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US, EU say vaccine programs on track as Asia rollouts gather steam

WASHINGTON, Feb 26: The United States hailed progress in turning around its troubled Covid-19 vaccine rollout, as the European Union said it was on track to meet jab targets and Asia’s inoculation drive gained pace on Friday. Brazil hit 250,000 fatalities …

Aussie dollar climbs to three-year high, with ASX rising as Nasdaq sinks on tech sell-off

Despite a shaky start, the Australian share market has finished the day higher, following a big sell-off across Wall Street's major tech stocks, while commodity prices continued to surge. Key points: The ASX 200 has risen 3.8pc since the year began …

Stamp of approval: holding onto letter-writing’s feelgood factor

Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size Afew months back I conducted a simple experiment. I posted a letter to a friend living just a 15-minute drive away. She received it on Friday. It took five days for the mail to get through, despite the …

Morning mail: Melbourne cluster at 16, US divided over Trump acquittal, Myanmar crisis

Good morning, it’s Imogen Dewey kicking off your week on Monday 15 February, with the latest on Melbourne’s Covid cluster, Donald Trump’s impeachment acquittal, and the ongoing problem of dark money in Australian politics. There are now 16 confirmed cases …

Australian PM says net zero climate target not brought up in first call with Joe Biden

Scott Morrison has congratulated US president-elect Joe Biden on his election victory in a call that canvassed mutual challenges including Covid-19 and climate change. On Thursday, Morrison told reporters in Canberra that although the “specific matter” of …

'This is not the first transition': Scott Morrison and Joe Biden discuss Trump on first phone call

Scott Morrison and Joe Biden have held their first phone call, with the US president-elect listing fighting coronavirus, confronting climate change and the global economic recovery as the top priorities for both nations. Key points: Mr Morrison says the …

Papua New Guinea steps up fight for share of riches

"We are on the right course and the journey that we are taking will not be easy," Marape said. "But we must remain united and resilient in this course, because PNG will be a winner in all aspects." Loading Among developments in focus …

Gafni, Ben-Gvir, Promise Major Constitutional Limits on the Courts If Elected

Two right-wing, Israeli politicians, Head of United Torah Judaism MK Moshe Gafni, and Head of the yet-to-become-a-Knesset-faction Otzma Yehudit Itamar Ben-Gvir on Monday promised their voters major changes in the way the Knesset conducts its business. …

A Tiff at PIF? Pacific Islands Forum Leadership Change Triggers Frustration

AdvertisementLast week a rift opened up within the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) during a virtual meeting to elect a new secretary general. Former Cook Islands prime minister, Henry Puna, was elected to lead the region’s premier multilateral body by just one …

Remembrance, resistance and legal proceedings

Dear friends, Monday 25 January was the second anniversary of the catastrophic tailings dam collapse at Vale’s iron ore mine at Brumadinho in Brazil. Vale is a Brazilian mining company with significant UK investment. We worked with our friends in Brazil to …

World: Is the Global Partnership for Education Redundant?

Maryam Akmal , Aisha Ali , Susannah Hares and Justin Sandefur Or Is It a More Progressive, Democratic Alternative to the World Bank? Suppose a rich country, say the UK, wants to give foreign aid to improve education in a poor country, say Malawi. How …

Trump Admin Spent $200 Million on Ventilator Donations, Officials Unsure Where Most Went - Watchdog

US 00:08 GMT 30.01.2021Get short URL At the height of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, health professionals knew little about SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the disease, leading to most patients being quickly hooked up to ventilators. With many …

The Daily 202: Biden already faces war powers questions

On his way out the door, Donald Trump declined to send Congress a public list of U.S. combat deployments abroad and ordered U.S. troop levels in Iraq and Afghanistan down to 2,500 in each country — both issues now on Biden’s plate. The Delaware Democrat, …

Darfur unrest, Biden changes, and besieged Bangui: The Cheat Sheet

Our editors’ weekly take on humanitarian news, trends, and developments from around the globe. On our radar Hundreds killed in Darfur violence Just weeks after the UN Security Council voted unanimously to terminate the mandate of the joint UN-African Union …

Top Mining Stocks To Buy or Sell In Mid January 2021

Will These Mining Stocks Rise Up This Year?There are so many mining stocks that have been trending in the market in the last year. The sudden increase in prices in gold and silver, and other precious minerals last year was unexpected. That was a result of …

Papua New Guinea bans travelers from all ‘Asian ports’

Papua New Guinea shut air and seaports to all foreign travellers coming from Asia on Wednesday, in a desperate bid to prevent the deadly coronavirus from reaching the impoverished Melanesian nation. In a note to airlines and boat operators, the ministry of …

Zac Efron 'rushed to hospital after contracting deadly illness' in Papua New Guinea

Zac Efron was rushed to hospital before Christmas when he contracted a deadly illness in Papua New Guinea, according to reports.  The actor, 32, was filming a new series titled Killing Zac Efron when he apparently became ill with “a form of typhoid or …

Human Rights Watch warns US Capitol attack should be 'wake-up call' for Australia

