Suspect wrote 'give up' on ricin White House letter: Court papers
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Pascale Ferrier, who allegedly sent ricin-laced post to the White House, due to appear in court.
September 22nd 2020, 5:07 pm
China: Trump 'spreading political virus' at United Nations
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After US president accuses Beijing of spreading COVID-19 'plague', China's Xi says 'need to get through this together'.
September 22nd 2020, 5:07 pm
US House delays vote on bill to avert a government shutdown
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Democratic and Republican leaders, farm-state legislators negotiating whether to extend US aid to farmers.
September 22nd 2020, 5:07 pm
UN General Assembly 2020: What the world leaders said
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At virtual meeting of the 75th UNGA, coronavirus, US elections, multilateralism and regional tensions dominate agenda.
September 22nd 2020, 5:07 pm
Iran sends message of resistance to US at UNGA
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Tehran will not surrender to US pressure, no matter who the next US president is, President Rouhani tells the world.
September 22nd 2020, 5:07 pm
Is this a new beginning for Mali?
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Former defense minister appointed interim president by a group chosen by the military leaders.
September 22nd 2020, 5:07 pm
At UN, Qatar emir questions world inaction on Israeli occupation
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Qatar's leader says community 'stands by, unable to take any effective action to confront Israeli intransigence'.
September 22nd 2020, 5:07 pm
Louisville under state of emergency as Breonna Taylor case looms
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The city is on edge awaiting the decision on whether police officers involved in Taylor's death will face charges.
September 22nd 2020, 5:07 pm
China, India agree to stop troop deployment along disputed border
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After long standoff, senior military officials from both countries meet, exchange ideas on contested Himalayan border.
September 22nd 2020, 2:18 pm
COVID-19: US reaches 'unfathomable' 200,000 death toll
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The United States has reported by far the highest number of deaths related to novel coronavirus in the world.
September 22nd 2020, 2:18 pm
Chelsea owner Abramovich 'donated $100m' to Israeli settler group
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Investigation reveals Russian, who was granted Israeli citizenship in 2018, made the donations through his firms.
September 22nd 2020, 2:18 pm
US election explainer: The 'battleground' states to watch
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Under the Electoral College system, a few states take on out-sized influence in US elections.
September 22nd 2020, 11:18 am
Without Ruth Bader Ginsburg, US Supreme Court faces challenges
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The normally nine-justice court now faces the possibility of 4-4 splits and potential for compromise among judges.
September 22nd 2020, 11:18 am
Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas to hold talks in Ankara
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The two rivals will discuss ending the internal division and holding general elections.
September 22nd 2020, 11:18 am
Iranians break taboos with their own version of #MeToo
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Decades-old sexual trauma is being unearthed in a society that rarely speaks about it but can change come to fruition?
September 22nd 2020, 11:18 am
At 'perilous turning point', UK enforces new COVID-19 measures
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UK prime minister announces more physical distancing measures that could last for six months, but rejects full lockdown.
September 22nd 2020, 11:07 am
US elections live news: Romney for filling Supreme Court vacancy
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The senator's support of filling the seat of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg before election gives Republicans needed votes.
September 22nd 2020, 11:07 am
Mali military leader asks for end to ECOWAS economic sanctions
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Restrictions by 15 African countries were imposed after Malian military officers removed President Keita.
September 22nd 2020, 11:07 am
Explainer: Where do Arab states stand on normalising Israel ties?
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A roundup of where other Arab countries stand after the UAE and Bahrain establish formal ties with Israel.
September 22nd 2020, 10:48 am
Turkey, Greece 'ready to resume' exploratory talks over East Med
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Prospect of dialogue appears more likely after Turkish president holds call with Merkel and EU Council president.
September 22nd 2020, 10:18 am
Bogota: Clashes over police brutality continue in Colombia
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Anger in Colombia as police kills a man for breaking coronavirus restrictions. Protesters say brutality is systemic.
