news.turkish.co.uk: Kasım 2020

Discord over next global trade chief threatens to blow up WTO

FYI: The US doesn't support Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
http://dlvr.it/RmjxmS

CCTV footage shows moment abandoned baby found at Qatar’s airport

ICYMI: Authorities release video of a deserted newborn baby discovered by paramedics at Hamad International Airport.
http://dlvr.it/RmjMnt

Venezuelan refinery damaged by ‘terrorist attack’, president says

ICYMI: Two foreigners were detained prior to the alleged attack on the Amuay Refinery on Venezuela’s northern Caribbean coast.
http://dlvr.it/RmhZGb

What to listen for during Trump’s stump speeches

As President Donald Trump makes a last-minute push for election victory, we break down what you need to know.
http://dlvr.it/RmhZ1w

Tupperware latest iconic brand reborn in age of COVID

Tupperware shares that could be had for around $1 in March, closed in on $30 on Wednesday.
http://dlvr.it/Rmgyq7

Ivory Coast presidential election: Who are the candidates?

President Alassane Ouattara faces three challengers as he seeks a third term in Saturday's vote.
http://dlvr.it/RmfWx1

US House elections: Competitive races unlikely to flip majority

With Democrats widely expected to keep control, the question is: How many seats do they gain or lose this year?
http://dlvr.it/Rmf7wq

Virtual brawl: United States senators grill social media CEOs

Twitter, Facebook and Alphabet CEOs were taken to task by Republicans over how content is policed on their platforms.
http://dlvr.it/Rmdfbp

France is latest nation to return to lockdown amid COVID surge

ICYMI: The new lockdown announced by French President Emmanuel Macron will begin Friday and last until December 1.
http://dlvr.it/RmdGD9

American Voter: Lee Pulliam

Al Jazeera asks the same key questions about the presidential election to voters across the United States.
http://dlvr.it/RmdG78

Vote cancellations trigger outrage among Myanmar minority voters

ICYMI: Some 1.5 million people denied their vote in November 9 poll in move experts worry will increase further alienation.
http://dlvr.it/Rmc30F

CCTV footage shows moment abandoned baby found at Qatar’s airport

Authorities release video of a deserted newborn baby discovered by paramedics at Hamad International Airport.
http://dlvr.it/RmbfLz

Venezuelan refinery damaged by ‘terrorist attack’, president says

Two foreigners were detained prior to the alleged attack on the Amuay Refinery on Venezuela’s northern Caribbean coast.
http://dlvr.it/Rmb7sh

Deadly Armenian missile strike hits Azerbaijan's Barda

ICYMI: At least 21 civilians killed, 70 others wounded in the attack Baku blames on Yerevan. A ceasefire implemented earlier this week has failed to take hold as both sides accuse each other of violations.
http://dlvr.it/RmZk23

US unseals charges over kidnapping of journalists in Afghanistan

The US claims Haji Najibullah was involved in the 2008 kidnapping of a US journalist and two Afghan nationals.
http://dlvr.it/RmZjvm

Discord over next global trade chief threatens to blow up WTO

ICYMI: The US doesn't support Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
http://dlvr.it/RmYLZN

Hurricane Zeta crashes into storm-weary Louisiana

Zeta threatened to push up to 9 feet of sea water inland and batter homes and businesses with fierce winds.
http://dlvr.it/RmXqzg

US consumers brace for COVID-19 surge by hoarding food – again

Demand for baking goods spiked 3,400 percent from a year earlier in the three weeks through October 13.
http://dlvr.it/RmX73l

France is latest nation to return to lockdown amid COVID surge

The new lockdown announced by French President Emmanuel Macron will begin Friday and last until December 1.
http://dlvr.it/RmWXls

EU negotiators near deal to unlock €1.8T budget and rescue package

ICYMI: Budget talks with the European Parliament are entering their endgame.
http://dlvr.it/RmV2lh

Vote cancellations trigger outrage among Myanmar minority voters

Some 1.5 million people denied their vote in November 9 poll in move experts worry will increase further alienation.
http://dlvr.it/RmV2ZW

Anti-France rallies held in several countries as Macron backlash widens

Demonstrators in several Muslim countries call for a boycott of French goods after President Emmanuel Macron publicly defended Charlie Hebdo caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad, which are considered blasphemous in Islam.
http://dlvr.it/RmTWWW

