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The Amy Coney Barrett hearings were political theatre
Read MoreBut they do have consequences.But they do have consequences.
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Literary festival curator accuses UAE minister of tolerance of sexual assault
Read More<p>‘We got out in a room full of bottles of perfumes and he pushed me backwards onto a circular bed covered in fur,’ claims Caitlin McNamara</p><p>‘We got out in a room full of bottles of perfumes and he pushed me backwards onto a circular bed covered in fur,’ claims Caitlin McNamara</p>
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German econ forecasts solid as long as coronavirus contained – Altmaier
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Andy Burnham calls for Commons vote to ‘break impasse’ on Covid rules
Read More Greater Manchester mayor holds talks with PM’s adviser but no sign of breakthrough Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Political leaders in Westminster have been urged to “break the impasse” over coronavirus lockdowns by holding a Commons vote this week after Michael Gove intensified the government’s standoff with northern leaders.…
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German CDU mulls virtual congress to elect new leader – Handelsblatt
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Thai protest leaders play cat and mouse with police as thousands rally
Read More Government is struggling to control unprecedented student-led pro-democracy movement Wearing hard hats and dressed in black, thousands of people rallied in Bangkok on Sunday, using Hong Kong-inspired tactics to defy the authorities and demand that the prime minister resign and the power of the royal family be curbed. The government is struggling to…
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Ersin Tatar elected new Turkish Cypriot leader
Read MoreRight-wing nationalist secures victory over incumbent Mustafa Akinci at runoff vote.Right-wing nationalist secures victory over incumbent Mustafa Akinci at runoff vote.
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Bolivia votes in high-stakes presidential election amid pandemic
Read MoreVote follows a year of political turmoil in the Andean nation following the resignation of former President Evo Morales.Vote follows a year of political turmoil in the Andean nation following the resignation of former President Evo Morales.
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Ivory Coast election: Pascal Affi Nguessan's home burnt down
Read More Pascal Affi Nguessan has called for a boycott of the 31 October election. Pascal Affi Nguessan has called for a boycott of the 31 October election.
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Vietnam landslide hits army barracks and kills 14
Read More<p>Heavy rainfall has hit much of Vietnam in past week</p><p>Heavy rainfall has hit much of Vietnam in past week</p>
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Twenty-One Members of White Supremacist Organizations Charged for Gun and Drug Distribution
Read More SALT LAKE CITY — Twenty-one members and associates of white supremacy organizations in Utah are facing charges over gun and drug distribution. The indictments came after an investigation that started in June 2019 that focused on the Soldiers of Aryan Culture, Silent Aryan Warriors and Noble Elect Thugs. “SAC and SAW are highly…
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John Sentamu peerage snub criticised as ‘institutional prejudice’
Read More Britain’s first black archbishop has not been given Lords seat though his predecessor was The government has been accused of “institutional prejudice” for failing to give an automatic peerage to John Sentamu, the former archbishop of York. Sentamu’s successor, Stephen Cottrell, who was enthroned as the 98th archbishop of York on Sunday, tweeted…
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France teacher attack: Rallies held to support beheaded Samuel Paty
Read MoreSamuel Paty was murdered after showing cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad in class.Samuel Paty was murdered after showing cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad in class.
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At Least 5 Injured in Blast at Virginia Strip Mall
Read More HARRISONBURG, Va. — An investigation was underway into the cause of an explosion and large fire at a shopping center in Harrisonburg, Virginia, that injured at least five people Saturday morning. Three people were taken to hospitals after the incident that was reported around 8:30 a.m., and two others were treated on the…
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Transcript: Adm. Mike Rogers on “Face the Nation”
Read MoreThe following is a transcript of an interview with Adm. Mike Rogers, Former Commander, U.S. Cyber Command that aired Sunday, October 18, 2020, on “Face the Nation.”The following is a transcript of an interview with Adm. Mike Rogers, Former Commander, U.S. Cyber Command that aired Sunday, October 18, 2020, on “Face the Nation.”
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Pelosi: biggest antidote to Trump’s ‘poison’ is the vote – live
Read More Pelosi says president’s rhetoric is turning voters against him Whitmer aide: rhetoric against Michigan governor ‘has to stop’ Trump trails Biden as campaigns head for battleground states Trump hopes fade in Wisconsin as economy boast unravels Traitor: American perfidy, from Benedict Arnold to Trump Sign up for Fight to Vote – our weekly…
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European cities impose new lockdowns to tamp down COVID-19
Read MoreCBS News senior foreign affairs correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from London on the global impact of the coronavirus pandemic.CBS News senior foreign affairs correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from London on the global impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
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As a new wave COVID-19 cases hits, remote work becomes the norm
Read MoreWhat for many was a temporary break from the office to stop the spread of COVID-19 has become a new way of life.What for many was a temporary break from the office to stop the spread of COVID-19 has become a new way of life.
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Top PLO official Erekat, stricken by COVID-19, taken to hospital
Read MoreChief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat’s health worsens 10 days after first announcing he contracted coronavirus.Chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat’s health worsens 10 days after first announcing he contracted coronavirus.
