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Read MoreAfter a decade in power, President Alpha Conde’s bid for a third term has sparked a year of harshly repressed protests.After a decade in power, President Alpha Conde’s bid for a third term has sparked a year of harshly repressed protests.

Read More BLANTYRE, Malawi, Oct 14 (IPS) – The world is actually in the throes of two pandemics. The first is COVID-19. The second is the wave of stress and anxiety, depression and substance use it has unleashed around the world. Most mental health disorders are treatable. Read the full story, “Train Faith Leaders to…

Read More DAKAR, Senegal, Oct 14 (IPS) – Mbaye Mbeguere is Senior Wash Manager (Urban) at WaterAid* For those who live in slums and informal settlements, the Covid-19 pandemic has brought to the forefront their greatest vulnerabilities. But they are fighting back; organising, and coming up with creative ways to protect their communities. Read the…

Read MoreEmery Mwazulu Diyabanza said he went to the Paris museum to claim “the stolen property of Africa”.Emery Mwazulu Diyabanza said he went to the Paris museum to claim “the stolen property of Africa”.

Read More UNITED NATIONS, Oct 14 (IPS) – Digital technology has been crucial in ensuring community and connection during the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdowns. And its shown that collaboration between the private and public sector can ensure that digital technology continues to advance in a way that improves people’s lives under crises, experts said…

Read More Two events came about after Trump backed out of virtual debate with Biden, following president’s testing positive for coronavirus Donald Trump has scheduled a televised town hall event to be broadcast at the same time on Thursday evening as a separate town hall featuring rival Joe Biden, creating a ratings duel and a…

Read More<p>‘No little boy, nobody in general should have to go through something like this,’ police say</p><p>‘No little boy, nobody in general should have to go through something like this,’ police say</p>

Read MoreThe north-eastern region of Spain joins other parts of Europe where restrictions are being imposed.The north-eastern region of Spain joins other parts of Europe where restrictions are being imposed.

Read More First minister Arlene foster announces closure of businesses and schools as well as new limits on gatherings Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Northern Ireland is to close schools, pubs and restaurants as part of new restrictions to try to contain exploding rates of Covid-19 infection. Arlene Foster, the first…

Read More Dutch heath minister says change is needed to help terminally ill children The Dutch government will permit doctors to euthanise terminally ill children aged between one and 12 after months of debate within the ruling coalition. The country’s health minister, Hugo de Jonge, said a change in regulations was necessary to help “a…

Read More Palestinian homes are still being demolished and illegal settlements expanded. That’s why tomorrow I’ll be voting against the agreement in the Knesset Tomorrow, the Israeli parliament will be voting on the agreement to normalise relations with the United Arab Emirates. A large majority will approve a hugely favourable step towards the Israeli government’s…

Read MoreBusiness owners of colour were hit hard by looting, but many are rebuilding in a way that strengthens their communities.Business owners of colour were hit hard by looting, but many are rebuilding in a way that strengthens their communities.

Read More A law professor at the University of Sydney was observing a campus protest as part of his legal research but, despite not being part of it, the scholar was violently thrown to the ground by police. He was then arrested and fined. Multiple students and university staff members were arrested on Wednesday, along…

Read More President Hassan Rouhani has lauded Iranians’ years-long struggle against the United States, as the UN’s ten-year arms embargo is expected to end on October 18, despite Washington’s efforts to reimpose sanctions. Iran will be soon able to buy and sell arms to whoever it desires, Rouhani said at a cabinet meeting on Wednesday,…

Read More Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett is back before the Senate Judiciary Committee to face more questions from senators at her confirmation hearing. Barrett declined to voice an opinion on potential election-related litigation involving President Donald Trump or presidential transition of power. On the Obama-era Affordable Care Act, which provides health care for…

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Read More Apple’s new iPhone 12 lineup, revealed Tuesday, has plenty of the upgrades you’d expect: a faster processor, a better camera, a new design. But the feature that’s getting the most hype is the new 5G wireless chip, which will let the devices connect to the latest high-speed mobile broadband networks. Apple CEO Tim…

Read More<p>Boy was declared brain dead late last month</p><p>Boy was declared brain dead late last month</p>

