Month: October 2021
Pope Francis to Visit Canada, Seeking Reconciliation With Indigenous Communities
The plan follows scandals over the abuse of generations of indigenous children at church-run residential schools.
Read MoreAs trial approaches, judge will allow the men Kyle Rittenhouse shot to be called ‘rioters’ or ‘looters’ — but ‘victim’ isn’t allowed – CNN
As trial approaches, judge will allow the men Kyle Rittenhouse shot to be called ‘rioters’ or ‘looters’ — but ‘victim’ isn’t allowed CNN Kyle Rittenhouse case: Prosecutors can’t call wounded men ‘victims’ during upcoming trial, judge rules Fox News Men shot by
Read MoreDemocrats unveil new billionaires’ tax plan to help pay for Biden agenda – The Guardian
Democrats unveil new billionaires’ tax plan to help pay for Biden agenda The Guardian October 27, 2021: Biden unveils ‘billionaires tax,’ Idaho, Queen Elizabeth, Bolsonaro, Assange Reuters Democrats’ billionaire tax would heavily target 10 wealthiest Americans, but alternative plan is emerging The Washington
Read MoreJapan’s Male-Dominated Ruling Party Takes a Chance on a Young Mother
Maiko Takahashi is one of a rare breed in Japan—a young mother and political newcomer running for the long-ruling LDP. Her race is among the battlegrounds that will decide whether new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida keeps his job.
Read MoreMen shot by Kyle Rittenhouse during Kenosha protests can be called “rioters,” “looters” and “arsonists” at trial, judge rules – CBS News
Men shot by Kyle Rittenhouse during Kenosha protests can be called “rioters,” “looters” and “arsonists” at trial, judge rules CBS News Judge says men Kyle Rittenhouse killed shouldn’t be called ‘victims’ CNN Wisconsin judge in Kyle Rittenhouse case outlines the perks of
Read MoreGangs Rule Much of Haiti. For Many, It Means No Fuel, No Power, No Food.
A country in crisis is facing a severe fuel shortage that is pushing it to the brink of collapse.
Read MoreFinnish scientists create ‘sustainable’ lab-grown coffee
Latte drinkers may in the future be sipping on java sourced from a petri dish rather than a plantation, say scientists behind a new technique to grow what they hope to be sustainable coffee in a lab. “It’s really coffee,
Read MoreAfghanistan’s Female Students Were Banned from Studying. Now Some Are Finding New Ways to Learn
There was an almost surreal quiet in the classroom at Kabul University on the morning of Sunday, Aug. 15. It was the start of the school week, and the financial-management professor had just begun answering questions posed by the students.
Read MoreUS challenges Assange extradition block in UK court
The US government will on Wednesday appeal against a British judge’s decision to block the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to face trial for publishing military secrets. At a two-day hearing, Washington will ask the High Court to overturn
Read MoreTaiwan has no right to join United Nations: China
China insisted Wednesday that Taiwan had no right to join the United Nations, after the United States ratcheted up tensions with a call for the democratic island to have greater involvement in the world body. In a statement marking 50
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