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- Arrested Saudi royals allegedly aimed to block crown prince's accession
- Russia 'hired network of Britons to go after enemies of Putin'
- Joe Biden hopes to cement lead in crucial Democratic primaries
- Led Zeppelin: Stairway to Heaven not partly stolen, court affirms
- Horrific viral video reveals 'crisis' of school bullying in Fiji
- Cabinet secretary Mark Sedwill to be questioned by MPs about work of government and Priti Patel - live news
- Schools close in north-east Kenya after al-Shabaab targets teachers
- Myanmar army sues Reuters over report on deaths of Rohingya women
- Neil Young endorses Bernie Sanders: 'Every point he makes is what I believe in'
- Coachella expected to postpone until October over coronavirus fears
- 'A tweet can't knock over a pandemic': has Trump met his match in coronavirus?
- Homeless in Heathrow: the Windrush victims still suffering two years on
- Coronavirus live updates: Italy-wide lockdown comes into force
- Why cycling in Palestine is an intensely political act
- On a mission to heal: the man with a plan to transform Burundi
- Six states go to polls as Sanders hopes to close gap with Biden - live updates
- 'Remember us': could Trump lose Florida because of hurricane refugees?
- Xi Jinping visits Wuhan for first time since coronavirus outbreak began
- Tasmania university to slash courses from 514 to 120 in wake of coronavirus impact
- 'Project of death': alarm at Bolsonaro's plan for Amazon-spanning bridge
- Human rights activist 'forced to flee DRC' over child cobalt mining lawsuit
- One year after the Christchurch attack, we are determined to be happy | Maysoon Salama
- 'This is a mess. Put on your mask': diary from the frontline of the coronavirus health crisis
- Can a face mask stop coronavirus? Covid-19 facts checked
- The day we stopped shaking hands – and what that means for Europe | Natalie Nougayrède
- Italy PM: ' We cannot let meetings become occasions of contagion' – coronavirus video report
- WHO says threat of a coronavirus pandemic 'very real’ – video
| Arrested Saudi royals allegedly aimed to block crown prince's accession Posted: 09 Mar 2020 10:00 PM PDT King's brother and former crown prince accused of trying to sideline Mohammed bin Salman The dramatic arrests of two leading Saudi royals followed discussions between the two men about using a procedural body, led by one of them, to block the accession to the throne of the crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, if the current monarch dies or becomes incapacitated. Three sources have confirmed to the Guardian that the arrests of Prince Ahmed bin Abdul Aziz, the sole remaining full brother of King Salman, and the former crown prince, Mohammed bin Nayef, on Friday were ordered after details of alleged conversations were passed to the royal court. Continue reading... |
| Russia 'hired network of Britons to go after enemies of Putin' Posted: 09 Mar 2020 06:49 AM PDT Exclusive: MPs who drew up Russia report suppressed by PM were told of 'infiltration' Russia has been accused of hiring a network of British politicians and consultants to help advance its criminal interests and to "go after" Vladimir Putin's enemies in London, MPs who drew up the Russia report suppressed by Boris Johnson were told. In secret evidence submitted to parliament's intelligence and security committee (ISC), the campaigner and financier Bill Browder claimed Moscow had been able to "infiltrate" UK society by using well-paid British intermediaries. Continue reading... |
| Joe Biden hopes to cement lead in crucial Democratic primaries Posted: 09 Mar 2020 11:00 PM PDT Bernie Sanders, second in the race, campaigns in Michigan hoping to win the state with the most delegates Joe Biden is hoping to cement his position as frontrunner for the Democratic nomination for president on Tuesday, as millions of voters in six states have their say in the next round of primary election contests. For Bernie Sanders – the second of two major remaining candidates in the race – the six primaries in Michigan, Washington, Missouri, Mississippi, Idaho and North Dakota will be a crucial test of whether he can reverse the momentum the former vice-president enjoys coming out of his victories in the Super Tuesday states last week, and prevent him from extending his delegate count lead. Continue reading... |
