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US gives final approval for smaller-dose Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for children 5-11
The United States can now start giving children aged 5-11 the Pfizer-BioNTech
Pyramid-shaped skyscraper to be built in Paris
A spectacular new 42-floor pyramid-shaped skyscraper is set to be built in Paris
PM Narendra Modi reaches Delhi after concluding visit to Italy, UK
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached New Delhi after concluding his five-day foreign visit to Italy and the UK on Wednesday where he enhanced India's self-declared renewable energy commitments at COP26 in Glasgow and outlined India's
French ambassador accuses Australia of deceit over submarine deal
Canberra/Sydney: France's ambassador to Australia, Jean-Pierre Thebault, said on Wednesday that Australia acted with deceit when it abruptly cancelled a multi-billion dollar deal with Paris to build a fleet of submarines. "The deceit was intentional," Thebault
PM Modi arrives in Delhi after Italy, UK visit
Later today, Prime Minister Modi will hold a virtual interaction with officials from 40 districts with low Covid-19 vaccination coverage. PM Narendra Modi (ANI) Copy Link Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Delhi on Wednesday
What the papers say – November 3
A range of reaction to the second day of the Cop26 climate summit leads Wednesday’s papers. The Times reports Prime Minister Boris Johnson has hailed a deal, agreed to by 103 countries, to reduce methane emissions by 30% by the end of the decade. TIMES: PM
The 12 highest paying UK developer roles 2021
The pandemic has sped up efforts to offer more digital services for employees and customers, while also pushing forward
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11-02-21 22:32, By The Associated Press Here are the latest, unofficial returns from Maine by precinct in the voting on the Question 3 - Establish Right to Food.TPPRYesPctNoPct Abbot100000 Acton115647222428 Addison11193669934 Albany Twp11129725028
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11-02-21 22:22, By The Associated Press Here are the latest, unofficial returns from Maine by precinct in the voting on the Question 1 - Ban Kennebec Electric Lines. TP PR Yes Pct No Pct Abbot 1 0 0 0 0 0 Acton 1 1 476 60 320 40 Addison 1 1 170 59 118 41
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11-02-21 22:27, By The Associated Press Here are the latest, unofficial returns from Maine by precinct in the voting on the Question 2 - Authorize Transport Bonds.TPPRYesPctNoPct Abbot100000 Acton115356725833 Addison11192669934 Albany Twp11128715229
Bid to review standards system ahead of vote to suspend lobbying rules breach MP
Conservative MPs will attempt to save a colleague who was found to have breached lobbying rules from suspension from the Commons, citing concerns about the investigation procedures for alleged misconduct. North Shropshire Tory MP Owen Paterson was found to
Michelle Wu will be Boston’s next mayor after her opponent concedes
BOSTON — Democrat Michelle Wu won Boston’s mayoral race Tuesday, becoming the first elected woman and person of color to helm New England’s largest city. Her opponent, Annissa Essaibi George, conceded late Tuesday night as Wu led 56.3 percent to 43.4 percent
The Holy Face Prayer Meeting from Ireland - Nov. 2, 2021
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UK plans to become world’s first net zero finance hub
GLASGOW: The UK plans to become the world’s first net zero-aligned financial center, the Treasury announced on Tuesday. Under the proposals, UK financial institutions and listed companies will be required to publish their net zero-transition plans, detailing
UK announces £50m for Middle East green projects at COP26
LONDON: Britain on Tuesday announced £50 million ($68 million) in funding to support energy transition and green infrastructure and growth in the Middle East and North Africa. The announcement was made by UK Minister for the Middle East and North Africa James
UK’s first-ever Pakistani QC Sibghat Kadri passes away
LONDON: Britain’s first-ever Pakistani-origin and Muslim Queen’s Counsel (QC) Barrister Sibghat Kadri passed away after battling cancer for more than two years. Barrister Rashid Ahmed, who was trained at Kadri QC's chambers and worked alongside Kadri in
Britain offers a warning of what happens when a country ignores Covid-19
LONDON (NYTIMES) - There are downsides to most Covid-19 precautions. Keeping children home from school can cause them to fall behind. Working from home can impede creativity. Staying away from friends and relatives can damage mental health. Wearing masks can
Poland's 'priceless' primeval forest pits environmentalists against state
TEREMISKI, POLAND (AFP) - Stopping by a giant oak tree in Europe's largest surviving primeval forest, environmental journalist Adam Wajrak pauses in admiration. "The trees here were born when the United States did not exist yet, when electricity had not been