'Enough is enough': Thousands protests abortion law in Poland

ICYMI: Poland has been rocked by huge demonstrations, most of them peaceful, since its top court ruled that abortion due to foetal abnormalities was not permissible under the constitution.
http://dlvr.it/RmSB7v

Deadly Armenian missile strike hits Azerbaijan's Barda

At least 21 civilians killed, 70 others wounded in the attack Baku blames on Yerevan. A ceasefire implemented earlier this week has failed to take hold as both sides accuse each other of violations.
http://dlvr.it/RmS9jS

Chile earthquake: Huge 5.8 magnitude earthquake strikes causing violent tremors

FYI: CHILE has been rocked by a violent 5.8 magnitude earthquake.
http://dlvr.it/RmQTB2

Discord over next global trade chief threatens to blow up WTO

The US doesn't support Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
http://dlvr.it/RmQSy3

Forest fire hits Turkey’s Hatay a day after PKK terror attack

ICYMI: A forest in southern Hatay province’s Iskenderun district was put on fire by suspected PKK members late Tuesday, a day after a failed terror attack in the area.According to infor...
http://dlvr.it/RmP3ln

Turkey's coronavirus test numbers near 13.5M

ICYMI: To date Turkey has done nearly 13.5 million coronavirus tests, according to Health Ministry data released on Tuesday.A total of 1,511 more people won their battle against the nov...
http://dlvr.it/RmNRKF

Russian group offered Catalan separatist leaders 10,000 soldiers, judge says

Judge is investigating alleged misuse of public money to fund the failed separatist bid.
http://dlvr.it/RmNR1v

EU negotiators near deal to unlock €1.8T budget and rescue package

Budget talks with the European Parliament are entering their endgame.
http://dlvr.it/RmLgS5

Senior French MEP goes on hunger strike to protest EU budget deal

Pierre Larrouturou says it is 'obscene' that money for health and climate has been cut while financial markets have prospered.
http://dlvr.it/RmL4hY

Forest fire in Turkey's Hatay province extinguished after 22 hours

ICYMI: A few weeks after a forest fire wreaked havoc in several of its districts, the southern province of Hatay close to Turkey’s border with Syria, was hit by another fire on Tuesday. F...
http://dlvr.it/RmKHCj

'Enough is enough': Thousands protests abortion law in Poland

Poland has been rocked by huge demonstrations, most of them peaceful, since its top court ruled that abortion due to foetal abnormalities was not permissible under the constitution.
http://dlvr.it/RmJfsd

FETÖ-linked officer tied to mystery crash that killed top politician in Turkey

ICYMI: It has long been speculated that Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu, chairman of Great Union Party (BBP), was the victim of a plot by the Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ). Yazıcıoğlu was killed with fi...
http://dlvr.it/RmGxDq

Germany orders new Covid-19 shutdowns – latest updates

The global coronavirus pandemic has infected more than 44 million people and claimed over 1.1 million lives. Here are the updates for October 28:
http://dlvr.it/RmGwz0

Von der Leyen: EU countries must step up against coronavirus

FYI: Ahead of leaders' videoconference, Commission president cites failures and urges better coordination.
http://dlvr.it/RmGMdZ

Forest fire hits Turkey’s Hatay a day after PKK terror attack

A forest in southern Hatay province’s Iskenderun district was put on fire by suspected PKK members late Tuesday, a day after a failed terror attack in the area.According to infor...
http://dlvr.it/RmFZRw

Turkey's coronavirus test numbers near 13.5M

To date Turkey has done nearly 13.5 million coronavirus tests, according to Health Ministry data released on Tuesday.A total of 1,511 more people won their battle against the nov...
http://dlvr.it/RmDz8f

Chile earthquake: Huge 5.8 magnitude earthquake strikes causing violent tremors

ICYMI: CHILE has been rocked by a violent 5.8 magnitude earthquake.
http://dlvr.it/RmCXjK

Turkey marks a muted but joyous anniversary of the republic

With mandatory masks and social distancing, Turkey is set to celebrate Republic Day a bit differently on Thursday amid the coronavirus pandemic. Yet national fervor prevails, with...
http://dlvr.it/RmCXbj

31 detained in FETÖ operation in Naval Command

The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office ordered arrest warrants Wednesday for 31 suspects over their links to the Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ), the perpetrator of the faile...
http://dlvr.it/RmC8PN