| Led Zeppelin: Stairway to Heaven not partly stolen, court affirms Posted: 09 Mar 2020 04:11 PM PDT San Francisco appeals panel reinstates 2016 judgment that found no proof 1971 song breached copyright of Taurus by Randy Wolfe A US appeals court has reinstated a ruling that British rockers Led Zeppelin did not steal part of their song Stairway to Heaven from another band. The San Francisco 11-judge panel affirmed a 2016 judgment that found no proof the classic 1971 Zeppelin song breached the copyright of Taurus, written by Randy Wolfe from a Los Angeles band called Spirit. Continue reading... |
| Horrific viral video reveals 'crisis' of school bullying in Fiji Posted: 09 Mar 2020 07:03 PM PDT Video of the alleged assault caused a national uproar and points to deeper problem with violence in Pacific nation, say experts A horrific video of high school students beating a classmate that went viral in Fiji last week has prompted calls for a national inquiry into what is being dubbed a "crisis" of bullying in schools in the Pacific nation. Opposition MPs, civil society organisations and experts are calling for an inquiry into what they claim is a "phenomenal" level of violence in schools, which some claim reflects a broader problem of violence in the country including high rates of domestic violence, police abuse and a "coup culture" in politics. Continue reading... |
| Posted: 10 Mar 2020 03:12 AM PDT Rolling coverage of the day's political developments as they happen
The SNP MP Ronnie Cowan asks about Sir Philip Rutnam's accusations against Priti Patel. Sedwill says there is a limit to what he can say. He says Rutnam has threatened legal action, although he has not initiated that yet.
Q: What can a permanent secretary do if they are unhappy with their minister? Sedwill says their job is to make this work. Continue reading... |
| Schools close in north-east Kenya after al-Shabaab targets teachers Posted: 09 Mar 2020 11:00 PM PDT Authorities face criticism for withdrawing teaching staff from an already marginalised region where education is badly needed A series of targeted killings of schoolteachers by a militia group in Kenya has seen an exodus of staff and the closure of hundreds of schools across the north-east of the country. Thousands of teachers have left their posts in the past two months following several suspected al-Shabaab attacks in the region. Continue reading... |
| Myanmar army sues Reuters over report on deaths of Rohingya women Posted: 09 Mar 2020 06:28 PM PDT Police say local MP and news service face lawsuit over report that army's artillery fire killed two Rohingya women Myanmar's police said the army had filed a lawsuit against Reuters news agency and a local lawmaker for criminal defamation, weeks after the military objected to a news story published about the death of two Rohingya Muslim women as a result of shelling in Rakhine state. After publication, the army said its artillery fire had not killed the women or caused other civilian injuries and blamed insurgents of the Arakan Army (AA), who are fighting for greater autonomy in Rakhine state. The AA denied responsibility and blamed the army. Reporters are banned from the area where the incident happened. Continue reading... |
| Neil Young endorses Bernie Sanders: 'Every point he makes is what I believe in' Posted: 09 Mar 2020 05:16 PM PDT Singer says senator is the 'Real Deal' who offers the big changes needed to beat Trump Neil Young has endorsed Bernie Sanders for president, saying the Vermont senator is "the real deal" to win the Democratic nomination. Writing on his personal website, the 74-year-old musician said that Sanders' policies on climate change, student debt, healthcare and the minimum wage were the "big changes" required to beat Donald Trump in the 2020 election. Continue reading... |