Ireland's daily COVID-19 cases top 3,000
DUBLIN, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- Ireland's daily COVID-19 cases on Tuesday surpassed the 3,000 mark for the first time since mid-January of this year, official data showed. The Irish Department of Health said that a total of 3,726 new confirmed cases were
‘Not one bad apple’: Demonstrators storm courts to highlight police violence against women
Hundreds of rape alarms could be heard screeching while vivid green and purple smoke billowed outside the historic Royal Courts of Justice on Tuesday
Learning experience of first-year college students suffered as a result of restrictions
The learning experience of students who started college last year suffered as a result of the restrictions imposed because of Covid, a survey has confirmed. The academic year was marked by a switch to online teaching and learning, with no in-person lectures
Paul Smithwick: Courteous, mannerly and moving in the kind of social circles where ‘€3m would be only chicken feed’
On hearing his pal had received a €3m debt write-off, a friend of Paul Smithwick said earnestly: “Good for him. It couldn’t have happened to a nicer fellow.” A retired commercial solicitor and a member of the brewing dynasty, Smithwick (75) has weathered a
Rent rises may be capped at 2pc – O’Brien
Proposed legislation that would cap private rent increases will be brought to Cabinet tomorrow, Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien said. The legislation would cap increases at 2pc or the level of inflation as measured by the harmonised index of consumer prices,
Potential game changers that might just help solve Irelands’ pandemic problems
We are back to looking for easy wins in this never-ending fight against Covid-19. Vaccines held all the promise when the buds were in the trees in early spring. Now, as the leaves wither, we are looking to booster shots to lighten the hardship. The good news
Under-60s with medical conditions may be next in line for booster
People under 60 with medical conditions may be next in line for a Covid-19 booster vaccine, it emerged yesterday. The extension of Covid-19 booster vaccines to people under 60 – who have two or more medical conditions – is being considered, according to the
Blatter and Platini indicted by Swiss prosecutors over €1.89m payment
Former Fifa president Sepp Blatter and former Uefa president Michel Platini have been indicted over unlawfully arranging a payment of two million Swiss francs (€1.89m), the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) of Switzerland said yesterday. Swiss prosecutors
French fishermen say Channel licences ‘a matter of life and death’
Fishermen along France’s northern coast have described being granted access to British waters as “a matter of life and death” as talks to settle the row over fishing licences continue. France has accused the UK of failing to honour a post-Brexit deal to grant
Amid fears for queen’s health, UK faces up to life without its anchor of almost 70 years
At a level of everyday, private conversation in Britain, you hear concerns expressed that Queen Elizabeth may be in the final furlong of her long life. There’s a problem with her health that Buckingham Palace is not explaining. There has even been some
India has made "massive commitment" on decarbonising energy: UK PM Boris Johnson
Moneycontrol | 2021-11-03, 02:37
"The most important
First "Jinbo" China-Europe freight train brings exhibits of 4th CIIE
The first "Jinbo" China-Europe freight train has arrived in Shanghai, marking the first time for exhibits for the China International Import Expo (CIIE) to be sent by freight train to the municipality. A
Sweden: 2 dead after man falls 7 floors at concert hall
One man in his 80s came crashing down and smashed into two people below shortly before the start of an ABBA tribute concert. He and another man have died. ...
French ambassador accuses Australia of deceit and acting ‘out of this world’ as submarines rift deepens
Jean-Pierre Thébault says Morrison government’s ‘deceit was intentional’ and questions whether any country could trust ‘the value of Australia’s signature’ The French ambassador has condemned the Australian government over its handling of the Aukus nuclear
Prince Charles meets Australian prime minister Scott Morrison at Cop26 summit – video
Prince Charles has met with Scott Morrison at the Glasgow summit. Prince Charles had generated headlines urging Morrison to attend Cop26 during a recent BBC interview. At that time, Australia’s prime minister was yet to land his net zero deal with his
British waitress wins legal battle against Australia’s ‘backpacker tax’
Australia’s high court finds the higher rate of tax for working holiday makers is discriminatory and breaches treaty with UK Get our free news app ; get our morning email briefing A British backpacker who worked as a waitress in Sydney has won a long-running
Woman's body found as Spanish rescuers save 173 migrants
Rescuers were helping a vessel carrying migrants to the Canary Islands ...
