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Posted by The Analyst | November 15, 2020 | Politics
South Carolina county could loosen up mining regulations

A South Carolina county is considering relaxing its mining regulations. The Sun News in Myrtle Beach reports Horry County Council could enact zoning ordinances that would make it easier to...

Posted by The Analyst | November 15, 2020 | Politics
North Dakota nurses worry about working with sick colleagues

Like many medical workers around the world, the coronavirus pandemic is a burden that Fargo emergency room nurse Adam Johnston can't escape. The grim reality follows him everywhere: at work,...

Posted by The Analyst | November 15, 2020 | Breaking News
Trump appears to acknowledge Biden victory for first time with ‘he won’ tweet

President Donald Trump has appeared to acknowledge for the first time that Joe Biden has won the White House, but made clear he would not concede and would kept trying...

Posted by The Analyst | November 15, 2020 | Politics
Azerbaijan delays takeover, denounces fleeing Armenians

Azerbaijan on Sunday postponed taking control of a territory ceded by Armenian forces in a cease-fire agreement, but denounced civilians leaving the area for burning houses and committing what it...

Posted by The Analyst | November 15, 2020 | Politics
Indiana sees record sports wagering in October amid pandemic

Indiana set a new sports betting record in October even as play slowed at other casino games, according to the Indiana Gaming Commission. Recent data shows that gamblers in Indiana...

Posted by The Analyst | November 15, 2020 | Politics
Indiana sees record sports wagering in October amid pandemic

Indiana set a new sports betting record in October even as play slowed at other casino games, according to the Indiana Gaming Commission. Recent data shows that gamblers in Indiana...

Posted by The Analyst | November 15, 2020 | Business
China builds more 5G stations than rest of world combined, while those lagging behind back off from its technology

Beijing boasts that it's installed around 700,000 5G base stations across the country – more than it had planned to have by year's end, beating other major powers in the...

Posted by The Analyst | November 15, 2020 | Business
Africa’s digital economy may see more than sixfold growth by 2050

The African internet economy could see massive expansion in the near future, with its contribution to the continent's gross domestic product (GDP) surpassing $700 billion in three decades. According to...

Posted by The Analyst | November 15, 2020 | Breaking News
Belgian racing pigeon sells for more than £1.4m in auction

A wealthy Chinese pigeon racing fan has put down a world record price of 1.6 million euro (£1.43 million) for a Belgian-bred bird.

Posted by The Analyst | November 15, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
Rapidly strengthening Hurricane Iota approaches Honduras and Nicaragua

Hurricane Iota is expected to blast Central America Monday night as a “major hurricane,” the National Hurricane Center said at 7 a.m. Sunday. Iota's sustained winds measured 85 mph, Category...

Posted by The Analyst | November 15, 2020 | Politics
Trump’s planned TV network would take broadcasting to new depths. Here’s an idea of the horrors it might have in store…

Rumors persist that once out of the White House, Donald Trump will launch a new TV station that promises to be as deplorably biased as its MSM rivals. A quick...

Posted by The Analyst | November 15, 2020 | Farming
Poultry farmers warned to take bio-security steps over bird flu

TURKEY, geese and chicken farmers preparing for peak Christmas sales have been warned to take every bio-security precaution after a second case of avian flu was confirmed in Ireland.

Posted by The Analyst | November 15, 2020 | Business
Russia to set up new multipurpose cargo port in Far East

A new cargo port with coal, oil, gas and bunker terminals will be built in Russia's Sakhalin, according to the press service of the regional government. The construction of the...

Posted by The Analyst | November 15, 2020 | Business
‘Big guns’ of global financial world dumping US dollar in favor of bitcoin & gold – Max Keiser

As legendary investors and analysts warn about the looming demise of the greenback and look for hedging strategies, Bitcoin is emerging as the perfect way to protect those assets, say...

Posted by The Analyst | November 15, 2020 | Breaking News
Incredible Christmas light displays switched on to bring early festive cheer

People around the country have switched on their incredible Christmas light displays to bring some early festive cheer.

Posted by The Analyst | November 15, 2020 | Science & Tech
Why this free photo-editing app is the best option for beginner or professional photographers

Whether you're a professional or just dipping your toe into the image-editing world, Snapseed is both powerful and free.

Posted by The Analyst | November 15, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
Biden must keep his word to end Trump’s nightmare policies toward Haiti and its people | Editorial

President-elect Joe Biden is inheriting a world of trouble. The Middle East is a persistent security hotspot. China seeks to be the center of the economic universe. In addition, European...

Posted by The Analyst | November 15, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
Israel advances plans in sensitive east Jerusalem settlement

A settlement watchdog group said Sunday Israel is moving ahead with new construction of hundreds of homes in a strategic east Jerusalem settlement that threatens to cut off parts of...

Posted by The Analyst | November 15, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
Mexico reaches 1 million virus cases, nears 100,000 deaths

Mexico on Saturday topped 1 million registered coronavirus cases and nearly 100,000 test-confirmed deaths, though officials agree the number is probably much higher. How did Mexico get here? By marching...

Posted by The Analyst | November 15, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
Azerbaijani leader: Christian churches will be protected

The president of Azerbaijan is promising that Christian churches will be protected when the strongly Muslim country takes possession of areas formerly controlled by Armenians. President Ilham Aliyev's office said...

