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UK Government Says It Will Reform 'Broken' Asylum System
Britains interior minister vowed Sunday to stop people entering the country clandestinely and to fix what she called a broken asylum system, echoing commitments that have been made and broken by U.K. governments for years.
Who are the 'Proud Boys' Donald Trump Asked to 'Stand by' During US Presidential Debate?
The far-right, neo-fascist and and 'men-only' outfit, with roots in the US and Canada, was classified as an "extremist group with ties to white nationalism" by the FBI in 2018.
Azerbaijan's No. 2 City Targeted In Fighting With Armenia
The fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces continued on Sunday over the separatist territory of NagornoKarabakh, with Azerbaijan's secondlargest city coming under attack.
Florida Senator Misspeaks, Claiming He Tested Positive
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott said he misspoke Saturday when he said on national television that he had tested positive for COVID19.
Tahoe Ski Resort Reverses Parking Policy After Legal Fights
Free parking, as precious to some skiers as virgin mountain powder, has returned to one Lake Tahoe resort but not before its corporate owner waged an expensive yearlong legal battle with two seasonpass holders.
Germany Says It Expects EU To Impose Sanctions Against Russia Over Navalny Case
Germany expects the European Union to impose new sanctions against Russia over the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny with an internationally banned nerve agent, Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Saturday.
Trump At Military Hospital; New Cases Among Allies Emerge
A feverish and fatigued President Donald Trump was spending the weekend at a military hospital for treatment of COVID19, as new cases emerged among some of his top advisers and allies. Attention focused in particular on last Saturday's White House event i...
India, South Africa Ask WTO To Ease IP Rules For COVID-19
South Africa and India have asked the World Trade Organization to waive some provisions in the international agreements that regulate intellectual property rights, to speed up efforts to prevent, treat and contain the COVID19 pandemic and make sure develo...
UK PM Launches Transport Review To Boost Economy, Strengthen Ties
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson launched a review aimed at improving transport connections across the UK, as part of a plan to boost the pandemichit economy and strengthen ties between its member nations.
Judge Rejects Trump Administration Plan To End U.S. Census Count Early
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to continue counting for the 2020 U.S. census until the end of October rather than end it as it had planned on Monday.
From Trump's Taxes To Virus: News Moves At Breakneck Pace
Remember the presidential debate? The revelation about how much President Donald Trump pays in taxes? The nomination of a new U.S. Supreme Court justice?
Misinformation Spikes As Trump Confirms COVID-19 Diagnosis
News Friday that President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump had tested positive for COVID19 sparked an explosion of rumors, misinformation and conspiracy theories that in a matter of hours littered the social media feeds of many Americans.
Sexual, Gender Minorities Much Likelier To Be Crime Victims
The first study of its kind found that people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer or gender nonconfirming are nearly four times as likely to be victims of violent crime than those outside such communities.
Pandemic Spells Quieter Return From Alps For Bavarian Cows
Each fall the Resch family bring their cows down from Alpine pastures before the cold weather sets in, and each year the crowd of tourists coming to watch the traditional Bavarian spectacle grows bigger.
Activists Seek Justice On Anniversary Of Khashoggi Killing
Journalists and human rights activists called for justice for Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi on Friday, the second anniversary of The Washington Post columnist's brutal killing inside his countrys consulate in Istanbul.
Shock, Sympathy, Mockery: World Reacts to Trump Testing Positive for Covid-19
The positive test result for Trump and his wife was the most searched topic in China on the widely used social media app Weibo a few hours after the announcement, with most comments mocking or critical.