Weather agency forecasts 'catastrophic violent winds' and intense rains as Goni slams into eastern Philippines.
Saturday, October 31, 2020
Georgia’s governing party ‘leads in early vote count’
Opposition protests as early count shows governing Georgian Dream leading in Saturday's parliamentary vote.
Henry VIII Laid Out Details of Famous Execution
A passage in a 16th-century record book is getting fresh attention as it shows that King Henry VIII planned Anne Boleyn's execution to the letter. "For years, his trusty adviser Thomas Cromwell has got the blame. But this shows, actually, it's Henry pulling the strings," Tudor historian Tracy Borman tells...Is it time to break up Facebook’s monopoly?
While $800bn social media giant faces pressure to curb disinformation, it has also been accused of stifling competition.
Armenia, Azerbaijan trade accusations again after new attacks
Shelling reported by both sides within hours of the latest agreement to defuse conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh.
Four years at war: President Trump and the media
We assess the damage Donald Trump has inflicted on US news and also the damage media outlets have done to themselves.
Tanzania opposition demands vote rerun, calls for street protests
Main opposition parties allege fraud in Wednesday's polls and urge supporters to take to the streets on Monday.
'Every Second' in the US, a New COVID Diagnosis
"Grim milestone" is getting too much work in 2020, and it made yet another appearance on Friday, as the number of coronavirus cases in the US exceeded 9 million. CNN reports that the jump from 8 million to 9 million took just two weeks—the shortest amount of time 1...Megan Rapinoe Puts Ring on Sue Bird's Finger
It's been a gloomy year, but a sports power couple just brought a little light to it. Soccer superstar Megan Rapinoe and WNBA player Sue Bird are engaged, as revealed in a photo on Bird's Instagram , reports People . The Friday pic, which was posted captionless, shows the 40-year-old Bird in...Qatar renews apology over ‘grossly disturbing’ airport incident
Foreign ministers of Qatar and Australia speak for the first time after October 2 incident at Doha airport.
Sustainable peace cannot be achieved without women
On the 20th anniversary of the landmark UN resolution on women and peace, we are still fighting for a seat at the table.
Shutdown in Kashmir after India’s new land laws
Residents, politicians denounce India's new land laws as a 'settler-colonial project' that seeks demographic change.
At Border Between 2 States, Handoff of a Murder Suspect
A 17-year-old from Illinois accused of killing two demonstrators in Kenosha, Wis., has been extradited to stand trial on homicide charges, with sheriff’s deputies in Illinois handing him over to their counterparts in Wisconsin shortly after a judge on Friday approved the contested extradition. In his afternoon ruling that rejected...Sudan, US sign agreement to restore sovereign immunity
Sudan will settle cases against it in US courts, including the 1998 bombing of US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania.
Rescue efforts under way after deadly earthquake in Turkey, Greece
Powerful quake struck Turkey’s Aegean coast and north of Greek island of Samos on Friday, killing at least 25 people.
Libyan PM al-Serraj takes back resignation
Al-Serraj will remain in office until ongoing intra-Libyan political dialogue comes to an end, gov't said.
Tensions high as Ivory Coast votes in presidential polls
At least 30 killed in violence ahead of polls as President Ouattara seeks a third term in office.
Georgia goes to the polls in test of ruling party’s dominance
Opposition hope significantly modified electoral system will prevent Georgian Dream from securing third term.
Taiwan celebrates LGBTQ rights after virus lockdown lifts
While Taiwan's borders remains closed to most foreigners, organisers still expect to attract more than 100,000 people.
Friday, October 30, 2020
Philippines orders evacuation as strongest typhoon in 2020 nears
With sustained winds and gusts of up to 265 kph, Typhoon Goni is the strongest storm to hit the Philippines since 2013.
Thai pro-democracy leader taken to hospital after ‘chokehold’
Panupong Jadnok fainted after being subjected to a 'chokehold' by plain-clothes police, who tried to rearrest him.
Journalist murdered in Mexico, sixth this year: governor
49-year-old journalist and TV host, Arturo Alba Medina, was assassinated a few minutes after the end of his show.
