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‘It’s Donald's Desperation’: Trump’s Niece on Why He Accused Biden of Drug Use Ahead of US Election
Mary said she wants Trump to be held accountable for his actions. But she noted in the past that the president is haunted by his upbringing.
Kremlin Set For Election Wins, But Navalny Supporters Make Rare Gains In Siberia
The ruling United Russia party looked set for an array of local election wins on Sunday, but was also on course for some setbacks as stricken Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's supporters made rare gains in city politics in Siberia.
Would-be Merkel Successor Laschet Emboldened By Local Election Win
Germany's Christian Democrats were set for an election win in the state of North RhineWestphalia on Sunday, an exit poll showed, and state premier Armin Laschet's took confidence from the victory as he seeks to succeed Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Michael Bloomberg To Spend $100 Million In Florida For Biden - Washington Post
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg, who spent hundreds of millions on his 2020 Democratic presidential bid before dropping out, plans to infuse at least $100 million in Florida to help Democrat Joe Biden's effort against Republican President Donald Trump in an...
Protesters Set Government Building On Fire In Eastern Libya
Protesters set fire to the government's headquarters in the Libyan city of Benghazi, as rare demonstrations over living conditions and corruption continued in the east of the country for a third day.
8,800 Migrant Kids Kicked Out of US Under Trump’s Coronavirus Border Restrictions
Since the Trump administration invoked a public health law to implement new restrictions at the border on March 20, the agency has expelled more than 159,000 people.
Second Hurricane In A Month Takes Aim At U.S. Gulf Coast
Tropical storm Sally strengthened off the west coast of Florida on Saturday and was poised to become a Category 1 hurricane, bringing high winds, heavy seas and flash flooding to the U.S. Gulf Coast, the National Hurricane Center said.
Take Your Threats Off The Table, British PM Johnson Tells EU In Trade Row
Prime Minister Boris Johnson told the European Union not to threaten Britain on Saturday, saying a bill which would breach a divorce treaty with the bloc was needed to protect the country's integrity.
Georgia Democrat Opposing QAnon Backer Drops Out Of Race For U.S. Congress
The Georgia Democrat running for the U.S. Congress against a Republican businesswoman who has expressed support for the QAnon conspiracy theory on Friday said he was dropping out of the race and leaving the state for personal reasons.
US Economy is Improving, Weeks Before The Election. Will Donald Trump Benefit?
Job openings, a measure of labor demand, in July soared to 6.6 million, nearly back to their pre-crisis level, a Labor Department report showed this week.
Colombia Minister Asks Forgiveness As Police Brutality Protests Continue
Colombia's defense minister apologized on Friday on behalf of the police for the death of a detained man that has sparked several nights of protests in Bogota and nearby Soacha, leaving 13 dead and hundreds injured.
Migrants Transferred From Maersk Tanker After More Than Month At Sea
A group of 27 migrants who had been stuck onboard the Maersk Etienne tanker for more than a month have been transferred safely to a ship operated by the NGO Mediterranea, Maersk Tankers said on Friday.
In Town Made By Coal, Family Wrestles With Climate-change Legacy
Mike Gaval looks out from the Gilberton coalfired power plant down the valley to Mahanoy City, the town he grew up in, and up the hill to the wind turbines spinning on the horizon.
Austria Expands Face-mask Requirement As Coronavirus Cases Rise
Austria will tighten up on maskwearing and social distancing at public events and in restaurants from Monday in response to the accelerating spread of the coronavirus pandemic in the country, Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said on Friday.
Novichok and 'Smart' Votes: Five Things to Know About Russia's Polls
In 41 of the country's regions, Russians are voting for regional governors and assemblies as well as in four by-elections for national MPs, among other polls.
Jordan Finds Three Coronavirus Cases In Largest Syrian Camp
Jordan on Thursday confirmed the first three coronavirus cases in the country's largest camp for Syrian refugees, just a few days after discovering two cases in a smaller camp.