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Read MoreEmomali Rahmon is set to secure another seven-year term after garnering 90 percent of votes, according to early results.Emomali Rahmon is set to secure another seven-year term after garnering 90 percent of votes, according to early results.

Read MoreJames scored 28 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists as Lakers beat Heat 4-2 to land first title in a decade.James scored 28 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists as Lakers beat Heat 4-2 to land first title in a decade.

Read More Researchers find Sars-CoV-2 survives longer at lower temperatures and lasts 10 days longer than influenza on some surfaces Australian scientists have found that the virus that causes Covid-19 can survive for up to 28 days on surfaces such as the glass on mobile phones, stainless steel, vinyl and paper banknotes. The national science…

Read More Inquiry to examine whether late MP received deferential treatment from police, CPS, council and Labour party Three weeks of partially closed hearings into the way police, prosecutors, local government and the Labour party dealt with child sexual abuse allegations involving the late Lord Janner will start on Monday. In order to protect the…

Read More In 1996 Aotearoa ditched the ‘first past the post’ system for a mechanism that creates a more diverse government Read the NZ weekly election briefing Despite New Zealand democracy being founded on the British system, in 1996 Aotearoa ditched the “first past the post” system in favour of MMP (mixed member proportional). The…

Read More While most of the kids in Washington’s public schools are dealing with computer screens and Zoom rooms, a dozen students work diligently at their desks at Meridian Charter School, many separated by tall, three-sided partitions that were originally set up as protection against COVID-19. Head of School Matt McCrea said administrators later realized…

Read More Dr Anthony Fauci, the top US infectious disease expert, has criticised Donald Trump’s re-election campaign for using his words out of context to make it appear as if he was praising the president’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. In the video released on Saturday, Fauci can be heard saying: ‘I can’t imagine that ……

Read MoreAustralian researchers findings on SARS-CoV-2 virus reinforce need for hand washing and effective cleaning.Australian researchers findings on SARS-CoV-2 virus reinforce need for hand washing and effective cleaning.

Read More Italy experts to decide on new measures on Monday; Greece reports 13 deaths in one day; more than half of France’s nurses close to burning out Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Italy is planning to introduce new restrictions nationwide as infections climb to levels last seen in March. Italian…

Read More In February 2002, when high school junior LeBron James came into the national consciousness and Sports Illustrated ran a cover story calling him “The Chosen One,” what could any reasonable person imagine? Another young athletic phenom, for one—with the potential to fall short of the hype. It had happened many times in sports…

Read More Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett are set to begin as a divided Senate charges ahead on President Donald Trump’s pick to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and cement a conservative court majority before Election Day. Barrett, a federal appeals court judge, will tell the Senate Judiciary Committee…

Read More A private security guard working for a Denver TV station is behind bars and accused in the deadly shooting of another man during dueling right- and left-wing protests, police said Sunday. Matthew Dolloff, 30, was booked into jail for investigation of first-degree murder following the clash Saturday afternoon in Civic Center Park. Authorities…

Read More Palestinians across Middle East suffering unprecedented poverty, says Philippe Lazzarini People in Gaza are searching through rubbish to find food as Palestinians battle unprecedented levels of poverty, the head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees has said. Across Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Gaza and elsewhere, Palestinian refugees are suffering at new depths because…

Read MoreCoronavirus curbs have idled diesel-burning heavy goods vehicles, while more commuters use petrol-fuelled cars.Coronavirus curbs have idled diesel-burning heavy goods vehicles, while more commuters use petrol-fuelled cars.

Read MoreUK hospitality group launches legal action against government’s plans to shut pubs, restaurants to curb spread of virus.UK hospitality group launches legal action against government’s plans to shut pubs, restaurants to curb spread of virus.

