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US customs agency ban follows probe into forced labour allegations; FGV says it upholds labour standards. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3l3oNRC

COVID-19: UN calls for more support for ‘people’s vaccine’ plan

A total of 168 countries join UN's COVID-19 vaccine plan as UK, Canada and Germany pledge nearly $1bn in funds. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2HIl2CN

Police deployed as restive Hong Kong marks China’s National Day

While leader Carrie Lam hails 'return to peace', riot police hit streets to deter expected pro-democracy march. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ii6FBK

Putin, Macron call for Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire as deaths mount

Armenia, Azerbaijan reject calls for negotiations and Russia's offer to host talks as fear of broader conflict emerges. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2GlSpuH

Seagram liquor heiress jailed for role in US sex-trafficking ring

Clare Bronfman handed 81-month term for involvement in group that allegedly enslaved women for sex with its leader. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3l3kdmA

Sanctions against Belarus stall as US awaits EU consensus

EU had pledged to impose sanctions on Belarus but Cyprus has blocked the move until it also sanctions on Turkey. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Scbdin

Bushfire danger: Smoke puts lives of mothers and babies at risk

Experts agree smoke from forest fires is as toxic as urban pollution and causes serious health problems in babies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36sRxPA

China approves arrest of 12 Hong Kong speedboat fugitives

The group was reportedly trying to reach Taiwan when mainland authorities picked them up on August 23. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/34gMfEn

Trump set to miss required deadline for 2021 refugee quota

Without a new admissions quota, the US refugee resettlement programme will not be able to take in new refugees. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3n4DAxp

Trump, Biden battle in ‘ugly’ first US election debate

Interruptions, personal attacks dominate televised US election debate between presidential rivals from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kXWeoB

Analysis: Trump’s debate gift to Joe Biden

Trump set a low bar for Biden in their first debate, after months of calling him 'Sleepy Joe'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2HD1UWJ

Toxins in plastic blamed for health, environment hazards

Report warns exposure to toxic chemicals in everyday consumer goods could result in cancers, damage to immune system. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ijQdku

During debate, Trump refuses to condemn white supremacy

US President Donald Trump dodges and deflects when asked whether he is willing to condemn white supremacists. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3if16UN

With attendances plunging, Disney plans to lay off 28,000 workers

Disney's parks unit head describes move as 'heartbreaking', blames coronavirus and California regulations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2GiCRb5

Gundam entrances millions as giant robot steps out in Yokohama

The 18-metre robot is the centrepiece of the Gundam Factory Yokohama, which is set to open in December. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2GfUMit

Pompeo to visit Japan, S Korea and Mongolia next week

US secretary of state's East Asia visit is expected to focus heavily on China and North Korea. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kWP18s

Azerbaijan, Armenia reject talks as Karabakh conflict widens

UN Security Council expresses concern about the clashes, as Guterres calls for halt in fighting. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/34emCUw

Indigenous people sceptical of Indonesia mapping project

Communities, which are on front lines of land disputes, say they have been left out of mapping project. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Soe2NL

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Kenya’s women entrepreneurs lack access to capital, study finds

Women face pay and promotion disparities as well as obstacles in accessing information, technology and finance. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2S7KfZm

North Korea tells UN it now has ‘effective war deterrent’

North Korea is struggling under international sanctions imposed for its nuclear and ballistic missiles programmes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3l2Mf1B

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Project Veritas Video Was a ‘Coordinated Disinformation Campaign,’ Researchers Say

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US presidential debate live updates: Trump, Biden’s first clash

Donald Trump and Joe Biden are facing off in Cleveland, Ohio, for their first of three debates. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2GaxAT7

Lockheed Martin ‘mishandled toxins’, causing illness: US lawsuits

Two lawsuits filed in US state of Florida allege defence company mishandled disposal of hazardous waste materials. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cIRfWf

The Facebook Pages With the Largest Share of Debate Conversation

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Right-Wing Sites Falsely Claim Biden Got Debate Questions in Advance

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Jet suit paramedic tested in the Lake District 'could save lives'

The kit means a paramedic can "fly" up a fell in 90 seconds rather than go 30 minutes by foot. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3n3xtsY

'I monitor my staff with software that takes screenshots'

Many have struggled to get to grips with working from home, but would surveillance technology help? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3igFPd7

UAE to launch spacecraft to moon in 2024, tweets PM

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum says his country plans to send an unmanned Emirati-made lunar rover to the moon. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36idBg6

Flightradar24 hit by third cyber-attack in two days

Flightradar24 says it has been hit by sustained attacks over two days, interrupting its service. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EGIgrN

Saudi Arabia says it took down ‘terrorist cell’ trained by Iran

Riyadh says it busted a 'terror cell' that had received training from Iran's Revolutionary Guards, arresting 10 people. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30culBt

Illicit money flows from Africa near $89bn, UN study says

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development's estimate is its most comprehensive to date for Africa. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/347LL39

Nagorno-Karabakh battles continue for a third day: Live news

Al Jazeera’s live coverage of the latest military escalation between Azerbaijan and Armenia in the disputed region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2FZsSrp

Nokia clinches 5G deal with BT to replace Huawei in EE network

The Finnish firm will become the largest provider of base stations and antennas to EE's network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Sc5etS

Testing infogram wp smartquotes

Testing infogram wp smartquotes from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36khKQr

Why electoral reform matters: Lessons for the US, from Kenya

On the eve of a poll that many believe 'could break America', the US can learn a lot from Kenya's election woes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jqH0bH

Australia sends troops to help contain coronavirus on cargo ship

At least 17 of the 21 crew members of an ore carrier, which last changed crews in Manila, tested positive for COVID-19. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/349V4Qa

TikTok ban: How did TikTok stay online in the US?

Sophia Smith-Galer explains why President Trump shifted his position on banning new downloads of the app from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30fYdN4

US 2020 election: Social media's nightmare scenario

Potential election chaos will play out on social media, and Big Tech is worried. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mXtZs1

'If you steal music, you aren't a real music fan'

The music industry is trying to clampdown on the latest form of music piracy known as stream-ripping. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Gb8ALk

Amnesty says it’s halting work in India due to gov’t ‘witch-hunt’

Rights body says it shut its operations due to the continuing government crackdown over the last two years. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/339a8OJ

Japan’s NTT considers taking mobile unit private in $38bn deal

PM Suga's attempt to push cuts in telecommunications rates could lead to largest-ever offer for a Japanese firm. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2S5OPXV

More troops killed as clashes rage in Nagorno-Karabakh

Fiercest fighting in more than a quarter of a century rages in Azerbaijan's ethnic Armenian enclave, killing dozens. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3468RYa

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‘He was always your first fan’: Remembering COVID-19 victims

As the global death toll from the coronavirus passes one million, Al Jazeera remembers some of those who have died. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/338GHMP

Global coronavirus death toll exceeds one million

COVID-19 first emerged late last year in the central Chinese city of Wuhan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30dZlkE

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David Daoud Wright re-sentenced for plot to kill Pamela Geller

David Daoud Wright ordered to 30 years in prison for conspiring to kill Pamela Geller, an anti-Muslim public figure. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cItb5Q

Pakistan opposition leader arrested in corruption case

PML-N leader Shehbaz Sharif is the latest high-profile figure to be arrested as part of PM Khan's anti-corruption drive. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2S229Nc

Pompeo visits Greece in bid to ease East Med tensions

US secretary of state's trip comes amid tensions between Athens and Ankara over maritime boundaries, drilling rights. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30eHxG5

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Japan issues suicide warning after death of Miss Sherlock actress

Yuko Takeuchi's death comes close on the heels of recent cases of other Japanese celebrities taking their own lives. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2GjcUb3

Azerbaijan denies Turkey sent it fighters from Syria

Denial after Armenian envoy to Russia says some 4,000 fighters from Syria were fighting after being deployed by Turkey. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mXsFFI

Why you should care about conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan

Clashes erupt periodically in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, and the latest crisis has raised fears of an all-out war. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2GkKwFx

Aryeh Neier: My memories of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

The veteran human rights activist describes his friend and how desperately she wanted to outlive Trump's presidency. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36cqZlD

South Korea’s Moon calls for return of inter-Korean army hotlines

Moon says hotline to Pyongyang could prevent unexpected incidents like recent shooting of South Korean official. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2S3yUcC

One in four children could miss school after Beirut blast: IRC

Aid group International Rescue Committee warns 'far fewer children' will enroll in schools this academic year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jdqawD

Uber secures right to continue operating in London

A court renews the ride-hailing giant's London licence despite previous safety concerns. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cDdnRC

Nagorno-Karabakh battles rage for second day: Live news

Live coverage of the continuing fighting between Azerbaijani and Armenian forces in the disputed Caucasus region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3j9usoX

Trump’s Kosovo-Serbia normalisation deal is all about Israel

The deal is not a 'historic breakthrough', but another stab in the back of the Palestinian people. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/336CXv6

A European odyssey: A portrait of Europe during the pandemic

Two journalists travelled from the North Cape to Sicily to document a Europe divided by the coronavirus crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cFWSEC

‘The future is uncertain’: India coronavirus cases top 6 million

India is on course to overtake the US in the coming weeks as the country with the most coronavirus cases. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36k5dMK

Robots in a flat - testing tech for independent living

A laboratory made to look like a home is fitted with sensors and internet of things devices. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36dxzby

Huawei: The PowerPoint that sparked an international row

The top Huawei executive's closely watched extradition case returns to court on Monday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cBCggr

How a Bollywood star’s death case took a ‘misogynistic spiral’

