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Read MoreA white police officer has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a Black man following a reported disturbance at a convenience store in a small East Texas townA white police officer has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a Black man following a reported disturbance at a convenience…

Read MoreHurricane Delta has rapidly intensified on Tuesday into a category four hurricane with winds up to 130mph, as it makes its way towards Mexico and the US Gulf Coast.Hurricane Delta has rapidly intensified on Tuesday into a category four hurricane with winds up to 130mph, as it makes its way towards Mexico and the…

Read More 14 de musical, named after the number on the back of Johan Cruyff’s shirt, will be staged near Amsterdam A musical about the life of Dutch footballer Johan Cruyff is set to start late next year, paying tribute to one of the game’s greatest-ever players. 14 de musical, referring to the famous number…

Read MoreHundreds of thousands of people in areas hit by violence may not be able to vote in Burkina Faso’s presidential poll.Hundreds of thousands of people in areas hit by violence may not be able to vote in Burkina Faso’s presidential poll.

Read More<p>Idlib is one of the last remaining opposition strongholds in Syria</p><p>Idlib is one of the last remaining opposition strongholds in Syria</p>

Read More Delta expected to strike US Gulf coast later in the week Brunt of hurricane expected to be felt in Mexico’s resort region Hurricane Delta rapidly intensified into a category 2 hurricane early on Tuesday, packing 100mph winds on a course to hammer south-eastern Mexico and then strike the US Gulf coast later in…

Read More<p>UN says it is ‘profoundly saddened and concerned by cases of sexual violence against women and girls in India’, prompting backlash from Delhi</p><p>UN says it is ‘profoundly saddened and concerned by cases of sexual violence against women and girls in India’, prompting backlash from Delhi</p>

Read More PM pledges to transform country in keynote address to Conservative party conference Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Boris Johnson has said the UK must not return to the status quo after the coronavirus pandemic, promising a transformation akin to the “new Jerusalem” the postwar cabinet pledged in 1945. The…

Read More Despite EU guidelines suggesting Ursula von der Leyen should be quarantining for another seven days, the commission head has said that she will continue her self-isolation until Tuesday evening only. The commission chief began her isolation on Monday morning, following the announcement that she had participated in a meeting last Tuesday with a…

Read More Saliva tests that can screen for coronavirus infections are gaining traction, with tens of thousands of people across the country using such tests daily. Saliva tests that can screen for coronavirus infections are gaining traction, with tens of thousands of people across the country using such tests daily.

Read MoreIn filings, Kanye West said his largest asset is fashion company Yeezy LLC, which he said is worth ‘over $50 million’.In filings, Kanye West said his largest asset is fashion company Yeezy LLC, which he said is worth ‘over $50 million’.

Read More Nurse Sandra Oldfield’s patient didn’t have the usual symptoms of COVID-19 — yet. Kaiser Permanente had none for Sandra Oldfield. Instead, she was issued a less effective surgical mask, leaving her vulnerable to the deadly virus. Nurse Sandra Oldfield’s patient didn’t have the usual symptoms of COVID-19 — yet. Kaiser Permanente had none…

Read More BERLIN and KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 06 (IPS) – Industrial policy – or the promotion of particular investments, technologies, industries, regions and enterprises – has been practiced by a variety of governments to try to accelerate economic growth and transformation. Read the full story, “Stop Blaming Industrial Policy”, on globalissues.org → BERLIN and KUALA…

Read MoreGreek PM hopes Turkish action is ‘sincere’ as Erdogan claims EU succumbed to blackmail regarding sanctions threat.Greek PM hopes Turkish action is ‘sincere’ as Erdogan claims EU succumbed to blackmail regarding sanctions threat.

Read MoreWest African regional bloc ECOWAS ends punitive measures imposed against Mali following August military coup.West African regional bloc ECOWAS ends punitive measures imposed against Mali following August military coup.

Read More Potential rebellion as advisers tell investors to block or abstain in vote on appointment Mike Ashley faces another showdown with investors at Frasers Group’s annual meeting on Wednesday after one advisory group said shareholders should block his re-election as chief executive and another advised them to abstain. In a report to clients, Pensions…

Read More<p>Lee Hsien Loong has taken legal action to protect his reputation before</p><p>Lee Hsien Loong has taken legal action to protect his reputation before</p>

Read MoreAmerican Andrea Ghez and German Reinhard Genzel will share half the prize money, while Britain’s Roger Penrose gets the rest.American Andrea Ghez and German Reinhard Genzel will share half the prize money, while Britain’s Roger Penrose gets the rest.

