We are Sorry, This Page doesn't Exist
13 countries where being gay is legally punishable by death
Same-sex sexual activity is a crime in 70 countries. Some of them, including six nations that are members of the U.N.....»»
Countries Where Being Gay Is Legally Punishable by Death
The tiny nation of Brunei recently caused international outrage when it enacted draconian laws making gay sex a capital crime. After several weeks of fierce condemnation by world leaders, the........»»
An ultra-Orthodox rabbi visited North Korea where practicing religion is punishable by death — here"s what he saw
Courtesy of Meir Alfasi Meir Alfasi is a rabbi, photographer, and former photojournalist who lives in Israel and has traveled to 80 countries. He spent five days in North Korea, where non-state-san.....»»
: True COVID-19 global death toll is likely 2 to 3 times higher than official count of 3.4 million, warns WHO
The number of global deaths caused by the coronavirus-borne illness COVID-19 is likely far higher than official numbers suggest, as all countries are struggling to provide accurate statistical models and counts, the World Health Organization said Friday......»»
The death toll from Israel-Gaza fighting keeps climbing as more countries call for a cease-fire
Tensions between Israel and Hamas have flared since May 10, with Israel launching airstrikes and militants in Gaza firing rockets. Palestinians walk next to the remains of a destroyed building after Israeli airstrikes. Abdel Kareem Hana/A.....»»
Genius investor Ed Thorp predicted the pandemic"s US death toll before a single death was recorded
The gambling guru and former math professor forecast up to 500,000 deaths over the next year, bought supplies, and isolated himself in February 2020. Ed Thorp. Winton/YouTube Ed Thorp accurately predicted the U.....»»
Ex-cop facing murder charges in death of Rayshard Brooks wants back on the force
Garrett Rolfe was fired from the Atlanta Police Department in June 2020, the day after he fatally shot Brooks in a Wendy's drive-thru. The Atlanta police officer Garrett Rolfe shot Rayshard Brooks on June 12 as the 27-year-old .....»»
What Philadelphia-area leaders are saying about the Chauvin guilty verdict
Philadelphia-area officials, leaders and organizations are reacting to the conviction on Tuesday of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the May 2020 death of George Floyd......»»
This Is How Many People Have Died From COVID-19 in Each State
Since the first death attributable to COVID-19 was reported in the United States on Feb. 29, 2020, an estimated 552,928 Americans have died — and that number continues to grow every day. Over........»»
This Is How Many People Have Died From COVID-19 in Each State
Since the first death attributable to COVID-19 was reported in the United States on Feb. 29, 2020, an estimated 552,928 Americans have died — and that number continues to grow every day. Over........»»
Virginia just became the first southern state to abolish the death penalty
Including Virginia, 23 states in the US and Washington, DC, have abolished the death penalty. Virginia is the first state in the south to abolish it. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam in October, 2020. Alex Wong/Getty Im.....»»
These Are The Countries With Highest R&D Spending In 2020
Investing in research and development (R&D) is one sure-shot way for companies to succeed. It has often been seen that companies spending big in R&D are among the top companies as well, both in terms of revenue and popul.....»»
Rich countries hoarding COVID-19 vaccines are making a mistake that could worsen their own death tolls, experts say
By vaccinating those in wealthy nations at the expense of the most vulnerable in poorer countries, the risk increases of dangerous variants emerging. A man receives a corona.....»»
The deadliest year: Overall death toll grew by 25% in Arizona in 2020
WASHINGTON – Total deaths in Arizona rose 25% in 2020 over the previous year, with some counties seeing increases approaching 50% for the year in which Covid-19 became the leading killer in the state. While data on the causes of death is.....»»
The UK"s COVID-19 death toll has passed 100,000, one of the worst in the world
A new variant of COVID-19 is partly behind a rise in cases in the UK over the winter, with the UK one of the hardest hit countries.....»»
Kobe Bryant"s business empire remains expansive — and inspiring — after his death
In the roughly four-year stretch between Kobe Bryant's NBA retirement and his death in January 2020, the 18-time All-Star built a wide-ranging business portfolio that lives on.....»»
268 million people had their internet shut off by government-imposed blackouts in 2020, up 49% from 2019
Per a report from digital security and rights nonprofit Top10VPN, 93 major internet shutdowns took place in 21 countries around the world in 2020. .....»»
Project Syndicate: Does Asia’s superior response to COVID mean that the ‘Asian Century’ has begun?
Even poor Asian countries managed COVID-19 far better than the United States and Europe. But whether 2020 thus marked the beginning of a new "Asian Century" still remains to be seen......»»
: From a Costco freedom fighter to a bearish death cross, here are the stories our readers just couldn’t stop clicking on in 2020
Before finally swiping left on 2020, let's take a quick look back at all the reasons it's a year we'd love to forget — but definitely never will......»»
Ilhan Omar blames Trump"s "criminal neglect" for her father"s COVID-19 death during interview with MSNBC
The Congresswoman said Trump had no compassion. Her father died of complications from COVID-19, aged 67, in June. Ilhan Omar speaks with media gathered outside Mercado Central in Minneapolis, Minnesota on August 11, 2020. Stephen Maturen/Getty I.....»»