The death of a Bollywood actor has transfixed India with media accused of vilifying the actor's girlfreind. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3icyGKW

COVID-19 cases in Australia’s Victoria fall as lockdown eases

Victoria has five new COVID-19 cases, three deaths on Monday, while New South Wales has zero cases in last two days. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2S3XrOP

Big Hit IPO proves dynamite as BTS label priced at top of range

Shares of Big Hit Entertainment priced at 135,000 won each, at the top of the range for the initial public offering. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30beUJS

World leaders call for end to clashes in Nagorno-Karabakh

Growing concern that Armenia and Azerbaijan could return to war over disputed territory after dozens killed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2FXlKMd

TikTok: US judge halts app store ban

District Judge Carl Nichols has issued a temporary injunction preventing a ban on TikTok downloads. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3i6NMld

US judge suspends Trump’s TikTok download ban

Ban was due to come into effect at midnight, with US claiming the video app poses threat to national security. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2S17MuW

Greece reports first COVID-19 refugee death since pandemic began

The 61-year-old Afghan father of two died in hospital in Athens where he had been receiving treatment. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2GcuAVW

Egypt’s el-Sisi warns of instability after protest calls

President thanks Egyptians for not heeding calls for anti-government protests as dozens demonstrate for more than week. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3434Fbx

Analysis: How Trump’s Supreme Court pick is politically risky

By drawing attention to controversial issues, Trump could be handing the Democrats political gifts. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jbDZM3

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U.S. Judge Hears Arguments on Trump’s TikTok Ban

By BY MIKE ISAAC AND DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2HCjGtl

Concerns mount as Iran gripped by third major COVID-19 wave

Authorities mobilising to implement restrictions across the country as alarm sounds on rising coronavirus cases. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kTb004

Iran and Iraq agree to boost ties in high-level meetings

Iraq's Foreign Minister visits Tehran to discuss political and economic ties, as well as the US role in the region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/338pmn8

Will Trump give up power if he loses?

President Trump has not committed to a peaceful transfer of power if he loses election to Democratic rival Joe Biden. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mVYSgv

Sri Lanka returns containers of illegal waste to Britain: Customs

Containers were meant to carry used mattresses, carpets and rugs, but had also contained hospital waste, officials said. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36abOcI

Armenia-Azerbaijan clashes: How the world reacted

Heavy fighting between Azerbaijani and Armenian forces broke out in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3i8QJlo

Why does American travel writing erase Black people?

Travel writing has long gone hand-in-hand with Western imperialism, and some of its tropes remain in guidebooks today. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2RZVwuI

Nagorno-Karabakh dispute: Armenia, Azerbaijan standoff explained

Decades-old tensions erupt again into fighting, prompting fears of a major escalation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kPvl6n

Armenia-Azerbaijan clashes: Live news

Al Jazeera's live coverage of the latest military escalation in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3420wEJ

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China: Carbon monoxide kills 16 trapped coal miners

One survivor taken to hospital after excessively high levels of carbon monoxide kill workers at Chongqing mine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2S9pnkh

Switzerland votes on curbing immigration from EU nations

Swiss voters cast their ballots on right-wing proposal to end free movement of workers between Switzerland and the EU. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kQ8ZS5

Yemen gov’t, Houthis agree to exchange 1,000 prisoners: Sources

Sources say the warring sides have agreed to the largest prisoner swap so far in bid to revive peace process. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2S1xmjF

Fighting erupts between Armenia, Azerbaijan over disputed region

Armenia says Azerbaijan attacked civilian settlements in Nagorno-Karabakh in the worst clashes since 2016. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2S25UlH

The power of smell: Learning to feel through scent

My enhanced sense of smell means my olfactory memory bank overflows while other memories are an incomplete painting. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cBPp9t

North Korea warns of tensions during search for shot South Korean

Pyongyang says incident should not have happened, South Korea mobilises dozens of naval vessels to find man's remains. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mSuvrf

Yangon under strain as Myanmar coronavirus cases surge

Rising case numbers in the country's west quickly spread elsewhere and infection numbers have doubled every week. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30aImQ5

Modi offers India’s COVID-19 vaccine capacity to ‘all humanity’

Prime minister says India moving ahead with third-phase trial before mass production as country's cases, deaths surge. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3czqYJA

France’s Macron says Belarus leader Lukashenko ‘has to go’

EU refuses to recognise Lukashenko as legitimate president of ex-Soviet republic as Minsk slams foreign intervention. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/334kE9R

Israelis protest against Netanyahu despite coronavirus lockdown

Protesters say attempt to block them was one motivation for them coming out on the streets for the 14th week in a row. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cwPyLo

UAE suspended from equestrian competitions for breaking rules

UAE suspended across all FEI disciplines until new year and endurance events until end of March for circumventing rules. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36attks

U.S. Places Restrictions on China’s Leading Chip Maker

By BY ANA SWANSON AND RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3n4sJUe

Ukraine crash: Flight recorders found, leader vows ‘prompt’ probe

Flight recorders of military plane found day after it crashed, killing 26, as president orders impartial investigation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kHWnN0

Togo prime minister and government resign

Togo was due for political reshuffle since President Gnassingbe's re-election but changes were delayed by COVID-19. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33YnWek

Attackers kill at least 15 people in western Ethiopia

Ethiopian Human Rights Commission expresses alarm over surge in attacks against civilians in the region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kMjhTt

NHS Covid-19: App users unable to input negative tests

Users in England who booked a test outside of the app can only register a positive result. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mVj4iI

Thai protests: Taking on the monarchy, breaking through taboos

Student activists in Thailand speak the unspeakable as they demand reforms to the monarchy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Gex1Hn

Why is President Bolsonaro’s popularity on the rise in Brazil?

Despite downplaying the seriousness of COVID-19, Brazil's president's approval rating is at its highest since he took office. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33ZfBXH

Pasta, Wine and Inflatable Pools: How Amazon Conquered Italy in the Pandemic

By BY ADAM SATARIANO AND EMMA BUBOLA from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/33Z7Ocp

Inside eBay’s Cockroach Cult: The Ghastly Story of a Stalking Scandal

By BY DAVID STREITFELD from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2EAlXnL

Canada charges man for lying about joining ISIL

Shehroze Chaudhry was arrested after allegedly lying about having a role with ISIL, performing execution-style killings. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kMpLla

Bollywood star Deepika Padukone questioned in India drugs probe

Top actress questioned by the narcotics agency that is probing the film industry's alleged links with drug peddlers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cxBMb8

Lebanon PM-designate resigns amid impasse over gov’t formation

Mustapha Adib says he wants to recuse himself from forming a new cabinet. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3j0vxPE

Armenia opposition leader placed in detention

Prosecutors accuse Gagik Tsarukyan of financial crimes, including 'vote buying' during 2017 parliamentary election. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/336bZUG

Sabah election: Polls open in key test for Malaysia’s Muhyiddin

A defeat for Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin's allies in Sabah state could increase pressure for snap national polls. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kQcRCJ

WHO warns 2 million COVID-19 deaths ‘likely’ before vaccine ready

With coronavirus fatalities nearing 1 million, experts call for concerted action to curb the pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2RYH6Lc

African court requests Gbagbo be added to I Coast electoral roll

Former president's candidacy was rejected on grounds he was handed a 20-year jail term by Ivorian court last November. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2RXeFxm

The false promise of early elections in Iraq

Without major reform, the 2021 parliamentary vote in Iraq will not bring the major changes the Iraqi people demand. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mSQoa2

Japan’s Suga tells UN Tokyo is ‘determined’ to host Olympics

New PM Yoshihide Suga says Japan is determined to host Olympics 'as proof humanity has defeated' COVID-19 pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kOk9a3

S Korea demands Pyongyang further probe official’s death at sea

Seoul says it will call for a joint probe into killing, which drew a rare apology from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mRNK4g

One ‘killed’ in Egypt as protesters demand el-Sisi resign

Security forces crack down as thousands rally in cities and rural areas across Egypt during 'Friday of rage' protests. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kTpdtX

Oregon governor sending state police to Portland for protests

US city of Portland has been shaken by protests for more than three months following the police killing of George Floyd. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mRWcAp

California County Enlists Social Media to Thwart a Misleading Election Photo

By BY NICK CORASANITI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3j3huZC

G7 to back debt freeze extension for poor nations: Report

The group's finance ministers are to discuss a six-month extension of a programme to help world's poorest countries. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2HssHFb

Malaysia power struggle set to drag on as king recuperates

Opposition leader's meeting with King Sultan Abdullah cancelled after monarch taken to hospital for observation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Ex9kcZ

I Coast: Ouattara slams rivals’ presidential bids as provocation

Incumbent condemns ex-president Laurent Gbagbo and ex-rebel chief Guillaume Soro for trying to contest upcoming polls. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cvAFc5

Australia’s Forgotten Bushfire Survivors

101 East follows Australia's bushfire victims as they struggle to survive and rebuild months after disaster struck. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Ex7Qzz

Hong Kong legislators protest against China’s arrest of activists

Pro-democracy politicians call for the release of 12 Hong Kong activists arrested at sea by Chinese authorities. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2FY7ItA

‘Very sorry’: Kim Jong Un apologises for killing of South Korean

South Korean official went missing on Monday and Seoul said he had been shot and his body burned. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/362gLUZ

Teaching offshore robots to speak our language

New technology has been unveiled which allows humans to ask robots questions and understand their actions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3csmkgs

Giant 25 tonne Gundam robot shows off its moves and other news

BBC Click's Paul Carter highlights the best of the week's technology news. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33SM9T8

How worried should we be about deadly cyber-attacks?