Read More<p>Countries urged to ‘reinvigorate and revive’ efforts to tackle pandemic as apathy rises among ‘exhausted’ populations</p><p>Countries urged to ‘reinvigorate and revive’ efforts to tackle pandemic as apathy rises among ‘exhausted’ populations</p>

Read MoreForecasters say it’s likely to head to Louisiana after hitting resort-studded part of Mexico.Forecasters say it’s likely to head to Louisiana after hitting resort-studded part of Mexico.

Read MorePM Sabah al-Khalid al-Sabah submitted cabinet resignation to ensure those who hold gov’t posts have the emir’s backing.PM Sabah al-Khalid al-Sabah submitted cabinet resignation to ensure those who hold gov’t posts have the emir’s backing.

Read More In his budget speech on Tuesday night, the treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, declared that ‘in 2020, Australians had been tested like never before’ before announcing $98bn of spending and business concessions.   The economic plan will see the deficit reach $213.7bn this year. Net debt is also forecast to peak at a record $966bn or 44%…

Read More Prime minister addresses Tory party conference while Scottish cabinet considers Covid-19 ‘circuit break’ lockdown Boris Johnson plans to power all UK homes with wind by 2030 Commons rebellions expected at votes on curfew and rule of six Global coronavirus live: latest updates 12.21pm BST Boris Johnson’s speech was light on policy but heavy…

Read MoreDelta is forecast to make landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast around Friday.Delta is forecast to make landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast around Friday.

Read MorePutin critic says Russian authorities poisoned him because they saw him as a threat ahead of parliamentary polls.Putin critic says Russian authorities poisoned him because they saw him as a threat ahead of parliamentary polls.

Read MoreThe countries have fought for years over a breakaway region, but this time, the U.S. isn’t helping to mediate, and other major powers are picking sides.The countries have fought for years over a breakaway region, but this time, the U.S. isn’t helping to mediate, and other major powers are picking sides.

Read More (STOCKHOLM) — Three physicists have won this year’s Nobel Prize in physics for black hole discoveries. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said Tuesday that Briton Roger Penrose will receive half of this year’s prize “for the discovery that black hole formation is a robust prediction of the general theory of relativity.” Goran…

Read More Cases have been blocked despite guidance saying anyone can make a request The rights of those living abroad to submit freedom of information requests are to be tested in court after more than a dozen cases – including one relating to Julian Assange’s extradition – were blocked. A combined hearing involving the Home…

Read MoreZoology professor who belonged to the minority Ahmadiyya sect shot dead in the northwestern city of Peshawar.Zoology professor who belonged to the minority Ahmadiyya sect shot dead in the northwestern city of Peshawar.

Read More What we know and what we don’t about Trump’s health Contagious Trump removes mask for photos on hospital return Biden reminds Trump face covering is to protect others At least 39,000 new cases and 460 new Covid deaths reported in US Sign up for Fight to Vote – our weekly US election newsletter…

Read More Teacher accused of violating legislation, reportedly discussing freedom of speech with pupils A Hong Kong primary school teacher has been deregistered after being accused of using pro-independence materials in class, reportedly to teach students about the concepts of freedom of speech and independence. The education bureau accused the teacher of a premeditated act…

Read More Roger Penrose, Reinhard Genzel and Andrea Ghez share 10m Swedish kronor award Three scientists have won the 2020 Nobel prize in physics for their work on blackhole formation and the discovery of a supermassive blackhole at the centre of our galaxy. Roger Penrose, Reinhard Genzel and Andrea Ghez together scooped the 114th Nobel…

Read More The 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Roger Penrose, Reinhard Genzel and Andrea Gehz for unlocking the “darkest secrets of the universe” related to black holes. (Image credit: AP) The 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Roger Penrose, Reinhard Genzel and Andrea Gehz for unlocking the “darkest secrets of…

Read More When Armenia and Azerbaijan resumed Europe’s oldest “frozen war” over the breakaway territory of Nagorno Karabakh on Sept 27, the intimate nature of the fighting—between trenches so close that soldiers on opposing sides could shout to each other in some places—gave the false impression of a bitter but parochial skirmish. In fact, the…

Read More When Armenia and Azerbaijan resumed Europe’s oldest “frozen war” over the breakaway territory of Nagorno Karabakh on Sept 27, the intimate nature of the fighting—between trenches so close that soldiers on opposing sides could shout to each other in some places—gave the false impression of a bitter but parochial skirmish. In fact, the…