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Posted by The Analyst | November 29, 2020 | Politics
Caitlin Johnstone: Oligarchic imperialism is the new dominant world religion

In centuries gone by, anyone who failed to adhere to the established dominant religion would be labeled and cast out, barred from positions of importance. Today, history is repeating itself;...

Posted by The Analyst | November 29, 2020 | Politics
Caitlin Johnstone: Oligarchic imperialism is the new dominant world religion

In centuries gone by, anyone who failed to adhere to the established dominant religion would be labeled and cast out, barred from positions of importance. Today, history is repeating itself;...

Posted by The Analyst | November 29, 2020 | Science & Tech
Foldable tech is finally here. Will you bend towards the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G?

Several foldable devices are now available, each featuring a stunning OLED touchscreen you can collapse or open, on demand, to suit your needs.

Posted by The Analyst | November 29, 2020 | Science & Tech
Are you ready to bend for foldable tech?

It may seem like science fiction but a handful of foldable devices are now available, each featuring an OLED touchscreen you can collapse or open.

Posted by The Analyst | November 29, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
Iran newspaper: Strike Haifa if Israel killed scientist

An opinion piece published by a hard-line Iranian newspaper on Sunday suggested Iran should attack the Israeli port city of Haifa if Israel carried out the killing of the scientist...

Posted by The Analyst | November 29, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
Iran newspaper: Strike Haifa if Israel killed scientist

An opinion piece published by a hard-line Iranian newspaper on Sunday suggested Iran should attack the Israeli port city of Haifa if Israel carried out the killing of the scientist...

Posted by The Analyst | November 29, 2020 | Politics
With Art Basel canceled, Miami loses more than just the ‘Super Bowl’ of the art world. But is there something to gain?

Every year for a few days in December, Art Basel transforms Miami into the center of the art world. The fair's cancellation this year has pulled the plug on a...

Posted by The Analyst | November 29, 2020 | Politics
With Art Basel canceled, Miami loses more than just the ‘Super Bowl’ of the art world. But is there something to gain?

Every year for a few days in December, Art Basel transforms Miami into the center of the art world. The fair's cancellation this year has pulled the plug on a...

Posted by The Analyst | November 29, 2020 | Farming
Darragh McCullough: How we took our chances to forget about Covid for one night

I got to hug my parents for the first time in eight months last Wednesday night. What a sign of the times that this would be the most memorable moment...

Posted by The Analyst | November 29, 2020 | Farming
Darragh McCullough: How we took our chances to forget about Covid for one night

I got to hug my parents for the first time in eight months last Wednesday night. What a sign of the times that this would be the most memorable moment...

Posted by The Analyst | November 29, 2020 | Breaking News
Hong Kong to close schools amid virus surge

Hong Kong has reported 115 new coronavirus infections, the first time it has seen cases reach triple digits since August 2.

Posted by The Analyst | November 29, 2020 | Breaking News
Cricket fan still on Sri Lanka adventure eight months after England tour axed

A cricket fan who travelled to Sri Lanka in March to watch England's tour is still there eight months after it was cancelled – and has vowed to remain until...

Posted by The Analyst | November 29, 2020 | Politics
The Latest: Hong Kong to close schools amid virus surge

HONG KONG — Hong Kong has reported 115 new coronavirus infections, the first time it has seen cases in the triple digits since Aug. 2. The government on Sunday also...

Posted by The Analyst | November 29, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
Dave Prowse, actor who played Darth Vader, dies at 85

Dave Prowse, the British weightlifter-turned-actor who played Darth Vader in the original “Star Wars” trilogy, has died. He was 85. Prowse died Saturday after a short illness, his agent Thomas...

Posted by The Analyst | November 29, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
Dave Prowse, actor who played Darth Vader, dies at 85

Dave Prowse, the British weightlifter-turned-actor who played Darth Vader in the original “Star Wars” trilogy, has died. He was 85. Prowse died Saturday after a short illness, his agent Thomas...

Posted by The Analyst | November 29, 2020 | Breaking News
AJ Bell expected to reveal profit surge from year of Covid volatility

Manchester-based trading platform business AJ Bell is set to reveal a strong set of numbers when it releases full year results on Thursday.

Posted by The Analyst | November 29, 2020 | Breaking News
Tear gas fired as police block Warsaw march against abortion ruling

Police have blocked protesters from marching in Poland's capital as demonstrations took place across the country against an attempt to restrict abortion rights and recent police violence.

Posted by The Analyst | November 29, 2020 | Business
Construction of Russia’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline to restart next month

Despite rising US pressure on the Nord Stream 2 project, the company behind Russia's natural gas pipeline to Germany has announced plans to resume pipelaying works in the Baltic Sea...

Posted by The Analyst | November 29, 2020 | Breaking News
In Pictures: Pandemic puts paid to Christmas markets around Europe

The European plazas where people would usually gather at crowded stalls to partake in hot mulled wine, gingerbread, sausages and other delicacies are just empty squares due to the coronavirus...

Posted by The Analyst | November 29, 2020 | Politics
Farm Tour hits 39 years, features sheep, local agriculture

Ormond Beach resident Linda Sullo peeked through the fence at Bob, a Katahdin sheep. Bob moved ever closer to his pasture fence to get a closer look at Sullo, her...