France vows to end harsh treatment of Calais migrants
French immigration office plans to offer migrants places in shelters in the wider region ...
UK to unveil plan for first 'net-zero' financial centre
Rishi Sunak will reveal that financial companies have made commitments to 2015 Paris Agreements ...
Extent of Covid pandemic felt in premature deaths
Only six countries had fewer premature deaths than expected in 2020 ...
UK: Biden criticises China, Russia for absence at COP26
US President Joe Biden criticised the leaders of China and Russia for not attending the COP26 climate summit in a speech in
France, Britain to hold talks on fishing row on Thursday: newspaper
PARIS - France and Britain will hold an in-depth meeting here on Thursday to discuss their dispute over post-Brexit fishing rights, the French newspaper Le Figaro reported on Tuesday. French presidential office Elysee announced on Monday evening
Europe to see near-50C heatwaves every year by end of century without urgent emissions cuts
Europe could see near 50C heat every year by the end of the century if urgent action is not taken to slash greenhouse gas emissions, according to a Met Office analysis. This
Joe Biden’s COP26 motorcade flashed by ‘large, naked Scotsman’
The leader of the United States is used to crowds and curious onlookers
Australian girl Cleo Smith, 4, found alive 18 days after being abducted from campsite
A four-year-old Australian girl was found “alive and well” on
Biden caught looking at his watch during UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s COP26 remarks
A weary US President Joe Biden has been caught looking at his watch as UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson concluded his remarks at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland. ...
Erin Stewart wins historic fifth term as New Britain mayor
Hartford Courant | 2021-11-03, 01:53
New Britain voters on Tuesday made Erin Stewart the longest-serving Republican mayor in the Hardware City’s history. At 9 p.m., it was still uncertain just what type of council Stewart will work with in the new term. Going into Election Day, Republicans held
FunPlus accueille Frauke Grabow en tant que responsable des ressources humaines pour la région Europe
Kentucky New Era | 2021-11-03, 01:52
ZURICH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--nov. 2, 2021-- FunPlus, développeur et éditeur indépendant de jeux mobiles, de premier plan, poursuit son recrutement des meilleurs talents de l’industrie du jeu, qui rejoindront son siège social en Suisse, avec notamment l’arrivée de
Ukraine's defense minister resigns amid Cabinet shakeup
KYIV, Ukraine Ukraine's Defense Minister Andrii Taran submitted his resignation to the country's parliament, an
PM Modi leaves for India after visit to Italy, UK
Glasgow , November 2 (ANI): Concluding his five-day visit to Italy and UK during which he attended the G20 Summit and COP26 meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for New Delhi on Tuesday. During the visit, the Prime Minister also held several bilateral
Afghan inspires other refugees with mini robot creation in Greece
ATHENS An Afghan refugee who moved to Greece five years ago became an inspiration for other migrants with a mini robot he created through his own means while struggling to hold onto life. Saidullah Karimi lives in the capital Athens with his physiotherapist
France slams Australia over leaked Macron text message on submarine deal
PARIS France on Tuesday denounced the leaking of a text message that President Emmanuel Macron had sent to Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on a major submarine contract and warned of “reviewing bilateral relations.” Macron’s office
Macron offers 500 euros per month to fight youth unemployment
PARIS French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that a social assistance program has been established for unemployed young people which will offer them a monthly allowance of 500 euros (US$579) linked to training. The program will be open to all jobless
Bulletin de surveillance sanitaire Polynésie française n°21 - 2021 : Du 11/10/2021 au 24/10/2021 (semaines 41 et 42)
Ce bulletin est réalisé grâce aux données des médecins et infirmiers du réseau sentinelle, des structures de la direction de la santé (dispensaires, infirmeries,
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The Daily Times | 2021-11-03, 01:28
NH attorney general says nearly 200 absentee ballots went uncounted in 2020
BEDFORD, New Hampshire — Nearly 200 absentee ballots that were never counted in the November 2020 election in Bedford would not have changed the outcomes of any races, the New Hampshire attorney general’s office said. Town officials
Major media brands sign up to climate content pledge during Cop26
The pledge was brought together by environmental sustainability body Albert. ...
