to prevent pollution in Kabwe, affecting multiple generations A class action lawsuit has been filed against the mining company Anglo American over its alleged failure to prevent widespread toxic lead pollution in the Zambian town of Kabwe. The town hosted one of the world’s biggest lead mines for…

Read More What impact will the pandemic have on human security and human rights? I put that question to Sir Alex Younger, who until September headed MI6, Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service. From an undisclosed location, he spoke of a technological race threatening the security and economic strength of liberal democracies. But 30 years in espionage,…

Read More What impact will the pandemic have on human security and human rights? I put that question to Sir Alex Younger, who until September headed MI6, Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service. From an undisclosed location, he spoke of a technological race threatening the security and economic strength of liberal democracies. But 30 years in espionage,…

Read More<p>It comes after a high-profile case in 2018 where a monkeys killed a baby after snatching him away from his mother</p><p>It comes after a high-profile case in 2018 where a monkeys killed a baby after snatching him away from his mother</p>

Read More<p>Protests began after video circulated showing man apparently being beaten by police officers</p><p>Protests began after video circulated showing man apparently being beaten by police officers</p>

Read MorePupils who identified Samuel Paty to the attacker before gruesome killing among those investigated.Pupils who identified Samuel Paty to the attacker before gruesome killing among those investigated.

Read More Demonstrators against police brutality reportedly killed after security forces opened fire Sporadic shooting has been reported in Lagos as the president of Nigeria appealed for calm hours after protesters against police brutality were reported to have been shot dead by security forces in the centre of the city. MuhammaduBuhari did not directly address…

Read More Hopes of resumption rise after EU negotiator says he will seek ‘compromises on both sides’ A major step appears to have been taken towards the resumption of the Brexit negotiations after Michel Barnier used a speech to both acknowledge the UK’s compromises and promise flexibility by the EU, in comments described as “significant”…

Read More Josep Lluís Trapero among four acquitted after judges find no evidence of collusion with secessionists The former head of Catalonia’s regional police force has been cleared of wrongdoing over his alleged role in the failed independence push three years ago after Spain’s highest criminal court found no evidence of sedition or disobedience. Josep…

Read More The death of Reina Mae Nasino’s 3-month-old daughter, River, has sparked an uproar over President Rodrigo Duterte’s crackdown on human rights defenders. The underweight infant was separated from her mother, denying her breast milk that could have prolonged her life. The death of Reina Mae Nasino’s 3-month-old daughter, River, has sparked an uproar…

Read More Textron Systems, an aerospace and defense development and manufacturing unit of the Textron conglomerate, has announced that it will cooperate with Shield AI in support of advanced, multi-domain autonomy for a variety of military applications. The company announced their cooperating on proof-of-concept work to integrate Shield AI technology into Textron Systems’ proven air, land…

Read More Latest updates: South Yorkshire third region in England to get strictest measures after local leaders agreed a deal with government South Yorkshire agrees to go under tier 3 Covid restrictions Andy Burnham hits out at Tory MPs over negotiations criticism Gyms allowed to reopen in Merseyside after tier 3 Covid row Tier 3…

Read MoreAmnesty says ‘credible but disturbing evidence’ that security forces in Lagos fatally shot protesters.Amnesty says ‘credible but disturbing evidence’ that security forces in Lagos fatally shot protesters.

Read More Australian federal police was asked to investigate and has ‘referred aspects of this matter’ to Ibac The Australian federal police has referred information regarding alleged payments from the Vatican linked to George Pell’s court matters to Victoria’s anti-corruption body. Australia’s financial crimes regulator, Austrac, revealed on Tuesday it had provided information to police…

Read More<p>Singer reacted after Amnesty International said it has received ‘credible reports’ of deaths resulting from violence against protesters in Lagos</p><p>Singer reacted after Amnesty International said it has received ‘credible reports’ of deaths resulting from violence against protesters in Lagos</p>

Read More President angrily tweeted about ‘bias’ and CBS host Lesley Stahl Pelosi says she is ‘closer’ to reaching deal over coronavirus relief Trump urges Barr to assign prosecutor to investigate Bidens Sign up for Fight to Vote – our weekly US election newsletter 10.14am BST Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the supreme court has…

Read More Two Muslim women were seriously injured in an apparent racially motivated attack near the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The two female suspects arrested over the incident have been charged with attempted murder. The victims, identified as French women with an Algerian background, were walking in a group of five adults and four children…

Read More Famed U.S. rotorcraft maker MD Helicopters, Inc. has announced two independent contract awards from Army Contracting Command-Redstone to support allied operations of the MD 530F Cayuse Warrior helicopter. According to a company news release, the first contract, worth $6.1 million, requires MDHI to retrofit 18 legacy MD 530F helicopters operated by the Afghanistan Air…

Read MoreUnited Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights urges India to protect human rights defenders and NGOs.United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights urges India to protect human rights defenders and NGOs.

Read More A report found that the state department assessments were not consistent with the seriousness of situations in other countriesThe Trump administration has omitted or altered vital information about human rights – including torture, reproductive rights and persecution based on sexuality – from its annual assessments of human rights, a new report reveals.The state…

Read MoreBiden calls on Nigeria’s leader and military to “cease the violent crackdown” as protesters claim uniformed men “kept on shooting and shooting at us.”Biden calls on Nigeria’s leader and military to “cease the violent crackdown” as protesters claim uniformed men “kept on shooting and shooting at us.”