| Coachella expected to postpone until October over coronavirus fears Posted: 10 Mar 2020 02:58 AM PDT Coronavirus continues to affect the live music industry, with Madonna, Pearl Jam and Neil Young also among those changing plans Coachella, the most celebrated music festival in the US, is reportedly planning to move from April to October over coronavirus concerns. It is the latest in a number of cancelled and postponed tours, with Madonna, Pearl Jam and Neil Young also changing tour plans. Continue reading... |
| 'A tweet can't knock over a pandemic': has Trump met his match in coronavirus? Posted: 09 Mar 2020 11:00 PM PDT Trump's efforts at denial and distraction may come back to haunt him as he faces a different kind of enemy It has killed thousands, sown widespread fear and disruption and caused the worst day for Wall Street since the 2008 financial crisis. One man, however, is not panicking about the coronavirus. Donald Trump just spent two successive days on the golf course. Even for a US president who has made a habit of denialism – from global heating to the size of Barack Obama's inauguration crowd – the current crisis is raising the bar. One headline on Monday described it as "Trump's Chernobyl", a reference to the Soviet nuclear disaster that authorities could not censor away. Continue reading... |
| Homeless in Heathrow: the Windrush victims still suffering two years on Posted: 09 Mar 2020 11:00 PM PDT It has been two years since the government apologised for the scandal and promised to rectify the injustices. Yet those affected are still being failed by the Home Office - with some still destitute It requires a military level of discipline to live most of your life in Heathrow airport. Gbolagade Ibukun-Oluwa, 59, has been homeless since 2008 and for the past five years has developed a routine that sees him spending several nights a week in the cafes just outside the departures area. He arrives between 11pm and 1am, as day staff are replaced by the night shift, rotating between a Caffè Nero in Terminal 4 and a Costa coffee shop in Terminal 5, where the workers know him and offer him a cup of hot water. If flights have been cancelled and the cafes are very busy, he takes a bus to a 24-hour McDonald's on the airport slip road, and waits there until dawn, occasionally managing to sleep for an hour or two in his wheelchair. In the past, Heathrow security have been hostile, calling the police, who would put him in a van and drive him beyond the airport perimeter, where they would drop him and tell him: "If we ever see you there again, you're in big trouble." But that aggressive approach has stopped, and mostly he is ignored by passengers and staff; at a glance he looks like any other traveller, his belongings tidily packed into a few bags. "I have a routine to arrive as late as possible and to move on as early as possible," he says. "They don't bother me. They're used to people waiting all night for a flight." For all the hassle, the airport is at least warm and safe. Continue reading... |
| Coronavirus live updates: Italy-wide lockdown comes into force Posted: 10 Mar 2020 03:12 AM PDT UK and US had worst days trading since 2008 GFC; Global cases near 110,000; Grand Princess passengers disembark
Stormont's leaders have cancelled plans to travel to the United States later this week to attend St Patrick's events in Washington DC, deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill said. Ms O'Neill and First Minister Arlene Foster were due to fly to the US capital on Wednesday. They had already cancelled the New York leg of their itinerary. Decided to cancel the US visit due to Corona Virus response planning. It's regrettable, but necessary to change arrangements as the Executive ensures we have appropriate contingency plans in place. We will continue to work with colleagues in Britain & Irish Govt on daily basis. The Deputy First Minister & I have decided not to travel to Washington for the St Patrick's Day receptions. Whilst it is an enormous opportunity to showcase Northern Ireland in DC, our priority is dealing with the spread of Coronavirus. We will attend the cobra meeting tomorrow.