Experts have been warning for years that it's not a matter of if, but when, hackers will kill somebody. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hXDTq5

UN body advises Pakistan to stop issuing pilots’ licenses: Report

Advice comes after Pakistan opened a probe into allegations that many airline pilots have been issued fake credentials. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3j1LIw1

Taiwan says 46 incidents involving Chinese planes in last 9 days

Tension between China and Taiwan has intensified since President Tsai Ing-wen was re-elected in a landslide in January. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/330Z6v5

Record COVID-19 cases in France, UK; ‘Tough weeks ahead’ in Spain

Paris hospitals reduce surgeries and protests flare in Madrid over resources for primary care staff. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mPQVJE

Rio postpones world-famous Carnival over COVID-19

Samba schools say event cannot take place while Brazil grapples with world's second-deadliest COVID-19 outbreak. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3i8wRyU

Australia’s latest economic stimulus: Easing bank lending rules

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says credit flows will be crucial to help Australia's economy recover from the pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/306dv7i

Without Evidence, Right-Wing Commentators Link Soros to Louisville U-Haul

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Google Services Go Down in Some Parts of U.S.

By BY DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI AND MICHAEL LEVENSON from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3mNM7Vf

World in disarray: Angry exchanges at top UN meeting on COVID-19

UN chief warns he fears the worst if world handles climate the same way as the pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/365lmpp

Ex-Cambridge Analytica head banned from running firms in UK

UK state agency blackballs Alexander Nix for letting now-defunct Cambridge Analytica staff offer 'unethical services'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/306gPPw

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'One day everyone will use China's digital currency'

China plans a digital version of its currency, which some say could become a big global payment system. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/305Twpi

Florida AG calls for probe into Bloomberg funds for ex-convicts

Florida is a key swing state in the 2020 US elections and ex-convict voters could prove to be influential in the result. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3419out

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Hong Kong’s Joshua Wong arrested for 2019 ‘illegal assembly’

Prominent democracy activist slams his arrest as a 'notorious abuse' of power after court frees him on bail. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hWecpH

Iran hits back at ‘delirious’ Saudi after King Salman’s UN speech

In response to fiery UN speech by King Salman, Iranian officials brand Saudi Arabia as the main sponsor of 'terrorism'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Es0JIu

Asia Pacific hardest hit by COVID-19, climate-related disasters

IFRC says vast majority of people hit by 'double jeopardy' of COVID-19 and climate disasters were in the Asia Pacific. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mQEsW7

UK to host ‘human challenge’ trials for COVID-19 vaccines

In January, volunteers will be deliberately infected with coronavirus to test effectiveness of vaccine candidates. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3j2zbJ0

UK Chancellor Sunak under pressure to spend more to prop up jobs

Government's furlough protection scheme may be extended, but only to the worst-hit sectors of the British economy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2HphKnP

Why India’s ‘historic’ new labour laws may not work for workers

New regulations aim to protect workers and cut red tape, but labour groups say many in the informal sector lose out. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kNEbkT

Police in Australia’s Victoria criticised over COVID-19 response

Human Rights Watch says police engaged in 'abusive practices' during pandemic that raise human rights concerns. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33VLRuB

Amnesty urges EU to rethink Libya cooperation over refugee abuse

New report by rights watchdog details horrors endured by detained refugees and migrants in the North African country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kKALzG

Pakistan’s opposition takes blunt aim at country’s military

Opposition parties unite to launch new anti-government movement, but analysts are sceptical it can unseat PM Khan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3j5bBeI

In Pictures: Protests in US after Breonna Taylor decision

Demonstrators pour onto the streets of several cities across US, chanting “Say her name” and “No justice, no peace”. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2RTmYKB

Gravity takes over as Asia stocks fall from highs, follow US drop

Comments by US Federal Reserve officials suggest recovery from pandemic-led economic shock is proving to be weak. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/364FjwG

China running 380 detention centres in Xinjiang: Researchers

Australian study finds camps have expanded, despite claims that Uighurs were being released. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/364c7FY

The British coastal communities doomed to become climate refugees

How coastal villages in the UK are dealing with an uncertain future, as their homes are lost to rising seas. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2FURHVg

‘Not justice’: Anger in Louisville after Breonna Taylor charges

Two police officers shot after grand jury decides not to pursue murder or manslaughter charge in 26-year-old's death. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hZME2T

Integrity of Myanmar polls questioned amid conflict, pandemic

Observers say conflict, coronavirus lockdown and restrictions to information pose hurdles to electoral process. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cphErI

Chinese-owned TikTok asks US judge to block Trump’s download ban

Chinese media have denounced pressure by the US on TikTok's owner to sell the popular app to American firms. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32Z2g24

Bollywood star Deepika Padukone summoned by police in drugs probe

The death of actor Sushant Singh has sparked a media storm with some calling for wider probe into 'drugs mafia'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2RSnRDl

Japan and S Korea need to repair ties, cooperate on N Korea: PM

Yoshihide Suga says it is time to mend frayed ties in call with South Korea's president Moon Jae-in. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hSCbpO

North Korea shot, burned body of missing S Korean official: Seoul

South Korea condemns 'brutal' killing of fishery official and urges Pyongyang to punish those involved in the incident. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3j4xnze

Venezuela’s Maduro calls on UN to rally against US sanctions

Beleaguered leader urges end to 'coercive measures' while opposition leader calls for 'decisive action' to oust Maduro. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2RT9uyr

Britain finally launches COVID-19 app in England and Wales

Launch is four months behind schedule and comes as cases soar to levels not seen since May. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cuOXJZ

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Young People More Likely to Believe Virus Misinformation, Study Says

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France backs Saad Hariri’s proposal to end political deadlock

Amid delay in forming gov't following blast, ex-Lebanese PM suggests naming independent Shia candidate for finance post. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2RP8prh

Bilkis: Anti-CAA protester among TIME’s most influential people

The 82-year-old Bilkis was honored by TIME Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People of 2020. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35VpAQq

Alexey Navalny released from German hospital after 32 days

Doctors at German hospital believe Kremlin critic could make a full recovery from alleged poisoning attack. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hSTA1t

Asian battery makers zapped by Tesla’s plans to slash costs

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says company is planning on launching a $25,000 car - its cheapest yet - in about three years. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iVHDJH

Some freed Taliban returned to battlefield: Top Afghan official

Abdullah Abdullah says a number of freed prisoners have taken up arms in contravention of the February peace agreement. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33RAzaL

India building collapse toll tops 30 as rescue efforts continue

Officials say at least eight people are still missing as rescue personnel battle rain in search for survivors. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/32Zyg6B

‘War will benefit no one’: Global concern over US-China tensions

UN chief warns against a new Cold War between US and China as world leaders decry growing superpower rivalry. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cmhfX0

Gallup poll says world becoming less tolerant of migrants

Seven European countries - led by North Macedonia, Hungary, Serbia and Croatia - are the least-accepting countries. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33Q71KN

Saudi Arabia to gradually resume Umrah pilgrimage

Year-round pilgrimage to begin from October 4, seven months after it was suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kEgZFQ

‘Great challenges’: Huawei chairman says US sanctions are hurting

Chinese telecoms giant urges US to reconsider restrictions, which Trump imposed, accusing Huawei of helping Beijing spy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2FVR1Pg

Why Indian farmers are protesting against new farm bills

Government move to reform agricultural marketing has sparked protests, with critics calling the move 'pro-corporate'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3hUJiOB

Hundreds of whales dead after stranding off Australia’s Tasmania

As rescue effort enters third day, conservationists find 200 more whales in largest stranding recorded in Australia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33QPMZQ

Theatres look to tech to keep performing

Technology is now trying to fill the void until actors can begin treading the boards again. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hXkx4h

Net zero by 2060: That’s China’s bold new carbon emissions goal

Chinese and US leaders attack each other's environmental records, as Trump blames China for 'rampant pollution'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2EqpBAx

Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim says has majority to form new government

Country's opposition leader says he is ready to take power from Muhyiddin Yassin who took office in March. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iUrLHH

Duterte invokes court ruling against China in UN address

Philippine president says Manila 'firmly rejects' attempts to undermine 2016 ruling declaring China's claim illegal. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3cptWjZ

Airlines push for coronavirus tests before international flights

Travel restrictions have crushed a global airline industry that says preflight tests would be better than quarantines. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2RS2lhK

Seaweed tides over Bali islanders after tourism slump

Aquaculture provides fallback for people of the Penida Archipelago as they wait for tourists to return. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2ZYkqz6

Musk: $25,000 Tesla ready 'in about three years'

News about cheaper batteries and cars didn't excite investors as $50bn was wiped from its value. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35VLweh

Former rebel leader elected Bougainville president

Ishmael Toroama is set to lead independence talks for the autonomous territory in the remote east of Papua New Guinea. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2RMN8i2

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India's new coronavirus infections at lowest in almost a month

There were 75,083 new cases and 1,053 deaths in the past 24 hours, and a record 101,468 recoveries. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3cl8mwR

Soaring food prices hit Sudanese as floods ravage the country

Sudan is expecting more rain. Floods have already destroyed homes and killed people, now food prices are soaring too. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3iRR9Oh

Venezuela, Cuba denounce US 'hegemony' in UNGA speeches

Maduro calls on the world to fight 'imperialism' while Cuba accuses the US of threatening 'international peace'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3iRLx6F

No Belarus sanctions by EU despite Tikhanovskaya plea

Belarus' opposition leader makes a shocking presentation but EU foreign ministers still unable to agree on sanctions. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZUaXJe

