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Read More The US Treasury placed two United Arab Emirates-based companies on its sanctions blacklist Wednesday for their support of Iran’s already-sanctioned Mahan Air. The US Treasury placed two United Arab Emirates-based companies on its sanctions blacklist Wednesday for their support of Iran’s already-sanctioned Mahan Air.

Read MoreThe 75-year-old president resigned and dissolved parliament, hours after coup leaders detained him at gunpoint.The 75-year-old president resigned and dissolved parliament, hours after coup leaders detained him at gunpoint.

Read MoreImran Khan remarks days after a US-brokered deal between UAE and Israel to normalise relations.Imran Khan remarks days after a US-brokered deal between UAE and Israel to normalise relations.

Read MoreTaking your dog for twice daily walks, for a total of an hour, could become compulsory from next year.Taking your dog for twice daily walks, for a total of an hour, could become compulsory from next year.

Read More Infection rate in town slows but is still highest in UK with loud minority blaming Asians Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Forcing Oldham into a tighter lockdown would not only “cripple” the local economy but fuel racial tensions, the council’s deputy leader has warned the government. Officials from the…

Read More US calls on military to reject violence and work towards return of constitutional government Mali’s new military rulers have come under intense pressure to ensure a rapid restoration of democracy following the coup that brought them to power overnight. There were reports on Wednesday that the officers who led the coup met Mahmoud…

Read More Pope Francis has called on rich countries not to hoard any coronavirus vaccine and asked them to only give pandemic-related bailouts to companies committed to protecting the environment and helping the most needy. “It would be sad if the rich are given priority for the Covid-19 vaccine. It would be sad if the…

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Read More NEW YORK, Aug 19 (IPS) – Yasmine Sherif, Director of Education Cannot WaitThere are moments when the world has no choice but to come together. Those moments become historic turning points. This is one of them. We are now faced with the greatest education emergency of our time. Over one billion children are…

Read MoreFor the past 15 days, the nation of 1.3 billion people has reported more new daily cases than the U.S. or Brazil, but it says its “strategy has worked.”For the past 15 days, the nation of 1.3 billion people has reported more new daily cases than the U.S. or Brazil, but it says its…

Read MorePresident Keïta announced his resignation on Tuesday after being detained by soldiers.President Keïta announced his resignation on Tuesday after being detained by soldiers.

Read MoreImages show a car dusted with cocoa powder that was carried in the wind.Images show a car dusted with cocoa powder that was carried in the wind.

Read MoreProtesters say they’re “not afraid,” as autocratic President Alexander Lukashenko tells his security forces to quash a popular uprising.Protesters say they’re “not afraid,” as autocratic President Alexander Lukashenko tells his security forces to quash a popular uprising.

Read More Laura Loomer, a provocateur banned from social media for hate speech, will challenge a Democratic incumbent for Congress A far-right social media provocateur whose hate speech got her banned from social media won her Republican primary on Tuesday and will challenge the Democratic representative Lois Frankel for Congress in November. Laura Loomer won…

Read More D’Angelo Sandidge was lying in bed and scrolling through Instagram on June 1, thinking about the ground sausage he was about to fry for breakfast, when he stumbled upon a video that he’d heard about but not yet seen. His anger intensified as he watched the footage of George Floyd begging for his…

Read More An “astonishing” claim that the Arabic-speaking nation of Sudan is ready to mend ties with Israel – officially a foe of the Arab world – has cost a Foreign Ministry spokesman his job, with Khartoum quickly dismissing his remarks. Haidar Badawi Sadiq, who was a spokesman for Sudan’s Foreign Ministry until Wednesday, signaled…

Read More Former Vice President Joe Biden was nominated as the Democratic presidential nominee on Tuesday, as a parade of his old allies appeared onscreen for the second night of the virtual convention. Many are supporters who have long run in the highest echelons of the Democratic Party; former U.S. Presidents and other legacy names…

Read MoreCoup makers who overthrew President Keita say they are more interested in the stability of the country than power.Coup makers who overthrew President Keita say they are more interested in the stability of the country than power.