US claims Iranian hackers accessed voter information
Iranian officials have denied hacking claims, saying it makes no difference whether Trump or Biden wins US elections.
Twitter unfreezes NY Post’s account after Republican backlash
Social media platform had blocked the newspaper's ability to tweet after it published articles about Joe Biden's son.
Malaysia’s Indigenous people question timber sustainability
Communities in Malaysian Borneo say forest is being felled without their consent and still certified as sustainable.
African nations downgrade their views on aggressive ratings firms
African Union panel criticises ratings agencies for cutting poor nations' debt ratings during pandemic.
Bolivia parliament approves charges against ex-interim president
The parliament recommends a trial against Jeanine Anez for 'genocide' and backs criminal indictment of 11 ministers.
Canada Dry Sued Over 'Real Ginger' Slogan
The health benefits of ginger have been known for thousands of years—but you're not going to get many of them from a can of Canada Dry ginger ale, despite its claim to be "Made With Real Ginger." The soft drink's maker has agreed to pay $150,000 to settle...Australia’s Kylie Moore-Gilbert returned to Iran’s Evin prison
Academic, who is serving a 10-year sentence on spying charges, had disappeared inside Iran's prison system a week ago.
Zeta Leaves 'Catastrophic' Damage in Louisiana
Trees on top of buses and cars. Roofs ripped off homes. Boats pushed onto the highway by surging seawater. Hundreds of thousands of people left in the dark. The remnants of Hurricane Zeta were far from land over the Atlantic on Friday, but people across the South were still digging...California Patient Has Flu, COVID Co-Infection
Experts have been warning of a "twindemic" during the fall and winter months, with both coronavirus and seasonal influenza potentially running rampant in the US—and states have begun reporting patients who do indeed have both viruses simultaneously . The latest co-infection to be reported is out of Solano County, California,...Paul Rudd Had Sweet Surprise for Voters Waiting in Line in Rain
Paul Rudd apparently just can't stop doing adorable things . The latest? The actor was spotted handing out cookies to people waiting in line for early voting in New York City, per the Hollywood Reporter . "I want to say thank you for coming out and doing your part and voting," a...US Sets 3rd COVID Record in a Week
The US set another record for highest number of new coronavirus infections reported in a single day, with 87,164 new cases Thursday, CNN reports. It was the third time in a one-week period that a new daily case record was set, NBC News reports. The New York Times reports...Thursday, October 29, 2020
Brazil’s Bolsonaro says fresh COVID-19 lockdowns ‘crazy’
Brazil's right-wing leader also says that he will not pay for the Chinese vaccine under clinical trial in Sao Paulo.
Australia inquiry says ‘alarming’ future needs national response
Bushfire inquiry recommends better climate modelling, disaster co-ordination to deal with future calamities.
Man lynched in Bangladesh for alleged Quran desecration: Police
Man beaten to death and his body torched in northern Bangladesh after villagers accuse him of desecrating holy books.
Five questions about China’s latest five-year plan
From ‘healthy’ growth to high-tech, China has outlined its economic goals and strategies for the next five years.
Paralyzed 11 Seconds Into His First Game, He Became an 'Inspiration'
Travis Roy, the Boston University hockey player who was paralyzed 11 seconds into his first college shift and went on to become an advocate for spinal cord injury survivors both in and outside the sports world, has died. He was 45. His death was confirmed by the BU athletic department...Three from India’s governing BJP party killed in Kashmir attack
Suspected rebels shoot dead three members of the Hindu nationalist party, two days after new land laws were enacted.
UK, New Zealand say citizens also tested invasively in Qatar
Women on 10 flights out of Doha were physically examined as authorities looked for the mother of an abandoned newborn.
North Korea blames Seoul for killing of fisheries official
The South Korean man was fatally shot by the North's military while adrift in the North Korean side of the Yellow Sea.
‘Madman’ digs for decades to bring water to dry Indian village
Laungi Bhuiya ignores taunts by villagers to dig a 3-km canal from nearby hills to bring water to his parched village.
New Zealand votes ‘yes’ to legalisation of euthanasia
Preliminary results show more than 65.2 percent in favour of allowing people with terminal illnesses to end their lives.
