2019-10-21

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Hundreds of colourful kites perk up skies above Malta's Gozo

The three-day festival included a competition for international teams of professional kite masters

21/10/2019

United Kingdom

Northern Ireland legalises abortion and same-sex marriage

Northern Ireland legalises abortion and same-sex marriage.

21/10/2019

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Oil on canvas: Semi-naked climate activists protest BP art sponsorship

Three semi-naked climate activists were doused with mock crude oil in a protest against arts sponsorship by BP at the National Portrait Gallery

21/10/2019

USA

U.S. troops cross into Iraq from Syria

About 30 trailers and Hummers carrying heavier duty equipment crossed, with troops in cars coming through, a source told Reuters.

21/10/2019

Italy

Turin firefighters handle blaze at UNESCO site Cavallerizza Reale

A portion of the roof collapsed after catching fire, firefighters said on Twitter.

21/10/2019

Canada

Canada's Trudeau fights for survival in tight election race

Once a political rock star, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces challenging general elections on Monday after scandals tainted his progressive image.

21/10/2019

World

Chile's President offers rescue package amid violent protests

At least 15 people have died in protests that started over a hike in public transport costs.

21/10/2019

Living

A lesson in personal style from a fashion editor and activist

Eminent journalist Tamsin Blanchard tells us all about how to start a fashion revolution.

21/10/2019

Bolivia

Bolivia elections: Incumbent Morales faces possible runoff

Bolivian President Evo Morales said he was confident he would win Sunday's election outright, despite an official preliminary count of 84% of ballots that showed he would probably be forced to a run-off vote.

21/10/2019

Chile

Riots in Chile leave at least seven dead

Riots in Chile leave at least seven dead as government extends state of emergency

21/10/2019

USA

U.S. still experiencing nearly record-high-number of anti-Semitic incidents

The Anti-Defamation League said this year's numbers nearly matched the first six months of 2018.

21/10/2019

USA

Lawyer? Lobbyist? Fixer? Rudy Giuliani's overseas activities leave trail of questions

Giuliani's international activities have raised questions about whom he represents and sent mixed messages to foreign governments, experts say.

21/10/2019

USA

Warren says she will soon release plan to fund 'Medicare for All'

The Democratic presidential candidate has come under fire from 2020 rivals for declining to get into specifics about how she'll pay for her plan.

21/10/2019

United Kingdom

Brussels passes UK's Brexit delay letter to EU parliament

The 27 Brexit weary EU states met on Sunday and agreed they would forward a controversial letter from the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to the European Parliament this week for approval.

21/10/2019