Obituary: Nepal's 'Snow Leopard' Ang Rita who set Everest record

Ang Rita Sherpa, the first person to climb Mount Everest 10 times without bottled oxygen, dies aged 72. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/35VWOit

Taiwan tells China to 'back off' as airspace 'incursions' rise

Taiwan has reported a sharp rise in incursions by Chinese warplanes into its air defence identification zone. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3kPZzGz

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Why environmental justice is an anti-colonial struggle

It is increasingly clear that systemic oppression and environmental collapse are inextricably linked. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/300bj0S

Redefining anti-Semitism on Facebook

If Facebook were to adopt the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism, this would be detrimental to freedom of speech. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3kCpa5t

Amazon criticised over 'Black Lives Don't Matter' caps

A barrister questions whether the retailer has any checks in place after spotting the racist hats. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32NRQCC

Airbus looks to the future with hydrogen planes

The aerospace giant said its hydrogen-fuelled passenger planes could be in service by 2035. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kyBrIf

Broadband: Old TV caused village broadband outages for 18 months

Connectivity was disrupted each morning, causing issues for households trying to get online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32PRxHc

Legacy of Iran-Iraq War still reverberates 40 years later

Bitter eight-year battle not only inflicted human and economic devastation, but has impacted Middle East to this day. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3mIQm4w

'Crazy year up north' as Arctic ice shrinks to near record-low

Scientists say warming in the Arctic melted the ice covering the polar ocean to its second-lowest level in 40 years. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZWniNd

Indian man cuts pregnant wife's belly 'to check gender'

A man from Uttar Pradesh arrested after he allegedly slashed his wife's stomach with a sickle to check gender of baby. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32QOK0A

Vatican, China prepare to renew historic deal, angering US

Pope Francis has reportedly approved a two-year renewal of the deal on the appointment of bishops vetted by the Vatican. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3hS0cNN

Rescue underway to save 270 whales stranded in Australia

Scientist says up to a third of the stranded animals may already be dead as 'challenging' rescue operation kicks off. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FTyD9w

Trump to name Supreme Court pick at end of week

Contentious Senate hearing looms as Republican president looks to solidify conservative majority on highest court. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/35WGIp1

No sign of US, China as global vaccine plan gathers momentum

The COVAX initiative pools resources to ensure poorer nations will have access to any life-saving future vaccine. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/35Y23OU

US COVID-19 deaths near 200,000, one in five of global toll

Health experts forecast that COVID-19 fatalities in the US could reach 378,000 by the end of 2020. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FVv9mU

Rivalries challenge UN as it marks 75 years since founding

Calls for reform and cooperation as pandemic, US scepticism and growing US-China tensions undermine int'l organisation. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3iY4cxK

Justice Dept. to Brief States on Google Antitrust Inquiry

By BY CECILIA KANG, DAVID MCCABE AND DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2RMgnBD

Canadian rights groups urge Trudeau to end Saudi arms sales

Open letter comes after UN named Canada as one of the countries 'perpetuating the conflict' in Yemen with arms sales. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3mDnNFw

'Mythical' Aston Martin Bulldog supercar being restored

Only one Bulldog was ever built but it was sold by the company 40 years ago to raise cash. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RLPzBC

Lebanon PM-designate Adib calls for collaboration to form gov't

Amid political deadlock, Adib urged parties to work so French initiative succeeds and economic collapse is avoided. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3cj009h

Israel court: Child abuse suspect can be extradited to Australia

Malka Leifer, a former educator accused of sexually abusing female students, has been fighting extradition since 2014. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FQ4gRz

UNGA75 to go virtual as COVID-19 keeps world leaders home

UN General Assembly is usually a packed event, with world leaders making headlines, but not this year. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/35RXPYY

Johnson rejects claim he took Italy trip as 'completely untrue'

Italian newspaper La Repubblica claimed UK PM was seen in Perugia from September 11 to 14 to baptise his newborn son. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3cjO0o0

This Deal Helped Turn Google Into an Ad Powerhouse. Is That a Problem?

By BY STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3iQ9cEq

Hungary's PM Orban endorses Trump's re-election bid

Viktor Orban said US Democrats built their diplomacy on 'moral imperialism' which 'illiberal' leaders like him rejected. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3clyKHc

Sudan leaders in UAE for talks with Emirati, US officials

Amid reports of talks on 'possible' deal with Israel, state media says delegation to discuss US terror list removal. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2EnOKfc

On Westgate's 7th anniversary, Kenya is repeating its mistakes

The Kenyan government is now mishandling the COVID-19 crisis in similar ways. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FNzGYL

Doctor's Note: Can wearing glasses help protect against COVID-19?

While one study has come out supporting this claim, there is no substantial evidence yet that glasses can protect you. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32MvwJq

How being rejected by my father a second time helped me heal

He told me horror stories about my biological mother, told me he wanted to do better and then stopped speaking to me. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2EiQI0c

Myanmar locks down Yangon region after record jump in COVID cases

Area's more than four million people given less than 24 hours to prepare for 'stay at home' order. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3ch0wV7

The tech putting the beef into Australian cattle farming

Why Australia's huge farms are increasingly relying on technology to monitor their livestock. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32PteJq

Satellite achieves sharp-eyed view of methane

A Canadian company debuts a powerful new capability to monitor the potent greenhouse gas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hOOmUv

Super Mario at 35: 'The little plumber who defined a genre'

Battling Bowser, protecting Peach, what makes Mario magical as he celebrates 35 years? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iKe11P

Taj Mahal to reopen after 6 months as India COVID-19 cases soar

Mughal era monument set to reopen to visitors, even as the pandemic continues to accelerate in India. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3mGFh3Z

Succession and Watchmen take awards at pandemic-hit Emmys

Award show to recognise television's best was scaled down because of COVID-19, with some stars joining from their sofas. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3mBLk9P

India: Deadly building collapse near Mumbai, many feared trapped

At least eight dead and 20-25 people feared trapped after three-storey residential building collapsed in Bhiwandi. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3cicfmv

Plaque installed by Thai protesters near palace removed

The plaque featured the three-fingered salute of the protest movement and said Thailand belonged to its people. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3iQ3aUn

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UK at a COVID-19 'tipping point' as a second lockdown looms: Live

Mayor of London urges quick action to stop coronavirus resurgence; Myanmar's stay-at-home order for Yangon takes effect. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2EmCgV6

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Fox News Breaking News Alert WATCH: Trump sits down with Mark Levin to discuss law and order, the pandemic and the 2020 election 09/20/20 4:59 PM

Iran chides US as world refuses to reimpose sanctions

'Bully' United States will be met with 'decisive response' over unilateral UN sanctions moves, Iran's president warns. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3iNGFPZ

Anti-gov't protests in Egypt's Giza amid tight security presence

Videos on social media show demonstrators calling on Egyptian President Abdel Fatah el-Sisi to step aside. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3mCJFke

Finnish cruise ship runs aground in Baltic Sea

The situation is stable as preparations are under way to evacuate the Amorella, coastguard says. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/35U0EsE

Russian Novichok scientist apologises to Navalny

Vil Mirzayanov's apology comes as another scientist who worked on programme denied Navalny was poisoned with Novichok. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RGtzbh

Who is to blame for Zimbabwe's land reform disaster?

Britain, not Zimbabwe, must pay for colonial land grabs. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33L7VYN

Stream@UNGA: How is the UN meeting new challenges at 75?

The Stream meets Deputy Secretary-General and Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications about a landmark year. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FKwf5f

Chile: Indigenous group escalating tactics to take back land

Younger Mapuche are organising and some are taking up arms to expel people they view as foreign invaders. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3iOAGua

Italians vote in regional elections, constitutional referendum

Polls in seven regions and referendum to slim down parliament are taking place under strict COVID-19 measures. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZSECT8

India passes farm bills amid uproar by opposition in parliament

Gov't says laws make it easier for farmers to sell produce directly to big buyers, as opposition and farmers protest. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RIQ9zY

Mass anti-Lukashenko rally planned after Belarus police crackdown

Opposition seeking president's exit after disputed election calls for protests a day after hundreds of women were held. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33HVNI5

'Anti-Palestinian racism': Appointment row at Toronto university

University of Toronto's law school allegedly blocks hiring of scholar due to her work on Israel's human rights abuses. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2H9k5mG

South Africa: Gauteng rail service disrupted by vandalism

In South Africa, Gauteng's railway system grinds to a halt, leaving hundreds of thousands stranded. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2HaOssY

England imposes up to $13,000 fine for breaking COVID-19 rules

Rules to apply to those testing positive or notified by health workers they were in contact with someone infectious. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32JGRKn

Jailed Iran human rights lawyer hospitalised after hunger strike

Nasrin Sotoudeh was on hunger strike for over 40 days, seeking freeing of political prisoners, better jail conditions. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RKjkm4

US claims UN sanctions on Iran reinstated. The world disagrees

Washington isolated as global allies and adversaries say its unilateral move targeting Tehran has no legal standing. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3ccRI2A

In Pictures: Mexico's Indigenous children struggle for education

Distance learning is difficult amid the COVID pandemic, with the impoverished south lacking access to internet or TV. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3mw7VVc

Why the Indian state is now scared of the Kashmiri Shia

Kashmiri Shia youth are negotiating their own space within the Kashmiri struggle. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RHaWEb

The Mortician of Manila: Inside the Philippines' 'war on drugs'

A funeral parlour in Manila becomes a window into the lives and deaths shaping President Duterte's 'war on drugs'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Ehwkwu

Ginsburg death brings abortion rights urgency to US election

Supreme Court vacancy will bring social issues into greater focus in campaigns so far dominated by coronavirus and race. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32M6gmP