‘No better time to be a care worker’, public told in recruitment campaign
The Department for Health and Social Care said the Made With Care recruitment drive will run for five months. ...
More than 20,000 people have crossed Channel to UK this year, figures show
Dan O’Mahoney, Clandestine Channel Threat Commander, said the trips are ‘dangerous, unnecessary and facilitated by violent criminal gangs’. ...
Prostate cancer urine test can identify men at lower risk, study suggests
In the UK, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. ...
Tesla cars available to Uber drivers in London
Uber drivers in London will be able to use clean air funds to buy or lease a Tesla car at discounted rates from Wednesday. ...
Financial institutions and listed firms to be forced to publish net-zero plans
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the UK would become a net-zero financial centre. ...
Seventy-five dollar carbon tax could cut emissions by 12%, report says
A study showed that over the long term much of a resultant 1% drop in GDP would be made up for by avoiding the economic hit from global warming. ...
Revealed: The Cryptoqueen's £13.5m London penthouse
The story of cryptocurrency scammer Dr Ruja Ignatova's London flat - and how her purchase was concealed. ...
Disability benefit mistakes are overturned every minute of the working day, analysis shows
The number of mistaken disability benefit decisions successfully appealed in the past two years equates to one for every minute of the
‘No better time to be care worker’, public told in new recruitment campaign
Boris Johnson’s government has launched a huge recruitment campaign to fill more than 100,000 empty roles in England’s ailing social care sector. A TV
Polls close in Maine with no reported problems
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Polls have closed in Maine after voters had their say on a 145-mile power line to serve as a conduit for
WHO urges vaccine against bacteria killing 150,000 babies each year
GENEVA (AFP) - The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday (Nov 3) called for the urgent development of a vaccine against a bacterial infection responsible for nearly 150,000 stillbirths and infant deaths each year. A fresh report by the United
Britain to unveil plan for first 'net zero' financial centre at COP26 summit
LONDON (AFP) - Finance minister Rishi Sunak is to announce plans to make Britain the world's first net zero financial services centre by 2050, the Treasury said Tuesday (Nov 2). The chancellor of the exchequer will set out the plans on carbon emissions in a
Slashing methane emissions key for keeping Earth cool: Experts
GLASGOW (AFP) - The pledge taken by about 100 countries at the COP26 climate talks on Tuesday (Nov 2) to slash emissions from methane by 30 per cent before 2030 could help cap global warming at liveable levels, but key emitters are missing, experts say.
Facebook ends facial recognition over privacy fears
Scandal-hit Facebook is shutting down its long-criticised facial recognition
CIA Director Makes Rare Trip to Moscow for Talks on Russia-US Ties
CIA Director William Burns is making a rare visit to Moscow to discuss U.S.-Russia relations, the latest in a series of high-level contacts that show both sides want to keep talking despite mutual distrust and a long list of disputes.� A U.S. Embassy
Countries in Europe could suffer 50C 'Lucifer' heatwaves every three years if carbon emissions keep ...
Europe will see extreme 50C heatwaves every three years if greenhouse gases continue rising, the Met Office has warned. Unless the world takes
Ministry of Defence wasting billions on flawed equipment projects, report warns
The Ministry of Defence has wasted billions of pounds of taxpayer’s money by failing to improve its “broken” system for buying expensive equipment, a scathing report by MPs has found. The report detailed MoD
Cop26: Britain urged to back £50bn ‘reparations’ package for countries worst hit by climate change
Boris Johnson’s government has been urged to push for an expanded package of financial “reparations” for countries facing the worst damage from the climate
Europe’s record summer temperatures ‘impossible’ without climate change
Europe’s hottest summer on record would not have happened without human-induced climate change, the Met Office has said. Last summer, forecasters recorded temperatures close to 1 degree Celsius above the 1991 to 2020 average across Europe. During the
UK's Rishi Sunak To Unveil Plan For First 'Net Zero' Financial Centre
UK Finance minister Rishi Sunak is to announce plans to make Britain the world's first net zero financial services centre by 2050, the Treasury said Tuesday. ...