The Stream election special: A live preview of US 2020
We look ahead to polling day with some of the people most impacted by the outcome.
Citing Unrest, Chain Takes Firearms Off Display
Walmart says it has removed ammunition and firearms from displays at its US stores, citing "civil unrest" in some areas.The nation's largest retailer, based in Bentonville, Arkansas, sells firearms in about half of its 4,700 stores, the AP reports. "We have seen some isolated civil unrest and as...‘Premature and reckless’: US ending grey wolf protection
Conservation groups slam the Trump administration's decision to remove the grey wolf from US endangered species list.
Site Co-Founder Quits, Saying Biden Article Was Censored
A co-founder of a news site has resigned over an article critical of Joe Biden, kicking off an allegation of censorship and an argument over whether it was Glenn Greenwald or the Intercept that abandoned the fundamentals of journalism. "The Intercept’s editors, in violation of my contractual right of editorial...Congratulatory Post for Barrett Touches Off an Online Fury
A tweet by the Girl Scouts congratulating new Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett drew such outrage that the youth organization swiftly deleted it—only to draw a new backlash from Barrett's supporters. The original tweet, posted Wednesday evening, said, "Congratulations Amy Coney Barrett on becoming the 5th woman appointed...Pakistan’s Imran Khan urges Muslim unity against Islamophobia
Pakistani leader says recent statements from European leaders 'are a reflection of increasing Islamophobia'.
‘Come a long way’: India’s para-badminton star eyes Tokyo gold
Featured on Time magazine cover and a Barbie doll created in her image, Manasi Joshi is next eyeing the Paralympic gold.
In 'Lost' Interview, Bob Dylan Reveals 'Lay Lady Lay' Detail
In a 1971 interview with his friend and fellow musician Tony Glover, Bob Dylan talked about anti-Semitism and changing his name, among other topics—but the conversations were never used for the Esquire article Glover was planning, and were not made public until now. Glover's widow is putting typed transcripts...Khloe Kardashian Had Coronavirus
Khloe Kardashian had COVID-19, the reality star reveals in a preview of an upcoming episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians. Khloe, whose symptoms and test were revealed when the series returned in September , says in the clip that she experienced symptoms including vomiting, headache, and a burning sensation in...MLB Is Not Happy With Infected Player's Maskless Celebration
Justin Turner's maskless celebration on the field after the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series—just two innings after he was pulled from the game due to his coronavirus test coming back positive—was in clear disregard of Major League Baseball's COVID-19 protocols, the league says in a statement...Erdogan calls on Turks to boycott French products
Turkish President Erdogan has joined growing calls for a boycott of French products across several Muslim countries.
Meet Pakistan’s armless snooker player
Born without arms, Muhammad Ikram practised playing snooker in secret until he was ready to challenge other players.
India coronavirus cases cross 8 million amid fears of second wave
The second-most populous nation, home to 1.3 billion people, has second-highest tally of infections after the US.
This Time, SCOTUS Hands Democrats the Victory
The Supreme Court's latest decision on the election is a win for Democrats: North Carolina can count ballots received up to nine days after Election Day, as long as they were postmarked by Nov. 3, the high court ruled Wednesday. Republicans and the Trump campaign filed two separate appeals asking...An 'Unprecedented' Ransomware Assault Is Underway
Federal agencies warned that cybercriminals are unleashing a wave of data-scrambling extortion attempts against the US healthcare system designed to lock up hospital information systems, which could hurt patient care just as nationwide cases of COVID-19 are spiking, the AP reports. In a joint alert Wednesday, the FBI and two...Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Samsung’s profits soared in last quarter, but outlook is bleak
Launch of new foldable smartphones reignited demand that had flagged because of coronavirus, but weaknesses remain.
Asian stocks extend global market sell-off as virus cases surge
Asian markets fall but by less than in US and Europe, where France and Germany announced new virus control measures.
13 killed, dozens missing after Typhoon Molave lashes Vietnam
The fourth storm to hit Vietnam in a month, Molave damaged some 56,000 homes and left millions without electricity.