Read More Oct 11 (IPS) – As the threat of a COVID-19 pandemic emerged earlier this year, many felt a sense of apprehension about what would happen when it reached Africa. Concerns over the combination of overstretched and underfunded health systems and the existing load of infectious and non-infectious diseases often led to it being…

Read More The NSW premier is facing an Icac hearing where she has denied knowing about improper conduct by the former Wagga Wagga MP Daryl Maguire, despite being in a ‘close personal relationship’. Follow the hearing live 3.12am BST Another telephone intercept is played. Maguire speaks to Berejiklian again about the Waterhouse land issue. Maguire:…

Read More (CAMARILLO, Calif.) — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline fell half a penny over the past two weeks to just under $2.25 per gallon. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey said Sunday prices may change a little in the coming days as hurricanes pummel the Gulf Coast, impacting oil production.…

Read More As the election approaches, 12 experts and commentators in New Zealand give their view on where Labour has succeeded and failed Read our NZ weekly election briefing When Jacinda Ardern took over leadership of New Zealand’s Labour party less than two months before the 2017 election she had the country’s social woes firmly…

Read More (DENVER) — A private security guard working for a local TV station was jailed for investigation of first-degree murder in the deadly shooting of another man during dueling right- and left-wing protests in downtown Denver, police said Sunday. Matthew Dolloff, 30, was taken into custody in connection with a clash that took place…

Read More On Saturday Michael Kovrig had his first contact with diplomats since January, saying he was determined to come home Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage One of the two Canadians that Ottawa says are held arbitrarily in China was “relieved” to get outside news via a virtual diplomatic visit and…

Read MoreThe ad appears to show Dr Anthony Fauci praising Donald Trump, but he is talking about his own work.The ad appears to show Dr Anthony Fauci praising Donald Trump, but he is talking about his own work.

Read MoreHealth officials across the world are seeing new cases of the coronavirus, including France where hospitalizations are reaching new records. Elizabeth Palmer reports.Health officials across the world are seeing new cases of the coronavirus, including France where hospitalizations are reaching new records. Elizabeth Palmer reports.

Read More A whistle-blower comes face-to-face with the consequences of his actions in a Zimbabwean high-security prison. A whistle-blower comes face-to-face with the consequences of his actions in a Zimbabwean high-security prison.

Read MoreA whistle-blower comes face-to-face with the consequences of his actions in a Zimbabwean high-security prison.A whistle-blower comes face-to-face with the consequences of his actions in a Zimbabwean high-security prison.

Read MoreAndré Oliveira Macedo went on the run after being released from prison into house arrest by a judge.André Oliveira Macedo went on the run after being released from prison into house arrest by a judge.

Read MoreEngland’s deputy chief medical officer, Professor Jonathan Van-Tam, warned that the U.K. is at a “tipping point” akin to where the country was in March.England’s deputy chief medical officer, Professor Jonathan Van-Tam, warned that the U.K. is at a “tipping point” akin to where the country was in March.

Read More Chris Eccles resigns as head of Department of Premier and Cabinet as fears in NSW grow over number of locally transmitted cases. Follow all the latest updates Follow our global coronavirus live blog Full Australian Covid stats; Covid restrictions state by state NSW cases map; Vic cases map NSW hotspots list; Qld hotspots…

Read More Top US infectious diseases expert said on Sunday he had not agreed to be featured in Trump ad; Italy moves as daily infections reach highest levels since March. Follow the latest updates. Trump tweets saying ‘They are indeed Dr Fauci’s words’ Anthony Fauci criticises Donald Trump for using his words out of context…

Read MoreYoung professionals in South Africa discuss the expectation to financially support their families.Young professionals in South Africa discuss the expectation to financially support their families.

Read MoreWhen Ubokobong lost his fingers in an explosion, he struggled to find a realistic artificial black replacement until his brother John stepped in.When Ubokobong lost his fingers in an explosion, he struggled to find a realistic artificial black replacement until his brother John stepped in.

Read MoreGetting a flu jab could help protect you from influenza, but how can it help in the fight against coronavirus?Getting a flu jab could help protect you from influenza, but how can it help in the fight against coronavirus?

Read More Alistair Wilson was shot three times on his doorstep but the case remains unsolved The son of a banker shot dead on the doorstep of their family home nearly 16 years ago has spoken out for the first time, saying he and his family deserve justice and closure from the unsolved murder. Andrew…

Read More More than the half of French nurses are close to burning out due to the pressure the ongoing pandemic has put on the nation’s medical workers, who struggle with increased work and lack of holidays, a new survey indicates. Some 57 percent of France’s nurses have described their condition as “state of professional…

Read More<p>Two people have been killed and nearly 370,000 left without power in Louisiana following Hurricane Delta</p><p>Two people have been killed and nearly 370,000 left without power in Louisiana following Hurricane Delta</p>