Forest fire in Turkey's Hatay province extinguished after 22 hours

A few weeks after a forest fire wreaked havoc in several of its districts, the southern province of Hatay close to Turkey’s border with Syria, was hit by another fire on Tuesday. F...
http://dlvr.it/RmBfcv

Istanbul’s new metro line opens, free of charge for 10 days

Istanbul’s M7 metro line stretching from the central Mecidiyeköy quarter to Mahmutbey opened on Wednesday.According to a statement released by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipal...
http://dlvr.it/RmBFS2

FETÖ-linked officer tied to mystery crash that killed top politician in Turkey

It has long been speculated that Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu, chairman of Great Union Party (BBP), was the victim of a plot by the Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ). Yazıcıoğlu was killed with fi...
http://dlvr.it/Rm8zgZ

Okonjo-Iweala suggested as new WTO chief, but US vetoes

FYI: The World Trade Organization’s General Council Chair David Walker today said that Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala had garnered the most support among WTO members to become the next global trade chief, a WTO spokesperson said. The United States said, however, it could not support the candidacy of Okonjo-Iweala and said it would continue to back the […]
http://dlvr.it/Rm8Zql

France, Belgium turn into Europe's worst virus hot spots – latest updates

FYI: Global coronavirus pandemic has infected more than 44 million people and claimed over 1.1 million lives. Here are the updates for October 28:
http://dlvr.it/Rm83Ht

Lewis Hamilton knighthood fury as Boris Johnson shamed for snubbing F1 star

ICYMI: LEWIS HAMILTON's lack of recognition from Number 10 and Prime Minister Boris Johnson raises "serious questions" about the honours system, Lord Peter Hain tells Express.co.uk.
http://dlvr.it/Rm7bzK

Merkel faces 'catastrophe': No deal Brexit to hit Germany harder than any other EU nation

ICYMI: IF the UK fails to strike a trade deal with the EU before the end of the year, it will be a "catastrophe" for Germany, which will be harder hit than any other member of the EU27, a former MEP has said.
http://dlvr.it/Rm64NT

Chile earthquake: Huge 5.8 magnitude earthquake strikes causing violent tremors

CHILE has been rocked by a violent 5.8 magnitude earthquake.
http://dlvr.it/Rm6407

Von der Leyen: EU countries must step up against coronavirus

ICYMI: Ahead of leaders' videoconference, Commission president cites failures and urges better coordination.
http://dlvr.it/Rm5VxJ

Marauding monkeys bring fear to historic Indian tourist haven

FYI: The estimated 130,000-plus monkeys in India's Himachal Pradesh state are stealing or destroying millions of dollars of fruit and crops each year from farms.
http://dlvr.it/Rm4jZx

France prepares sweeping new coronavirus restrictions

ICYMI: Measures intended to tackle 'massive' second wave, government says.
http://dlvr.it/Rm45S0

Commission calls for Frontex meeting over migrant pushback reports

ICYMI: Commissioner Johansson says she has asked for a board meeting of the border agency on November 10.
http://dlvr.it/Rm2K5Q

UK depression levels ‘almost doubled’ during pandemic

ICYMI: One in five adults experienced some form of depressive symptoms in June, according to the UK statistics office.
http://dlvr.it/Rm1jqW

Prince Charles and Camilla make rare visit to Bank of England amid second wave worries

PRINCE CHARLES and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, visited the Bank of England to highlight its role during the pandemic.
http://dlvr.it/Rm1jRh

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s ‘wonderful’ election speeches show ‘civic duty’

MEGHAN MARKLE and Prince Harry have been encouraging Americans to vote in the upcoming US election and a prominent republican has praised their "wonderful" contribution.
http://dlvr.it/Rm0wJS

Lewis Hamilton knighthood fury as Boris Johnson shamed for snubbing F1 star

LEWIS HAMILTON's lack of recognition from Number 10 and Prime Minister Boris Johnson raises "serious questions" about the honours system, Lord Peter Hain tells Express.co.uk.
http://dlvr.it/Rm0GzW

Merkel faces 'catastrophe': No deal Brexit to hit Germany harder than any other EU nation

IF the UK fails to strike a trade deal with the EU before the end of the year, it will be a "catastrophe" for Germany, which will be harder hit than any other member of the EU27, a former MEP has said.
http://dlvr.it/RlyWG5

