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Read More In this episode David Marr interviews Katharine Murphy on her new Quarterly Essay that examines the first wave of the coronavirus and Scott Morrison’s handling of it. They discuss Scott Morrison problem-solving approach, the importance of his faith, and his dislike of tough questions This talk was originally recorded as part of an…

Read More Some of the top journalist-activists covering Belarus in English on Twitter are now working for organizations that defend the interests of Western arms manufacturers – with no disclaimer for their followers. On Wednesday, the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) – based in Warsaw, Poland and Washington, DC – announced it was “thrilled”…

Read MoreResidents of the San Francisco area wake up to dark skies caused by smoke billowing from wildfires.Residents of the San Francisco area wake up to dark skies caused by smoke billowing from wildfires.

Read More Aswad Thomas’ dream of pursuing a career in basketball was disrupted about a decade ago when he was shot twice in the back during an attempted armed robbery in Connecticut. In the following years, Thomas—like many other victims of violent crime—didn’t know that Congress had set aside money and resources for his recovery…

Read More In a bid to motivate conservative voters in November, President Donald Trump released an updated list of judges he would consider for possible future Supreme Court vacancies, adding 20 new names to the list including three sitting senators. The 20 new people added to Trump’s list of names include judges he has appointed…

Read More Scientists and medical researchers inside President Donald Trump’s administration have repeatedly told the President that the vaccine won’t be ready until the end of the year, at the earliest. But that’s not what Trump wants voters to believe. In a new Trump campaign ad that started running in battleground states, a voiceover claims,…

Read MorePatriarch Fliaret, leader of one of the biggest Christian Orthodox denominations in Ukraine, said the “evil” of same-sex marriage was behind the pandemic.Patriarch Fliaret, leader of one of the biggest Christian Orthodox denominations in Ukraine, said the “evil” of same-sex marriage was behind the pandemic.

Read More About 2.3m acres burnt in California while most of town of Malden, Washington, destroyed by fast-moving fire 10.08pm BST Hey all, Vivian Ho taking over the liveblog for the afternoon. Here are some more eerie orange skies over California: Related: California skies glow orange as wildfires continue – in pictures 9.49pm BST Hundreds…

Read More Dr Paul Alexander reportedly told Fauci’s spokesperson he should not use TV interview to advocate mask-wearing by children A health official hired by a Donald Trump appointee has been working to prevent Dr Anthony Fauci from talking about dangers that Covid-19 poses to children, Politico reported on Wednesday. The attempts by Dr Paul…

Read MoreFor the second time the US president gets a nod for the coveted award – but we won’t know if he wins for a year.For the second time the US president gets a nod for the coveted award – but we won’t know if he wins for a year.

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Read More<p>If there is no increase in new cases of Covid-19 capacity could be increased from 1 November</p><p>If there is no increase in new cases of Covid-19 capacity could be increased from 1 November</p>

Read More Unidentified masked men detained opposition leader Maxim Znak on Wednesday. Others have been forced into exile or arrested. Nobel laureate Svetlana Alexievich warned of “terror against the people.” (Image credit: AP) Unidentified masked men detained opposition leader Maxim Znak on Wednesday. Others have been forced into exile or arrested. Nobel laureate Svetlana Alexievich…

Read MoreIn recorded conversations with journalist Bob Woodward, Trump says he intentionally downplayed the pandemic risks.In recorded conversations with journalist Bob Woodward, Trump says he intentionally downplayed the pandemic risks.

Read More Sep 09 (IPS) – Once safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines are available, tough choices will need to be made about who gets the first shots. Read the full story, “Why COVID-19 Vaccines Need to Prioritize ‘Superspreaders’”, on globalissues.org → Sep 09 (IPS) – Once safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines are available, tough choices…

Read More The U.S. government on Monday will stop conducting enhanced screening of passengers on inbound international flights for COVID-19, Yahoo News has learned. The screening operations have been held at select airports since January, when the first cases began of the disease began to emerge from Wuhan, China. Since March, incoming international flights from…

Read MorePresident Trump told reporter Bob Woodward he knew Covid-19 was deadly but wanted to avoid a panic.President Trump told reporter Bob Woodward he knew Covid-19 was deadly but wanted to avoid a panic.

