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Read More Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis has rejected the new EU migration policy proposal, calling parts of it “nonsense.” Brussels wants countries to admit relocated asylum seekers and also to pay for sending them home. “At first glance, it seems that the European Commission still does not understand that the solution to illegal migration…

Read More The way lawyers for Kyle Rittenhouse tell it, he wasn’t just a scared teenager acting in self-defense when he shot to death two Kenosha, Wisconsin, protesters. “They’re playing to his most negative characteristics and stereotypes, what his critics want to perceive him as — a crazy militia member out to cause harm and…

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Read More<p>Officer faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted</p><p>Officer faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted</p>

Read MoreData obtained by The Associated Press shows Postal Service districts across the nation are missing the agency’s own standards for on-time delivery as millions of Americans prepare to vote by mailData obtained by The Associated Press shows Postal Service districts across the nation are missing the agency’s own standards for on-time delivery as millions…

Read More HAMILTON, Canada, Sep 24 (IPS) – Robert W. Sandford is the Global Water Futures Chair, UN University Institute for Water*, Environment and Health in Hamilton, Canada.As we reflect on this week and celebrate the United Nations’ rise in the war-ravaged world some 75 years ago, humanity is again being asked to lay the…

Read MoreRefugee reporters document the aftermath of the devastating Moria fire, and other tragedies, on troubled Greek island.Refugee reporters document the aftermath of the devastating Moria fire, and other tragedies, on troubled Greek island.

Read More A Massachusetts construction worker’s love of black licorice wound up costing him his life, doctors say A Massachusetts construction worker’s love of black licorice wound up costing him his life. Eating a bag and a half every day for a few weeks threw his nutrients out of whack and caused the 54-year-old man’s…

Read More Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife said to pack soiled clothes to be cleaned on foreign trips While black-tie banquets, lavish royal receptions and priceless gifts are the most obvious extravagances of international diplomacy, Israel’s leader and his wife have spotlighted a lesser-known perk of the state visit: free dry cleaning. Benjamin and Sara…

Read MoreGoing public with their relationship now, when Assange could be looking at decades of U.S. prison time, is a calculated emotional appeal to the British court.Going public with their relationship now, when Assange could be looking at decades of U.S. prison time, is a calculated emotional appeal to the British court.

Read MoreWikileaks founder Julian Assange secretly fathered two young children during his seven years claiming asylum in London’s Ecuadorian Embassy. Elizabeth Palmer sat down with Stella Moris, Assange’s fiancee, who started out as one of his lawyers.Wikileaks founder Julian Assange secretly fathered two young children during his seven years claiming asylum in London’s Ecuadorian Embassy.…

Read MoreThe UN’s relief chief says coronavirus has added 100 million people to those in need of humanitarian relief worldwide.The UN’s relief chief says coronavirus has added 100 million people to those in need of humanitarian relief worldwide.

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Read More In the Jewish tradition, burials usually take place within 24 hours of death. “Even though it generally goes against Jewish tradition, the fact that Americans will have a chance to pause in front and say thank you to her” shows the depth of her legacy, said Rabbi Abraham Cooper, associate dean of the…

Read More Strict new rules were introduced in Israel just days after it went into its second lockdown amid a surge of Covid-19 cases. Officials said the government can’t lead the country “into the abyss” by ignoring public health hazards. Under the new rules effective from 2pm on Friday, all businesses will have to shut…

Read More<p>Despite saving nearly 90 whales, authorities are now planning how to dispose of hundreds of carcasses which pose environmental and shipping hazards</p><p>Despite saving nearly 90 whales, authorities are now planning how to dispose of hundreds of carcasses which pose environmental and shipping hazards</p>

Read More<p><strong>Medical aid in dying:</strong> A new <i>Independent</i> series explores the debate across the US over assisted suicide and the right to die, <strong>Danielle Zoellner</strong> reports</p><p><strong>Medical aid in dying:</strong> A new <i>Independent</i> series explores the debate across the US over assisted suicide and the right to die, <strong>Danielle Zoellner</strong> reports</p>