Thai demonstrators challenge monarchy as huge protests escalate

Protest leaders submit their demands for reforms to police as they announce a major strike in October. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3mD6J2s

Iran urges defiance of sanctions as US threatens 'consequences'

Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif denounces US 'bullying' hours before unilateral US deadline to reimpose sanctions. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/35QZBJH

Brazil, Argentina join coronavirus vaccine alliance: Live news

WHO-backed COVAX will pool resources to purchase and distribute future vaccines; Protesters hit new UK lockdown order. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32LZIVe

TikTok: Trump says Oracle deal for video app 'has my blessing'

The president says the bid by Oracle and Walmart would protect the data of TikTok users in the US. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hNOLGI

Neoliberal obesity and coronavirus in Mexico

American capital brought high rates of chronic disease to Mexico which has led to a surging COVID-19 death toll. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FLQjnE

The Abraham Accords: The PR of the 'peace deals'

Gulf states sell normalisation as a win for regional peace by managing the media narrative and suppressing dissent. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FLmDa1

Two dead as Storm Ianos batters Greece

A rare Mediterranean cyclone has caused electricity blackouts and road closures in parts of Greece from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FOHXvh

Two dead, many wounded in shooting at New York party: Police

Officers respond to calls of shots fired and find 'approximately 100 people' running from a party in Rochester city. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3hLNFew

Thai protesters back on streets to demand political change

Anti-gov't protesters renew calls for parliament's dissolution, rewriting of constitution and protection of dissidents. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RJRpCI

Colombia police officers charged with killing that sparked riots

Two officers involved in the arrest of Javier Ordonez charged with 'torture and aggravated homicide'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZNwYt1

Families struggle as heavy rain, more floods expected in Sudan

Since July, at least 115 people have been killed after days of torrential rains brought record-breaking floods. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2REfWcn

Suganomics: Can Japan's new prime minister fix national economy?

An ageing population, huge debts and a recession - we look at the challenges facing Japan's new prime minister. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2HiYTLn

After Trump’s TikTok Ban, China Readies Blacklist of Foreign Companies

By BY KEITH BRADSHER AND RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3hLvZja

China sends more warplanes as Taiwan honours Lee Teng-hui

Taiwan air force scrambles jets again as multiple Chinese military aircraft approach island for second consecutive day. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32GpH0a

Peru's President Martin Vizcarra survives impeachment vote

Opposition-dominated Congress fails to amass enough votes to remove president amid severe economic and health crises. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32ODm5z

China slams US 'bullying', warns of action over TikTok, WeChat

China warns of necessary measures to safeguard interests of its companies after US bans downloads of TikTok and WeChat. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3ktJcz5

Five things to know about the 'Notorious RBG'

Justice Ginsburg lived a storied life, filled with judicial accomplishments and personal friends on the Supreme Court. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3cbu6v8

Ginsburg: 'A tireless and resolute champion of justice'

A champion of women's rights, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the second woman to serve on the US Supreme Court. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZSzgXU

Australia records lowest coronavirus cases since June: Live news

France logs record daily jump of more than 13,000 new cases as Spain orders a partial lockdown in its capital region. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3mAKhac

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'Thank you RBG': Tributes pour in for Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Politicians and celebrities are paying tribute to the late Supreme Court justice, who died from cancer Friday aged 87. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/35QLmES

Canada: Muslim group wants murder investigated as hate-motivated

National Council of Canadian Muslims says fatal stabbing of man outside a Toronto-area mosque has shaken the community. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3iWuLTC

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US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies aged 87

Ginsburg died of metastatic pancreas cancer at her home in Washington, DC, the court said in a statement. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3iLiwJN

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As coronavirus cases rise, is UK heading for second lockdown?

Health minister refuses to rule out another national lockdown as 21 more die from disease. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32J7HCt

US CDC testing guidance was published against objections: Report

The guidelines said testing was not necessary for people who were exposed to COVID-19 but not displaying symptoms. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZQe054

Australia to ease border limits, allow more citizens home

With 24,000 Australians stranded abroad, PM Scott Morrison moves to raise cap on number of people allowed in each week. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FGiep1

The pitfalls of glamorising Black Power activism

It is time we move beyond our obsession with revolutionary aesthetics and engage with its politics. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2REYYuI

Bolivian interim President Anez withdraws from election race

By pulling out of race, Jeanine Anez could increase chances the October 18 election will be pushed to a second round. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FEdfW0

Canada Tesla driver charged over 'napping while speeding'

Canadian police said both front seats were fully reclined as the car drove at 150km/h. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FDYXol

Lockdown 'sexting' blackmail concerns for young people sharing images

One victim was duped into sending nude photographs to someone she later found out was an adult. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FMuGU8

Google’s zero carbon footprint and other tech news

BBC Click’s Paul Carter reports on some of the best technology news stories this week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3c74ZK0

How e-commerce is exploding in South Africa

E-commerce has been one sector that has boomed in South Africa during the pandemic. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FJHkDd

How photographers track down stolen pictures

Some call them copyright trolls, but these companies say they defend photographers' rights. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3c7FOqJ

PS5 vs Xbox Series X: How do they compare?

Who will win the console war this Christmas? We take a look at the new Xbox and Playstation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32IKHn7

Siah Armajani (1939-2020): An artist of public happiness

If Hannah Arendt theorised public happiness for Americans, Armajani staged it beautifully. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RGwPmI

Australia police in spotlight on Indigenous deaths in custody

Protests follow last week's death of 49-year-old woman in cell, the 441st since landmark 1991 royal commission on issue. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/35LaFbg

Thailand's Cannabis Revolution

In the first country in Asia to legalise medical marijuana, some promise it will alleviate poverty and even cure cancer. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/35Sth9D

China conducts more exercises near Taiwan as US official visits

China, which claims the democratically-ruled island as its own, says combat drills are to defend its 'sovereignty'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3mt3oTH

IPL cricket set to kick off in UAE amid India COVID-19 crisis

The Twenty20 tournament was moved to the UAE as coronavirus cases in India have surged in recent months. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33KGwGK

Analysis: Why Trump's best news of the week may not pay off

The UAE-Bahrain-Israel normalisation deals are unlikely to boost Trump's campaign, and he's partly to blame. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FRWLsU

Trump eyes executive order to punish arms trade with Iran: Report

The order comes in advance of next month's expiry of a United Nations arms embargo on Iran. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Rz9J1D

Global coronavirus cases pass 30 million: Live news

US, India and Brazil remain the worst-hit countries in the world, as global death toll from COVID-19 nears 1 million. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33DKzUX

Trump aims for an upset over Biden in Minnesota

The president and Democratic challenger will both campaign on the same day in the state where George Floyd was killed. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RBSa0L

Trump campaign denies 1997 assault claim against the president

Former model Amy Dorris says Trump groped her outside a bathroom in his VIP box at the US Open tennis tournament in NYC. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3cd8G0S

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FBI chief warns of Russian meddling in US elections

FBI director Christopher Wray says Moscow is interfering in US elections with 'a steady drumbeat of misinformation'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RD9WAI

'There will be blood': Xenophobia in S Africa routine and lethal

Human Rights Watch report documents xenophobic violence in South Africa, urges government to take urgent measures. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33Dfhha

Novichok found on water bottle in hotel room, says Navalny's team

Fresh claim suggests Kremlin critic was poisoned in his hotel room and not at the airport as first thought. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZHTu6z

Afghanistan's Abdullah: There's no loser in a peaceful settlement

Chairman of Afghan High Council for National Reconciliation discusses expectations following first intra-Afghan meeting. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZN9N27

Arrests of narcotics police highlight Sri Lanka's drug menace

More than a dozen officers from a key national narcotics unit were recently found to be involved in a drug operation. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/35LSIJU

Greece: Police move refugees to new Lesbos camp after Moria fire

Some are reluctant to enter the new site, fearing poor conditions and worried their movement may be further limited. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32FWBy6

Jailed Algerian journalist must be released, say UN experts

UN independent experts call on Algerian authorities to release Khaled Drareni after he was handed 2-year jail sentence. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/35Rhhou

Red Cross warns of COVID-19 fuelling discrimination in Asia

A survey of some 5,000 people in four countries found that almost half blamed a specific group for spreading the virus. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2H6aVaB

From Africa to the US, policing has its roots in white supremacy

And forces built to suppress Black resistance cannot be trusted to protect the public. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3c6LBwu

Belarusians will not give up despite the repression

Thousands of Belarusians have been arrested but that will not stop the Belarusian people from demanding freedom. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3hFQzS4

India's official tally understates COVID-19 death toll: Experts

India has recorded about 83,000 deaths to date, a number health experts say is misleading. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3iFS4Rw

Uganda says 219 prisoners escape, some with guns and ammunition

Two escapees were killed in the pursuit to capture the prisoners, described by the army as 'hard-core criminals'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3kobYRF

Facebook does not profit from hate speech, says India chief

The social media giant has been under scrutiny after Wall Street Journal reported it failed to remove anti-Muslim posts. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3hBpakh

Head of Libya's GNA says he wants to quit by end of October

Fayez al-Sarraj, PM of internationally-recognised gov't, cites progress in talks to unify state and prepare for polls. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3iFjeZ0

Cyber threat to disrupt start of university term

The National Cyber Security Centre warns that universities face a rising wave of cyber-attacks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kqfWZW

US envoy Khalilzad: We are watching the Afghan peace process

The US special representative for Afghanistan reconciliation discusses what is at stake if the intra-Afghan talks fail. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/35ICpNO