The Czech Republic is to close schools indefinitely and ban events hosting more than 100 people in new measures to contain the coronavirus, its prime minister said on Tuesday. Continue reading... |
| Why cycling in Palestine is an intensely political act Posted: 10 Mar 2020 12:00 AM PDT Riding is way of thumbing the nose at occupation and connecting with the land Are you annoyed by the anti-motorcycle barriers or speed bumps on your local bike path? Spare a thought for Palestinian bicycle advocates. According to the UN, the Israeli occupation of the West Bank imposes 705 obstacles to the free movement of Palestinians. These obstacles include military checkpoints where only those with permits can pass, a 440-mile separation barrier, and roving patrols that can turn a joyous bike ride into humiliating roadside detention. Continue reading... |
| On a mission to heal: the man with a plan to transform Burundi Posted: 10 Mar 2020 02:00 AM PDT With an election looming, Dieudonné Nahimana shares his vision for unity in a country scarred by ethnic violence When civil war erupted in Burundi in 1993, like many children, the teenage Dieudonné Nahimana fled to the capital, Bujumbura, and ended up destitute. He became the de facto leader of a group of 40 street children, surviving in the shelter of abandoned buildings. It was an experience that drove his ambition higher, sowing the seeds for a nation-building project and his decision to run for president. Continue reading... |
| Six states go to polls as Sanders hopes to close gap with Biden - live updates Posted: 10 Mar 2020 03:14 AM PDT Michigan and Washington among states voting as markets await details of Trump's coronavirus economic plan
Good morning, it's not Super Tuesday, but it could be a super important Tuesday, as six states – including Michigan – hold their primaries. Millions get to vote, and we are set to discover whether Bernie Sanders can haul himself closer to Joe Biden in the race for the Democratic nomination. It is the first time it has been a straight two-horse race between them. Sanders needs to win Michigan, which he did sensationally in 2016, but recent polling suggests Biden is firmly ahead. Washington, Missouri, Mississippi, Idaho and North Dakota are also going to the polls. Here's our scene-setter for the day from Daniel Strauss in Washington DC: Related: Joe Biden hopes to cement lead in crucial Democratic primaries Continue reading... |
| 'Remember us': could Trump lose Florida because of hurricane refugees? Posted: 10 Mar 2020 03:00 AM PDT Many Puerto Ricans fleeing to Florida felt sidelined by Trump after the federal government's insufficient response to Hurricane Maria Marta Rivera was an avid voter in Puerto Rico – one who enjoyed researching political candidates each election cycle in the US territory. Then, in 2017, Hurricane Maria swept through the island, destroying homes, killing thousands of people, and leaving millions of others stranded. Rivera became one of the tens of thousands of storm refugees who moved to Florida in the following months to try and build a new life. Now Rivera and the other hurricane refugees have become a vital voting bloc coveted by both the Democratic and Republican parties in the swing state, where elections are often won by just tens of thousands of votes. While the last census data counted about 50,000 in the group, later estimates say there could now be more than 130,000 people who have resettled in Florida. Continue reading... |
| Xi Jinping visits Wuhan for first time since coronavirus outbreak began Posted: 09 Mar 2020 10:01 PM PDT Leader's arrival at the centre of the epidemic signals that Beijing believes the tide has turned in its fight against Covid-19 China's leader, Xi Jinping, has visited Wuhan for the first time since the coronavirus outbreak began, a signal that the nation's leadership believes its fight against the epidemic has been largely won. According to the official state news agency Xinhua, Xi landed in Wuhan on Tuesday where he planned to "visit and express his regards" to frontline medical workers, military, community staff, grassroots party officials, volunteers, patients and residents. Continue reading... |
| Tasmania university to slash courses from 514 to 120 in wake of coronavirus impact Posted: 10 Mar 2020 01:04 AM PDT An over-reliance on China and the emerging pandemic have forced reevaluation of university's offerings, vice chancellor says The University of Tasmania will slash hundreds of courses from its curriculum as part of a major overhaul driven in part by an "over-reliance on China" and the impact of the coronavirus. On Tuesday, the university's vice chancellor Rufus Black told staff the university was "facing sustained headwinds" to being sustainable, and would cut the number of courses on offer from 514 to fewer than 120 by next year. Continue reading... |
| 'Project of death': alarm at Bolsonaro's plan for Amazon-spanning bridge Posted: 10 Mar 2020 01:00 AM PDT Residents of riverside communities in the state of Pará are unconvinced by the Bolsonaro government's claims of jobs and other benefits that a dramatic extension of a trans-Amazon highway would bring From the veranda of her wooden home, Joaci da Silva looked out across her garden towards the waters of the River Amazon, and shuddered as she considered the future. "Today we live in a paradise," she said. Continue reading... |
