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Trump Looks To Reassert Himself After Impeachment Acquittal
Donald Trump took in the win at MaraLago, surrounded by friends and family. His lawyers celebrated with hugs and smiles. One joked, "Were going to Disney World!
UK Hits 15 Million Vaccinations As Pressure To Unlock Builds
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson hailed a "significant milestone" on Sunday as data showed 15 million first doses of COVID19 vaccinations had been delivered, fuelling calls for the government to start relaxing farreaching lockdown measures.
Hundreds Of Thousands Protest In Myanmar As Army Faces Crippling Mass Strike
Hundreds of thousands of protesters took to the streets in Myanmar for a ninth day of anticoup demonstrations on Sunday, as the new army rulers grappled to contain a strike by government workers that could cripple their ability to run the country.
UK Closes In On 15 Million Vaccine Target, Pressure To Unlock Grows
Britain is on course to hit a target of offering a first vaccine dose against COVID19 to its 15 million most vulnerable citizens by Monday, increasing pressure on the government to start reopening schools and loosening farreaching lockdown measures.
Biden Will Try To Close Guantanamo After 'Robust' Review
President Joe Biden will seek to close the prison on the U.S. base at Guantanamo Bay following a review process, resuming a project begun under the Obama administration, the White House said Friday.
Uganda Chafes At EU Criticism Over Museveni Re-election
Uganda accused the European Union of meddling on Friday after the bloc's parliament recommended sanctions over a crackdown and arrests of opponents around President Yoweri Museveni's disputed reelection last month.
Russia Says It Would Be Ready To Cut EU Ties If Hit With Painful Sanctions
Russia said on Friday it would be ready to sever ties with the European Union if the bloc hit it with painful economic sanctions, a statement that Germany described as disconcerting and incomprehensible.
Lawyer Who Defended Trump Accustomed To Political Disaster
Bruce L. Castor Jr. answered his cellphone, but he had no time to talk.
No Secrets Between America's Cup Challenger Finalists
Britains INEOS Team UK and Italys Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli will have few secrets from each other when they meet from Saturday in the final of the Americas Cup challenger series.
Democratic Republic Of Congo Confirms Two Ebola Cases In Resurgence Of Major Outbreak
Two people have contracted Ebola and died this week in Democratic Republic of Congo's North Kivu province, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the health ministry said in a statement.
Trump Can't Hang On To Lawyers After False Election Claims
Donald Trump spent much of his career deploying highpowered lawyers to do his bidding. Now he is having trouble finding toptier help when he might need it most.
Chinese New Year 2021 on February 12: All You Need to Know
Usually, the Chinese New Year festival period lasts for sixteen days, beginning from Chinese New Year's eve to the Lantern Festival. This year, the festival will start on February 11 and go on till February 26.
France Presents New Climate Bill, Activists Slam "Mini-Measures"
French President Emmanuel Macron sent a new climate bill to parliament on Wednesday, hoping to convince voters of his green credentials before the 2022 presidential election amid criticism from activists that he has watered down earlier promises.
Two Masks, Snug Fit Reduces COVID-19 Spread, U.S. Study Shows
Making sure a mask fits snugly on the face and use of two masks is likely to significantly reduce a person's exposure to the coronavirus, laboratory experiments described by U.S. health officials on Wednesday showed.
Saudi Rights Activist Hathloul Released From Jail, Says Sister
Prominent women's rights activist Loujain alHathloul was released from a Saudi prison on Wednesday after nearly three years behind bars, her sister said in a Twitter post, in a case that has drawn international condemnation.
Nepal Bans 3 Indian Mountaineers For 6 Years For Faking Their 2016 Everest Summit
Narender Singh Yadav and Seema Rani Goswami said they reached the top of the world's highest mountain in the 2016 spring season, and Nepal's tourism department certified their claim at the time.