September 22nd 2020, 10:06 am
Suarez accused of cheating Italian citizenship language exam
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Footballer Luis Suarez, a Uruguay national, passed the exam despite his tutor allegedly saying 'he can't speak a word'.
September 22nd 2020, 10:06 am
COVID-19: All you need to know about Europe's second wave
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Alarm spreads across the continent as cases of the novel coronavirus rise amid relaxed physical distancing.
September 22nd 2020, 9:36 am
Pakistan court rules 2012 blaze as arson, sentences two to death
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At least 260 people died in Pakistan's worst industrial disaster, which struck a ready-made garments factory in Karachi.
September 22nd 2020, 9:36 am
Blast reported in Hezbollah stronghold in south Lebanon
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The blast occurred in the southern village of Ein Qana, above the port city of Sidon.
September 22nd 2020, 9:36 am
Race to watch: Iranian-American activist faces Texas conservative
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Sima Ladjevardian, a Beto O'Rourke aide, is challenging Trump-surrogate Dan Crenshaw to represent the diverse district.
September 22nd 2020, 9:17 am
Ruth Bader Ginsburg's legacy of empathy and courage
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Ginsburg's work has inspired a generation of people who experience outsider status in the US, including Muslims.
September 22nd 2020, 9:17 am
Palestine quits Arab League role in protest over Israel deals
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Palestine was meant to chair Arab League meetings for next six months, but FM Riyad al-Maliki declines the position.
September 22nd 2020, 8:35 am
Sri Lanka: Bill granting more powers to president tabled
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The bill would give president Gotabaya Rajapaksa sweeping powers but opposition fears it could be misused.
September 22nd 2020, 8:35 am
Canada's COVID-19 recovery plan to dominate Trudeau throne speech
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Justin Trudeau is set to unveil 'broad' plan that includes healthcare and job support when Parliament resumes Wednesday.
September 22nd 2020, 8:35 am
France's decades-long feud over the hijab takes centre stage
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As a politician and journalist, in separate incidents, lash out at Muslim women, France's favourite debate is renewed.
September 22nd 2020, 8:19 am
New Zealand's Ardern set to return in October vote: Opinion poll
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Poll shows PM Jacinda Ardern's Labour Party in commanding position ahead of general election next month.
September 22nd 2020, 8:19 am
Record rise in weekly COVID-19 cases, but deaths down: WHO
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New cases soared last week to a high of almost 2 million even as new deaths decreased, WHO statistics show.
September 22nd 2020, 8:05 am
In Pictures: Kashmir's elaborate weddings muted by COVID-19
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The pandemic has dampened the traditional wedding rituals and cutdown in week-long feasting.
September 22nd 2020, 7:32 am
India building collapse toll climbs to 20, several still trapped
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Officials say more bodies could be under the rubble of the building as rescue operation continues in Bhiwandi.
September 22nd 2020, 7:15 am
Trying to revive and protect Indonesia's mangroves
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Indonesia's extensive mangroves could be one of the cheapest ways of reducing carbon emissions, according to scientists.
September 22nd 2020, 7:15 am
Argentina: Provincial healthcare strained as COVID cases spread
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From the capital city and into the provinces - the coronavirus makes its way relentlessly across Argentina.
September 22nd 2020, 6:15 am
India's new coronavirus infections at lowest in almost a month
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There were 75,083 new cases and 1,053 deaths in the past 24 hours, and a record 101,468 recoveries.
September 22nd 2020, 6:01 am
Soaring food prices hit Sudanese as floods ravage the country
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Sudan is expecting more rain. Floods have already destroyed homes and killed people, now food prices are soaring too.
September 22nd 2020, 5:15 am
No Belarus sanctions by EU despite Tikhanovskaya plea
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Belarus' opposition leader makes a shocking presentation but EU foreign ministers still unable to agree on sanctions.