US looks for ‘new ways’ to cooperate with Indonesia: Pompeo
US secretary of state rejects China's claims to the South China Sea as he meets Indonesia's Foreign Minister.
Pakistan’s top Islamic body approves Hindu temple construction
Council of Islamic Ideology approves new temple in Islamabad, ruling Islamic law allows Hindus a place of worship.
Germany does not believe Thai king breached state business ban
Thai protesters have accused the king of conducting state business, including signing royal decrees, on German soil.
New Zealand euthanasia bill set to get nod after referendum
New Zealanders were asked whether they supported a bill allowing people with terminal illnesses to end their lives.
7 Terms You Didn't Know in January
Pre-pandemic seems so "lifetime ago." Our health strategies, our economy, our social lives—they're all transformed. Now Fast Company and the Orange County Register look at another aspect: our changing language. The coronavirus has spawned new phrases (like "quarantini") and added new meaning to ones already lying around (like "essential...France Is Putting a 'Brutal Brake' on Virus
France's President Emmanuel Macron says the time has come to put a "brutal brake" on transmission of the coronavirus before the country's hospitals are completely overwhelmed. Macron announced Wednesday that a full national lockdown will begin Friday and last until at least Dec. 1, the Guardian reports. Daily deaths in...Vote cancellations trigger outrage among Myanmar minority voters
Some 1.5 million people denied their vote in November 9 poll in move experts worry will increase further alienation.
Justices to GOP: We're Not Getting Into State Ballot Fight
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would not grant a quick, pre-election review to a new Republican appeal to exclude absentee ballots received after Election Day in the presidential battleground state of Pennsylvania, although it remained unclear whether those ballots will ultimately be counted, the AP reports. The court's...The Election Polls Are Wrong
Polls show Joe Biden ahead nationally and in key states, but do we believe it? Jonathan Jakubowski and Christos Makridis are among those saying no: "We predict that President Trump is going to win the 2020 presidential election—and win big," they write at the Hill . They argue that Trump...Suspect Nabbed in Kidnap of US Journalist
An alleged former Taliban commander accused of kidnapping an American journalist in Afghanistan 12 years ago has been arrested and brought to the US. According to an indictment unsealed in Manhattan federal court Wednesday, 42-year-old Haji Najibullah faces charges including hostage taking, conspiracy, and kidnapping, and could get a life...Myanmar must not disenfranchise minority voters
The UEC's recent decision to not hold elections in areas affected by unrest will hamper Myanmar's democratisation.
Tanzanians vote in presidential election amid fears of violence
Analysts say President John Magufuli is likely to win re-election as opposition parties accuse him of intimidation.
Young Americans are least likely to wear masks: CDC
More people are using masks since the pandemic started but 18 to 29-year-olds more likely to ignore safety measures: CDC
In Pictures: Wildfires continue to rage across US’s California
Thousands of people evacuated as strong, hot and dry winds fan wildfires which scorch Southern California.
Internet Horrified by Kim Kardashian's 40th Photos
To say Kim Kardashian's posts about her 40th birthday aren't going over well is a bit of an understatement. The reality star was being absolutely reamed on social media for the "cruel and clueless" photos showing her and a slew of close personal friends partying on a private island, report...India: Millions vote in state elections amid pandemic challenges
Three-phase voting begins as eastern state of Bihar holds the world's biggest elections since the coronavirus emerged.
Trump Campaign Website Defaced
The Trump campaign website was briefly defaced Tuesday night, campaign spokesperson Tim Murtaugh says. As Politico puts it, a message posted on the site "borrowed language common to disinformation campaigns designed to demoralize Americans and depress voter turnout, warning that 'the US citizens have no choice.'" It also claimed...Philly Protests Over Cops' Killing of Black Man Hit Night 2
Philadelphia protested for a second night Tuesday after the fatal police shooting of a Black man the day prior. The Inquirer reports that police asked residents of certain neighborhoods to remain inside after clashes between protesters and police, looting, and violence including debris thrown by protesters and pepper spray and...Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Facebook’s India policy chief quits after hate speech allegations
Reports earlier this year said Ankhi Das had refused to take down anti-Muslim posts on the social media platform.