Read MoreThe expelled diplomat worked at the trade section of the Russian embassy in Oslo, according to the foreign ministry.The expelled diplomat worked at the trade section of the Russian embassy in Oslo, according to the foreign ministry.

Read More Heads of state poised to declare solidarity with protests against Lukashenko’s grip on power EU leaders are holding emergency talks on the political crisis in Belarus, after 10 days of protests that have shaken Alexander Lukashenko’s 26-year grip on power. In the run-up to the meeting on Wednesday, the Belarusian opposition leader, Svetlana…

Read MoreFor over a week Belarusians have taken to the streets to demand the resignation of President Alexander Lukashenko, claiming his recent re-election was rigged. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay is on the streets of Minsk where protesters have faced a violent crackdown from security forces.For over a week Belarusians have taken to the…

Read More Minister to introduce law next year to ensure nation’s 9.4 million dogs get enough exercise Germany’s dog owners will soon to be ordered by law to walk their pets twice a day. The country’s agriculture minister, Julia Klöckner, has said she is introducing the new law based on evidence that many of the…

Read More Former president expect to make case ‘democracy itself is on the line’ Democrats formally nominate Joe Biden for president Ocasio-Cortez accuses NBC of spreading misinformation after speech Senate report lays bare Trump campaign’s Russia links US recorded 43,226 new coronavirus cases and 1,349 new deaths Sign up to our First Thing newsletter 1.46pm…

Read More For years, Thailand’s powerful monarchy has been the untouchable third rail of the country’s politics. A strict lèse-majesté law ostensibly insulates the royal institution from defamation, but in practice stifles discussion of the wealthy sovereign with the threat of up to 15 years in prison. This summer, that deterrent failed. Grievances once limited…

Read More For years, Thailand’s powerful monarchy has been the untouchable third rail of the country’s politics. A strict lèse-majesté law ostensibly insulates the royal institution from defamation, but in practice stifles discussion of the wealthy sovereign with the threat of up to 15 years in prison. This summer, that deterrent failed. Grievances once limited…

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Read MorePresident Alexander Lukashenko’s defiant rhetoric has stoked fears of a Ukrainian scenario in Belarus.President Alexander Lukashenko’s defiant rhetoric has stoked fears of a Ukrainian scenario in Belarus.

Read More President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta announced his resignation on Tuesday after being detained by soldiers. President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta announced his resignation on Tuesday after being detained by soldiers.

Read MoreAnnouncement comes as Iran goes ahead with university entrance exams for more than one million students.Announcement comes as Iran goes ahead with university entrance exams for more than one million students.

Read More Published findings on effectiveness of 14 different face-coverings spark debate over bandannas and neck gaiters Masks have been found to be one of the most effective tools at blunting the transmission of the coronavirus, but not all face-coverings are created equal. Researchers at Duke University recently ignited a debate over bandannas and neck…

Read MoreMan rams several vehicles on a Berlin motorway in what prosecutors suspect was an Islamist-motivated attackMan rams several vehicles on a Berlin motorway in what prosecutors suspect was an Islamist-motivated attack

Read More Disability royal commission hears of cases where the curriculum was not modified for students during Covid-19 outbreak Follow our global coronavirus live blog Australian stats interactive; Vic cases map; NSW cases map; NSW hotspots list Children with disabilities have been excluded from online home learning during the coronavirus pandemic and some students have…

Read More The Pantanal wetland – home to the hyacinth macaw – is suffering its worst blazes in decades, most probably started by humans The world’s biggest refuge for endangered hyacinth macaws has been devastated by a historic fire in the Brazilian Pantanal. The Pantanal, a vast tropical wetland straddling Brazil’s border with Bolivia and…

Read More Today, ANTA Group and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) held a signing ceremony at the Group’s operational headquarter in Xiamen, announcing that ANTA Group became WWF’s first international partner in China’s sportswear and textile industry. With the supports and resources provided by WWF’s global network and in fulfillment of goals on…