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Read More Parisian restaurant and bar workers have taken to the streets carrying a mock coffin, an expression of their anger at new Covid-19 restrictions, which they say will kill off the whole industry. At a rally organized by the local trade association in the French capital on Thursday, the protesters staged the mock funeral…

Read More The embattled president of Kyrgyzstan ordered a state of emergency Friday in the capital in a bid to end the political turmoil sparked by a disputed parliamentary election. President Sooronbai Jeenbekov decreed that the measure starting from 8 p.m. Friday through 8 a.m. Oct. 21 could include a curfew and travel restrictions. Jeenbekov…

Read More<p>Thousands of the birds perished after being left without food or water</p><p>Thousands of the birds perished after being left without food or water</p>

Read MoreMainers are getting their first opportunity to legally buy marijuana for adult recreational use, but the supply could be thinMainers are getting their first opportunity to legally buy marijuana for adult recreational use, but the supply could be thin

Read More Scientists in Iceland have raised the threat level for the Grimsvotn volcano, warning there are now multiple indications that an eruption could soon take place. This volcano experienced an unusually powerful eruption in 2011, firing a 20km pillar of ash into the air, but was overshadowed by the smaller eruption of the Eyjafjallajokull…

Read More DEBATES UNCERTAIN: The fate of final debates between President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden was thrown into uncertainty as the campaigns offered dueling proposals for moving forward with faceoffs that have been upended by the president’s coronavirus infection. It was unclear when or how the next debates would proceed, or…

Read More China has become the 170th country to join the COVAX vaccine facility, which supports equitable access to Covid-19 vaccines to both rich and poor countries. “China just signed an agreement with Gavi, the vaccine alliance, officially joining COVAX,” Department of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Hua Chunying tweeted on Friday. She said Beijing will “uphold…

Read More The nine killings provoked outrage, especially in the southern city of Port Harcourt, last year. The nine killings provoked outrage, especially in the southern city of Port Harcourt, last year.

Read More Sophie Pétronin and Soumaïla Cissé are among four people released by their hostage-takers. Sophie Pétronin and Soumaïla Cissé are among four people released by their hostage-takers.

Read More Latest updates: Labour leader urges ministers to consult with local leaders over increased restrictions and stop ‘Whitehall knows best’ approach Sunak plans 80% furlough wage extension in local lockdown areas Keir Starmer blasts ‘Whitehall knows best’ Covid attitude Hospitals in north of England ‘to run out of Covid beds within a week’ Scotland’s…

Read MoreCurfew, tight security restrictions to be in place until October 21, says president, amid political crisis.Curfew, tight security restrictions to be in place until October 21, says president, amid political crisis.

Read MoreA school in Taiz has opened doors for children in a country where millions of children cannot access education.A school in Taiz has opened doors for children in a country where millions of children cannot access education.

Read More The United Nations World Food Program on Friday was awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to combat hunger and food insecurity around the globe. The body was rewarded for “its contribution to bettering conditions for peace in conflict-affected areas and for acting as a driving force in efforts to prevent…

Read MoreThe decision comes days after the West African regional bloc announced it was ending its post-coup sanctions on Mali.The decision comes days after the West African regional bloc announced it was ending its post-coup sanctions on Mali.

Read More<p>The World Food Programme provides food to more than 90 million people a year</p><p>The World Food Programme provides food to more than 90 million people a year</p>

Read MoreHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi is looking to introduce legislation that will allow President Trump’s removal if necessary.House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is looking to introduce legislation that will allow President Trump’s removal if necessary.

Read More Nancy Pelosi to create commission reviewing Trump’s fitness for office Donald Trump plans Florida rally for Saturday amid Covid test secrecy Debate schedule in disarray after Trump refuses virtual event Sign up for Fight to Vote – our weekly US election newsletter 10.18am BST NBC News report that the families of Jackie Robinson…

Read More (OSLO) — The United Nations’ World Food Program on Friday won the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to combat hunger and food insecurity around the globe. The announcement was made in Oslo by Berit Reiss-Andersen, the chair of the Nobel Committee. The Nobel Committee said that the coronavirus pandemic has added…

Read More (OSLO) — The United Nations’ World Food Program on Friday won the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to combat hunger and food insecurity around the globe. The announcement was made in Oslo by Berit Reiss-Andersen, the chair of the Nobel Committee. The Nobel Committee said that the coronavirus pandemic has added…

Read More With Sudan desperate for sanctions to be lifted, the US and Israel have spotted an opportunity. With Sudan desperate for sanctions to be lifted, the US and Israel have spotted an opportunity.

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Read More The organization has received the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize for its contribution to feeding the world and acting as a driving force in “efforts to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war and conflict.” The Nobel Committee noted that there has been an upsurge in the number of victims of…

Read More Nicola Sturgeon’s 16-day ban called ‘dysfunctional’ after contradictory statements Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Scotland’s nationwide crackdown on indoor drinking descended into chaos on Thursday evening, less than 24 hours before strict new regulations on hospitality are due to come into force. Many business owners in central Scotland, where…

Read MoreSaeb Erakat, the senior PLO leader, has been isolating after testing positive for the COVID-19.Saeb Erakat, the senior PLO leader, has been isolating after testing positive for the COVID-19.

Read MoreGroup welcomes announcement as a ‘positive step’ while gov’t says premature withdrawal may have negative consequences.Group welcomes announcement as a ‘positive step’ while gov’t says premature withdrawal may have negative consequences.

Read MoreWidening lead by Democratic challenger to Trump in US election lowers risk of a contested result and market volatility.Widening lead by Democratic challenger to Trump in US election lowers risk of a contested result and market volatility.

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Read More The president’s experience with coronavirus has been very different from the ordinary American senior, but Trump has ignored the disparities From getting a helicopter ride to a military hospital with a specialized suite to receiving experimental drugs made available to fewer than 10 people, Donald Trump’s experience with Covid-19 has been very different…

Read MoreA witness reported seeing the attack off Australia’s southwest coast. A surfboard was found but not the surfer.A witness reported seeing the attack off Australia’s southwest coast. A surfboard was found but not the surfer.

Read More “The story is Trump,” the President remarked in passing during a TIME interview with him in the Oval Office last year. And never more so than this week, when the biggest story in the world by far was the health of Donald Trump. His is the most serious health crisis a U.S. President…

Read More “The story is Trump,” the President remarked in passing during a TIME interview with him in the Oval Office last year. And never more so than this week, when the biggest story in the world by far was the health of Donald Trump. His is the most serious health crisis a U.S. President…

Read MoreTo avert more death, hunger and destitution, governments around the world should commit to reducing inequality.To avert more death, hunger and destitution, governments around the world should commit to reducing inequality.

Read More The deaths of Xiaojun Chen and Uber Eats rider Dede Fredy have highlighted gig economy workers’ precarious conditions Local residents have helped raise thousands of dollars for the Chinese family of a food delivery rider whose death in Sydney last month has thrown a spotlight on the precarious conditions facing gig economy workers.…

Read MoreA disputed parliamentary vote has sparked a fresh crisis in the Central Asian country, triggering mass protests.A disputed parliamentary vote has sparked a fresh crisis in the Central Asian country, triggering mass protests.

Read More Police have been sent to evict activists who had “illegally occupied” an apartment building in Berlin. After a brief standoff officers broke into the complex via a balcony. Dozens of police officers were deployed against the activists who had barricaded themselves inside an apartment complex in Berlin’s Friedrichshain district. An armored vehicle was…