Posted by The Analyst | November 29, 2020 | Breaking News
Iran newspaper urges strike on Haifa if Israel killed scientist

An opinion piece published by a hard-line Iranian newspaper has suggested Iran should attack the Israeli port city of Haifa if Israel carried out the killing of a scientist linked...

Posted by The Analyst | November 29, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
US reports several explosions heard in Eritrea’s capital

The U.S. Embassy in Eritrea says six explosions were heard Saturday night in the capital, Asmara. It follows an embassy report of another “loud noise, possibly an explosion” in the...

Posted by The Analyst | November 29, 2020 | Breaking News
US reports explosions in Eritrea’s capital

The US embassy in Eritrea has said six explosions were heard on Saturday night in the capital, Asmara.

Posted by The Analyst | November 29, 2020 | Politics
Asia Today: Cambodia tracks contacts after family infected

Cambodian officials say a family of six and another man tested positive for the coronavirus in a rare case of local infection, and Prime Minister Hun Sen expressed concern that...

Posted by The Analyst | November 29, 2020 | Business
Indian’s appetite for gold grows as price for metal hangs near multi-month low

The wedding season and subdued gold prices have boosted demand for the precious metal in India, signaling possible recovery for the market which saw a massive 30-percent drop in the...

Posted by The Analyst | November 29, 2020 | Business
Indian’s appetite for gold grows as price for metal hangs near multi-month low

The wedding season and subdued gold prices have boosted demand for the precious metal in India, signaling possible recovery for the market which saw a massive 30-percent drop in the...

Posted by The Analyst | November 29, 2020 | Politics
Neighbors want to know what Sauget incinerator is burning

Mamie Cosey wants her great-grandchildren to play and exercise outside, but some days she can't let them, she said, because the fresh air isn't safe to breathe. Cosey, 79, lives...

Posted by The Analyst | November 29, 2020 | Politics
Neighbors want to know what Sauget incinerator is burning

Mamie Cosey wants her great-grandchildren to play and exercise outside, but some days she can't let them, she said, because the fresh air isn't safe to breathe. Cosey, 79, lives...

Posted by The Analyst | November 29, 2020 | Politics
Indiana Landmarks helps preserve historic World’s Fair homes

Moving buildings from the 1933 Chicago World's Fair to Beverly Shores was no small task. Restoring those homes hasn't been easy, either. “Welcome to ‘This Old House' on steroids,” Ross...

Posted by The Analyst | November 29, 2020 | Breaking News
Mudslides cover streets of Italian town

Mudslides covered streets in the town of Bitti in Italy's Sardinia after the area was struck by a storm on Saturday.

Posted by The Analyst | November 29, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
North Korea toughens rules of entry to sea to fight virus

North Korea is further toughening restrictions on entering seawaters as part of elevated steps to fight the coronavirus pandemic, state media said Sunday, two days after South Korea said the...

Posted by The Analyst | November 29, 2020 | Breaking News
Race on to vaccinate the nation

The State plans to vaccinate more than one million of the country's most vulnerable against Covid-19 in the coming months, with hopes that the first of those could receive the...

Posted by The Analyst | November 29, 2020 | Breaking News
‘Organiser’ of RTÉ do identified to gardaí

RTÉ has identified to gardaí the 'organiser' of a farewell party at the State broadcaster, which was in potential breach of Covid-19 regulations.

Posted by The Analyst | November 29, 2020 | Farming
Irish corporates seen as too slow on climate risks 

Large Irish businesses have as little as a year before they have to begin reporting their exposure to climate risks.

Posted by The Analyst | November 29, 2020 | Breaking News
Weinstein’s ex-wives ‘freeze’ jailed rapist’s €5m assets

Harvey Weinstein's appeal against his rape and assault convictions has been hampered after the disgraced former movie mogul's two ex-wives reportedly froze €5m of his remaining assets.

Posted by The Analyst | November 29, 2020 | Breaking News
Vaccine not a pass for Christmas binge

Ding dong, Level 5 has lifted, and an elixir is nigh. But don't count on a vaccine being rolled out in time to obliterate the post-festivities Covid-19 hangover that is...

Posted by The Analyst | November 29, 2020 | Breaking News
The waiting game: Insiders predict first shots could be given in December

Last week, the Sunday Independent reported that the Government hopes to have sufficient stocks of Covid-19 vaccines to begin inoculating healthcare workers and the vulnerable toward the end of January.

Posted by The Analyst | November 29, 2020 | Breaking News
The long road to recovery: ‘People have been having flashbacks of being in ICU’

Six weeks after Covid-19 turned her life upside down, Dolores Hogg still cannot believe it happened to her. The 75-year-old was a healthy and active woman, a non-smoker with no...

Posted by The Analyst | November 29, 2020 | Breaking News
Relief and fury over ‘bittersweet’ move to reopen some pubs

Anger and frustration were expressed by pub owner Mary Sharpe, who is among the majority of publicans unable to open for Christmas because they do not employ chefs to serve...

Posted by The Analyst | November 29, 2020 | Breaking News
Opposition parties must be brave and map out a new way to win this fight

A political opposition is supposed to present clear and effective alternatives to government policy. So far on Covid, the Opposition has failed to do that. Sinn Féin, Labour and the...