September 22nd 2020, 4:31 am
Venezuela, Cuba denounce US 'hegemony' in UNGA speeches
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Maduro calls on the world to fight 'imperialism' while Cuba accuses the US of threatening 'international peace'.
September 22nd 2020, 4:31 am
Redefining anti-Semitism on Facebook
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If Facebook were to adopt the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism, this would be detrimental to freedom of speech.
September 22nd 2020, 3:46 am
Taiwan tells China to 'back off' as airspace 'incursions' rise
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Taiwan has reported a sharp rise in incursions by Chinese warplanes into its air defence identification zone.
September 22nd 2020, 3:46 am
Obituary: Nepal's 'Snow Leopard' Ang Rita who set Everest record
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Ang Rita Sherpa, the first person to climb Mount Everest 10 times without bottled oxygen, dies aged 72.
September 22nd 2020, 3:46 am
Why environmental justice is an anti-colonial struggle
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It is increasingly clear that systemic oppression and environmental collapse are inextricably linked.
September 22nd 2020, 3:46 am
'Crazy year up north' as Arctic ice shrinks to near record-low
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Scientists say warming in the Arctic melted the ice covering the polar ocean to its second-lowest level in 40 years.
September 22nd 2020, 1:30 am
Legacy of Iran-Iraq War still reverberates 40 years later
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Bitter eight-year battle not only inflicted human and economic devastation, but has impacted Middle East to this day.
September 22nd 2020, 1:30 am
Vatican, China prepare to renew historic deal angering US
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Pope Francis has reportedly approved a two-year renewal of deal on the appointment of bishops vetted by the Vatican.
September 22nd 2020, 1:00 am
Rescue underway to save 270 whales stranded in Australia
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Scientist says up to a third of the stranded animals may already be dead as 'challenging' rescue operation kicks off.
September 22nd 2020, 1:00 am
Indian man cuts pregnant wife's belly 'to check gender'
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A man from Uttar Pradesh arrested after he allegedly slashed his wife's stomach with a sickle to check gender of baby.
September 22nd 2020, 1:00 am
No sign of US, China as global vaccine plan gathers momentum
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The COVAX initiative pools resources to ensure poorer nations will have access to any life-saving future vaccine.
September 22nd 2020, 12:15 am
Trump to name Supreme Court pick at end of week
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Contentious Senate hearing looms as Republican president looks to solidify conservative majority on highest court.
September 22nd 2020, 12:15 am
US COVID-19 deaths near 200,000, one in five of global toll
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Health experts forecast that COVID-19 fatalities in the US could reach 378,000 by the end of 2020.
September 21st 2020, 11:44 pm
Rivalries challenge UN as it marks 75 years since founding
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Calls for reform and cooperation as pandemic, US scepticism and growing US-China tensions undermine int'l organisation.
September 21st 2020, 10:13 pm
Canadian rights groups urge Trudeau to end Saudi arms sales
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Open letter comes after UN named Canada as one of the countries 'perpetuating the conflict' in Yemen with arms sales.
September 21st 2020, 7:57 pm
US charges NY police officer with spying for China
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The man allegedly used his connections in the NYPD to provide information and spy on the New York Tibetan community.
September 21st 2020, 6:57 pm
Supreme Court fight could elevate Kamala Harris's profile
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Joe Biden's running mate is a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, which would hold a hearing on Trump's nominee.
September 21st 2020, 6:27 pm
At 60 and with new rulers, Mali once again at a crossroads
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Six decades after effectively gaining independence from France, Mali facing political uncertainty, major security woes.
September 21st 2020, 5:57 pm
White House ricin letter one of six sent from Canada: Police
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There is no known antidote for the poison allegedly sent to the White House and five other locations across the US.
September 21st 2020, 5:20 pm
Italy's left defeats far-right bid to take stronghold Tuscany
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Experts warn far-right victories in the elections in seven regions could further fracture the Democratic Party.
