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Read More In August the US president said New Zealand was seeing a ‘big surge’ in cases, but it only reminded people of how well they had done Following comments by Donald Trump that New Zealand was dealing with a “big surge” of new Covid-19 cases, Kiwis have snapped back with some light social media…

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Read More Bill Birtles from the national broadcaster and Michael Smith forced to shelter with Australian diplomats during negotiations for their safe exit Two Australian foreign correspondents in China have been urgently flown home after a tense diplomatic standoff. The ABC’s Bill Birtles and the Australian Financial Review’s Michael Smith both left China on Monday…

Read MoreThe two journalists from different organisations left due to diplomatic tensions, local media report.The two journalists from different organisations left due to diplomatic tensions, local media report.

Read MoreAn African has never been at the helm of the global trade body, but that could soon change.An African has never been at the helm of the global trade body, but that could soon change.

Read More An African has never been at the helm of the global trade body, but that could soon change. An African has never been at the helm of the global trade body, but that could soon change.

Read MoreTrainee doctors and interns walked out weeks ago over gov’t reform plans, and as coronavirus cases surged.Trainee doctors and interns walked out weeks ago over gov’t reform plans, and as coronavirus cases surged.

Read MoreThe strong statement comes after the disappearance of leading opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova.The strong statement comes after the disappearance of leading opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova.

Read More Joseph Scott Pemberton is set to be released after serving less than six years of a 10-year sentence for the killing of Jennifer Laude. View Entire Post › Joseph Scott Pemberton is set to be released after serving less than six years of a 10-year sentence for the killing of Jennifer Laude.View Entire…

Read More NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 07 (IPS) – If countries considered Universal Health Coverage (UHC) a central policy in their health systems, the COVID-19 has surely demonstrated the need for its urgent and widespread roll out. The pandemic has upended world systems in a manner that no scientists or sophisticated global intelligence could have foreseen.…

Read MoreAs Russia makes plans to begin testing its coronavirus vaccine on tens of thousands of volunteers, several European countries are reporting a surge of new COVID-19 cases. Charlie D’Agata has details.As Russia makes plans to begin testing its coronavirus vaccine on tens of thousands of volunteers, several European countries are reporting a surge of…

Read MoreTrump claims his rival wants to take money away from police, but Biden denies supporting the policy.Trump claims his rival wants to take money away from police, but Biden denies supporting the policy.

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Read MoreThe fires have burned through more than two million acres in California so far this year, fire officials say.The fires have burned through more than two million acres in California so far this year, fire officials say.

Read MoreItalian designer Stella Jean says more needs to be done to tackle racism in the industry.Italian designer Stella Jean says more needs to be done to tackle racism in the industry.

Read MoreOutrage in South Africa over the killing by police of a 16-year-old with Down’s syndromeOutrage in South Africa over the killing by police of a 16-year-old with Down’s syndrome

Read More France could face “critical situation” in winter if cases keep rising; Greece registers 17 cases in Moria migrant camp on Lesbos; Egypt infections pass 100,041. Follow the latest updates Spain first country in western Europe to pass 500,000 cases Seven Greek islands to be added to England quarantine list UK health secretary says…

Read More Lance Cpl. Joseph Scott Pemberton, 25, was sentenced in 2015 to a term of six to 12 years for homicide, a sentence that was later reduced to 10 years. (Image credit: Aaron Favila/AP) Lance Cpl. Joseph Scott Pemberton, 25, was sentenced in 2015 to a term of six to 12 years for homicide,…

Read More LONDON, Sep 07 (IPS) –   When INTERPOL is asked to intervene against targeted killing. Introduction Last June, news broke that Iran had issued an arrest warrant and asked INTERPOL for help in detaining US President Donald Trump and dozens of others it believed had carried out the drone strike that killed a…

Read More More than 100 health workers at two Sydney hospitals and 200 staff at Queensland’s Ipswich hospital are in isolation. Follow live Australian stats interactive NSW cases map; NSW hotspots list Queensland hotspots list Sign up for Guardian Australia’s coronavirus email 10.28pm BST The new normal sees authorities constantly attempting to keep a lid…

Read More David Smith’s sketch: With Biden still enjoying a lead in the polls, the president’s attacks on his rivals and perceived enemies smacked of more desperation than usual After turning the south lawn into a convention stage last month, Donald Trump held a surprise press conference-cum-campaign event on Monday at the White House’s front…

Read More Monday’s incident happened in Sousse, where 38 people, mostly Britons, were killed in a 2015 attack. Monday’s incident happened in Sousse, where 38 people, mostly Britons, were killed in a 2015 attack.

Read MoreAbdullah, youngest son of Egypt’s former president Mohamed Morsi, died a year ago months after his father.Abdullah, youngest son of Egypt’s former president Mohamed Morsi, died a year ago months after his father.

Read More More of a travelogue than a documentary, Perkins begins in the border town of Tijuana, where she finds tequila-fuelled parties sit uneasily alongside the scale of asylum seekers’ suffering Watching Sue Perkins present a programme always brings to mind the moment in Blackadder when Edmund, in financial straits, is showing prospective buyers around…

Read More (LONDON) — A British judge on Monday rejected a request by lawyers for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to delay his extradition hearing until next year to give his lawyers more time to respond to U.S. allegations that he conspired with hackers to obtain classified information. The adjournment request came on the first day…

Read MoreThe ‘safe haven’ Flyp climbing gym was among the many structures blown away in the August 4 explosion.The ‘safe haven’ Flyp climbing gym was among the many structures blown away in the August 4 explosion.

Read More<p>Officer seen grabbing 17-year-old by neck during incident</p><p>Officer seen grabbing 17-year-old by neck during incident</p>

Read More A forthcoming documentary about cave-dwelling arch-terrorist Osama bin Laden suggests he used the extensive (and incongruous) porn collection found in the cave hideout where he was killed to send messages to his followers. When the Navy SEALS who raided the al-Qaeda leader’s Pakistani hideout to kill him in 2011 found what was reportedly…

Read MoreAn arrest is made following a series of gruesome attacks on horses that have baffled investigators.An arrest is made following a series of gruesome attacks on horses that have baffled investigators.

Read More Harris and Mike Pence visit marks starts of campaign season Trump won swing state by less than a percentage point in 2016 Kamala Harris and Mike Pence marked Labor Day – the traditional start of campaign season – by heading to Wisconsin, the swing state that Donald Trump won by less than a…

Read More In the era of social distancing, Italians in Florence have revived the custom of serving wine through pint-size windows in centuries-old buildings. In the era of social distancing, Italians in Florence have revived the custom of serving wine through pint-size windows in centuries-old buildings.

Read More SINGAPORE, Sep 07 (IPS) – The US residential polls are akin to a drama that is staged every four years in which the American are actors on stage and the rest of the world is the audience. With one major difference, however. While in a usual theatrical performance the viewers are there mostly…

Read More<p>‘The devil is the great gossip,’ pontiff tells faithful in weekly address</p><p>‘The devil is the great gossip,’ pontiff tells faithful in weekly address</p>

Read More Protests over an advertisement viewed as racially offensive forced the closure Monday of at least 60 outlets of a chain of drugstores. Leaders of the leftist opposition party Economic Freedom Fighters led the protests against the nationwide retailer Clicks, in which some of its supporters vandalized some stores. The advertisement that sparked the…

Read More Duke of Sussex says he will keep the 18th-century house as his UK residence The Duke of Sussex has paid back £2.4m of taxpayers’ money used to renovate Frogmore Cottage, his spokesperson has said. Harry and Meghan’s official residence was gifted to them by the Queen but required extensive renovation to make it…