'End of the road' for pro-India politicians in Kashmir

Many politicians have fallen silent and disappeared from public life after India stripped the region's autonomy. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FKwJIl

As Europe's China scepticism grows, a glimmer of hope for Taiwan

Analysts say Taiwan's disappearance from Europe's agenda may be coming to a halt as bloc's scepticism of China grows. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3mvRPL9

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Trump contradicts CDC chief on coronavirus vaccine: Live news

Redfield says vaccine will not be ready until summer 2021, but US president claims weeks and says CDC chief 'confused'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3mtb9J0

Huge floods, 'unreal' rain as Hurricane Sally hits US Gulf Coast

US National Hurricane Center describes 'historic and catastrophic' flooding as hundreds of thousands lose power. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3hLK1Sh

UN: Maduro's security forces committed 'crimes against humanity'

A UN investigation alleges Venezuelan authorities have used arbitrary killings and torture to undermine human rights. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZMtmYx

US judges question Asian-American bias claims against Harvard

Federal appeals court hears a closely watched case challenging the use of race as a factor in US college admissions. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3mv6Z3y

Backlash Grows to TikTok-Oracle Deal

By BY ANA SWANSON, DAVID MCCABE AND LAUREN HIRSCH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/33u21Lu

India pushes supplies to disputed China border ahead of winter

In recent months, New Delhi has brought vast quantities of ammunition, equipment, fuel and food into Ladakh region. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3hxhWhn

Mozambique: Amnesty seeks probe into naked woman 'shot 36 times'

Rights watchdog calls for independent probe after men in military uniform kill naked pregnant woman in restive north. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3ivWASJ

Indian hospitals face oxygen shortage as COVID-19 cases surge

In Maharashtra, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh states badly affected by the virus, demand for oxygen has more than tripled. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FpZJ8t

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Fox News Breaking News Alert LIVE UPDATES: Hurricane Sally makes landfall near Gulf Shores, Ala., as Category 2 storm 09/16/20 3:14 AM

Myanmar army probes 'wider patterns' of abuse against Rohingya

The military acknowledged for the first time a possible 'pattern of violations' before and during the 2017 crackdown. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3knRcS9

Slurs, threats and online abuse: British athletes on racism

From racial slurs to lack of representation, Black British athletes describe the racism they face on and off the field. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3msOFYE

Israel bombs Gaza after rocket fire as UAE, Bahrain sign deals

Israeli planes pound Gaza after rockets fired from besieged strip as Israel, UAE, Bahrain signed normalisation deals. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3kqGGd1

Algerian journalist jailed on appeal over 2019 protests coverage

Khaled Drareni sentenced to two years in jail amid crackdown on dissent following a year of anti-government protests. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3knQ2WY

Infographic: How coronavirus spread across India

India's coronavirus cases cross five million mark and is expected to surpass the US within weeks. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3icTeEm

Could VR help universities teach students?

With social distancing rules in place, universities are looking at new ways to educate students. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hy07Pe

UK Space Agency funds tech for orbital awareness

Grants will promote ideas to detect, characterise and track the millions of objects moving overhead. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3hzQy2a

Kim Kardashian West joins Facebook and Instagram boycott

Dozens of celebrities announce they will freeze their accounts to protest against hate speech. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iBP74x

TikTok: Cambridgeshire police officers warned over 'offensive' videos

Two officers posted clips of themselves "shouting offensive language" and dancing "inappropriately". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3koI5R0

Yoshihide Suga confirmed as Japan's new PM, eyes continuity

71-year-old Suga replaces long-time ally Shinzo Abe who is stepping down because of his health. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3c0m4VZ

Accelerating outbreak sends India's coronavirus cases above 5 mln

India is only the second country in the world after the United States to record more than 5 million cumulative cases. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3kk6Yxo

Scientists find world's oldest sperm in Myanmar amber

Paleontologists say the fossilised animal sperm, found inside a tiny ostracod, could be 100 million years old. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3mqhHs1

Melbourne on track for easing of coronavirus lockdown: Live news

Daily average of cases over past two weeks has fallen below 50 - a key indicator for exit from strict lockdown. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RwgKQI

Formidable challenges await as Suga set to take over as Japan PM

The 71-year-old will need all his political skills to deal with COVID-19, a ravaged economy and an ageing population. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3hA70PY

Celebrities Plan an ‘Instagram Freeze,’ but Reaction Is Icy

By BY KELLEN BROWNING from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/32yrxjB

Oregon governor seeks further federal aid as wildfires rage

Dozens have died and thousands are displaced as residents of Oregon, Washington and California face historic wildfires. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32y3hhn

Mexico: President requests referendum on judging predecessors

Leftist AMLO has requested that the Senate vote on possible trials for his five centrist, right-wing predecessors. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3c3FYPQ

US CDC study shows COVID-19 takes heavy toll on minority youths

Government report finds the majority of coronavirus deaths of young people in the US were among racial minority groups. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32ynWSJ

Driver Charged in Uber’s Fatal 2018 Autonomous Car Crash

By BY KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/32yCnGv

Iran warns US against 'strategic mistake' after Trump's threat

Trump said any attack by Iran to avenge Soleimani's killing will face a response '1,000 times greater in magnitude'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33snhRW

Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan to lend voice to Amazon's Alexa

The Bollywood superstar will be the first Indian celebrity to lend his voice to digital assistant starting next year. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3c3H12m

After Moria fire, 'I don't have hope for myself or my baby'

Homaira, heavily pregnant, feels increasingly trapped on Lesbos as she sleeps hungry in a supermarket car park. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3iAO6cU

India: 17 MPs infected with coronavirus as cases near 5 million

Members of parliament were screened ahead of the first day of parliament session that opened after six months. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33y6exZ

Women grieve stillborn babies as COVID-19 spreads in India

A marked increase in stillbirths has been reported as coronavirus pandemic strains hard-pressed rural health services. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32wIf2Y

Why is India's citizenship law causing so much anger?| Start Here

The CAA was passed months ago, causing violent protests. Why are people still being arrested? from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33vYfRQ

Fire erupts in Beirut building designed by Zaha Hadid

No injuries reported in fire, the third such incident in the area within a week even as Beirut recovers from port blast. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZFMMhx

Category 2 Hurricane Sally moves towards US Gulf Coast

Sally draws closer to US coast, bringing heavy rains and surging water ahead of expected landfall as Category 2 storm. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33tCN03

‘You get fully submerged’ - Taser training in VR

The virtual worlds helping to train and sharpen the skills of a UK police force. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35FBCx4

Coming This Fall: Return of the Video Game Console Wars

By BY KELLEN BROWNING from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/35JfZvI

Coronavirus: Bill Gates says rich countries must help make vaccine accessible to all

The Microsoft co-founder says rich countries should do more and addresses conspiracy theories about himself. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ixBEL1

'It takes a village to kill a child': Uganda's hidden children

Faced with stigma and abuse, many children with disabilities are hidden indoors, with few options for specialised care. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FEsWMo

India court order on documentary 'freezes free speech': Netflix

Netflix argues for free speech in court after release of its docuseries on Indian tycoons stalled, Reuters reports. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/35DBxd9

Hong Kong's Lam says 12 arrested at sea 'not democracy activists'

Carrie Lam says the 12 people left Hong Kong in an apparent bid to evade responsibility for alleged criminal offences. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/35FrjsS

Facing 'normalisation' threat, Palestinians respond with unity

Fatah, Hamas and other factions come together after the 'stab in the back' by Arab states over Israel deals. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3c3oSS3

China locks down city on Myanmar border over coronavirus

City of Ruili to test all residents after authorities report two new coronavirus cases imported from Myanmar. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3iyMQqH

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TikTok: YouTube launches rival to be tested in India

India was TikTok's largest overseas market before the social media app was banned there in June. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bZt1q8

British MPs back Brexit bill despite anger over treaty breach

Bill that would break int'l law has fuelled anger at home and outrage in Brussels and now faces more intense scrutiny. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Rs0QXw

TikTok: YouTube launches rival to be tested in India

India was TikTok's largest overseas market before the social media app was banned there in June. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bZt1q8

Chinese border city lockdown after coronavirus found: Live news

All residents of southwestern Ruili on Myanmar border to be tested after two Myanmar nationals diagnosed with virus. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZU1Ng3

US: Rochester mayor fires police chief over Daniel Prude's death

Mayor Lovely Warren says Rochester police had a 'pervasive problem' of having a badge-first attitude. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3mqbMDs

US court rules Trump can end temporary legal status for 4 nations

TPS provides hundreds of thousands the right to live and work in the US, based on events in their home countries. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZBVKMO

India student leader arrested for alleged role in Delhi riots

Umar Khalid arrested under anti-terror law for making a speech during nationwide protests against a citizenship law. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Zy5OWY

'Unprecedented' wildfires rage across western US

Strong winds and high temperatures have fueled nearly 100 fires across multiple states on the US West Coast. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3k9cZwK

One man's journey to heal the scars of Beirut's blast

Shady Rizk is one of thousands who were wounded in the Beirut blast. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Fwncoa

What's at stake in the intra-Afghan talks?