Posted by The Analyst | November 15, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
Israel moves ahead on sensitive east Jerusalem housing plans

Israel is moving forward on the construction of hundreds of new homes in a sensitive east Jerusalem settlement, a watchdog group said Sunday, a move that would defy international consensus...

Posted by The Analyst | November 15, 2020 | Breaking News
In Pictures: Christmas comes early as lights bring festive cheer during lockdown

Christmas decorations are going up extra-early this year, as householders and local authorities seek to spread festive cheer amid the ongoing gloom of coronavirus restrictions.

Posted by The Analyst | November 15, 2020 | Politics
Asia Today: India reports 41,100 new coronavirus cases

India has reported 41,100 new cases of the coronavirus, raising the country's overall tally since the pandemic began to 8.79 million a day after it celebrated Diwali, a major Hindu...

Posted by The Analyst | November 15, 2020 | Business
‘Ultra-rare’ pink Russian diamond fetches record $26.6 million in Geneva (PHOTO, VIDEO)

A mystery buyer has bought an extremely rare purple-pink 14.83-carat diamond, which was mined and cut in Russia. The gem has become the largest of its kind ever to appear...

Posted by The Analyst | November 15, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
Soumitra Chatterjee, legend of Indian cinema, dies at 85

Soumitra Chatterjee, the legendary Indian actor with more than 200 movies to his name and famed for his work with Oscar-winning director Satyajit Ray, died Sunday of complications from the...

Posted by The Analyst | November 15, 2020 | Politics
Pandemic holds few lessons for European chefs, mostly misery

Necessity is supposed to be the mother of invention. If that were the case for the high-end restaurant industry, the coronavirus pandemic should have offered ample opportunities for creativity and...

Posted by The Analyst | November 15, 2020 | Breaking News
Trump supporters clash with rivals during Washington protests

Several thousand supporters of US president Donald Trump gathered in Washington to protest against the country's election results.

Posted by The Analyst | November 15, 2020 | Business
US left out as Asia Pacific nations strike world’s biggest trade deal

Ten members the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and five other Asia-Pacific countries, including regional leader China, have inked the world's largest free-trade pact that covers nearly a third...

Posted by The Analyst | November 15, 2020 | Business
US left out as Asia Pacific nations strike world’s biggest trade deal

Ten members the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and five other Asia-Pacific countries, including regional leader China, have inked the world's largest free-trade pact that covers nearly a third...

Posted by The Analyst | November 15, 2020 | Politics
Palestinians torn as Israel seeks Gulf tourists in Jerusalem

When the United Arab Emirates agreed to normalize relations with Israel, the Palestinians decried the move as a "betrayal" of both Jerusalem, where they hope to establish the capital of...

Posted by The Analyst | November 15, 2020 | Breaking News
Fifteen countries agree world’s biggest trade pact in ‘landmark achievement’

China and 14 other countries have agreed to set up the world's largest trading bloc, encompassing nearly a third of all economic activity, in a deal many in Asia are...

Posted by The Analyst | November 15, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
Ethiopia’s Tigray leader confirms firing missiles at Eritrea

The leader of Ethiopia's Tigray region has confirmed firing missiles at neighboring Eritrea's capital, and he is threatening more, saying that “we will take any legitimate military target and we...

Posted by The Analyst | November 15, 2020 | Politics
ASEAN, China, other partners set world’s biggest trade pact

China and 14 other countries agreed Sunday to set up the world's largest trading bloc, encompassing nearly a third of all economic activity, in a deal many in Asia are...

Posted by The Analyst | November 15, 2020 | Breaking News
Pressure mounts on Peru’s president after two die in protests

Pressure was mounting on Peru's interim president to resign after a night of protests in which two people were killed and the country's political turmoil deepened.

Posted by The Analyst | November 15, 2020 | Politics
As governments seek to make photographing police a crime, our art puts them back in the frame & accountable for their actions

A draconian bill outlawing the dissemination of images of police officers will be debated in the French parliament next week. It follows similar moves in Spain and elsewhere. We must...

Posted by The Analyst | November 15, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
As virus mutes Dubai nightlife, Filipino bands feel the pain

Eric Roman struts onstage in his torn jeans and grasps the microphone. It's midnight on a Friday and in normal times, he'd hear wild applause from this tightly packed hotel...

Posted by The Analyst | November 15, 2020 | Politics
The Latest: India reports another 41,000 coronavirus cases

NEW DELHI — India has reported 41,100 new cases of coronavirus in the past 24 hours, taking the country's overall tally since the pandemic began to 8.79 million. The Health...

Posted by The Analyst | November 15, 2020 | Politics
Family farm gets bicentennial status in North Carolina

Ben Knox was surprised when a pair of strangers turned up at his family's farm several years ago after traveling far and wide to visit the rolling hills and open...

Posted by The Analyst | November 15, 2020 | Politics
Family farm gets bicentennial status in North Carolina

Ben Knox was surprised when a pair of strangers turned up at his family's farm several years ago after traveling far and wide to visit the rolling hills and open...

Posted by The Analyst | November 15, 2020 | Politics
World War II, Korean War veteran made his living in Cobb

Richard Stroud spent six decades as an engineer at Lockheed Martin. Before his lengthy career designing planes, he flew them for the Navy. Stroud, 94, spent 62 years with the...