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Wednesday 28 October 2020
Were coronavirus to spread across the entire African continent, countries will have to rely only on their own scarce resources, writes Trócaire CEO Caoimhe de Barra.
Three people have died in Italy, which is experiencing Europe’s first major outbreak of the virus.
The animal was last recorded in 1990.
The former Shamrock Rovers netminder will join Pep’s side on their tour of Asia.
Debate is ongoing over what, if any, provisions will be made for same-sex couples to adopt.
Half of the city, which is home to 30 million people, is below sea level.
The band performed without him after he was taken to hospital.
Women’s rights political party Gabriela denounced Duterte’s comments as “repulsive”.
The new Dublin to Hong Kong route has attracted interest from Chinese, Japanese and Filipino globetrotters.
The latest edition of the Tobacco Atlas says that the industry is maximising profits by targeting the ‘vulnerable’ in places like Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
He was caught smuggling 14 rhino horns from Africa to Thailand.
A team of researchers made the discovery using DNA from a six-month-old Native American infant.
New research shows how the increase in elephants’ workloads has affected their reproduction.
Shinzo Abe hopes to capitalise on a weak and fractured opposition to sweep back into power.
At least five people, including two children, have been killed in Mumbai since yesterday.
The US is now pushing for tougher sanctions.
Councilors voted to implement the ban by 2030 but opponents have called it ‘totally insane’.
“I’m leaping with joy like a bird,” one person said. Activists have fought for almost 30 years for gay marriage equality.
Tiger bones are commonly boiled down and mixed with rice wine in Vietnam, a mixture believed to treat arthritis and promote strength.
The World Health Organisation has declared the virus a global public health emergency.
The filter gave users slanty eyes and big teeth.
More than 15,400 people have been evacuated from 14 counties and cities.
The story of Yamata Tanooka has gripped Japan.
The case has led to a debate about the death penalty.
Before the fundraising, it was 60 percent owned by property developer Evergrande.
China’s Consul General in the country was shot through the neck, but survived.
Yem Chroeum claims he did not knowingly infect his patients.
“Wow, pulled back wrong throttle.”
Previous Apple launches have seen queues down the street – but stock of the new watch on the high street is limited.
No Irish citizens were thought to be on board.
The 27-year-old’s family deny she was involved.
Police are being accused of ‘standing by’ as protesters were attacked.
Large parts of the city were shut down by the demonstrations.
…Especially women and children.
Around 3,000 new cases are found each year in the country, and medical workers are warning that the debilitating disease could be on the rise once more.
The Indian guru is credited more than anyone else for taking the practice worldwide.
The daughter of the 62-year-old victim has been arrested along with her boyfriend.
The tunnel in Istanbul was first suggested by an Ottoman sultan in 1860.
The announcement comes at the end of a five-day programme to Beijing, Shanghai and Seoul.
It’s expected that redundancies will be completed by the end of the year.
LIKE ALMOST EVERYTHING this year, Halloween in 2020 will be a bit different from usual.
Large scale fancy-dress parties shouldn’t be happening under Level 5.
One thing we can still do, however, is watch some horror films.
There’s plenty to choose from ranging between the child-friendly to the very scary ones available on streaming platforms and set to be shown on TV in the coming days.
So, this morning we’re asking you: Do you plan to watch some horror films this Halloween?
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