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Read More<p>Several drugmakers in final trial phases as race for coronavirus vaccine underway</p><p>Several drugmakers in final trial phases as race for coronavirus vaccine underway</p>

Read More The U.N. envoy for Colombia called Wednesday for improved protection for former combatants who continue to be killed “in alarming numbers,” and he complained of rising violence and massacres by other groups that have cropped up since the 2016 peace accord. Carlos Ruiz Massieu told the U.N. Security Council that efforts must also…

Read More<p>Police did not charge judge Mark Grisanti following incident</p><p>Police did not charge judge Mark Grisanti following incident</p>

Read More Police investigate damage to Daniel Andrews’ electorate office overnight as NSW authorities issue warning about south-west Sydney cluster. Follow live Follow our global coronavirus live blog Full Australian Covid stats; Covid restrictions state by state NSW cases map; Vic cases map NSW hotspots list; Vic hotspots list Sign up for Guardian Australia’s coronavirus…

Read More“Extreme weather and climate events have increased in frequency, intensity and severity as result of climate change​ and hit vulnerable communities disproportionately hard,” according to the report.”Extreme weather and climate events have increased in frequency, intensity and severity as result of climate change​ and hit vulnerable communities disproportionately hard,” according to the report.

Read MoreThe 14-year-old did not have symptoms and has since tested negative, Melania Trump says.The 14-year-old did not have symptoms and has since tested negative, Melania Trump says.

Read MoreCiting a little-known public health law, the Trump administration has carried out more than 204,000 expulsions of unauthorized migrants during the pandemic.Citing a little-known public health law, the Trump administration has carried out more than 204,000 expulsions of unauthorized migrants during the pandemic.

Read MoreAmy Coney Barrett says the top US judicial body “can’t control” whether a president obeys its decisions.Amy Coney Barrett says the top US judicial body “can’t control” whether a president obeys its decisions.

Read MoreA jog on his local trail turned into a life-or-death situation for Kyle Burgess in Utah.A jog on his local trail turned into a life-or-death situation for Kyle Burgess in Utah.

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Read More The closer we get to the election, the more President Donald Trump is determined to block people from casting their ballots. Trump has equated mail-in ballots with voter fraud, said he won’t fund the post office ahead of the election and begun a widespread campaign of voter intimidation. These should be cause enough…

Read More Laws have long been portable things. Human beings settled frontiers with tools and muscle—and too often with weapons, seizing lands that belong to others. One other thing the settlers also brought along were their legal systems, rules of the road to govern their behavior in the new communities they built. That was true…

Read More NEW YORK, Oct 14 (IPS) – As we prepare to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the  Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), it is time to recognise the role of working animals in livelihood systems, addressing climate change and in human health, which has been overlooked for too long. The…

Read MoreTanzania gears up for October 28 polls to elect presidents for mainland and Zanzibar, as well as MPs and councillors.Tanzania gears up for October 28 polls to elect presidents for mainland and Zanzibar, as well as MPs and councillors.

Read More A Paris court on Wednesday sentenced four African activists with fines ranging from €250 to €1000—up to roughly $1,175—for “aggravated theft” after they were convicted of trying to remove an African artifact from display at a Paris museum in June. While they avoided a potential prison sentence and hefty fine, Congolese activist Mwazulu…

Read More A Paris court on Wednesday sentenced four African activists with fines ranging from €250 to €1000—up to roughly $1,175—for “aggravated theft” after they were convicted of trying to remove an African artifact from display at a Paris museum in June. While they avoided a potential prison sentence and hefty fine, Congolese activist Mwazulu…

Read More Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson declared himself disappointed in the progress of post-Brexit trade talks Wednesday, but he will wait for news from an EU summit before deciding whether to pull the plug. Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson declared himself disappointed in the progress of post-Brexit trade talks Wednesday, but he will wait…

Read MoreThe US is encouraging more Gulf countries to strike similar accords with Israel, following UAE and Bahrain agreements.The US is encouraging more Gulf countries to strike similar accords with Israel, following UAE and Bahrain agreements.

Read MoreThe protests followed repeated calls for Cyprus’s second in command Demetris Syllouris to step down.The protests followed repeated calls for Cyprus’s second in command Demetris Syllouris to step down.

Read MoreChina hardliners in the Trump administration are seeking to send a message deterring US investors from Ant Group’s IPO.China hardliners in the Trump administration are seeking to send a message deterring US investors from Ant Group’s IPO.

Read MoreIran says new ‘fabrications’ are politically motivated against the Islamic republic.Iran says new ‘fabrications’ are politically motivated against the Islamic republic.

Read More<p>Expelled are being targeted by organised crime it is claimed</p><p>Expelled are being targeted by organised crime it is claimed</p>

Read MoreIn the first 911 call, Amy Cooper told a dispatcher that a birdwatcher named Christian Cooper was threatening her.In the first 911 call, Amy Cooper told a dispatcher that a birdwatcher named Christian Cooper was threatening her.

Read MoreIt comes as more than 200 Yemenis are allowed to fly back to rebel-controlled Sanaa from Oman.It comes as more than 200 Yemenis are allowed to fly back to rebel-controlled Sanaa from Oman.

Read MoreProsecutors say the calls by Amy Cooper, a white woman, were designed to intimidate a birdwatcher.Prosecutors say the calls by Amy Cooper, a white woman, were designed to intimidate a birdwatcher.

Read More Northern leaders warned of more deaths as decision expected on extending tier 3 restrictions Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Deaths from coronavirus will continue to rise for at least three weeks and the NHS risks being overwhelmed unless the strictest curbs are imposed on another 4 million people, leaders…

Read MoreEurope is beating the US when it comes to gender equity in the workforce, which an analysis shows also boosts business.Europe is beating the US when it comes to gender equity in the workforce, which an analysis shows also boosts business.

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Read More US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday played down North Korea’s parading of a massive new long-range missile, saying that agreements reached by President Donald Trump had succeeded in reducing risks. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday played down North Korea’s parading of a massive new long-range missile, saying that…

Read More Hundreds of Israelis protested outside Israel’s Supreme Court on Wednesday, calling for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be investigated in a scandal surrounding a $2 billion submarine deal with Germany. Several Israeli businessmen, including confidants of Netanyahu and a former commander of the navy, are suspects in a graft scandal connected to the…

Read More THAKURGAON, Bangladesh, Oct 14 (IPS) – October 15th is Rural Women’s Day. IPS travelled some 460 kms from Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, to the rural area of Thakurgaon District. Here we found a nursing school largely geared towards educating and training young, rural girls in a profession. Nila Kispotta, a 19-year-old rural girl from…

Read More A person’s blood type could play a key role in their vulnerability to Covid-19, with type O people less likely to catch the bug while types A and AB are most at risk, freshly released research has found. Two independent studies published on Wednesday found that blood type O is something of a…

Read More Former Blue Peter presenter says tabloid press had made him out to be an ‘aggressive, sexual monster’ The former Blue Peter presenter John Leslie told a court that claims he had grabbed a woman’s breasts at a Christmas party were “crazy” and “ludicrous”. Giving evidence at his trial at Southwark crown court, Leslie…

Read More Germany among others planning new restrictions, and daily records set in Poland and Croatia Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage France is braced for curfews in its big cities and Germany could soon introduce tough restrictions, as governments across Europe struggle to contain record numbers of Covid-19 infections. Local media…

Read More A poll published in September found only 23% of Russians have a positive view of Trump and 43% have a negative one. Also, 55% of respondents said they were hearing about Biden for the very first time. (Image credit: Evan Vucci/AP) A poll published in September found only 23% of Russians have a…