Новости за 03.12.2020

Human rights campaigners have questioned whether the refugees are making a free and informed choice.

Sporting News prepares you for Week 14 of the college football season.

The measures are hoped to help conserve some of Scotland’s most vulnerable species.

The looming presence of the next-gen consoles meant that FIFA 21 was a pretty poor effort from EA Sports, although it looks like they have been saving a few things for the upgraded consoles. One of the biggest “upgrades” appears to comes with celebrations from players and managers after the game, so Liverpool fans will […]

Parliament passes law obliging Iran to boost enrichment and kick out international inspectors if sanctions not lifted

Michel Barnier under pressure to secure guarantees that the UK will stick to its word

One of the political highlights of 2020 is the EndSARS protest across the country seeking an end to the police brutality of the SARS unit and bad governance.

From the "life comes at you pretty fast" department we bring you the headline you see above, wondering if Vikings QB Kirk Cousins is having a Pro Bowl-caliber season. Wait. Didn't I just read in this space a month ago a fever dream about desperately trading Cousins because he had been so awful? You did. At the risk of sounding like a flip-flopper, I will invoke a quote attributed to famed economist John Maynard Keynes: "When the facts change, I change my mind. What do you do, sir?" While I still... Читать дальше...

Madikgomo Faith More writes that traditional leaders are hardly present when they are needed, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic and questions their value to society.

Edmon Marukyan will be nominated a candidate from the "Bright Armenia" Party for the post of the Prime Minister in case if the post remains vacant, secretary of the parliamentary faction of the party Gevorg Gorgisyan wrote on his Facebook page.

1. EU warns of ‘significant divergences’ in last-ditch Brexit trade talks  Financial Times
2. Brexit: It's nearly now or never for UK-EU trade deal  BBC News
3. Panicked Ireland hits out at Emmanuel Macron's 'very dangerous' no deal Brexit threat  Daily Express
4. The Finance Bill – and what it will mean for Brexit – could be a major headache for Boris Johnson  The Independent
5. Brexit deal can be struck in next few days, says Irish foreign minister  The Guardian
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Sebastien Roblin

Security, Europe

The flagship of the Black Sea fleet is the Moskva, the first of three Slava-class cruisers laid down by the Soviet Union in the 1970s.

Here's What You Need to Remember: With a range of 7,500 miles and a max diving depth of 300 meters, the Kilos are well suited for short-range patrols in the shallow confines of the Black Sea. The diesel-electric submarines carry eighteen 533-millimeter heavyweight torpedoes, but can also launch Kalibur cruise... Читать дальше...

The tally comes as Azerbaijan details for the first time its losses in the six-week war with Armenia.

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - Senate Democrats are pressing Republican Gov. Chris Sununu to address a COVID-19 outbreak at the New Hampshire Veterans Home that has left 15 residents dead.

Thursday marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Nicole Vergos writes that we are all capable of encouraging inclusion, regardless of whether or not we have disabilities.

The New England Patriots’ playoff hopes still are alive. After stumbling over the Houston Texans in Week 11, the Patriots rebounded with a last-second win over the Arizona Cardinals. It wasn’t a flashy victory for New England by any means, but a triumph over a team with one of the league’s most dynamic offenses is […]

The country's lack of accountability and leadership is being laid bare by testimony at the Zondo commission and by the Covid-19 pandemic. Subesh Pillay ?examines what needs to be done if we are going to get back on track?.

Reckon I’m in with a shout! All pretty obvious results ????

Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has joined a very exclusive club with his four goals for the Blues against Sevilla last night in the Champions League. Frank Lampard’s side won 4-0 against Sevilla, with Giroud the undoubted star of the match with a stunning performance up front to make history. MORE: Former Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri is […]

More than 2,700 people died on Wednesday, and more than 100,000 are in the hospital.

In his first words as President-elect Joe Biden’s nominee for Secretary of State, Antony  Blinken said, “we have to proceed with equal measures of humility and confidence.” Many around the world will welcome this promise of humility from the new …