Read MoreA video of a young man being forced to “apologise” for government criticism has shocked activists.A video of a young man being forced to “apologise” for government criticism has shocked activists.

Read MoreBiden heads to Michigan in focus on keeping jobs in the country, as Trump maintains solid approval on economy.Biden heads to Michigan in focus on keeping jobs in the country, as Trump maintains solid approval on economy.

Read More CAMBRIDGE, United States, Sep 09 (IPS) – Juan Ortiz Freuler is an affiliate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and SocietyRecent weeks have seen a dramatic escalation in the U.S.’ stance towards tech companies from the People’s Republic of China (PRC). After hounding the telecommunications company Huawei for years, the social networking app TikTok is the…

Read MoreLawmaker says “no matter how Trump acts at home,” his work on UAE-Israel peace deal merits consideration for the prize.Lawmaker says “no matter how Trump acts at home,” his work on UAE-Israel peace deal merits consideration for the prize.

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Read More French President Emmanuel Macron has been slammed for appearing not to take his own government’s mask mandates seriously, after he was filmed removing his face-covering to cough while speaking to students. Macron took off his mask after experiencing a mild coughing fit during a speech to a vocational college in Clermont-Ferrand on Wednesday.…

Read More British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was accused Wednesday of presiding over a “rogue state” as his government introduced legislation that intentionally breaches its EU withdrawal treaty in the messy countdown to a full Brexit divorce. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was accused Wednesday of presiding over a “rogue state” as his government introduced…

Read More<p>Changes in temperature affect sex of turtles, hotter weather produces more females</p><p>Changes in temperature affect sex of turtles, hotter weather produces more females</p>

Read More<p>‘The UN system should no longer tolerate such treatment,’ an open letter from leading groups says</p><p>‘The UN system should no longer tolerate such treatment,’ an open letter from leading groups says</p>

Read More Filipina-American TikTok star Bella Poarch inadvertently started a massive international online feud, after some viewers took issue with her tattoo of the Japanese Imperial flag, used during the brutal occupation of Korea. As Poarch was performing a dance number to her audience of millions, she briefly revealed her arm tattoo, which started the…

Read MoreDisney’s “Mulan” is under fire for being filmed partly in Xinjiang, the region in China where Uighur Muslims have been detained in mass internment camps. Elizabeth Palmer examines why the most controversial part of the movie is the closing credits.Disney’s “Mulan” is under fire for being filmed partly in Xinjiang, the region in China…

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Read More Study focuses on post-9/11 wars in which US initiated combat or took part in military operations Conflicts with US military involvement have displaced at least 37 million people since the beginning of the “war on terror” nearly two decades ago, a report has estimated. The invasion of Iraq and the decades of instability…

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Read MoreBeijing to host 2022 Winter Olympics, but with scant evidence of humanitarian advances since it ran 2008 Games, there are calls for a change.Beijing to host 2022 Winter Olympics, but with scant evidence of humanitarian advances since it ran 2008 Games, there are calls for a change.

Read More<p>The backpacker ignored warning signs to steer clear of the edge, an officials says</p><p>The backpacker ignored warning signs to steer clear of the edge, an officials says</p>

Read MoreConcrete skeletons now punctuate a skyline previously peppered with palm trees as flats gradually usurp old homes.Concrete skeletons now punctuate a skyline previously peppered with palm trees as flats gradually usurp old homes.

Read MoreCan the slow disintegration of the Belgian state be reversed or is this another death knell for the country?Can the slow disintegration of the Belgian state be reversed or is this another death knell for the country?