A Taliban delegation has arrived in Doha for the long-delayed intra-Afghan peace talks. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3iG3VPu

Tesla fan can't wait, builds his own Cybertruck

A Bosnian Tesla fan could not wait for Tesla to release its Cybertruck, so he came up with his own version. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2H2q1OB

Refugees flee as fire destroys Greece's overcrowded Moria camp

A fire has destroyed the overcrowded Moria refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos, forcing thousands to flee. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3ittFyH

Saudi Arabia overturns death sentences for Khashoggi murder

'These verdicts cannot be allowed to whitewash what happened.' from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RpgbIm

Yoshihide Suga: From cardboard factory worker to leader of Japan

Farmer's son quietly rose to become the country's presumptive 63rd prime minister after years as Abe's loyal deputy. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3iuzTym

Amid protests, Lukashenko arrives in Russia for talks with Putin

Belarus leader lands in Sochi as hundreds of thousands demand an end to his rule, following the disputed August 9 vote. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3bU8u6x

Navalny allies make rare Siberia gains in Russia regional polls

Early results show pro-Kremlin wins in governor elections; Navalny allies secure some city council seats in Siberia. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/35ArhSX

Israel to impose second lockdown as coronavirus cases surge

Three-week lockdown starting Friday afternoon will last through the entire Jewish holiday season. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Zv7T6f

Libya's eastern-based government resigns amid protests

Protesters have taken to the streets in several cities in recent days in anger over poor living conditions. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RmMtDE

Yoshihide Suga elected leader of Japan's ruling LDP party

Election paves the way for him to replace Shinzo Abe as the country's next prime minister on Wednesday. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3bTTlSF

Is the climate crisis creating a mental health crisis?

A growing network of psychiatrists is tackling a mental health crisis spurred by climate change. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Fivpg0

Pandemic panel condemns global failure to heed COVID-19 warnings

Report says world went from 'at risk' to 'disorder' because too few governments prepared effectively for a pandemic. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3mncod0

Hong Kong says it will not 'interfere' in China detention

The government says 'crimes' of 12, picked up at sea as they tried to get to Taiwan, fall under mainland jurisdiction. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FvxCV4

TikTok rejects Microsoft bid at eleventh hour

Oracle is now the favourite to take over US operations of the popular Chinese-owned video-sharing app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FDxi6o

Rakhine: Where the military is more feared than the coronavirus

People in Myanmar's troubled western state are battling a surge in coronavirus in the midst of escalating conflict. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Rq4G3w

Israel normalisation may partition Al-Aqsa Mosque: Analysts

A clause in the UAE-Bahrain accords with Israel leaves 'door wide open' to Jewish prayer at holy site, analysts say. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3hpHE7f

WHO sees record single-day jump in coronavirus cases: Live news

India records over 94,000 cases in just one day; Europe reporting a resurgence as Greece prepares to reopen schools. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZB0xxX

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Nvidia Buys Arm From SoftBank for $40 Billion

By BY DON CLARK from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/35z0whO

Microsoft Says Its Bid for TikTok Was Rejected in U.S.-China Standoff

By BY DAVID E. SANGER, DAVID MCCABE AND ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3hurWrz

About 8,800 unaccompanied children expelled at US border

The US has expelled more than 159,000 people under a pandemic-related measure that effectively ended asylum in March. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33t2AWd

China responds to US criticism over detained Hong Kong activists

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs refutes claims that the 12 detained people were democracy activists and said they were trying to separate Hong Kong from China. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3isnDhQ

Belarus police detain 250 protesters in Minsk as crowds swell

Demonstrators hit the streets of the capital ahead of talks between Alexander Lukashenko and Russia's Vladimir Putin. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32oxoYz

Saudi-led coalition attacks Houthi positions in Yemen's Sanaa

Reports say at least five air attacks hit near Sanaa airport, while others target northern and central parts of city. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3mfbnU5

New trial of British-Iranian aid worker postponed

Husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, in custody since 2016 on sedition charges, says her trial has been postponed. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33rmL6z

Coronavirus: What sporting events are affected by the pandemic?

As the virus spreads across the globe, sports bodies are cancelling or postponing events. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2W6S5Wx

Tracking Africa's coronavirus cases

Experts warn fragile healthcare systems in many nations could be overwhelmed in the face of a severe COVID-19 outbreak. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2UzPMtI

Coronavirus: All you need to know in under 500 words

Virus reported to have originated in China's Wuhan has killed more than 920,000 people and infected over 28.7 million. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TWyZBf

Research vessel at heart of east Med row back near Turkey shore

Greek government calls the departure of the Oruc Reis from disputed area after weeks of tension 'a positive step'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FfU6JZ

What happens if you catch the new coronavirus?

What we know so far on what COVID-19 does to the human body in cases of infections and deaths. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/37gtvEc

Which countries have not reported any coronavirus cases?

Coronavirus has been labelled a pandemic but a handful of countries have not yet reported any cases. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3ehBO7t

Ivory Coast: Deposed ex-president steps up to challenge Ouattara

Henri Konan Bedie served as president for six years until he was deposed in a 1999 coup. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DUEvi4

Coronavirus: All you need to know about symptoms and risks

Countries around the world step up efforts to tackle the new coronavirus that has killed hundreds of thousands. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3azXwSx

In Pictures: The masks of Naomi Osaka at the US Open

US Open champion wore masks with different names for each of her seven matches to honour Black victims of violence. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33r6AGn

Russians vote in regional polls overshadowed by Navalny poisoning

Coming a year before parliamentary elections, the elections are seen as a key test of the Kremlin's electoral machine. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZAiP2p

How the world reacted to Bahrain, Israel normalising ties

Nations and stakeholders in Israeli-Palestine conflict react to Bahrain and Israel normalising diplomatic relations. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32nxsId

For a Black feminist, supporting Harris unequivocally is not easy

We must protect Harris from racist, sexist attacks while still holding her to account for her own anti-Black policies. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32nKo0A

When will the world stop ignoring what is happening in Gaza?

If the world continues to treat our situation as 'normal', it may soon be too late to save my homeland and my people. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RowSnj

Pakistan police hunt for gang rape suspects as protests continue

Demonstrations in several cities over handling of probe into highway gang rape of a mother travelling with her children. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FutZ1t

Medieval Arabic cookbooks: Reviving the taste of history

A growing number of cookbooks have been translated into English, helping bring old foods to new palates. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZxGmB6

Philippines deports US Marine who killed transgender woman

Joseph Scott Pemberton was found guilty of killing Jennifer Laude outside a former US Navy base northwest of Manila. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32q0M0Q

Anti-Netanyahu protesters keep up pressure on Israeli leader

Protests, now in their 12th week, built up over the summer as Netanyahu fights off corruption case amid the pandemic. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Fy9CQU

UN moves to contain coronavirus in Syrian refugee camps: Live

At least five cases reported in Zaatari and Azraq camps that house a total of around 120,000 Syrian refugees in Jordan. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3meqNId

Bolivia: ICC referral reflects country's ongoing 'polarisation'

Bolivia's interim gov't is asking the ICC to investigate ex-president Evo Morales over blockades denying health access. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RlD0N6

Chile protests: Demonstrators honour first socialist president

On this anniversary, many hope that a new constitution will replace the one written during the dictatorship. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3kcMMh2

Rohingya crisis: Relocation plan meets opposition

As well as being stateless and homeless, the coronavirus pandemic is worsening the plight of Rohingya. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3bOLiXe

US war in Afghanistan: From 2001 invasion to 2020 agreement

The Taliban and the US sign agreement seen as a step towards ending Washington's longest war. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PBDHBs

Iranian wrestler Navid Afkari executed, says state media

Afkari was accused of stabbing a man in the southern city of Shiraz during the 2018 anti-government protests. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/35vfoxV

Towering concerns over Istanbul landmark reconstruction

Galata Tower has inspired legends and romance for centuries. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32lfGFx

Sudan flooding crisis: Aid arrives for thousands of flood victims

At Khartoum International Airport, a Qatari military plane has just delivered essential supplies. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3bRZv5C

Greek police fire tear gas as refugees demand to leave Lesbos

Chanting 'freedom', the former inhabitants of burned Moria camp protest against plan to be moved to another facility. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3bRZoHe

Delhi summons top Facebook India official in hate speech probe

Delhi assembly's panel on peace and harmony to seek Ajit Mohan's response over allegations of 'incriminating material'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32lrSWG

Toots Hibbert, reggae superstar, dies at 77

Tributes pour in for the frontman of the legendary Jamaican band, Toots and the Maytals. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/35wujYn

Ex-Google boss Eric Schmidt: US 'dropped the ball' on innovation

Eric Schmidt says America has fallen behind China when it comes to funding new technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GTSQfV

Italy: Hundreds at funeral of Black man brutally beaten to death

Killing of Willy Monteiro Duarte, 21, after apparently coming to rescue of friend being attacked has shaken country. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2GNFtha

Belarus: Telegramming the uprisings

Powered by activists and journalists on Telegram, Belarusian protesters complete a month on the streets. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZxFg8l

Afghan peace talks: What top diplomats from US, Qatar, India said

Representatives from several countries participated in the opening ceremony of historic talks that began in Doha. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3bPIJnI

China to release five Indian nationals detained at border: Report

Global Times says the release comes as tense situation seems to be 'cooling down' after high-level official meetings. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3bORFtF

Sri Lanka navy says fuel leak on fire-stricken tanker plugged

Navy says no crude oil escaped the cargo of the New Diamond, but leaked diesel reached the Indian Ocean. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3inSV9D

At least 50 feared dead in DR Congo mine collapse

Makeshift mine collapses in the town of Kamituga in South Kivu province following heavy rains in the eastern region. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/35w3rYv

Venezuela's Maduro says US spy captured near oil refineries

Venezuela's president says US man was arrested in Falcon state where he was spying on the Amuay and Cardon refineries. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RgJPPW

What is behind rebel attacks in Mozambique's gas-rich region?