Okonjo-Iweala suggested as new WTO chief, but US vetoes

ICYMI: The World Trade Organization’s General Council Chair David Walker today said that Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala had garnered the most support among WTO members to become the next global trade chief, a WTO spokesperson said. The United States said, however, it could not support the candidacy of Okonjo-Iweala and said it would continue to back the […]
http://dlvr.it/Rlxw17

Von der Leyen: EU countries must step up against coronavirus

Ahead of leaders' videoconference, Commission president cites failures and urges better coordination.
http://dlvr.it/Rlxvlk

France, Belgium turn into Europe's worst virus hot spots – latest updates

ICYMI: Global coronavirus pandemic has infected more than 44 million people and claimed over 1.1 million lives. Here are the updates for October 28:
http://dlvr.it/Rlx5G0

France prepares sweeping new coronavirus restrictions

Measures intended to tackle 'massive' second wave, government says.
http://dlvr.it/RlwQdN

Commission calls for Frontex meeting over migrant pushback reports

Commissioner Johansson says she has asked for a board meeting of the border agency on November 10.
http://dlvr.it/Rltb3B

UK depression levels ‘almost doubled’ during pandemic

One in five adults experienced some form of depressive symptoms in June, according to the UK statistics office.
http://dlvr.it/Rlt03P

Marauding monkeys bring fear to historic Indian tourist haven

ICYMI: The estimated 130,000-plus monkeys in India's Himachal Pradesh state are stealing or destroying millions of dollars of fruit and crops each year from farms.
http://dlvr.it/RlsBfw

Biden’s space policy: One giant leap for climate change

Biden’s pledge to rededicate the U.S. to combating climate change would mean a greater role for NASA’s Earth science research.
http://dlvr.it/RlsBYW

Iranian hackers target top diplomats and security officials

Potential Munich Security Conference and Think 20 Summit attendees were targeted.
http://dlvr.it/RlrXg5

Ronaldo left out of Juventus squad against Barcelona

The match would have been the first time Ronaldo faced his personal rival Lionel Messi since he left Real Madrid in 2018.
http://dlvr.it/RlphVr

Okonjo-Iweala suggested as new WTO chief, but US vetoes

The World Trade Organization’s General Council Chair David Walker today said that Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala had garnered the most support among WTO members to become the next global trade chief, a WTO spokesperson said. The United States said, however, it could not support the candidacy of Okonjo-Iweala and said it would continue to back the […]
http://dlvr.it/Rlp6J2

Cannes rolls out red carpet for scaled down film showcase

ICYMI: Organisers said they still wanted to hold an event, despite enduring travel restrictions, to shine a light on some films and give a boost to the cinema industry, hit hard by coronavirus lockdowns.
http://dlvr.it/RlnKXr

France, Belgium turn into Europe's worst virus hot spots – latest updates

Global coronavirus pandemic has infected more than 44 million people and claimed over 1.1 million lives. Here are the updates for October 28:
http://dlvr.it/RlnKSL

How the race to inherit Merkel’s mantle got dirty

ICYMI: Fight over whether to delay party vote shakes up race to take over German center right.
http://dlvr.it/Rll8Fg

The EU’s €140M ‘zombie committee’ faces pressure to reform

ICYMI: Critics argue that the European Economic and Social Committee is an outdated and expensive relic.
http://dlvr.it/Rlkkqy

US says Syrian regime delaying constitution ahead of election

US deputy ambassador Richard Mills urges UNSC to “do everything in its power” to prevent Bashar Assad’s regime from blocking agreement on a new constitution in 2020.
http://dlvr.it/RlkkgW

Marauding monkeys bring fear to historic Indian tourist haven

The estimated 130,000-plus monkeys in India's Himachal Pradesh state are stealing or destroying millions of dollars of fruit and crops each year from farms.
http://dlvr.it/RlkCzp

FC Barcelona president resigns, says club to join European Super League

Bartomeu's departure follows mounting pressure from fans and his public falling-out with Lionel Messi and helps avoiding a vote of no confidence, which had been triggered after over 20,000 Barcelona members signed a petition for him to be removed.
http://dlvr.it/RljpTh

Biden urges unity in Georgia as Trump targets Midwest

ICYMI: Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden goes on political offensive in Georgia, which hasn't backed a Democrat for White House since 1992, while President Trump questions counting late ballots.
http://dlvr.it/RlhRpD