September 21st 2020, 5:09 pm
CDC abruptly pulls COVID-19 guidelines on airborne spread
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The retracted guidelines encouraged people to use air purifiers to limit exposure to germs.
September 21st 2020, 3:51 pm
Kenya's judge advises Parliament to dissolve over lack of women
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Top judge says legislators failed to meet constitutional provision allowing for women to hold one-third of seats.
September 21st 2020, 3:51 pm
Iran's Zarif dismisses sanctions, calls US 'irresponsible actor'
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Seeking to restore UN sanctions, the US announces new penalties on Iran as much of the global community disagrees.
September 21st 2020, 3:21 pm
US Supreme Court: Trump's possible picks to fill Ginsburg's seat
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Donald Trump said he would choose a woman to fill the Supreme Court vacancy following the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
September 21st 2020, 2:37 pm
Is Washington's 'maximum pressure' on Iran working?
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The US is imposing unilateral sanctions on Iran despite objections from the UN Security Council.
September 21st 2020, 2:21 pm
Chile's Mapuche step up fight for basic rights
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As Indigenous Mapuche conflict escalates, some hope the writing of a new constitution could lay the groundwork for reconciliation and peace in the trouble-torn region of southern Chile.
September 21st 2020, 1:51 pm
Key US Senate races put Republican majority control at risk
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Republicans are in a 'knife fight' defending nine vulnerable senators against Democratic challengers in November.
September 21st 2020, 1:51 pm
Iranians remember sacrifices on Iran-Iraq war anniversary
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The country and citizens pay tribute to memories of war and those who laid down their lives in the eight-year conflict.
September 21st 2020, 1:37 pm
Afghanistan: Bloodiest day of fighting since peace talks began
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At least 57 members of the Afghan security forces and 80 Taliban fighters reportedly killed across Afghanistan.
September 21st 2020, 1:37 pm
US election live updates: Biden, Trump campaign after RBG death
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Trump heads to Ohio and Biden to Wisconsin as political fight over Supreme Court vacancy continues.
September 21st 2020, 11:18 am
Navalny demands Russia return clothes worn during 'attack'
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Clothes worn during alleged Novichok poisoning an 'important piece of evidence', says Kremlin critic, as he recovers.
September 21st 2020, 11:18 am
Ba N'Daou named Mali's interim president, colonel named VP
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The new president is to lead the country for several months before staging elections, returning Mali to civilian rule.
September 21st 2020, 11:18 am
UN marks 75th anniversary amid coronavirus pandemic: Live updates
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With COVID-19 limiting global movement, one official from each of the 193 nations will be allowed at UN headquarters.
September 21st 2020, 10:34 am
Analysis: US election 'October surprise' comes early
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death completely changes the campaign. The question is, how?
September 21st 2020, 10:18 am
The end of the Saudi era
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Saudi power is on a decline and not even Israel can change that.
September 21st 2020, 10:18 am
Erdogan files complaint over Greek newspaper's insulting headline
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Turkish president targets staff of Dimokratia, a right-wing newspaper which published a headline swearing at him.
September 21st 2020, 10:04 am
UK faces exponentially growing COVID death rate, scientists warn
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UK, which faces a second lockdown, is among several European countries facing rising coronavirus cases.
September 21st 2020, 9:34 am
Explained: Pakistan's emotive blasphemy laws
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In recent years, a record number of cases have been filed under blasphemy law introduced during British colonial rule.
September 21st 2020, 9:18 am
Honduras to move its Israel embassy to Jerusalem by end of year
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President Juan Hernandez also announces that Israel will open a diplomatic office in Honduran capital, Tegucigalpa.
September 21st 2020, 8:34 am
Turkey to continue supporting Libya's GNA even if al-Sarraj quits
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Turkish officials to head to Tripoli 'in the coming days' for talks after GNA head announces he plans to step down.
