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Read More<p>Trial criticised by UN investigator after no senior officials found guilty over killing</p><p>Trial criticised by UN investigator after no senior officials found guilty over killing</p>

Read MoreWith the election 56 days out, Joe Biden is campaigning, Donald Trump is holding a news conference.With the election 56 days out, Joe Biden is campaigning, Donald Trump is holding a news conference.

Read More<p>Hospital says ‘it remains too early to gauge the long-term effects of his severe poisoning’</p><p>Hospital says ‘it remains too early to gauge the long-term effects of his severe poisoning’</p>

Read More NEW YORK, Sep 07 (IPS) – Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka is UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director, UN WomenTwenty-five years ago, the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing set a path-breaking agenda for women’s rights. As a result of the two-week gathering with more than 30,000 activists, representatives from 189 nations unanimously adopted the Beijing…

Read MoreTurkish officials allege Khashoggi was killed and then dismembered with a bone saw inside the consulate.Turkish officials allege Khashoggi was killed and then dismembered with a bone saw inside the consulate.

Read More My father, Geoffrey Parker, who has died aged 94, overcame a difficult start in life to fulfil his dream of becoming a steam train driver. Born in Pode Hole, Lincolnshire, Geoffrey was the son of George Parker, a police sergeant, and Florence (nee Barwick). The eldest of five siblings, he was brought up…

Read More<p>Maria Kolesnikova snatched from the street and bundled into a minibus, according to witness</p><p>Maria Kolesnikova snatched from the street and bundled into a minibus, according to witness</p>

Read More As the Julian Assange hearing resumed, the WikiLeaks founder formally declined to be extradited to face a superseding indictment issued by the US in June. Protesters and lawyers say the prosecution will stifle press freedom. Assange’s lawyers described the prosecution as a politically motivated abuse of power that will stifle press freedom and…

Read More CARACAS, Sep 07 (IPS) – The presidents of the Americas, beyond their ideological differences, seem to agree in questioning the role of journalists and the media in the coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic. On the other hand, human rights organizations remind us of the fundamental role of information, especially in times of crisis…

Read More (DUBAI, United Arab Emirates) — A Saudi court issued final verdicts on Monday in the case of slain Washington Post columnist and Saudi critic Jamal Khashoggi after his son, who still resides in the kingdom, announced pardons that spared five of the convicted individuals from execution. While the trial draws to its conclusion…

Read MorePresident Duterte’s sudden intervention has infuriated the victim’s family, and rights groups call it a “revolting” caving-in to “U.S. imperialist interests.”President Duterte’s sudden intervention has infuriated the victim’s family, and rights groups call it a “revolting” caving-in to “U.S. imperialist interests.”

Read MoreDenmark’s King Hans sailed to Sweden in 1495 on the imposing warship Gribshunden, but it sank along with its precious cargo and part of its crew.Denmark’s King Hans sailed to Sweden in 1495 on the imposing warship Gribshunden, but it sank along with its precious cargo and part of its crew.

Read MoreRussia’s poisoned opposition figure Alexei Navalny is out of an induced coma and his condition has improved, says Berlin hospitalRussia’s poisoned opposition figure Alexei Navalny is out of an induced coma and his condition has improved, says Berlin hospital

Read MoreAuthorities say a “pyrotechnic device” at the event started one of several blazes in the state.Authorities say a “pyrotechnic device” at the event started one of several blazes in the state.

Read More<p>‘The urban areas are not slowing down and rural areas are picking up,’ expert says</p><p>‘The urban areas are not slowing down and rural areas are picking up,’ expert says</p>

Read More The advert showed African hair labelled dry and dull while white hair was described as fine and flat. The advert showed African hair labelled dry and dull while white hair was described as fine and flat.

Read MoreThe advert showed African hair labelled dry and dull while white hair was described as fine and flat.The advert showed African hair labelled dry and dull while white hair was described as fine and flat.

