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2020’s alternative universe is not going away
January 3, 2021
2020’s alternative universe is not going away
At a recent Saturday protest outside London’s Stratford train station — comprised of bindi-wearing hippies, conspiracy theorists in balaclavas, and…
At least 70 killed in suspected militant attacks in Niger – security sources
January 3, 2021
At least 70 killed in suspected militant attacks in Niger – security sources
NIAMEY (Reuters) -At least 70 civilians were killed in simultaneous attacks on two villages by suspected Islamist militants in Niger,…
India approves AstraZeneca and local COVID vaccines, rollout in weeks
January 3, 2021
India approves AstraZeneca and local COVID vaccines, rollout in weeks
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India’s drugs regulator on Sunday gave final approval for the emergency-use of two coronavirus vaccines, one…
Austria calls for European register of Muslim imams
January 2, 2021
Austria calls for European register of Muslim imams
Since the start of 2021, Austria has required the registration of all imams in the country. The mandate was one…
France’s COVID curfew-busting rave finally busted
January 2, 2021
France’s COVID curfew-busting rave finally busted
An illegal New Year’s rave in northwestern France has been broken up by police, some 36 hours after it began, Interior…
These Nigerian kids are creating epic sci-fi short films using their phones, and Hollywood is paying attention
January 2, 2021
These Nigerian kids are creating epic sci-fi short films using their phones, and Hollywood is paying attention
Across a rocky landscape, two young girls find themselves running for cover as spaceships fire laser guns into the field.…
Chicago ends 2020 with 769 homicides as gun violence surges
January 2, 2021
Chicago ends 2020 with 769 homicides as gun violence surges
CHICAGO (AP) — The number of homicides and shootings in Chicago spiked dramatically in 2020, ending with more bloodshed than…
In a first, Congress overrides Trump veto of defense bill
January 2, 2021
In a first, Congress overrides Trump veto of defense bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress on Friday overrode President Donald Trump’s veto of a defense policy bill, a first by lawmakers…
UK reactivates emergency COVID-19 hospitals, closes London primary schools
January 2, 2021
UK reactivates emergency COVID-19 hospitals, closes London primary schools
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain reactivated emergency hospitals built at the start of the pandemic and shut primary schools in London…
Pope reappears after pain flare-up, calls for peace in New Year message
January 1, 2021
Pope reappears after pain flare-up, calls for peace in New Year message
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis reappeared on Friday after chronic sciatic pain forced him to miss the Church’s New…