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Top Palestinian official Saeb Erekat evacuated to Israel for urgent treatment over Covid-19 complications
Read More Secretary General of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) Saeb Erekat has been urgently transported to Israel due to breathing problems. He contracted Covid-19 two weeks ago. Erekat, 65, was evacuated from his home in Jericho in the West Bank to the Hadassah Medical Center campus in West Jerusalem’s Ein Kerem neighborhood after his…
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End Sars protests: Osun governor escapes 'assassination attempt'
Read More The governor had joined the anti-police brutality protesters when a group of people opened fire. The governor had joined the anti-police brutality protesters when a group of people opened fire.
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Coronavirus: Disobedience is aggravating UK’s outbreak, says ex-Wuhan resident
Read More<p>He believes Chinese citizens are ‘more likely’ to follow rules outlined by their government</p><p>He believes Chinese citizens are ‘more likely’ to follow rules outlined by their government</p>
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Court of the ‘absurd’: why French politicians have little to fear from coronavirus probe
Read More<p>Headlines were made when police raided the homes of senior French politicians as part of an investigation into their handling of the coronavirus pandemic, but, as Rory Mulholland reports from Paris, ministers should have few concerns about the course of justice</p><p>Headlines were made when police raided the homes of senior French politicians as part…
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France to ‘strengthen’ control on funding of Islamist groups, finance minister says after teacher killed in terrorist attack
Read More French Economy and Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire promised to “do better” in the oversight of Islamist entities, as the nation is left reeling after the shocking beheading of a school teacher by a terrorist. Speaking on France 3 TV channel, Le Maire said that he will prepare “proposals to strengthen the control…
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Home Improvement star Zachery Ty Bryan arrested for strangulation
Read More<p>Actor reportedly impeded breathing of victim and took her phone away when she tried to call 911</p><p>Actor reportedly impeded breathing of victim and took her phone away when she tried to call 911</p>
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Paris terror attack: France mourns decapitated teacher at rallies
Read More<p>Samuel Paty was beheaded by an 18-year-old, who was then shot dead by police</p><p>Samuel Paty was beheaded by an 18-year-old, who was then shot dead by police</p>
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Dutch royals return from Greek holiday after one day amid public anger
Read More<p>The trip is causing controversy as the Dutch people are advised not to travel </p><p>The trip is causing controversy as the Dutch people are advised not to travel </p>
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Saudi Arabia resumes prayers at Mecca’s Grand Mosque
Read MoreCitizens and residents allowed to perform daily prayers at the Grand Mosque in Mecca for the first time in seven months.Citizens and residents allowed to perform daily prayers at the Grand Mosque in Mecca for the first time in seven months.
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UN arms embargoes on Iran expire despite US objections
Read MoreA decade-long U.N. arms embargo on Iran that barred it from purchasing foreign weapons like tanks and fighter jets has expiredA decade-long U.N. arms embargo on Iran that barred it from purchasing foreign weapons like tanks and fighter jets has expired
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Bolivia’s vote a high-stakes presidential redo amid pandemic
Read MoreBolivians vote Sunday in a high-stakes presidential election redo that could determine its democratic future and bring a return of socialism to the country as it struggles with a raging pandemic and protests over last year’s annulled voteBolivians vote Sunday in a high-stakes presidential election redo that could determine its democratic future and bring…
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Big Pharma is not willing to help us defeat COVID-19
Read MoreTo efficiently deal with the pandemic and keep everyone safe, we first need to transform the pharmaceutical industry.To efficiently deal with the pandemic and keep everyone safe, we first need to transform the pharmaceutical industry.
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Iran hails lifting of 13-year UN arms embargo as ‘momentous day’
Read More Immediate shopping spree is unlikely after end to military sanctions despite US protests Iranian officials have hailed the lifting of a 13-year UN arms embargo on their military as a momentous day, claiming they were once again free to buy and sell conventional weapons in an effort to strengthen their country’s security. The…
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Egypt releases satirical blogger Shadi Abu Zeid
Read MoreThe activist is reunited with his family after spending 29 months in jail for spreading “fake news”.The activist is reunited with his family after spending 29 months in jail for spreading “fake news”.
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Revealed: Sheikh Khalifa’s £5bn London property empire
Read More Documents reveal UAE president owns multibillion-pound property portfolio spanning London’s most expensive neighbourhoods The row of 1960s-built houses with untidy gardens on a quiet cul-de-sac near Richmond upon Thames appears to have little in common with Ecuador’s red-brick embassy in Knightsbridge, where Julian Assange spent seven years in hiding, just across the road…
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Galapagos Islands | With tour boats moored due to the coronavirus pandemic, the animals are out
Read More The Galapagos marine reserve faces threats from industrial fishing, climate change and a drastic drop in tourism and funding for conservation. The Galapagos marine reserve faces threats from industrial fishing, climate change and a drastic drop in tourism and funding for conservation.