Here's What's Worrying New Orleans as Zeta Takes Aim
Residents of the storm-pummeled Gulf Coast steeled themselves Tuesday for yet another tropical weather strike as Tropical Storm Zeta took aim at southeast Louisiana, fraying the nerves of evacuees from earlier storms and raising concerns in New Orleans about the low-lying city’s antiquated drainage pump system. Zeta, the 27th named...They're World Series Winners for the First Time Since 1988
Mookie Betts streaked home with a go-ahead run and later homered for good measure as the Los Angeles Dodgers won their first World Series championship since 1988, taking advantage of a hotly debated Tampa Bay move to beat the Rays 3-1 in Game 6. The Dodgers posted the best record...Going off on the high seas: Shipping urged to cut food waste
'Logistical failures' that waste food during transportation can be solved using IT, Singapore port operator says.
In the UK, young, non-white people likelier to lose jobs: Survey
Think tank says younger, non-white workers are more represented in sectors that are worst-hit by coronavirus pandemic.
Australia says women on 10 flights subjected to Qatar body search
Qatar launches investigation as Foreign Minister Marise Payne says other countries share concern over incident.
Thai PM Prayuth says he will not resign despite protests
Months of anti-government protests have called for Prayuth's resignation and reform to powerful monarchy.
Jon Stewart Is Returning to TV
Jon Stewart is returning to TV, more than five years after bowing out as host of The Daily Show and with a new home at Apple TV+. Stewart will host an hour-long, current affairs series that will explore topics of national interest as well as his advocacy work, the streaming...Trump Slams Fox for Airing Obama Speech
President Trump had a busy campaign schedule Tuesday, but he found time to watch Fox News—and he didn't like what he saw. He complained that the network had aired a speech from Barack Obama, who was campaigning for Joe Biden in Florida, the Hill reports. "I only saw he...Task Force: Colorectal Cancer Screening Should Start Earlier
A government-backed task force says that with cases of colon and rectal cancer steadily rising among younger people, it is lowering the recommended starting age for colorectal cancer screening from 50 to 45. If the proposal from the US Preventive Services Task Force is finalized, which is expected to happen...Walter Wallace: Philadelphia calls National Guard after unrest
The US city is deploying more police after hundreds protest against the police killing of a Black man.
Democrats, Trump confirm no US stimulus before Election Day
Donald Trump blasts House Speaker Democrat Nancy Pelosi and promises a stimulus bill after November 3.
At Least 2 Killed in Tenn. School Bus Crash
A school bus carrying children crashed Tuesday in Tennessee, killing at least two people and injuring others, officials said. The crash involved a utility service vehicle and happened on state Highway 58 in Meigs County in eastern Tennessee, said Lt. Bill Miller of the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Tennessee Education Commissioner...Joni Mitchell Rediscovers the Beauty in Her Earliest Work
Looking back at her earliest songs, Joni Mitchell has felt a little disconnected from them. "They’re like some ancient world," the singer-songwriter said in 2004. She didn't plan to ever release many of the tracks on her new box set, Joni Mitchell Archives Vol 1: The Early Years (1963-1967) . "Some...First Lady Slams Biden, Media in First Solo Campaign Stop
Melania Trump lined up squarely with her husband Tuesday on her first solo trip of the 2020 campaign, slamming Joe Biden, Democrats, and the media as she pushed the president's reelection message in the battleground state of Pennsylvania. The first lady defended Trump’s record on COVID-19 even as he continues...Saudi Arabia condemns attempts to ‘link Islam with terrorism’
Saudi statement comes as anger grows in Muslim world over publications of cartoons depicting Prophet Muhammad in France.
Jamie Foxx Heartbroken Over Sister's Death at 36
Jamie Foxx's younger sister has died at age 36, the actor revealed in a heartbroken Instagram post Monday. "My heart is shattered into a million pieces... my beautiful loving sister Deondra has transitioned... I say transitioned because she will always be alive... anyone who knew my sis... knew that she...Supreme Court Hands GOP a Victory in Wisconsin
The Supreme Court has spoken, and Wisconsin's absentee ballot deadline won't be extended. In a win for Republicans, the high court sided with an appeals court that put the 6-day extension on hold . The extension had originally been issued by a lower court judge who sided with Democrats and civil...One dead, more than 100 rescued in Malaysia oil rig collision
Offshore support vessel's anchor reportedly broke off due to bad weather, causing the ship to collide with oil rig.