Read More<p>Philippines human rights groups are calling for the release of political prisoners after the incident</p><p>Philippines human rights groups are calling for the release of political prisoners after the incident</p>

Read More<p>Runner up names included There’s No Place Like Home Street and Hug on the Couch Street</p><p>Runner up names included There’s No Place Like Home Street and Hug on the Couch Street</p>

Read More Report Scope: This report offers a detailed picture of the global fetal and neonatal monitor market.For the purpose of this study, the multiparameter neonatal segment encompassed the market size of devices that monitor cardiac activity, pulmonary activity or both. Read the full report: https://www.reportlinker.com/p05976895/?utm_source=PRN A few devices in this segment also monitor NIBP,…

Read More<p>The US President made some audacious promises when he was elected.&nbsp; As Americans prepare to go to the polls four years on, <strong>Ben Chu</strong> looks into what promises Donald Trump has – and hasn’t – delivered</p><p>The US President made some audacious promises when he was elected.&nbsp; As Americans prepare to go to the polls…

Read MoreNorthern Ireland, the Czech Republic and the Netherlands are all trying to break the cycle of spiraling infections with short, sharp lockdowns, and others may follow.Northern Ireland, the Czech Republic and the Netherlands are all trying to break the cycle of spiraling infections with short, sharp lockdowns, and others may follow.

Read More Labour leader questions prime minister at PMQs; Northern Ireland tightens restrictions on hospitality sector and introduces bubbles of 10 Northern Ireland to go into four-week partial lockdown England and Wales among highest per capita Covid death tolls England’s lockdown areas demand more help Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage 12.28pm…

Read More Once-uncool rubber shoe’s comeback strategy includes Justin Bieber collaboration From collaborations with Justin Bieber to Bad Bunny and Post Malone, the frequently mocked Crocs may finally be cool. “I wear Crocs all the time, so designing my own pair came naturally,” Bieber told WWD about his much-hyped collaboration with the brand, which was…

Read More<p>Director says ‘we made this decision to stop this production in the name of the human, scientific and ethical values that we defend’</p><p>Director says ‘we made this decision to stop this production in the name of the human, scientific and ethical values that we defend’</p>

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Read MoreThe controversial Visit Berlin advert is to highlight the importance of protecting the elderly.The controversial Visit Berlin advert is to highlight the importance of protecting the elderly.

Read More The Dragonfly 44 galaxy has been a thorn in the scientific community’s side ever since it was found to consist almost entirely of dark matter in 2016. New research has allowed for a collective sigh relief, however. The galaxy, located some 330 million light-years away in the Coma Cluster, contains 1,000 times fewer…

Read More China has hit back at Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, after he criticized Beijing’s human rights record, detention of Canadian citizens, and use of “coercive diplomacy.” On Wednesday, the spokesman for the Chinese foreign ministry, Zhao Lijian, said the Canadian government had shown “hypocrisy” and “weakness,” as he responded to comments made by…

Read MoreIt says emergency response reaching 111 developing countries to secure access and distribution of a safe vaccine.It says emergency response reaching 111 developing countries to secure access and distribution of a safe vaccine.

Read More A study conducted by Cisco Systems has found that almost nine out of 10 workers want to retain a work-from-home option even if coronavirus workplace curbs ease. Only five percent of those surveyed worked from home most of the time before the restrictions were put in place, but now 87 percent of workers…

Read MoreOfficial says 30,000 forced to leave homes in Helmand province as clashes between Taliban and security forces continue.Official says 30,000 forced to leave homes in Helmand province as clashes between Taliban and security forces continue.

Read More Body feels failure to conclude free trade agreement before end of 2020 will hit jobs Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Britain’s economy faces a double risk to recovery from a disorderly Brexit as the coronavirus pandemic drags down growth, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has warned. On…

Read More Nominee dodges abortion, healthcare and election law questions Biden leads Trump by 17 points as election enters final stage President tweets ‘Go big or go home’ about stimulus deal Sign up for Fight to Vote – our weekly US election newsletter 11.19am BST The mayor of Anchorage, Alaska, has resigned overnight in somewhat…