Turkey: French magazine Charlie Hebdo spreading 'cultural racism'

ICYMI: Ankara calls on European countries to fight back against "cultural racism, intellectual barrenness, and uncivilised discourse" as notorious magazine publishes a series of "loathsome" cartoons.
http://dlvr.it/RlgzKl

Disgraced US cult leader jailed for 120 years

ICYMI: The effective life sentence for Keith Raniere comes after he was found guilty of coercing women into having sex with him as the charismatic leader of NXIVM, a life-coaching group that attracted a coterie of millionaires and Hollywood actors.
http://dlvr.it/RlgP9P

Cannes rolls out red carpet for scaled down film showcase

Organisers said they still wanted to hold an event, despite enduring travel restrictions, to shine a light on some films and give a boost to the cinema industry, hit hard by coronavirus lockdowns.
http://dlvr.it/RlgNyJ

Zanzibar opposition: Many killed on eve of tense Tanzania election

ICYMI: Tanzania and Zanzibar – an Indian Ocean archipelago and a semi-autonomous state of the East African country – are due to elect their presidents and lawmakers in Wednesday's election.
http://dlvr.it/RldKGP

How the race to inherit Merkel’s mantle got dirty

Fight over whether to delay party vote shakes up race to take over German center right.
http://dlvr.it/RldK3C

The EU’s €140M ‘zombie committee’ faces pressure to reform

Critics argue that the European Economic and Social Committee is an outdated and expensive relic.
http://dlvr.it/RlcjdV

Inside Macron’s diplomacy: Tension, turf wars and burnouts

Key advisers accused of presiding over hostile work environment and undermining policy.
http://dlvr.it/RlbvPL

Early Covid-19 vaccines 'may be imperfect' – latest updates

Global coronavirus pandemic has infected more than 44 million people and claimed over 1.1 million lives. Here are the updates for October 28:
http://dlvr.it/RlbFqM

Biden urges unity in Georgia as Trump targets Midwest

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden goes on political offensive in Georgia, which hasn't backed a Democrat for White House since 1992, while President Trump questions counting late ballots.
http://dlvr.it/RlYRht

Turkey: French magazine Charlie Hebdo spreading 'cultural racism'

Ankara calls on European countries to fight back against "cultural racism, intellectual barrenness, and uncivilised discourse" as notorious magazine publishes a series of "loathsome" cartoons.
http://dlvr.it/RlXqZq

Disgraced US cult leader jailed for 120 years

The effective life sentence for Keith Raniere comes after he was found guilty of coercing women into having sex with him as the charismatic leader of NXIVM, a life-coaching group that attracted a coterie of millionaires and Hollywood actors.
http://dlvr.it/RlX14P

COPY FOR CHEEKY TEST Marcus Rashford’s alternative government

FYI: LONDON — Is Marcus Rashford Boris Johnson’s most dangerous political rival? While the British prime minister has faced accusations of fomenting divisions this week with his COVID-19 strategy, the Manchester United and England footballer — still a few days shy of his 23rd birthday — has demonstrated a remarkable gift for bringing people together. Thwarted in […]
http://dlvr.it/RlTZDk

Zanzibar opposition: Many killed on eve of tense Tanzania election

Tanzania and Zanzibar – an Indian Ocean archipelago and a semi-autonomous state of the East African country – are due to elect their presidents and lawmakers in Wednesday's election.
http://dlvr.it/RlTYQz

Will a Joe Biden victory put Egypt's 'special relationship' in danger?

FYI: The US has been giving Abdel Fatah el Sisi US military aid with no strings attached, but the bonanza may be coming to an end.
http://dlvr.it/RlSz7s

Public backlash in Spain after ministers attend awards dinner

Spanish government calls for 'act of self-reflection' following awards ceremony with nearly 100 people.
http://dlvr.it/RlSyMQ

EU mulls trade action against Turkey

Brussels is likely to take a targeted approach such as anti-dumping measures rather than suspend the customs union.
http://dlvr.it/RlS8Ck

Turkey’s top institutions to stage 10 new theatre productions in 2021

FYI: Five prominent cultural institutions have announced a collaborative project called “Ortak Yapim” (Co Production) in support of theatre arts in Turkey in the face of challenges brought on by the pandemic.
http://dlvr.it/RlPhBT