Read More<p><strong>Medical aid in dying:</strong> The end of life option is offered in nine states and the District of Columbia</p><p><strong>Medical aid in dying:</strong> The end of life option is offered in nine states and the District of Columbia</p>

Read More<p><strong>Medical aid in dying: </strong>‘The judgment that an illness is incurable cannot mean that care has come at an end,’ it said&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Medical aid in dying: </strong>‘The judgment that an illness is incurable cannot mean that care has come at an end,’ it said&nbsp;</p>

Read More<p>Chief US correspondent Andrew Buncombe was assaulted and detained for more than six hours after being accused of ‘failure to disperse’ while reporting on demonstrations</p><p>Chief US correspondent Andrew Buncombe was assaulted and detained for more than six hours after being accused of ‘failure to disperse’ while reporting on demonstrations</p>

Read More Chancellor announces ‘job support scheme’ to subsidise wages of people in work; VAT cut extended for hospitality and tourism sector until end of March Key points from Rishi Sunak’s winter economy plan – at a glance Almost 10,000 a day contracting Covid in UK, Hancock says Users report issues as Covid-19 app launches…

Read MoreThe group of exiled Saudis in the U.K., the U.S. and elsewhere say their goal is to avert “absolute dictatorship and pave the way for democracy.”The group of exiled Saudis in the U.K., the U.S. and elsewhere say their goal is to avert “absolute dictatorship and pave the way for democracy.”

Read More Higgins was the subject of a major search earlier this month and was towed to safety but the Margrel went missing again on Tuesday South Australian authorities have called off a search for a fisherman and his boat missing off the coast. Police had spent three days looking for Tony Higgins and his…

Read MoreMinisters approve new restrictions to try to combat a surging Covid-19 infection rate.Ministers approve new restrictions to try to combat a surging Covid-19 infection rate.

Read MoreDemonstrations have continued in Belarus since the president declared victory in last month’s election.Demonstrations have continued in Belarus since the president declared victory in last month’s election.

Read More Anger after grand jury refuses to charge officers involved in killing Two Louisville officers shot in protests over Breonna Taylor decision Riot declared in Portland as Black Lives Matter demos held in many cities Authorities in several cities deploy tear gas against crowds Sign up for our First Thing newsletter 12.14pm BST Anand…

Read More (HONG KONG) — Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong said he was arrested again Thursday for allegedly participating in an unauthorized assembly last October. Wong tweeted that he was arrested when he reported to the semi-autonomous Chinese territory’s Central Police Station as part of a bail requirement. He said he was also accused…

Read MoreProminent democracy activist slams his arrest as a ‘notorious abuse’ of power after court frees him on bail.Prominent democracy activist slams his arrest as a ‘notorious abuse’ of power after court frees him on bail.

Read More Our findings from satellite images reveal 380 detention camps in Xinjiang, pointing to a campaign of ethnic replacement • Nathan Ruser is a researcher at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute Since 2017, Xinjiang in China has been reeling from a brutal crackdown outlawing both public and private displays of Uighur culture or identity,…

Read MoreIn response to fiery UN speech by King Salman, Iranian officials brand Saudi Arabia as the main sponsor of ‘terrorism’.In response to fiery UN speech by King Salman, Iranian officials brand Saudi Arabia as the main sponsor of ‘terrorism’.

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Read More<p>Officials say a wild brown bear broke into the Alaska Zoo in Anchorage and killed Caesar, a popular male alpaca</p><p>Officials say a wild brown bear broke into the Alaska Zoo in Anchorage and killed Caesar, a popular male alpaca</p>

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Read More<p>Read the latest updates on the Breonna Taylor protests on our live blog&nbsp;</p><p>Read the latest updates on the Breonna Taylor protests on our live blog&nbsp;</p>