Pakistani human rights activist found dead in Canada
A Pakistani human rights activist living in Canada who went missing over the weekend has been found dead, Toronto Police said on Tuesday, adding...
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Israel’s government collapses, triggering fourth election in 2 years
The Israeli government collapsed on Tuesday at midnight (17.00 EST) local time after the country’s parliament failed to meet a deadline for passage of...
Accused of seven murders, woman goes on trial in China after 20 years on the run 
Regional alliance trumps BJP in Kashmir poll
Author: Wed, 2020-12-23 00:03 NEW DELHI: A pro-India political alliance based in Kashmir registered impressive gains in local elections held for the first time since...
Malaysia secures 6.4m doses of COVID-19 vaccine to treat 40% of population
Author: Wed, 2020-12-23 00:08 KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government on Tuesday revealed that it had signed a deal to procure 6.4 million doses of AstraZeneca’s...
NEW YORK, Dec 22 (IPS) – The year 2020 is ending with the world caught up in an unprecedented human and economic crisis. The...
Why Transforming Our Food Systems Is a Feminist Issue
NAIROBI, Dec 22 (IPS) – In countries where women are most marginalized, discriminated under the law and where gendered norms prevent women from owning...
The new U.K. coronavirus variant is concerning. But don’t freak out
Coronavirus infections in part of the United Kingdom have rapidly taken center stage in the COVID-19 pandemic after researchers identified a variant of the...
Seals are making ‘Star Wars’ noises at each other underwater, and we have no idea why
Antarctica’s Weddell seals communicate with each other in a high-pitched underwater language reminiscent of Star Wars sound effects, a new study finds.
Putin signs bill giving presidents lifetime immunity
Author: AFP ID: 1608654941827502600 Tue, 2020-12-22 16:23 MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday signed legislation that will grant former presidents lifetime immunity once...
When the rains fail: Preparing for drought in Central America 
‘Here, you can eat until you’re full’: Oleshky evacuees savour first proper meals in years 
COP31: National Oil Companies Must Lead Global Shift Away from Fossil Fuels, Says NRGI Expert 
COP31: Climate finance falls short as calls grow for polluters to pay