See: Arsenal vs Newcastle
We start off the new year with a top-of-the-table conflict against Newcastle Joined together, who are hoping to do what no other group presently can’t seem to accomplish in the …
Sex outside marriage ban tests Indonesia’s relationship with democracy
When Indonesia’s passed controversial amendments to its criminal code earlier this month, one aspect above all others dominated the headlines: the criminalization of sex outside marriage. Tourism figures warned it …
Taiwan willing to offer help to China to deal with Covid-19 surge
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen said the self-ruled democratic island is willing to provide assistance to help China deal with its Covid surge after Beijing eased its hardline approach last month. …
Over 1,700 US flights canceled the day after Christmas
Last week’s winter weather travel mess is lingering like a hangover into this week Christmas — and the headaches are migraine-proportioned for Southwest Airlines and its frustrated passengers on Monday. …
NGOs suspend Afghanistan operations after Taliban ban women
TMajor international aid groups suspended their operations in Afghanistan on Sunday after the Taliban banned all foreign and domestic non-governmental organizations from employing women. Why it matters: Afghanistan faces one …
Western NY death toll rises to 27 from cold, storm chaos
The death toll from a pre-Christmas blizzard that paralyzed the Buffalo area and much of the country has risen to 27 in western New York authorities said Monday as the …
China’s COVID-19 surge raises odds of new coronavirus mutant
COVID-19 Scientists don’t know but worry that might happen. It could be similar to omicron variants circulating there now. It could be a combination of strains. Or something entirely different, …
How San Antonio became a hub for migrants
SAN ANTONIO, Tex. — Jose Gregorio Gonzalez Bastidas left his homeland of Venezuela with $2,500 in his pocket and a seemingly straightforward goal: meet up with his childhood friend in …
Foreign aid groups halt work after Taliban ban on female staff
Three major non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have halted work in Afghanistan after women banned from working for them by the Taliban. In a joint statement, Care International, the Norwegian Refugee Council …
Abortion rights groups look to build on their victories with new ballot measures
Energized by a perfect record on ballot measures in last month’s midterm elections, abortion-rights groups are setting their sights on more victories over the next two years. Activists are already …