(2020-12-21). Thailand records 382 fresh Covid-19 cases, mostly among immigrants. laprensalatina.com Bangkok, Dec 21 (efe-epa).- The authorities in Thailand on Monday announced 382 fresh cases of Covid-19, most of them among immigrants working in a seafood market near Bangkok, making it the largest hotspot in the country since the start of the pandemic. Of the 382 cases, 360 are from the seafood market in Samut Sakhon …
(2020-12-21). Home Secretary 'caused legal storm by posting tweet about migrant deaths'. thecanary.co The home secretary caused a legal storm with an "ill-advised" tweet about the deaths of 39 migrants while the people-smuggling trial was going on. | Twitter politics: | On 23 October, the anniversary of the tragedy, Priti Patel's Twitter account posted: One year ago today, 39 people lost their lives in horrific circumstances at the hands of ruthless criminals. My thoughts remain with everyone who was affected by that day, particularly the loved ones of the people who so tragically died. | The comments were made as the prosecution of four alleged people-smugglers linked to the deaths was continuing at the O…
(2020-12-21). The Ocean Floor Is Spewing Methane Due to Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells. truthout.org Out on the deck of a research boat, Tara Yacovitch looked out to the water. In the middle of the Gulf of Mexico, the seascape is peppered with lights. And every light is part of an offshore oil or gas platform. | Offshore platforms can vary greatly in size — some are as big as multi-storied buildings, while others resemble small but very tall rooms. The boat carrying Yacovitch and her team also housed a variety of science equipment: methane isotope readers, spectrometers, and other tools to me…
(2020-12-19). Pence, Who Backed Muslim Visa Ban, Gets Vaccine Invented by Muslim Immigrants. commondreams.org Pence also praised far right-wing evangelical leader John Hagee. Hagee has said that Muslim Americans are not real Americans. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/views-article/thumbs/pence_vaccine.jpg …
(2020-12-19). Cuba sends medical brigade to Mexico to fight COVID-19. mronline.org 
The second group of a Cuban medical brigade to contribute to the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic traveled to Mexico City on Thursday.
(2020-12-19). Challenging patriarchal practices makes "House of Ho" more than just a Vietnamese Kardashians clone. salon.com Judy Ho spoke to Salon about abiding by her immigrant parents' expectations until a reality show let her break free…
(2020-12-19). Martha Stewart's Mexican hot chocolate cookies are the right mix of spicy and sweet. salon.com Tell your tastebuds to get ready for this flavorful rollercoaster. One bite, and you'll be hooked…
(2020-12-18). Brazil and Mexico report spikes in COVID-19 deaths as pandemic ravages Latin America. wsws.org The two largest countries in Latin America are reporting an accelerated growth of COVID-19 cases and deaths, and are close to surpassing the peaks from earlier this year.
(2020-12-18). Integral to societies, migrants must remain central to COVID-19 recovery: Guterres. news.un.org The United Nations is commemorating International Migrants Day, on Friday, highlighting their contributions to societies globally, and underlining the need to ensure that they remain central to the recovery from COVID-19.