The Morrison government has been urged to treat the deadly mob assault on the US Capitol as “a wake-up call”, with a leading human rights organisation saying Australian security agencies must counter the growth of rightwing extremism. Human Rights Watch …

The Daily 202: Republican convention will be a family affair, except for Trump’s sister and niece

This week will very much be a Trump family affair, reflecting the degree to which the president has remade the GOP in his image since his hostile takeover of the party four years ago. The only living former Republican president, George W. Bush, will not …

COMMON SENSE REQURED PODCAST RETURNS TO IRMIX RADIO

Two Black Girls Trying to Make Sense Out of Nonsense OAKLAND, CA, UNITED STATES, March 1, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today IRMIX RADIO announced the return of Common Sense Required Radio Podcast, available to listeners everywhere on irmixradio. …

Where Have All The Children Gone? Part II: Tracking Truants and Absentees in Georgia Schools

Georgia Public Policy Foundation Investigative Journalism Initiative Examines How State Tracks Absenteeism Amid Pandemic ATLANTA, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, March 1, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Absenteeism has long been a concern of educators and …

Auto-ISAC to Provide Members Access to Risk Management Platform by Partnering with SecurityScorecard

Advancing Cybersecurity of the Connected Vehicle across the Industry WASHINGTON, DC, USA, March 1, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Auto-ISAC) is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with …

THE DAILY LEADER: MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021

USA Merchants Targeting YoReSpot

BAYARD, IOWA, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- There’s a new social media that is making waves with people from all over and with all backgrounds. The site is called YoReSpot. Created and funded by Brandon Irlbeck of …

New Book Investigates Over 1,200 U.S. School Shootings

WELLINGTON, FLORIDA, U.S.A., February 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- -- February 14th, 2021 marked the third anniversary of the Parkland, Florida mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Florida librarian and MSD alumnus, Luis …

Dr. Marcus A. Hunter and Congresswoman Barbara Lee calls for Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation

The Commission will provide healing to the ongoing impact that institutional racism and discrimination perpetuates against people of color in the United States. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Truth was …

Talk Show Host “ANNE ELIZABETH SMART CONSERVATIVE" Takes CPAC by Storm on her Conservative Commandos Radio Network Show

Conservative Tv and Radio host Anne Elizabeth becomes media darling of CPAC ORLANDO, FL, USA, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anne Elizabeth, Conservative TV Talk Show host of her ANNE ELIZABETH SMART CONSERVATIVE which currently …

Allan W. Fung Joins Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC as Partner

JOHNSTON, RHODE ISLAND, USA, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) announced today that Allan W. Fung, former Mayor of the City of Cranston, has joined the firm as a Partner. “Allan has served …

THE WEEKLY LEADER: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2021

MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021 AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK On Monday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for Morning Hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business, with votes postponed until 6:30 p.m. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. …

Hoyer Statement in Support of the American Rescue Plan

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement tonight during House consideration of the American Rescue Plan: “When the pandemic began this time last year, Congress took immediate action to enact four …

New Survey Reveals 46% of Bronx Residents will Take the Vaccine

The Thinkubator and The Bronx Community Foundation conducted a survey of NYC residents on the Covid-19 Vaccine. 46% of Bronxites will take the Vaccine. BRONX, NY, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bronx, New York: The Think …

Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference Ahead of the House Vote on the American Rescue Plan

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke this evening at a press conference with House Democrats to discuss the importance of passing the American Rescue Plan. Below is a transcript of his remarks: “Thank you very much Mr. Chairman …

Hoyer Statement on Release of Intelligence Report on Killing of Jamal Khashoggi

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement this evening on the release of the intelligence report on the killing of Jamal Khashoggi: “The murder of Jamal Khashoggi was a reprehensible act, targeting a U.S. …

Zero Cost Reparations Plan Proposed by Black Libertarian, Larry Sharpe has Mass Appeal

Cash reparations can be harmful. This 4-point plan for Black ownership can amend past injustices according to 2018 candidate for NY Governor, Larry Sharpe. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Reparations for …

A TRUTH, RACIAL HEALING AND TRANSFORMATION COMMISSION CAN BRING UNITY, EQUITY AND RACIAL HEALING TO OUR NATION

Dr. Gail C. Christopher Supports Rep. Lee, Sen. Booker resolution calling for TRHT Commission WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 26, 2021 Contact: Michael K. Frisby mike@ …

Markkula Center for Applied Ethics Introduces Immigration Ethics Program

Jonathan Kwan, Inclusive Excellence Postdoctoral Fellow in Immigration Ethics, to Lead New Focus Area SANTA CLARA, CA, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Santa Clara University’s Markkula Center for Applied Ethics announced …

Hoyer Statement on the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after House passage of the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act: "Today, the House passed the Protecting America's Wilderness and …

Social Networking Site Gives Back (YoReSpot)

YoReSpot the only unifying social networking site. BAYARD, IA, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Growing up in a politically leaning household will certainly mold how you see the world and develop your social and political …

Governments and Corporations are Responsible for the Death of Small Business

No More Excuses: Small Business Needs Support, Not Lockdowns and Unfair Restrictions TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, February 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How many small businesses throughout Canada have struggled and closed while many large …