Read More<p>Fire broke out on Saturday, &nbsp;emergency services said</p><p>Fire broke out on Saturday, &nbsp;emergency services said</p>

Read More Child’s mother says her daughter was buying art supplies when she was tackled and pinned to the ground by police Hong Kong police have been strongly criticised over the rough arrest of a 12-year-old girl whose family says was caught in a protest crowd while out buying art supplies. Video widely shared across…

Read More India’s military research agency DRDO has successfully tested a scramjet-equipped flight demonstrator designed for cruising at Mach-6 speeds and aimed towards developing technology for future cruise missiles. The projectile was launched on Monday from the Abdul Kalam Launch Complex at Wheeler Island off the Odisha coast, marking its second successful flight test. The…

Read More<p>Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia imposed own sanctions in late August</p><p>Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia imposed own sanctions in late August</p>

Read MoreThe Australian could face a life sentence if convicted in the U.S. of stealing military secrets, but backers say it’s a politically motivated abuse of U.S. power.The Australian could face a life sentence if convicted in the U.S. of stealing military secrets, but backers say it’s a politically motivated abuse of U.S. power.

Read More WikiLeaks founder in court to face US accusations of stealing military secrets The WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange, has appeared at the Old Bailey at the start of an extradition hearing on an 18-count US indictment that accuses him of recruiting hackers to steal military secrets. Wearing a dark suit, tie and white shirt,…

Read More The men are accused of cloning the website of a Dutch company to obtain an order from a German state. The men are accused of cloning the website of a Dutch company to obtain an order from a German state.

Read More Russia’s foreign minister has met with Syrian President Bashar Assad shortly after landing in the Syrian capital on Monday, his first visit since 2012. Russia has been a close ally of Assad in Syria’s devastating nine-year civil war, lending his government in Damascus vital military, economic and political support. Russian troops have been…

Read MoreThe men are accused of cloning the website of a Dutch company to obtain an order from a German state.The men are accused of cloning the website of a Dutch company to obtain an order from a German state.

Read MoreSearch continues after crew of nuclear-powered USS Nimitz scoured the ship, then sounded the “man overboard” alert on Sunday evening.Search continues after crew of nuclear-powered USS Nimitz scoured the ship, then sounded the “man overboard” alert on Sunday evening.

Read MorePolice say she took part in an illegal gathering but she says she was just buying school supplies.Police say she took part in an illegal gathering but she says she was just buying school supplies.

Read More Kesgrave high school says year 11 pupil has been in ‘serious incident’ on way to school Police have been called to reports of a shooting in Kesgrave, near Ipswich, in Suffolk. A Suffolk police statement said: “Officers were called just after 8.40am this morning, Monday 7 September, to reports of a shooting in…

Read MoreMaria Kolesnikova – a leading opposition figure – was reportedly bundled away by men in black.Maria Kolesnikova – a leading opposition figure – was reportedly bundled away by men in black.

Read More A fire in California that has burned more than 7,000 acres was caused by a ‘pyrotechnic device used at a gender reveal party’, according to the the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Almost 12,500 firefighters are battling 22 major fires across the state, according to Cal Fire California fire caused by…

Read More China urged Washington on Monday to stop oppressing foreign companies, after the US Department of Defense warned it might block American tech firms from providing goods and services to Beijing’s largest chip manufacturer. Responding to news of potential US sanctions against Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC), the Foreign Ministry in Beijing said the…

Read More Former PM labels arguments made by some MPs against a superannuation rise ‘a bit patronising’ Vic cases map; NSW hotspots list Full Australian Covid stats Sign up for Guardian Australia’s coronavirus email Malcolm Turnbull says he was “very surprised” that the Morrison government had not developed a thorough plan for Covid-19 outbreaks in…

Read More<p>Former Washington correspondent <strong>Mary Dejevsky </strong>has visited America on many occasions over the years. Sadly, she is not convinced that the country is about to turn the tide on racism</p><p>Former Washington correspondent <strong>Mary Dejevsky </strong>has visited America on many occasions over the years. Sadly, she is not convinced that the country is about to…

Read More Government confirms it is preparing legislation that would apparently allow it to override parts of withdrawal agreement Boris Johnson to override EU withdrawal agreement Reneging on Brexit deal ‘would strengthen case for breaking up UK’ Global coronavirus updates – live 9.27am BST And this is from Simon Coveney, Ireland’s foreign minister, on the…