Politics

Wednesday, October 21st 2020 - 08:47 UTC
US deaths historic stats jumps 300,000 during pandemic 2020; Hispanics and blacks most affected

Nearly 300,000 more people have died in the United States in 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic than would be expected based on historical trends, with at least two-thirds due to COVID-19, a government report released on Tuesday showed, adding that COVID-19 deaths likely were undercounted.
Wednesday, October 21st 2020 - 08:44 UTC
Brazilian health minister ill with a suspected case of Covid-19

Brazilian Health Minister Eduardo Pazuello has fallen ill with a suspected case of COVID-19, the ministry's press office said on Tuesday, as the country battles with the third-worst coronavirus outbreak globally, with nearly 5.3 million cases.
Wednesday, October 21st 2020 - 08:29 UTC
Mexico brings up the issue of liabilities from unexpected side effects of the Covid-19 vaccines

Mexico's government will pay to cover any liabilities arising from unexpected side effects of COVID-19 vaccines but is not considering creating a fund to do so, a top official said.
Wednesday, October 21st 2020 - 08:28 UTC
EU begins legal action against Cyprus and Malta on “golden passport” schemes for wealthy investors

Brussels on Tuesday launched legal action against Cyprus and Malta over their controversial “golden passport” schemes for wealthy investors, saying they were illegal and undermined EU citizenship.
Tuesday, October 20th 2020 - 09:55 UTC
Morales planning to return to Bolivia following on Arce's 20-point margin victory

Exiled former president Evo Morales on Monday signaled his intention to return to Bolivia after his leftist heir Luis Arce's sweeping presidential election victory. Arce, a former economy minister under Morales, claimed victory in Sunday's election after exit polls suggested a crushing triumph over centrist rival Carlos Mesa.
Tuesday, October 20th 2020 - 09:54 UTC
Populism in Brazil: how liberalisation and austerity led to the rise of Lula and Bolsonaro

By Patricia Justino and Bruno Martorano (*) – While the rise of populist politicians in Europe and the US gets a lot of attention from the media and researchers alike, the drivers of the populism taking hold in emerging and developing economies still receives relatively little scrutiny.
Tuesday, October 20th 2020 - 09:50 UTC
Argentina has over a million virus cases despite a record quarantine

At the extreme end of Argentina in a city known as “The End of the World,” many thought they might be spared from the worst of the coronavirus pandemic. Sitting far from Buenos Aires, health workers in Ushuaia were initially able to contain a small outbreak among foreigners hoping to catch boats to the Antarctic at the start of the crisis.
Tuesday, October 20th 2020 - 09:49 UTC
Millennials more disillusioned with democracy than previous generations, Cambridge study

Young people are less satisfied with democracy and more disillusioned than at any other time in the past century, especially in Europe, North America, Africa and Australia, a study by the University of Cambridge has found.
Tuesday, October 20th 2020 - 09:38 UTC
CCAMLR: 287 women scientists call for a Marine Protected Area in western Antarctic Peninsula

Climate change and human activity are harming Antarctica and threatening wildlife from humpback whales to microscopic algae, more than 280 scientists and conservation experts say in urging protections for the icy region.
Tuesday, October 20th 2020 - 09:31 UTC
Final Trump/Biden debate on Thursday but with a mute button to avoid interruptions

A final debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden will feature a mute button to allow each candidate to speak uninterrupted, organizers said on Monday, looking to avoid the disruptions that marred the first matchup.