Mafia stokes violent anti-lockdown protests in Italy

FYI: The mob's drugs trade was hit hard by lockdown restrictions, but economic chaos presents opportunities.
http://dlvr.it/RlP4fy

Polish PM defends new abortion law as women take to streets

Last week's tightening of the rules has sparked protests across the country.
http://dlvr.it/RlP45Y

Jailed Saudi woman activist begins new hunger strike: family

Hathloul, whose detention since 2018 has made her emblematic of the fight for women's rights in Saudi Arabia, began refusing food on Monday evening, her sister Lina al Hathloul says.
http://dlvr.it/RlNF9d

Four dead after migrant boat sinks near Dunkirk

Two young children were among those who died.
http://dlvr.it/RlMbJc

Global coronavirus cases surpass 44M mark – latest updates

Global coronavirus pandemic has infected more than 44 million people and claimed over 1.1 million lives. Here are the updates for October 27:
http://dlvr.it/RlKkYc

193 European airports at risk of closure due to crisis, says industry lobby

FYI: Europe could see the 'collapse of a significant part of its air transport system.'
http://dlvr.it/RlK86Y

What Chileans expect from the new constitution

ICYMI: Chileans want better public education, health systems and more equality from the new constitution.
http://dlvr.it/RlJKjZ

Canada is doing little to stop anti-Islam hate crimes and mosque vandalism

ICYMI: Muslims were among the first arrivals to Canada in 1882, but that means little to the rising wave of anti-Muslim sentiment and hate in the country.
http://dlvr.it/RlHhvs

COPY FOR CHEEKY TEST Marcus Rashford’s alternative government

ICYMI: LONDON — Is Marcus Rashford Boris Johnson’s most dangerous political rival? While the British prime minister has faced accusations of fomenting divisions this week with his COVID-19 strategy, the Manchester United and England footballer — still a few days shy of his 23rd birthday — has demonstrated a remarkable gift for bringing people together. Thwarted in […]
http://dlvr.it/RlG846

Will a Joe Biden victory put Egypt's 'special relationship' in danger?

ICYMI: The US has been giving Abdel Fatah el Sisi US military aid with no strings attached, but the bonanza may be coming to an end.
http://dlvr.it/RlFkF2

Tokyo Olympic organisers mull virus control centre for 2021 Games

A task force grouping Tokyo 2020 organisers, city officials and government representatives has been held responsible for developing guidelines for safely holding the massive international event next year.
http://dlvr.it/RlFk8l

Turkey calls for boycott as France faces backlash over treatment of Muslims

Turkish President Erdogan has called on Turks to boycott French goods in a televised speech as Muslim countries condemn President Macron's defence of Prophet Muhammed caricatures amid large-scale demonstrations.
http://dlvr.it/RlFB8f

Anti-Semitism is unacceptable in France, why not Islamophobia?

Europe’s anti-Muslim prejudice runs deep yet the leaders of the continent are unable to address it with strong measures.
http://dlvr.it/RlDlKh

Turkey’s top institutions to stage 10 new theatre productions in 2021

ICYMI: Five prominent cultural institutions have announced a collaborative project called “Ortak Yapim” (Co Production) in support of theatre arts in Turkey in the face of challenges brought on by the pandemic.
http://dlvr.it/RlCPMn

Mafia stokes violent anti-lockdown protests in Italy

ICYMI: The mob's drugs trade was hit hard by lockdown restrictions, but economic chaos presents opportunities.
http://dlvr.it/RlBx9v

Is Russia attacking Syria's Idlib to distract Turkey from Azerbaijan?

Russia and Turkey face each other on opposing sides over several fronts across Eurasia, from Libya to Syria, and now Azerbaijan, too. Experts say Moscow is hitting Syria's Idlib to gain leverage against Ankara.
http://dlvr.it/RlBwzg

What Chileans expect from the new constitution

Chileans want better public education, health systems and more equality from the new constitution.
http://dlvr.it/RlBNHY

Canada is doing little to stop anti-Islam hate crimes and mosque vandalism

Muslims were among the first arrivals to Canada in 1882, but that means little to the rising wave of anti-Muslim sentiment and hate in the country.
http://dlvr.it/Rl9vwR

COPY FOR CHEEKY TEST Marcus Rashford’s alternative government

LONDON — Is Marcus Rashford Boris Johnson’s most dangerous political rival? While the British prime minister has faced accusations of fomenting divisions this week with his COVID-19 strategy, the Manchester United and England footballer — still a few days shy of his 23rd birthday — has demonstrated a remarkable gift for bringing people together. Thwarted in […]
http://dlvr.it/Rl8GjZ

193 European airports at risk of closure due to crisis, says industry lobby

ICYMI: Europe could see the 'collapse of a significant part of its air transport system.'
http://dlvr.it/Rl7hlK

Will a Joe Biden victory put Egypt's 'special relationship' in danger?

