21% Rise in Assaults on UK Police Officers amid Lockdown
Assaults on police officers in the UK increased by 21 per cent during the coronavirus lockdown, according to figures.
UN Says Air Pollution Takes 7 Million Lives Per Year
UN head on the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, September 7, 2020, said air pollution causes an estimated seven million premature deaths every year.
Saudi Arabia Sends Six Human Rights Activists to Jail
Saudi Arabia has sentenced to prison six men - mainly writers, academics, and journalists - arbitrarily detained in Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's 2017 crackdown on dissent.
Mexican Drug Lord ‘Chapo’ Guzman Appeals His Sentence
Convicted Mexican drug lord Joaquin "Chapo" Guzman appealed against his life sentence handed down a year ago by a US court for trafficking hundreds of tons of narcotics into the country.
UN Warns of Famine in 4 Countries
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that there is a risk of famine and widespread food insecurity in four countries affected by conflict — Congo, Yemen, northeast Nigeria and South Sudan.
Portland Protests Ignites Clashes between Journalists, Police
For nearly 100 days, reporters have been covering protests that often turn violent in Oregon’s largest city, and in the chaos, some journalists have been injured or arrested.
Schools Preparing for New Education Year
Schools in Iran are preparing to begin the new year as new infections and deaths from the coronavirus have dwindled in recent weeks.
No Plan for New Coronavirus Lockdown, Germany Says
Germany will not need another national lockdown over the winter to keep the coronavirus under control despite rising infections, Health Minister Jens Spahn said on Wednesday.
No Foreign Pilgrims Allowed for Entering Iraq on Arbaeen
Baghdad has decided to bar all foreign pilgrims from visiting Iraq for this year’s Arbaeen season due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, an Iranian deputy minister said.
Pandemic Affecting Mental Health
The COVID-19 pandemic has started taking a toll on the mental health of people. The fear of contracting the disease is affecting their psychology.