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Read More It was once a widely accepted way of explaining why some children struggled to read and write. But in recent years, some experts have begun to question the existence of dyslexia itself. By Sirin Kale Julian “Joe” Elliott was training to be an educational psychologist when his supervisor invited him to lunch one…

Read More Pulling off balaclavas and publishing names is new tactic to stem harassment and assaults During the past month’s uprising against Alexander Lukashenko, riot police and assorted thugs loyal to his regime have been given carte blanche by the Belarusian president to harass, assault and arrest peaceful protesters. In recent days, however, protesters have…

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Read More Gallery rejections suggested residual squeamishness about depictions of gay sexuality in Japan After a fruitless two-year search for a venue, Shai Ohayon was on the verge of abandoning his dream of bringing the art of Tom of Finland to a Japanese audience. Not a single gallery, museum or public space in Tokyo shared…

Read MoreThey say Sebastián de Belalcázar represented five centuries of genocide and slavery in South America.They say Sebastián de Belalcázar represented five centuries of genocide and slavery in South America.

Read MoreThe country saw early success in keeping out the virus, but strict measures have taken a toll.The country saw early success in keeping out the virus, but strict measures have taken a toll.

Read MoreThe slow-moving storm has hovered over the US Gulf coast, dumping “four months of rain in four hours”.The slow-moving storm has hovered over the US Gulf coast, dumping “four months of rain in four hours”.

Read MoreRedfield says vaccine will not be ready until summer 2021, but US president claims weeks and says CDC chief ‘confused’.Redfield says vaccine will not be ready until summer 2021, but US president claims weeks and says CDC chief ‘confused’.

Read More Rarely used charge means a person plotted a threat that posed imminent danger to government authority William Barr told prosecutors to explore aggressive charges against people arrested at recent demonstrations across the US, even suggesting bringing a rarely used sedition charge, reserved for those who have plotted a threat that posed imminent danger…

Read More MOSCOW (AP) — Belarus’ authoritarian leader on Wednesday sought to disparage protesters demanding his resignation for a sixth straight week following a disputed election by accusing the United States of fomenting the unrest. In a long speech to top officials, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko ranted against the alleged U.S.-led plan to destabilize the…

Read More MOSCOW (AP) — Belarus’ authoritarian leader on Wednesday sought to disparage protesters demanding his resignation for a sixth straight week following a disputed election by accusing the United States of fomenting the unrest. In a long speech to top officials, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko ranted against the alleged U.S.-led plan to destabilize the…

Read More President warns any agreement to continue operating in US must be ‘100% as far as national security is concerned’ Donald Trump has questioned plans by the Chinese tech firm ByteDance to keep a majority stake in TikTok’s US operations as part of a “trusted technology deal” with Oracle. “Conceptually I can tell you…

Read More PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Sally lumbered ashore near the Florida-Alabama line Wednesday with 105 mph (165 kph) winds and rain measured in feet, not inches, killing at least one person, swamping homes and forcing the rescue of hundreds as it pushed inland for what could be a slow and disastrous drenching across…

Read More BANGKOK, Thailand, Sep 16 (IPS) – The United Nations has tasked the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Population and Public Health (CIHR-IPPH) to lead the research roadmap to identify priorities that will support an equitable global socio-economic recovery from COVID-19 within the broader framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As…

Read More Finance minister says figures don’t reflect the thousands of lives saved and reduced burden on health system Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage New Zealand has entered a recession with the economy contracting 12.2% in the June quarter – the largest drop since such records began in 1987. Paul Pascoe…

Read More When the United States Postal Service’s internal watchdog published its assessment in August of what had gone wrong with mail-in ballots during this year’s primary season, its first recommendation was for federal Postal Service leadership to improve its communication with state and local election officials. That hasn’t happened. Since Postmaster General Louis DeJoy…

Read MoreAfter borrowing vast sums for infrastructure projects, can the tiny island nation pay it back?After borrowing vast sums for infrastructure projects, can the tiny island nation pay it back?

