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Read More Even before COVID-19 became an issue, World Food Program chief David Beasley was warning global leaders that the world would face the worst humanitarian crisis since World War II in 2020. Then came COVID-19 which quickly became a pandemic that has swept the world, escalating the need for food — and U.N. Secretary-General…

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Read MoreYang Hengjun disappeared after arriving in Guangzhou in January 2019 and has not been allowed to see his family.Yang Hengjun disappeared after arriving in Guangzhou in January 2019 and has not been allowed to see his family.

Read More Victoria records 14 new Covid-19 infections, with three in NSW and one in Queensland The Victorian premier, Daniel Andrews, has confirmed authorities will ease restrictions in Melbourne in a week’s time, though the changes will be less expansive than previously hoped. Victoria recorded 14 new infections on Saturday, making it increasingly unlikely that…

Read MoreA group of anti-lockdown activists allegedly planned to abduct Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.A group of anti-lockdown activists allegedly planned to abduct Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

Read MoreThe cease-fire follows two weeks of heavy fighting that marked the worst outbreak of hostilities in the separatist region in a quarter-century.The cease-fire follows two weeks of heavy fighting that marked the worst outbreak of hostilities in the separatist region in a quarter-century.

Read MoreRecent satellite imagery has revealed troops rehearsing, amid expectations new strategic weapons will be displayed.Recent satellite imagery has revealed troops rehearsing, amid expectations new strategic weapons will be displayed.

Read More Nuclear-armed North Korea was expected to parade its latest and most advanced weapons through the streets of Pyongyang on Saturday, as the coronavirus-barricaded country celebrated the 75th anniversary of leader Kim Jong Un’s ruling party. Nuclear-armed North Korea was expected to parade its latest and most advanced weapons through the streets of Pyongyang…

Read More Mark Brown’s multiple ministries prompt opposition to suggest PM lacks confidence in his cabinet The Cook Islands’ new prime minister has allocated himself 17 portfolios in the country’s government. Aside from the premiership, Mark Brown is the minister for foreign affairs, immigration, finance, energy and renewables, police, and telecommunications. He is also holds…

Read More NEW YORK, Oct 09 (IPS) – Yasmine Sherif, Director of Education Cannot WaitOut of global crises spring opportunities for change. In crisis, change is not an option. It is a necessity. And, as Plato famously noted: “Necessity is the mother of invention.” Education Cannot Wait (ECW) is an invention that sprang out of…

Read More World Press Photo Foundations says it is unclear why exhibition closed early amid speculation of political pressure over photos A prestigious international press exhibition, featuring photographs of the Hong Kong protests, has been abruptly taken down in Macau, with organisers refusing to explain why, prompting speculation of political pressure. The World Press Photo…

Read MoreArmenia and Azerbaijan say they have agreed to a cease-fire in Nagorno-Karbakh starting at noon SaturdayArmenia and Azerbaijan say they have agreed to a cease-fire in Nagorno-Karbakh starting at noon Saturday

Read MoreParis Hilton has been speaking out about abuse she said she suffered at a boarding school in Utah, and on Friday she took her push nearly to the school’s front doorsParis Hilton has been speaking out about abuse she said she suffered at a boarding school in Utah, and on Friday she took her…

Read More Harry and Meghan never explicitly mentioned Trump when they said people should “reject hate speech, misinformation, and online negativity” — but one GOP member of Congress says the implication is clear. View Entire Post › Harry and Meghan never explicitly mentioned Trump when they said people should “reject hate speech, misinformation, and online…

Read More Trump plans in-person rally on Monday as next presidential debate cancelled; Europe records 100,000 daily cases for first time; Canada at ‘tipping point’. Follow latest updates Europe: Spain declares emergency in Madrid as Berlin emerges as hotspot UK workers to get two-thirds of wages if firms told to shut Australia: Is Victoria ready…

Read MorePresident Tsai Ing-wen will emphasise military modernisation in major speech on Saturday.President Tsai Ing-wen will emphasise military modernisation in major speech on Saturday.