World’s biggest banks to play a role in limiting greenhouse gas emissions
Pledge by over 450 financial institutions in 45 countries billed as one of the successes of Cop26 summit Hundreds of the world’s biggest banks and pension funds with assets worth $130tn have committed themselves to a key goal in limiting greenhouse gas
MoD wasting billions with ‘broken’ procurement system, MPs warn
Commons spending watchdog says out of 20 projects, 13 were running late by a cumulative total of 21 years The Ministry of Defence’s system of procurement is “broken” and is repeatedly wasting billions in taxpayers’ money, according to a scathing assessment by
Art for bees: ‘mad-looking’ installation suits pollinators’ tastes
Plant-based piece in Cornwall used algorithm to make design irresistible to bees, butterflies, moths and wasps She admits that, to the human eye at least, her new installation may turn out a little garish – clashing colours, odd shapes, curious juxtapositions
Ministers launch TV ad campaign to tackle care worker shortage
Adverts to be shown on ITV, Channel 4 and Sky amid warnings over impact of mandatory Covid jabs law Ministers have launched a three-week TV advertising blitz to recruit care workers, as a new mandatory Covid vaccination law takes effect that some operators
Electric cars account for under 5% of miles driven by Uber in Europe
Firm must speed up drivers’ take-up of zero-emissions vehicles to meet green targets, says thinktank Electric cars are used for fewer than one in every 20 miles driven by Uber drivers in major European cities, according to data that suggest the taxi app
Europe’s record summer ‘impossible’ without global heating
Cop26 countries must take action to stop record heat becoming an annual event, say experts What is Cop26 and why does it matter? The complete guide The heatwaves and wildfires that caused devastation in Europe this summer would not have happened without global
UK, India plan to connect world's green power grids
Britain and India introduced a plan on Tuesday to improve connections between the world's electricity power grids to accelerate the transition to greener energy. Linking the grids would allow parts of the world with excess renewable power to send it to areas
New England Brewing Co. seeks to fill West Haven’s Savin Rock Conference Center, officials say
New Haven Register | 2021-11-03, 00:33
The move, which would
UK's 'longest-lasting' snow patch melts away
Dubbed the Sphinx, the snow on a remote Scottish mountain has in the past survived for decades at a time. ...
Air pollution: 'My child is fighting for breath'
David is worried about his asthmatic daughter Esme because of the pollution levels she's exposed to. ...
Newspaper headlines: PM hails methane deal and booster rollout 'stalls'
The latest pledge from the COP26 summit and concerns about the Covid vaccine programme feature in the papers. ...
NH teen gets 50 years in prison for killing his father with a hammer
MANCHESTER, New Hampshire — A New Hampshire teenager who admitted to killing his father with a hammer and knife in 2019 has been sentenced to 50 years to life in prison. Joseph Beam, 19, of Antrim pleaded guilty and was
The Latest: UK sets net-zero plan for its financial sector
Waco Tribune-Herald | 2021-11-03, 00:10
By The Associated Press The latest on U.N. climate summit COP26 in Glasgow: GLASGOW, Scotland — The British government plans to make the U.K. “the world’s first net-zero aligned financial center” as companies and investors seek to profit from the drive to
Entry into EU Parliament permitted only with Digital COVID certificate
European Union Parliamentarians and all members of the public will now be required to present an EU Digital COVID certificate in order to entering the Parliament buildings. The measure, which will be enforced from today (3/11) will require all people entering
Covid in Ireland: Call to speed up booster jabs for the over-60s
The government has moved to keep pressure on the National Immunisation Advisory Council (Niac) to approve a wider ranging vaccine
Covid in Ireland: 12.5% pay rise planned for student nurses and midwives
Student nurses and midwives are in line for a 12.5 per cent pay rise during their internship year, the tanaiste has said. Stephen
UK defends PM’s plan to jet out of COP26
GLASGOW, United Kingdom ---Prime Minister Boris Johnson will fly back to London from Glasgow rather than taking
Incredible Mod Lets You Fight Crusader Kings III's Battles Yourself
As fantastic as Crusader Kings III is, and as much as it lets you do as the ruler of a medieval dynasty, the nature of the game has meant that war has always been a bit distant. You can raise your armies and tell them where to go, but never directly lead the
Wellcome director resigns as UK government science adviser
Jeremy Farrar calls Covid-19 picture ‘concerning’ but insists he is not leaving Sage as a protest ...
