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Read More<p>‘I apologise to my wife, family, friends and co-workers’</p><p>‘I apologise to my wife, family, friends and co-workers’</p>

Read MoreRival concedes as Evo Morales’s party celebrates big comeback that could further polarise the nation.Rival concedes as Evo Morales’s party celebrates big comeback that could further polarise the nation.

Read More The fear of hidden Trump voters and a Biden flub is almost an existential dread. The fear of hidden Trump voters and a Biden flub is almost an existential dread.

Read More With the government in Warsaw imposing strict lockdown measures on almost 70 percent of Poland’s population, a gym in Krakow has found a way to operate, albeit in a severely limited capacity – by declaring itself a church. “Since fitness classes cannot function, starting today our club will start hosting religious gatherings of…

Read MoreThe US president says transitional government in Khartoum agreed to pay $335m to ‘US terror victims and families’.The US president says transitional government in Khartoum agreed to pay $335m to ‘US terror victims and families’.

Read MoreCounter-terror investigators are building a profile of the 18-year-old Chechen ​who carried out the brutal attack on teacher Samuel Pety.Counter-terror investigators are building a profile of the 18-year-old Chechen ​who carried out the brutal attack on teacher Samuel Pety.

Read More Prosecutors linked the men with a globe-hopping campaign of sabotage, espionage and election interference. They work for the same spy agency that targeted the U.S. in 2016. (Image credit: Jim Watson/Pool/AFP via Getty Images) Prosecutors linked the men with a globe-hopping campaign of sabotage, espionage and election interference. They work for the same…

Read More Husam Zomlot says he never had curtains fitted for the house that was his residence for a year and a half in Washington D.C. So convinced was the head of the Palestinian Liberation Organization’s mission to the U.S. that his family’s stay would be temporary that much of their luggage remained in boxes…

Read MoreBritish officials say Russian intelligence took aim at the 2020 Olympics before their postponement.British officials say Russian intelligence took aim at the 2020 Olympics before their postponement.

Read MoreThe IMF expects Lebanon’s economy to shrink 25 percent this year, one of the worst in MENA.The IMF expects Lebanon’s economy to shrink 25 percent this year, one of the worst in MENA.

Read MoreProtesters at the offices of the central bank are wounded after being attacked, rights group says.Protesters at the offices of the central bank are wounded after being attacked, rights group says.

Read More Swedish authorities appear to be reconsidering their notoriously lax approach to COVID-19 containment, which has contributed to one of the world’s higher coronavirus death rates. Starting Oct. 19, regional health authorities may direct citizens to avoid high-risk areas such as gyms, concerts, public transportation and shopping centers, the Telegraph reports. They may also…

Read More Treating any infectious disease is a high wire act—doctors must balance the risks and benefits of therapies with the risks of the disease. And those stakes are even higher for a new disease that doesn’t yet have a playbook for physicians to follow. This summer, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave the…

Read More<p>The curfew was pushed back despite the PM claiming the situation was worse now than at the beginning of the pandemic</p><p>The curfew was pushed back despite the PM claiming the situation was worse now than at the beginning of the pandemic</p>

Read More Athens said on Monday it had finalized plans to build a wall along Greece’s border with Turkey, to prevent large numbers of migrants from crossing into the country illegally. About 26 kilometers (16 miles) of wall will be added to an existing 10 km section of fence, government spokesman Stelios Petsas said, adding…

Read More COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Oct 19 (IPS) – Dr. Mark Smith is Director General of the International Water Management Institute (IWMI)The impact of Covid-19 on supply chains and food security has dealt a blow to the already faltering global development ambition of ending hunger. Read the full story, “Why Food System Transformation Needs Water”,…

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Read More The European Union on Monday signalled a potential breakthrough in stalled Brexit talks in a move welcomed by Britain, which stressed however that it would not accept a deal at any price. The European Union on Monday signalled a potential breakthrough in stalled Brexit talks in a move welcomed by Britain, which stressed…

Read MoreAuthorities say Egyptian archaeologists have unearthed another trove of ancient coffins in a vast necropolis south of CairoAuthorities say Egyptian archaeologists have unearthed another trove of ancient coffins in a vast necropolis south of Cairo

Read More<p>Despite Trump threats, Iran pushes forward on plans to buy and sell tools of war</p><p>Despite Trump threats, Iran pushes forward on plans to buy and sell tools of war</p>

Read More Cabinet office minister makes statement to Commons after Boris Johnson warned firms to prepare for no deal Global coronavirus updates – live Wales to go into national ‘firebreak’ lockdown Manchester tier 3 talks deadlocked as other areas face stricter rules Operation Moonshot: pilot of rapid tests under way in NHS hospitals A third…

Read More Since 2014, Richard Wang has called Major League Baseball games in Chinese for fans in Taiwan. When COVID-19 delayed the MLB season, he had a chance to bring Taiwan baseball to the world in English. (Image credit: Sam Yeh/AFP via Getty Images) Since 2014, Richard Wang has called Major League Baseball games in…

Read More The world is fortunate to have many dedicated professionals dedicated to combating the coronavirus. Here are portraits of three women from far corners of the globe who are playing a key role. (Image credit: Rishikesh Dwivedi; Sigga Ella for NPR; Jade Sacker for NPR) The world is fortunate to have many dedicated professionals…

Read More Scientists have discovered that CBD oil may increase levels of a protective chemical in the lungs and other organs which could stave off the worst effects of Covid-19. However, more research is needed to apply this to treatment. Cytokine is a type of protein secreted by immune cells in response to inflammation and…

Read MoreOpposition leader Muhammad Safdar has been released on bail ahead of a major anti-government demonstration.Opposition leader Muhammad Safdar has been released on bail ahead of a major anti-government demonstration.

Read More Plans to convert the Dublin home in Joyce’s 1914 story The Dead provoked a swift backlash from writers including Sally Rooney and Colm Tóibín Dublin city council has greenlit a controversial plan to convert the house made famous by James Joyce’s story The Dead into a hostel, with a campaign group supported by…

Read MoreTolerance Minister Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan is accused of sexual assault by one of the event’s curators.Tolerance Minister Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan is accused of sexual assault by one of the event’s curators.

Read More“It’s not like taking a shovel to Gettysburg,” said oceanographer David Gallo.”It’s not like taking a shovel to Gettysburg,” said oceanographer David Gallo.

Read MoreUS historian, who has accurately predicted every election since 1984, believes Donald Trump will lose the 2020 race.US historian, who has accurately predicted every election since 1984, believes Donald Trump will lose the 2020 race.

Read MoreWhat are some of the long-term effects of the coronavirus? Dr Amir Khan explains.What are some of the long-term effects of the coronavirus? Dr Amir Khan explains.

Read MoreAn animatronics company hopes its technology will transform marine parks.An animatronics company hopes its technology will transform marine parks.

Read MoreThe Thai government has announced an emergency decree to curb student-led anti-government protests in Bangkok.The Thai government has announced an emergency decree to curb student-led anti-government protests in Bangkok.

Read More“The way he lives his music is extremely rare.” Meet Guillaume Benoliel, France’s six-year-old piano prodigy.“The way he lives his music is extremely rare.” Meet Guillaume Benoliel, France’s six-year-old piano prodigy.

Read More<p>Police say the attacker had several hundred euros on him when he went to the school</p><p>Police say the attacker had several hundred euros on him when he went to the school</p>

Read More First minister Mark Drakeford announces plan for short, sharp lockdown to give NHS breathing space before winter Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage A temporary national lockdown will be put into place in Wales, the Welsh first minister, Mark Drakeford, has announced. The Welsh government believes a two-week lockdown –…