Read More The head of the World Food Program said winning the Nobel Peace Prize while he was visiting the impoverished and war-weakened Sahel was a message to the world that it should not forget the region. WFP Executive Director David Beasley spoke to reporters during a brief stop in Burkina Faso Friday, shortly after…

Read MoreCoronavirus has had a devastating impact on the Asian American community, which has seen a higher mortality rate than White Americans. Elaine Quijano reports for “Asian Americans: Battling Bias.”Coronavirus has had a devastating impact on the Asian American community, which has seen a higher mortality rate than White Americans. Elaine Quijano reports for “Asian…

Read MoreAsian American voters in congressional districts in Nevada, Arizona, Texas and other battleground states could have a big impact on the presidential election. Michael George reports for “Asian Americans: Battling Bias.”Asian American voters in congressional districts in Nevada, Arizona, Texas and other battleground states could have a big impact on the presidential election. Michael…

Read MoreA new generation of Asian Americans has found common ground with Black Lives Matter and the shared experience of discrimination. Nancy Chen reports for “Asian Americans: Battling Bias.”A new generation of Asian Americans has found common ground with Black Lives Matter and the shared experience of discrimination. Nancy Chen reports for “Asian Americans: Battling…

Read More The foiled plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor is a jarring example of how the anti-government movement in the U.S. has become an internet-driven hodgepodge of conspiracy theorists who have redirected their rage from Washington toward state capitols. Deadly standoffs between FBI agents and extremists at Ruby Ridge, Idaho, and Waco, Texas, stoked those…

Read More A federal judge refused Friday to block New York’s plan to temporarily limit the size of religious gatherings in COVID-19 hot spots. U.S. District Judge Judge Kiyo Matsumoto issued the ruling Friday after an emergency hearing in a lawsuit brought by rabbis and synagogues that argued the restrictions were unconstitutional. The restrictions apply…

Read More<p>Grand jury initially deliberated 18 indictments involving eight officers</p><p>Grand jury initially deliberated 18 indictments involving eight officers</p>

Read More The shift from “old” to “new” diplomacy was not a radical change or an “Americanisation” of the diplomatic method, but a continuation of long-term liberal thought.The shift from “old” to “new” diplomacy was not a radical change or an “Americanisation” of the diplomatic method, but a continuation of long-term liberal thought.

Read More<p>Covid-19 is killing mink in the same way it kills humans, and is wreaking havoc on fur farms in Utah and Wisconsin</p><p>Covid-19 is killing mink in the same way it kills humans, and is wreaking havoc on fur farms in Utah and Wisconsin</p>

Read MoreThe blast in a busy area of Lebanon’s capital shook residents on edge after August’s huge explosion.The blast in a busy area of Lebanon’s capital shook residents on edge after August’s huge explosion.

Read More Warning: This post contains spoilers for The Haunting of Bly Manor. A nanny harboring a dark secret, orphaned siblings acting strangely, an eerie English estate—all the makings of a classic horror story. Throw in a few vengeful spirits, some romantic entanglements and a bittersweet twist ending and you’ve got The Haunting of Bly…

Read MoreA Houston program that has been criticized for its slow pace in repairing homes damaged by Hurricane Harvey has been taken over by the stateA Houston program that has been criticized for its slow pace in repairing homes damaged by Hurricane Harvey has been taken over by the state

Read More The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said people who are merely overweight, not just the obese, may be at high risk of a serious case of COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said people who are merely overweight, not just the obese, may be at high risk of a serious…

Read More Nuclear-armed North Korea is expected to parade its latest and most advanced weapons through the streets of Pyongyang on Saturday, as the coronavirus-barricaded country celebrates the 75th anniversary of leader Kim Jong Un’s ruling party. Nuclear-armed North Korea is expected to parade its latest and most advanced weapons through the streets of Pyongyang…

Read More MEXICO CITY, Oct 09 (IPS) – Sporadic but spectacular acts of violence remind the global public of how deeply parts of Mexico have slid into lethal conflict over recent years. Read the full story, “Time to End the Lethal Limbo of the U.S.-Mexican Drug Wars”, on globalissues.org → MEXICO CITY, Oct 09 (IPS)…

Read More The U.N. World Food Programme has a canine mascot named Foxtrot. Reports are that the pooch is rolling over with joy at the news of the prize. (Image credit: Jason Beaubien/NPR) The U.N. World Food Programme has a canine mascot named Foxtrot. Reports are that the pooch is rolling over with joy at…

Read MoreChild welfare advocates say the pandemic has driven thousands of kids from school into work, making them easier targets for traffickers.Child welfare advocates say the pandemic has driven thousands of kids from school into work, making them easier targets for traffickers.

Read MoreCoronavirus has kept schools in India closed for more than 7 months, affecting about 200 million children. Now, many of them are going to work to help ease their family’s financial hardships. Arshad Zargar reports on how India is dealing with its child labor pandemic.Coronavirus has kept schools in India closed for more than…

Read MoreThe top US virus expert blames a lack of mask-wearing and no social distancing for the outbreak.The top US virus expert blames a lack of mask-wearing and no social distancing for the outbreak.