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AP Explains: Trump Seizes On Dubious Biden-Ukraine Story
Looking to undermine rival Joe Biden 20 days before the election, President Donald Trumps campaign has seized on a tabloid story offering bizarre twists to a familiar line of attack: Bidens relationship with Ukraine. But the story in the New York Post rai...
Anti-Semitic Banner Pinned To Ukrainian President's Office
About 5,000 ultraright activists marched across the Ukrainian capital Wednesday to denounce a ceasefire in the conflict with Russiabacked separatists in eastern Ukraine, leaving an antiSemitic banner pinned to the presidential office's entrance.
In English, Please? Barrett Asked To Explain Legalese
What does it mean? and Can you explain? were questions President Donald Trumps nominee to the Supreme Court, Judge Amy Coney Barrett, was asked repeatedly Wednesday on her second day of answering questions from lawmakers.
Missouri Couple Charged In Death Of Emaciated 10-year-old
A 10yearold Missouri girl whose parents have been charged in her death was so emaciated that a detective said she looked "like a Holocaust victim," according to court records.
Mom On Trial For Deaths Of 2 Babies Says She Blacked Out
A South Carolina mother on trial for placing two of her newborns in trash bags and throwing them away about a year apart told investigators she blacked out from the pain of delivering the second child alone, waking up 15 minutes later and finding the boy'...
Attacks By Suspected Jihadists Kill 22 In Central Mali
Suspected Islamic extremists have carried out a series of attacks in central Mali killing at least 22 people, a spokesman for Malis defense minister said Wednesday.
Pelosi, Mnuchin Had Productive Talks On Coronavirus Relief, Spokesman Says
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin had a productive discussion about coronavirus relief proposals on Wednesday, but the administration's lack of a national strategic testing plan remains a "major area o...
St. Louis Couple Who Waved Guns At Protest Plead Not Guilty
A St. Louis couple celebrated in some circles and vilified in others for waving guns at protesters marching on their private street pleaded not guilty to two felony charges at a brief hearing Wednesday.
A Taste For Travel? Finnair To Sell Plane Food In Shops
Finnish carrier Finnair will start selling business class airplane food in supermarkets in a move to keep its catering staff employed and to offer a taste of the airline experience to those missing flying in the COVID19 times.
The Latest: Barrett Faces More Questions From Senate Panel
The Latest on the Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett (all times local):
Greece: Extreme-right Party Leaders Jailed For 13 Years
A Greek court sentenced the leadership of the extremeright Golden Dawn party to 13 years in prison Wednesday, imposing the nearmaximum penalty for running a criminal organization blamed for numerous violent hate crimes.
On Eve Of UK Deadline, Trade Talks With EU Still Stalled
On the eve of a European Union summit which British Prime Minister Boris Johnson had set as a deadline to get a postBrexit trade agreement between both sides, talks remained in a deep rut over fundamental differences regarding anything from state aid to f...
Germany Agrees $662 Million To Aid Holocaust Survivors
Germany has agreed to provide more than a half billion euros to aid Holocaust survivors struggling under the burdens of the coronavirus pandemic, the organization that negotiates compensation with the German government said Wednesday.
Activist Fined For Dislodging African Art From Paris Museum
A Congolese activist was fined 2,000 euros ($2,320) Wednesday for trying to take a 19thcentury African funeral pole from a Paris museum in a protest against colonialera injustice that he streamed online.
2 Afghan Military Helicopters Collide, 9 Soldiers Killed
Two Afghan army helicopters collided while transporting wounded soldiers in the southern Helmand province, killing nine Afghan service members, the country's Defense Ministry and local officials said Wednesday.
Bulgaria Hits Daily Record For New COVID-19 Cases
Bulgaria reported 785 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, setting a daily record for a fourth time in a week as infections keep rising, official data showed.