Read More Defence secretary promises future fleet including unmanned ships that will focus on Indo-Pacific region The US secretary of defence, Mark Esper, has announced an ambitious plan to expand the US Navy with a range of unmanned and autonomous ships, submarines and aircraft to confront the growing maritime challenge from China. The Pentagon chief…

Read More From 20 September a curfew will be eased, bigger gatherings allowed, and alcohol will be on sale. From 20 September a curfew will be eased, bigger gatherings allowed, and alcohol will be on sale.

Read MoreFrom 20 September a curfew will be eased, bigger gatherings allowed, and alcohol will be on sale.From 20 September a curfew will be eased, bigger gatherings allowed, and alcohol will be on sale.

Read MoreUS National Hurricane Center describes ‘historic and catastrophic’ flooding as hundreds of thousands lose power.US National Hurricane Center describes ‘historic and catastrophic’ flooding as hundreds of thousands lose power.

Read More<p>Controversy comes just weeks after ‘black imposter’ professor resigned from another US university</p><p>Controversy comes just weeks after ‘black imposter’ professor resigned from another US university</p>

Read More A settlement between the family of Breonna Taylor and the city of Louisville could bring wide-ranging reforms to how police officers live and work, changes that would represent a rare outcome in a police misconduct lawsuit. Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer outlined what he described as “significant” reforms on Tuesday as part of an…

Read More<p>Fearsome ‘King of the Dinosaur’ skeletons being sold at public auction are a rare event</p><p>Fearsome ‘King of the Dinosaur’ skeletons being sold at public auction are a rare event</p>

Read MoreA UN investigation alleges Venezuelan authorities have used arbitrary killings and torture to undermine human rights.A UN investigation alleges Venezuelan authorities have used arbitrary killings and torture to undermine human rights.

Read More Third-highest daily cases in France; new restrictions in north-east England; hospitalisations of 15 to 49-year-olds rising, says WHO. Follow the latest updates WHO warns Latin America reopening too early New Zealand sees record fall in GDP CDC director says coronavirus vaccine won’t be widely available until late 2021 Why Covid may have already…

Read More Covid-19 restrictions ease in regional Victoria today as economists and international students call for expansion of jobkeeper. Follow all today’s news Follow our global coronavirus live blog International students struggle to survive Cuts to jobkeeper will take $9.9bn out of economy by Christmas Full Story: the loneliness of Melbourne’s lockdown 11.25pm BST On…

Read More Leading Democrats tell UK foreign secretary that Northern Ireland peace deal cannot be casualty of Brexit Joe Biden on Wednesday joined the clamour of Democrats warning Boris Johnson not to let the Northern Ireland Good Friday agreement become a casualty of his Brexit talks. The foreign secretary, Dominic Raab, is in Washington trying…

Read More Pensacola, Florida, and Mobile, Alabama, battered as rooftops torn off and more than half a million lose power Hurricane Sally left a trail of chaos and damage on the US Gulf coast on Wednesday, with pounding rain and winds whipping above 100mph as the huge category 2 storm system ground ashore at just…

Read More<p>Former first lady welcomed her brother, Craig Robinson, and her mother, Marian Robinson, on her latest podcast episode</p><p>Former first lady welcomed her brother, Craig Robinson, and her mother, Marian Robinson, on her latest podcast episode</p>

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Read MoreRegional director Carissa Etienne notes rising death rates in parts of Mexico, similar trends in Ecuador and Costa Rica.Regional director Carissa Etienne notes rising death rates in parts of Mexico, similar trends in Ecuador and Costa Rica.

Read More Halsey, Jennifer Hudson and The Weeknd are set to perform alongside appearances from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Trevor Noah, Sandra Oh, John Legend, Kumail Nanjiani and many more (September 16, 2020 — New York, NY) Halsey, Jennifer Hudson and The Weeknd will perform during the first-ever…

Read More There are some movies where you just know the dog is a goner. In Netflix’s The Devil All the Time, directed by Antonio Campos and adapted from Donald Ray Pollock’s 2011 novel, a tortured World War II veteran and mild religious fanatic making a hardscrabble living in Knockemstiff, Ohio, circa 1957, becomes distraught…

Read More Pentagon Papers whistleblower says Wikileaks founder won’t get a fair trial in the US The man who leaked the Pentagon Papers about the Vietnam War has defended Julian Assange at his London extradition hearing on Wednesday, saying WikiLeaks had acted in the public interest and warned that its founder would not get a…