A debt crisis, gas price slump and armed uprising are slowing Mozambique's rise. Plus, why the dollar is sinking. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3bQ3HCZ

Half million Oregonians told to flee as Western wildfires kill 24

Blazes jumped from wildfires burning through scrub and forest to suburban firestorms that engulfed homes. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3homeaH

Peru's Martin Vizcarra faces impeachment for 'moral incapacity'

Latest challenge to Vizcarra's rule stems from claims he tried to obstruct a corruption inquiry against his government. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/35u45WD

Mexico coronavirus deaths top 70,000, toll likely higher: Live

England's case count doubles every week; UN General Assembly calls for international cooperation to overcome COVID-19. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RiANlx

Trump challenges 'dragnet' subpoena for tax returns

US president's lawyers say a court erred in giving Manhattan's top prosecutor the greenlight to access the tax returns. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3kmNiJt

Arrest of Hotel Rwanda hero an 'enforced disappearance': HRW

Rights group says the lack of lawful proceedings to arrest Paul Rusesabagina suggests lack of evidence against him. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3bKD1DG

Hospital cleaners more exposed to COVID-19 than ICU doctors

UK study says allocation of PPE led to higher risk among professional and social groups than prioritised ICU workers. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3hiH9Mo

Sinophobia, the new Islamophobia

It is time to acknowledge and address Sinophobia in the United States. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33dGvL2

Anger in Libya's Benghazi over power cuts, living conditions

Demonstrators rally in rare show of public dissent amid deteriorating conditions in Libya's second-biggest city. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3hig8Zd

After Moria tragedy, few answers for refugees abandoned on roads

Chaos and confusion plague thousands of people made shelterless after a fire struck Europe's largest refugee camp. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Rg32Bh

Iranians head to polls in delayed runoff parliamentary vote

First round held in February saw record-low turnout and resulted in Iran's most conservative parliament. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3bP6egU

Misinformation, political instability hamper vaccine trust: Study

Global survey of vaccine confidence shows that perceptions about the safety of jabs are much more volatile than before. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZJsAvt

Portable air purifier, 'smallest' Xbox and other tech news

BBC Click’s Jen Copestake reports on some of the best technology news stories this week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ik3tXj

No justice for post-9/11 discrimination

Nineteen years after 9/11, Muslim victims of discrimination still face unfriendly courts. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33lOgym

'We made the ocean our home': The islands fighting climate change

How a culture and history of resilience is inspiring Pacific islanders in their fight against cyclones and rising seas. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32gWPeL

How a high school dropout forced Nepal gov't to act on pandemic

A 29-year-old man went on hunger strike and organised a protest, forcing gov't to agree to boost anti-COVID-19 measures. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RdOHVR

What explains surge in coronavirus numbers in India?

New global record of 96,551 new cases registered - infection rate that could see India overtake the US in coming weeks. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3m7Qp9E

Libya rivals reach deal to allocate positions in key institutions

Delegates in Morocco talks agree on 'the criteria, transparent mechanisms' for key posts. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3bNHB4b

Coronavirus: Why are women paying a heavier price?

Women and girls have been disproportionately hit by COVID-19 as the pandemic worsens existing gender inequality. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3ifaY1z

How does Scotland's new contact-tracing app work?

How will the new Protect Scotland proximity tracing app work and what else do we know about it? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RbQMSb

Huge explosions rock Jordan's Zarqa, no casualties reported

Authorities say the explosions occurred at a military warehouse where ''unuseable' mortar bombs were being dismantled. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3k7KTC0

500,000 evacuated from Oregon as fires engulf US West Coast

Some 100 wildfires are raging across the western US - many uncontained - with at least 16 people confirmed dead. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3hhWfli

Australia confirms raid on China media, says acted on evidence

Trade minister says authorities were acting on evidence in relation to an investigation into foreign interference. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3bKJCOi

Google and Twitter to block election misinformation

The tech firms are ramping up measures ahead of the US elections to block false or misleading content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RlB3jv

China, India agree to disengage troops at disputed border

In joint statement Wang Yi and S Jaishankar say current situation in border areas not in the interest of either side. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3miSnnV

UN seeks 'quantum leap' in funding for coronavirus fight

UN secretary-general calls for $15bn across next three months to fund global collaboration on vaccine, treatments. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FlJauf

Latin America's coronavirus cases top 8 million: Live news

As infections pass 8 million in Latin America, there are indications the virus spread is slowing in some countries. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33k0HLc

US court rejects Trump plan to leave many immigrants off census

US President Donald Trump's attempt to stop undocumented immigrants from being counted is unlawful, court says. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3ijBLtr

Iran starts annual war games amid tensions with US

Three-day exercise near the Strait of Hormuz involves naval, air and ground forces, as well as submarines and drones. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2R9V10P

Officers accused of killing South African teen to appear in court

Killing of Nathaniel Julies, a 16-year-old boy with Down syndrome, sparked outcry and protests against police brutality. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/35pc7A2

Thousands of refugees sleep rough, without food, after Moria fire

People who fled Greece's largest camp sleep in supermarket parking lots and on roadsides, many without food and water. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3bNKwJV

How did the US become a world leader in gun violence?

Senator Chris Murphy talks to host Steve Clemons about the US's unique relationship with guns and violence. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2F8wYgt

DHS downplayed Russia, White Supremacists threat: Whistle-blower

Whistle-blower claims White House urged Homeland Security to stop reporting on issues not in line with administration. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33ebTJs

'It was theatre': Agnes Callamard on the Khashoggi murder trial

UN special rapporteur tells Al Jazeera the Saudi trial over the killing of Jamal Khashoggi made a 'mockery of justice'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3bNKuBN

Burkina Faso: 13 dead as days of heavy rains cause floods

Government says it will allocate $9.1m to deal with emergency, will house disaster victims in public buildings. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FgZ6xF

East Med crisis: Greek PM raises sanctions threat against Turkey

Europe should hit Ankara with 'meaningful sanctions' if Turkey fails to withdraw from Eastern Med, says Mitsotakis. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3hi8UV4

In Pictures: Remembering China's coronavirus dead

Taoist priest honours China's coronavirus dead with memorial tablets. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3m8pZ7S

Facebook bias spurs violence in India, US rights groups say

A letter signed by more than 40 civil rights groups says Facebook has failed to address hateful content in India. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Fj97KK

Coronavirus: Scotland's Covid-19 contact tracing app goes live

The free app lets people know if they have been in close contact with someone who later tests positive. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3bILPd0

'Legendary': Prominent human rights lawyer George Bizos dies

Tributes pour in for veteran lawyer who defended Nelson Mandela and other anti-apartheid activists. He died at 92. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3bKQxHy

A Place of Refuge: Rome and Amsterdam

Refugee journeys to Europe can end badly but these arrivals have built successful lives in Italy and the Netherlands. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZqJOxr

Koala row threatens leader of Australia's biggest state

Government of Gladys Berejiklian left without majority after coalition partner pulls support over koala protection law. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZpSZxX

Chinese fighter jets enter Taiwan airspace for second day

Su-30 fighters and Y-8 transport planes were among the Chinese aircraft that entered Taiwan's air identification zone. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3hgRNTF

#DontRemoveYoutubeCCs: Community captions 'benefit everyone'

YouTube is getting rid of community caption subtitles, which could be a problem for some people. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3k48OSV

US cancels over 1,000 visas for Chinese nationals citing security

Department of State says order covers 'high-risk graduate students and research scholars' with ties to Chinese military. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/35odU8E

India-China border row explained in seven maps

Seven maps to help you understand the situation on the ground and what's at stake for nearly three billion people. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3m38KEZ

Myanmar military gets billions from profitable business: Amnesty

Amnesty International releases documents on MEHL, a company that has channelled up to$18bn in dividends to the military. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33izCbv

Humans behind 70% fall in world's wildlife over last 50 years

Deforestation and overconsumption are fuelling a catastrophic decline in global wildlife populations, report warns. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3mbg3dQ

Coronavirus 'emergency' puts Jakarta back in lockdown: Live news

Governor of Indonesian capital says tough measures needed because surge in cases is pushing health system to collapse. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3m6jNNA

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert President Trump joins Sean Hannity now with reaction to Bob Woodward’s book, which Trump calls a 'political hit job' 09/09/20 6:00 PM

White professor who pretended to be Black resigns from GWU

The George Washington University says professor Jessica Krug has resigned 'effective immediately'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Zomtwf

France: Horses killed, mutilated in possible satanic rite crime

Investigations opened as horses across France found with ears cut off, eyes gouged out and genitals mutilated. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FdIneD

Another Belarus opposition figure detained by 'masked men'

Apparent detention of Maxim Znak, a lawyer and opposition group member, comes after case involving Maria Kolesnikova. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33bk0Gz

Bollywood actor's death grips India with frenzied TV coverage

Sushant Singh Rajput's death, initially deemed a suicide, is now suspected to be foul play involving his ex-girlfriend. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZhdA7C

ASEAN summit: South China Sea, coronavirus pandemic cast a shadow

Southeast Asia's top diplomats to discuss COVID-19 crisis and US-China tensions in South China Sea in online summit. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZhOjdl

Rights groups ask IOC to take 2022 Winter Games away from China

More than 160 human rights groups representing Tibet, Uighurs, Hong Kong and others ask IOC to 'reverse its mistake'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FhfrCf

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize by Norwegian official 09/09/20 2:46 AM

Oscars: Academy unveils new diversity guidelines for Best Picture

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences publishes new rules that filmmakers will have to meet starting 2024. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2R5zgPC

In Pictures: Huge fire reduces Moria refugee camp to embers