| Human rights activist 'forced to flee DRC' over child cobalt mining lawsuit Posted: 10 Mar 2020 12:00 AM PDT Landmark legal action against world's biggest tech companies lead to death threats, says activist Auguste Mutombo A Congolese human rights activist has said he was forced to flee the country with his family after being linked to a lawsuit accusing the world's largest tech companies of being complicit in the deaths of children in cobalt mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). In December, the Guardian revealed that a group of families from DRC were launching landmark legal action against Apple, Google, Tesla, Microsoft and Dell. They claim they aided and abetted the deaths and injuries of their children, who were working in mines that they say were linked to the tech companies. Continue reading... |
| One year after the Christchurch attack, we are determined to be happy | Maysoon Salama Posted: 09 Mar 2020 09:24 PM PDT Maysoon Salama, whose son was killed in the massacre, says survivors miss their loved ones, but are working hard to bring the community together At the childcare centre my husband and I run in Christchurch, most of the children would have had somebody in their family who was injured during the attack or knew somebody who was injured. Five of the children lost parents; lost their fathers. One of them was my granddaughter, Aya. And we had several whose parents were traumatised or injured. Some of the children were hearing a lot of things at home. Continue reading... |
| 'This is a mess. Put on your mask': diary from the frontline of the coronavirus health crisis Posted: 09 Mar 2020 09:30 AM PDT This week we will hear from people working on the frontline of the health system as it manages the outbreak of Covid-19 around Australia. Today, we hear from a GP working in a private practice in Sydney's southern suburbs Bleary eyed as usual on an 8am Saturday morning start, I stumble into work, sit down at my desk and sip on the coffee my wonderful colleague has left for me. I glance at the screen and notice the familiar list of 30 patients booked in six hours. Sigh. Continue reading... |
| Can a face mask stop coronavirus? Covid-19 facts checked Posted: 09 Mar 2020 07:52 AM PDT The truth about how easy it is to catch coronavirus, who is most vulnerable and what you can do to avoid infection
Wearing a face mask is certainly not an iron-clad guarantee that you won't get sick – viruses can also transmit through the eyes and tiny viral particles, known as aerosols, can penetrate masks. However, masks are effective at capturing droplets, which is a main transmission route of coronavirus, and some studies have estimated a roughly fivefold protection versus no barrier alone (although others have found lower levels of effectiveness). Continue reading... |
| The day we stopped shaking hands – and what that means for Europe | Natalie Nougayrède Posted: 09 Mar 2020 07:43 AM PDT The disappearance of this friendly gesture reflects the fragmented European response to the coronavirus Europeans have stopped shaking hands. That is, I and almost everyone I have come across has stopped. At an event last week hosted by the German foreign ministry in Berlin, we shunned the handshake. We huddled awkwardly, nodding heads, or half-jokingly stretched out a leg to touch an interlocutor's foot as a new form of greeting. In Paris, a fashion and perfume store manager told me sales were badly down because "the usual 30 bus loads of Chinese tourists a day" had completely stopped. A taxi driver said he was keeping his car windows open, despite the cold, to avoid contamination from passengers. As of Monday, French authorities have announced that any event with more than 1,000 people has to be cancelled: book fairs and music festivals are over. Of course the situation in Italy is more alarming, with more than 16 million people in quasi-lockdown, and numbers of infections and deaths still rising quickly. That the Pope decided to speak by video on Sunday for the Angelus ceremony, to protect himself and the congregation in St Peter's Square from infection, seemed a fitting symbol of what is under way. Continue reading... |
| Italy PM: ' We cannot let meetings become occasions of contagion' – coronavirus video report Posted: 09 Mar 2020 07:40 PM PDT Italy has extended its emergency coronavirus measures to the entire country. All movement across the country will be restricted to 'reasons of work, reasons of necessity or health reasons', says Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte. Italy is the worst-hit country after China with more than 460 deaths. Additionally, six people died during riots across Italy's prison system which were sparked as probation and visitation rights were restricted. Continue reading... |
| WHO says threat of a coronavirus pandemic 'very real’ – video Posted: 09 Mar 2020 11:15 AM PDT The director general of the World Health Organization has said the threat of a Covid-19 pandemic has become 'very real', but added that the world 'is not at the mercy of the virus'. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said of the four countries with the most cases, China is bringing its outbreak under control, and that there had also been a decline in new cases in South Korea. 'The rule of the game is, never give up,' he added Continue reading... |
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