September 21st 2020, 8:34 am
India, China commanders meet again on ending border standoff
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The meeting comes days after the two nations agreed in Moscow to disengage along their disputed Himalayan border.
September 21st 2020, 8:02 am
Lebanon PM-designate Adib calls for collaboration to form gov't
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Amid political deadlock, Adib urged parties to work so French initiative succeeds and economic collapse is avoided.
September 21st 2020, 8:02 am
Two sentenced over Bulgaria bus bombing blamed on Hezbollah
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Pair receive life sentences for the 2012 attack, which killed five Israeli tourists and a Bulgarian driver.
September 21st 2020, 8:02 am
Still confused by the coronavirus? | Start Here
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COVID-19 can still be confusing, even months after its first international transmission. So what do we know now?
September 21st 2020, 8:02 am
Brazil’s Infinity Memorial commemorates COVID-19 victims
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Brazil inaugurates its first cemetery memorial to coronavirus victims, while the pandemic is still claiming lives.
September 21st 2020, 8:02 am
Botswana authorities identify cause of mysterious elephant deaths
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Officials say toxins produced by cyanobacteria in water were behind the death of more than 300 mammals.
September 21st 2020, 8:02 am
Israel court: Child abuse suspect can be extradited to Australia
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Malka Leifer, a former educator accused of sexually abusing female students, has been fighting extradition since 2014.
September 21st 2020, 6:15 am
Johnson rejects claim he took Italy trip as 'completely untrue'
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Italian newspaper La Repubblica claimed UK PM was seen in Perugia from September 11 to 14 to baptise his newborn son.
September 21st 2020, 5:59 am
UNGA75 to go virtual as COVID-19 keeps world leaders home
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UN General Assembly is usually a packed event, with world leaders making headlines, but not this year.
September 21st 2020, 5:59 am
Hungary's PM Orban endorses Trump's re-election bid
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Viktor Orban said US Democrats built their diplomacy on 'moral imperialism' which 'illiberal' leaders like him rejected.
September 21st 2020, 5:17 am
On Westgate's 7th anniversary, Kenya is repeating its mistakes
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The Kenyan government is now mishandling the COVID-19 crisis in similar ways.
September 21st 2020, 4:45 am
Sudan leaders in UAE for talks with Emirati, US officials
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Amid reports of talks on 'possible' deal with Israel, state media says delegation to discuss US terror list removal.
September 21st 2020, 4:45 am
Doctor's Note: Can wearing glasses help protect against COVID-19?
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While one study has come out supporting this claim, there is no substantial evidence yet that glasses can protect you.
September 21st 2020, 4:45 am
Myanmar locks down Yangon region after record jump in COVID cases
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Area's more than four million people given less than 24 hours to prepare for 'stay at home' order.
September 21st 2020, 4:15 am
How being rejected by my father a second time helped me heal
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He told me horror stories about my biological mother, told me he wanted to do better and then stopped speaking to me.
September 21st 2020, 3:45 am
Succession and Watchmen take awards at pandemic-hit Emmys
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Award show to recognise television's best was scaled down because of COVID-19, with some stars joining from their sofas.
September 21st 2020, 1:43 am
India: Deadly building collapse near Mumbai, many feared trapped
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At least eight dead and 20-25 people feared trapped after three-storey residential building collapsed in Bhiwandi.
September 21st 2020, 1:43 am
Taj Mahal to reopen after 6 months as India COVID-19 cases soar
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Mughal era monument set to reopen to visitors, even as the pandemic continues to accelerate in India.
September 21st 2020, 1:43 am
Plaque installed by Thai protesters near palace removed
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The plaque featured the three-fingered salute of the protest movement and said Thailand belonged to its people.
September 20th 2020, 11:58 pm
UK at a COVID-19 'tipping point' as a second lockdown looms: Live
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Mayor of London urges quick action to stop coronavirus resurgence; Myanmar's stay-at-home order for Yangon takes effect.
