Germany: Angela Merkel’s party to decide her successor in January

posted in: Germany, News

There are three contenders for leadership of Angela Merkel’s center-right CDU party. The winner will be decided in mid-January. The next leader of German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) will be decided in mid-January, the party announced on Saturday. … Read More

Weekly Update by Mark Armstrong – 30 October 2020

posted in: News, Weekly Update

Greetings from Tyler, The election that determines the long-term state of the world is upon us, and the next four days may seem like an eternity.  That’s assuming we know something concrete by Tuesday night or Wednesday morning.  If some … Read More

Coronavirus second wave at ‘critical’ stage with 100,000 cases a day, experts warn

The second wave of coronavirus in England has reached a “critical stage”, with infections doubling approximately every nine days, experts have said. Researchers say they are detecting early signs areas that previously had low rates of infection are following trends … Read More

Coronavirus: Merkel promises to shore up German economy

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As more Germans took to the streets in opposition to coronavirus curbs, Chancellor Angela Merkel promised more help for businesses affected by the new lockdown. German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday assured businesses that they would receive additional support during the … Read More

US election night could spark mass protests and violence near the White House. Here’s how they are preparing for riots

As you walk around America’s capital Washington DC, the city looks like it’s preparing more for a riot than election parties. Shops are boarding up their windows, authorities are readying their defences against violent demonstrations, and an ‘anti-climb’ wall is … Read More

Boris Johnson to make announcement at press conference amid reports of national lockdown in England

The Prime Minister is set to hold a briefing at Downing Street today along with chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty and chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance. Boris Johnson will hold a press conference about the current coronavirus situation … Read More

Portugal reimposes partial lockdown in most of the country

posted in: European Union, News

LISBON (Reuters) – Portugal’s government on Saturday announced new lockdown restrictions from Nov. 4 for most of the country, telling people to stay at home except for outings for work, school or shopping, and ordering companies to switch to remote … Read More

Election 2020: Police in cities nationwide bracing for potential unrest in days before, after Nov. 3

Many police departments hoping for the best, planning for the worst around Election Day. The backdrop of a summer of civil unrest in America’s largest cities and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic looms large as motivated voters prepare to submit their ballots for president in … Read More

Philippines Evacuates Nearly 1 Million As Typhoon Goni Nears

Nearly a million people in the Philippines were evacuated from their homes Saturday as the most powerful typhoon of the year so far barrelled towards the country, with authorities warning of “destructive” winds and flooding. Typhoon Goni is expected to … Read More

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