COVID-19: As UK winter sets in minorities fear second wave impact
Black and Asian people are twice as likely to become infected with coronavirus compared with white people.
Nearly two dozen dead in Guinea post-election violence: State TV
Security officers among the dead following last week's disputed elections, state TV reports, as country remains tense.
Gulf Coast Braces for Possible Record No One Wants
Yet again, the Gulf Coast is bracing as another hurricane roars toward it. Zeta, the 27th named storm of the 2020 season, was upgraded to a hurricane Monday, NBC News reports. It made landfall on the Caribbean coast of Mexico's eastern Yucatan Peninsula late Monday, the AP reports. It's expected...Monday, October 26, 2020
India, US to sign satellite data pact ahead of talks over China
The Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement will allow the US to share top-secret satellite and sensor data with India.
Malaysia PM Muhyiddin gets reprieve from key political ally
Political bloc that led the country for 60 years until 2018 also said that it would not back Anwar Ibrahim.
There Are Once Again 9 Justices on High Court
In what the AP calls the culmination of a decadeslong coordinated effort by a constellation of conservative groups, fueled by tens of millions of dollars from wealthy anonymous donors, to tilt the high court farther to the right, Amy Coney Barrett was on Monday night sworn onto the Supreme Court....Several dead in blast at religious school in Pakistan’s Peshawar
Explosion in the northwestern city kills at least seven people and wounds 70 others, most of them children.
New study links air pollution to 15 percent of COVID-19 deaths
Researchers say deaths linked to COVID-19 and air pollution represent 'potentially avoidable, excess mortality'.
Bouncing back: South Korea’s recession ends as exports surge
South Korea's economy grew by 1.9 percent in third quarter on stimulus measures, after shrinking in the previous two.
Duterte wants government-to-government deal for COVID-19 vaccines
Philippine president's top science and technology official says vaccine would be available at the earliest in mid-2021.
WHO urges world ‘don’t give up’ as COVID-19 pandemic resurges
WHO chief acknowledges 'fatigue', but says distancing, masks vital to avoid return to strict lockdowns.
Springsteen's Joyful Takes on Aging
At age 71, Bruce Springsteen has released a new album that's receiving praise from reviewers and fans as, remarkably, one of his best. Letter to You , which is accompanied by a streaming film, is largely a look back, built around the closeness of the E Street Band, David Brooks writes...Amy Coney Barrett Will Be 115th Court Justice
Republicans got their wish Monday night: The Senate confirmed Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court a mere eight days before the election. The vote was 52-48, with no Democrats voting in favor and Susan Collins of Maine the only Republican to vote against, reports the Hill . The 48-year-old...Lawsuit: Billionaire Played Gilligan's Island Theme Nonstop
While much of America struggles with the economic fallout of the pandemic, rich people are having problems too, including tech entrepreneur Mark Towfiq, who says a neighbor tormented him with the theme tune from Gilligan's Island . The Los Angeles Times reports that the dispute began when billionaire financier Bill Gross,...Nxivm Leader Keith Raniere 'Is Not Sorry': Lawyer
The leader of the self-help organization/sex cult Nxivm is scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday in New York after being convicted of charges including racketeering and sex trafficking. For hours, the court will hear statements from Keith Raniere's victims, the New York Times reports. It could be his last chance to...US Senate confirms Barrett to the Supreme Court
Senate Republicans overpower Democratic opposition to install Barrett on high court just eight days before election.
US approves $2.37bn in potential arms sales to Taiwan
Approval comes as Beijing says it will sanction US companies it says are involved in Washington's arms sales to Taiwan.