The US has been giving Abdel Fatah el Sisi US military aid with no strings attached, but the bonanza may be coming to an end.
http://dlvr.it/Rl7hQR

ICU beds fill up again across Europe

Health officials are sounding the alarm around Europe as some hospitals begin to reach capacity.
http://dlvr.it/Rl6slG

Philadelphia police shooting of Black man sparks unrest

Hundreds of people took to the streets to protest the shooting of Walter Wallace, with interactions between protesters and police turning violent at times, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
http://dlvr.it/Rl6FLN

Turkey’s top institutions to stage 10 new theatre productions in 2021

Five prominent cultural institutions have announced a collaborative project called “Ortak Yapim” (Co Production) in support of theatre arts in Turkey in the face of challenges brought on by the pandemic.
http://dlvr.it/Rl4PBw

Mafia stokes violent anti-lockdown protests in Italy

The mob's drugs trade was hit hard by lockdown restrictions, but economic chaos presents opportunities.
http://dlvr.it/Rl3pDP

Fives times boycotts have been used as an act of political protest

From a Jewish-American boycott of Nazi Germany to the campaign against Apartheid South Africa, activists have often used economic power to take a stand.
http://dlvr.it/Rl2zbJ

Coronavirus ‘thrived’ on structural racism, Labour report finds

ICYMI: Campaigner Doreen Lawrence looked into the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on ethnic minority communities.
http://dlvr.it/Rl0Qyk

Utility says its equipment may have sparked California blaze

FYI: A smoky fire exploded in size to over 29 square kilometres after breaking out around dawn in Orange County, south of Los Angeles.
http://dlvr.it/Rl0QtV

Sleep paralysis: A brain glitch or an evil spirit?

Some say it's the Djinns and monsters harassing you in the night, some say it's a health condition. We speak to the world's leading expert on this mysterious phenomenon.
http://dlvr.it/Rl0QVk

193 European airports at risk of closure due to crisis, says industry lobby

Europe could see the 'collapse of a significant part of its air transport system.'
http://dlvr.it/RkzqcK

Study finds sharp fall in immunity three months after coronavirus infection

ICYMI: The research raises questions about how long COVID immunity may last.
http://dlvr.it/Rkz0xN

Turkey calls for France boycott as Macron faces backlash over Hebdo defence

ICYMI: Turkish President Erdogan has called on Turks to boycott French goods in a televised speech as Muslim countries condemn President Macron's defence of Prophet Muhammed caricatures.
http://dlvr.it/RkwTJz

UK study finds evidence of waning antibody immunity – latest updates

FYI: Global coronavirus pandemic has infected at least 43.7 million people and claimed over 1.1 million lives. Here are the updates for October 27:
http://dlvr.it/RkwTJ0

EU Commissioner Margaritis Schinas tests positive for coronavirus

ICYMI: Earlier this month, his colleague Mariya Gabriel said she had contracted the virus.
http://dlvr.it/Rkvv5z

Germany calls for curbs to slow coronavirus spread – latest updates

Global coronavirus pandemic has infected at least 43.7 million people and claimed over 1.1 million lives. Here are the updates for October 27:
http://dlvr.it/Rkvtfj

Study finds sharp fall in immunity after coronavirus infection

The research raises questions about how long COVID immunity may last.
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Erdoğan sues Dutch far-right MP Wilders over ‘terrorist’ cartoon

ICYMI: Wilders reacted by calling the Turkish president a 'loser.'
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Coronavirus ‘thrived’ on structural racism, Labour report finds

Campaigner Doreen Lawrence looked into the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on ethnic minority communities.
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Commonwealth gives UK key advantage in no deal Brexit with EU in for 'dead loss'

FYI: BRITAIN would bounce back quickly if it fails to agree a post-Brexit trade agreement with the EU thanks to historical ties with the Commonwealth - but for Brussels, such a situation would be a "dead loss", a French MEP has said.
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