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Read MoreThe World Health Organization’s warning comes as major European cities impose urgent new rules.The World Health Organization’s warning comes as major European cities impose urgent new rules.

Read More Authorities’ attack on LGBT community sweeps in gay men and others thought to have turned to surrogate mothers Several gay men have fled Russia after officials said that they would arrest people “of non-traditional sexual orientation” who had had children through surrogacy. The announcement formed the authorities’ latest attack on the LGBT community.…

Read MoreSouth Africa’s president rolled out an ambitious programme to create 800,000 jobs and unlock $60bn in investment.South Africa’s president rolled out an ambitious programme to create 800,000 jobs and unlock $60bn in investment.

Read MoreHarris had no contact with the staffer, but is postponing her in-person campaign schedule until Monday.Harris had no contact with the staffer, but is postponing her in-person campaign schedule until Monday.

Read More Online giants felt forced to take unprecedented action as they struggle with role during divisive presidential battle Mere hours after the publication of a controversial New York Post article critical of Joe Biden, both Twitter and Facebook took unprecedented action to restrict distribution of the post. Facebook, a company spokesman revealed, had immediately…

Read More<p>Second time in two years a lemur has been stolen from a California zoo</p><p>Second time in two years a lemur has been stolen from a California zoo</p>

Read More Two Iranian government institutions became the targets of massive cyberattacks earlier this week, but the relevant Iranian agencies reacted quickly and repelled them, an official in Tehran has disclosed. The attempts to hack the unspecified government bodies were made on Monday and Tuesday, Abolghasem Sadeghi, the deputy head of security of Iran’s IT…

Read MoreHope is fading that the White House and Congress will agree on an aid package as jobless claims and COVID cases rise.Hope is fading that the White House and Congress will agree on an aid package as jobless claims and COVID cases rise.

Read More<p>Mariangela Cerrato was trying to get her victim fired, court hears</p><p>Mariangela Cerrato was trying to get her victim fired, court hears</p>

Read More<p>&nbsp;“The things they broke can be fixed or bought again, but what’s beautiful is to see them happy, healthy and safe,” rescuer says</p><p>&nbsp;“The things they broke can be fixed or bought again, but what’s beautiful is to see them happy, healthy and safe,” rescuer says</p>

Read More KATHMANDU, Nepal, Oct 15 (IPS) – The lack of consistency and a patchy approach undermines the Government of Nepal’s credibility in fulfilling the rights of persons with disabilities. One step forward and several steps back. Read the full story, “Disregarding Rights of Persons with Disabilities”, on globalissues.org → KATHMANDU, Nepal, Oct 15 (IPS)…

Read More UNITED NATIONS, Oct 15 (IPS) – The phenomenal rise in extreme poverty -– for the first time in 20 years — has been accompanied by an upsurge in the incomes of the world’s billionaires and the super-rich. Read the full story, “Global Poverty Soars — As Incomes of World’s Billionaires Hit New Highs”,…

Read More Barrow-in-Furness, York, north-east Derbyshire, Erewash and Chesterfield move into tier 2 alongside London, Essex and Elmbridge; no decision yet on moving Greater Manchester and Lancashire into tier 3 Tier 1, 2 or 3? England’s three-stage Covid lockdown rules explained London to face tighter Covid restrictions from Friday night Italy poised to be removed…

Read More Argentinian creator of Mafalda, Latin America’s most famous strip cartoon character She is a stumpy six-year old girl with a mop of black hair, innocent-looking saucer eyes and a broad smile. Like little girls everywhere, she asks awkward questions. Of her mother, busy doing the washing: “What would you be if you had…

Read More The statement follows a week of protests against police brutality which have shaken the country. The statement follows a week of protests against police brutality which have shaken the country.

Read MoreThe statement follows a week of protests against police brutality which have shaken the country.The statement follows a week of protests against police brutality which have shaken the country.

Read More A Delhi traffic police constable held onto the hood of a car and was dragged 400 meters after he tried to stop its driver and then jumped on the vehicle in an attempt to avoid being knocked down. The action-movie-like footage of the incident went viral on Thursday, after the policeman, Mahipal Singh…

Read MoreCourt order comes days after government introduced death penalty for rape amid growing anger over sexual violence.Court order comes days after government introduced death penalty for rape amid growing anger over sexual violence.

Read MoreRussian security officials face EU sanctions over the attack on Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.Russian security officials face EU sanctions over the attack on Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.

Read MoreHundreds of protesters gather in the Thai capital calling for police to free arrested activists as they seek reforms.Hundreds of protesters gather in the Thai capital calling for police to free arrested activists as they seek reforms.

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Read More Barrett pledges ‘open mind’ and plays down conservative record Trump and Biden to hold dueling town halls after canceled debate Sign up for Fight to Vote – our weekly US election newsletter 11.16am BST Joe Biden yesterday announced another record-breaking fundraising tally. His campaign and the Democratic National Committee raised a combined $383…

Read More Prague has announced that the army will be drafted in to build a new, 500 bed, field hospital to deal with the Czech Republic’s soaring coronavirus infections. The Czech leader claimed the “numbers are very catastrophic.” Speaking on Thursday, Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis gave his bleak assessment of the nation’s Covid-19 pandemic…

Read MoreThe new sighting on Wednesday was at 6,000ft (1,829m), seven miles from the airport, officials say.The new sighting on Wednesday was at 6,000ft (1,829m), seven miles from the airport, officials say.

Read MoreThe lucky bidder says he “fell in love with it at first sight,” but the 18-year-old students won’t see a penny of the windfall.The lucky bidder says he “fell in love with it at first sight,” but the 18-year-old students won’t see a penny of the windfall.

Read More Some of the fighters in Syria’s civil war — desperate for jobs and money — are becoming “guns for hire” in foreign wars. Turkey and Russia recruited Syrians for their military ambitions abroad. Some of the fighters in Syria’s civil war — desperate for jobs and money — are becoming “guns for hire”…

Read More In a pre-dawn announcement, authorities in Thailand declared a strict state of emergency for the capital — a day after student-led protests took aim at the country’s monarchy. In a pre-dawn announcement, authorities in Thailand declared a strict state of emergency for the capital — a day after student-led protests took aim at…

Read More Sharp increases in COVID-19 cases in many countries in Europe have left governments trying to limit the spread of infection while avoiding further damage to their economies Sharp increases in COVID-19 cases in many countries in Europe have left governments trying to limit the spread of infection while avoiding further damage to their…

Read More Review of reported cases finds majority of babies with virus were infected in hospital after birth Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Nearly a third of coronavirus infections in newborn babies are picked up in the womb or from the mother during labour, a review of reported cases has found.…

Read More No 10 also set to extend tier 3 lockdown measures to Greater Manchester as cases rise Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage London will be placed in high risk coronavirus restrictions from Friday night as infection rates in the capital continue to increase, multiple sources have confirmed. The health secretary,…

Read MoreThe decision came after ABC alleged Australian troops had killed unarmed men and children in Afghanistan.The decision came after ABC alleged Australian troops had killed unarmed men and children in Afghanistan.

Read More<p>Kurt looks like any other baby horse as he frolics playfully in his pen</p><p>Kurt looks like any other baby horse as he frolics playfully in his pen</p>

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Read MoreJaparov, a nationalist who wants to share Kyrgyzstan’s gold wealth with the public, was freed by protesters amid unrest.Japarov, a nationalist who wants to share Kyrgyzstan’s gold wealth with the public, was freed by protesters amid unrest.