El Paso Under Curfew Order for 2 Weeks
With hospitals—and funeral homes—running out of room and coronavirus case numbers setting new records, the 840,000 people of El Paso County, Texas, are now under a curfew. Under a two-week curfew order issued by El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego Sunday evening, residents are required to remain...Ant Group's IPO Could Raise a Record $35B
The world's largest fintech company, China's Ant Group, will try to raise nearly $35 billion in a huge public offering of stock that would shatter records. Alibaba-affiliated Ant Group, which operates a suite of financial products including the Alipay digital wallet in China and one of the world's largest money...British military takes control of vessel threatened by stowaways
Seven people detained after special forces storm an oil tanker in the English Channel as it showed sign of distress.
Thailand parliament meets to discuss pro-democracy protests
PM Prayut's resignation demanded by protesters who regard his premiership as illegitimate.
Putin Speaks Out on Trump's Criticism of Biden Family
In comments Reuters calls "less friendly" toward President Trump and possibly attempting to "curry favor" with Joe Biden, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday pushed back against Trump's favored line of attack against his opponent. "Yes, in Ukraine he (Hunter Biden) had or maybe still has a business, I don’t...Children killed in attack on Cameroon school
At least eight children killed, a dozen wounded after attackers stormed a school in Cameroon with guns and machetes.
Final Trump-Biden debate: Key moments
Here are key moments from the final Trump-Biden presidential debate for the US 2020 election.
Hard-hit Ethiopian farmers battle locust invasion
“I have nothing left to feed my nine children.” Ethiopia’s farmers battle worst locust invasion in 25 years.
Drone footage captures ancient cat etching
Drone footage captures never before seen figure of an ancient giant cat etched into a hillside in Peru.
Azerbaijan, Armenia trade blame for new truce violation
Third attempt at halting fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh has collapsed, with shelling reported by both sides.
Centre-right opposition wins Lithuania’s parliamentary election
The conservative Homeland Union party is projected to win 50 out of 141 seats in parliament, election body says.
Sri Lanka shuts parliament after coronavirus case detected
Parliament closed for two days after police officer at the complex tests positive amid new surge in country's cases.
Hayride Turns Fatal in Illinois
An autumn tradition turned tragic Saturday night when a woman was killed during a tractor ride in rural Hancock County, Illinois. Officials say three adults and 16 children were on hay bales in a wagon the tractor was pulling, in what is known as a hayrack ride, when the driver...Republicans Are Narrowing the Early Voting Gap
More people have now voted than all the early ballots cast in 2016—and the election is still more than a week away. CNN reported on Sunday that more than 58.7 million ballots have so far been cast, citing a survey of election officials it performed alongside Edison Research...Pakistan’s armless snooker sensation hits cue balls with his chin
Mohammad Ikram was born without arms but hasn't let anything stop him from his childhood dream of playing the game.
Xi’s carbon neutrality vow will reshape China’s five-year plan
Chinese policymakers expected to focus on Xi Jinping's radical new climate targets at plenum on new five-year plan.
Rapper Offset Detained After Run-In at Trump Rally
Rapper Offset was detained Saturday while driving through a rally for President Trump, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. The Migos rapper, who is married to Cardi B, had "some sort of run-in" with the Trump supporters at the Beverly Hills, California, rally, per TMZ . Police were called by a person who...Cop Who Shot Into Car, Killing Black Teen, Fired
The Illinois police officer who fatally shot Black teen Marcellis Stinnette last week has been fired. The unidentified Hispanic officer, who has been with the force for five years, was terminated Friday "for multiple policy and procedure violations," the Waukegan Police Department says, per USA Today . No new details have...Sunday, October 25, 2020
Australia’s Victoria logs zero COVID-19 cases, a first since July
For first time in four months, Victoria reports no new cases, raising hopes lockdown in city of Melbourne may be eased.
Samsung shares rise on restructuring hopes after chairman’s death
Samsung chairman Lee Kun-hee died on Sunday, aged 78, after being in hospital since 2014 following a heart attack.
Felicity Huffman Has Paid Full Debt to Society
Felicity Huffman is free and clear. The actress' rep tells People Huffman has completed her full sentence for the college admissions scandal; that included the 14-day prison sentence of which Huffman served 11 days plus 250 hours of community service and one year of supervised release. TMZ reports that last...
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