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Somalia executes soldiers convicted for boys fatal rape
Two Somalia soldiers were executed Tuesday after being convicted of raping a 10yearold boy who died from the bleeding, officials say.
Canada's Trudeau to tap ally Freeland as finance minister -media reports
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday will tap Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, a former journalist and his most trusted ally, to be his new finance minister after Bill Morneau resigned, Canadian media reported.
Environmental groups sue TVA over long-term power agreements
Environmental groups are suing the Tennessee Valley Authority over longterm partnership agreements signed by local power companies that receive electricity generated by the nation's largest public utility.
Polish health minister, key official in virus fight, resigns
Poland's health minister, a doctor who has been a leading figure in the government's fight against the coronavirus, resigned Tuesday following questions about the procurement of questionable medical equipment.
France to make masks compulsory in most workplaces from Sept. 1
The French government plans to make wearing a mask compulsory in the vast majority of workplaces from Sept. 1 to try to stop a resurgence of the COVID19 pandemic.
Lukashenko rewards security forces as Belarus protests rage on
Alexander Lukashenko, the leader of Belarus, awarded medals "for impeccable service" on Tuesday to law enforcement officials who have helped him crack down on protesters demanding he step down in the 10 days since an election they say was stolen.
WHO calls for widespread flu vaccinations this year
The world must administer widespread antiflu vaccinations this year to help to ward off the risk of complicating coronavirus infections, World Health Organization senior adviser Bruce Aylward said on Tuesday.
Two Existing Drugs Vacuolin-1, Apilimod Prevent Covid-19 in Human Cells: Study
Study co-senior author Tomas Kirchhausen, a professor at the Harvard Medical School (HMS) in the US, said that their findings show that targeting this kinase .
‘Hidden’ Trump Voters Exist. But How Much Impact Will They Have?
The belief that Americans aren’t getting the real story about Trump’s chances for reelection has taken hold among many of his supporters.
Indian National Held for Crossing Illegally into US from Canada
The man admitted that he had intentionally entered the US from Canada by walking around the Sweetgrass Port of Entry to avoid detection, the statement said.
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PUBLIC HEALTH-CARES ACT Chart. This digital embed shows the results of a Missouri survey of health departments on whether they had requested or received federal CARES Act money. This chart is current as of Aug. 14, 2020 and will not update. Source: Misso...
Man charged with kidnapping in case of missing Georgia mom
A man has been charged with kidnapping in the case of a missing 21yearold Atlanta woman whose diaperclad toddler was found wandering in an apartment complex parking lot late last month.
Detroit priest denies abuse, gets $125K in lawsuit deal
A Detroit priest who said he was defamed by a police officer in an investigation of alleged sexual abuse has settled a lawsuit against her for $125,000.
New York Governor Cuomo says gyms can open as soon as August 24 with restrictions
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Monday said that the state's gyms could open as soon as Aug 24 at 33% capacity as long as they enforce strict health measures, including maskwearing, to prevent the spread of COVID19.
The home front: Virus stalks nurses after they leave work
Theres red tape running along the floor of the coronavirus unit at St. Judes Medical Center in Fullerton, California.
Israel's president invites UAE's de facto leader to Jerusalem
Israel's president on Monday invited the United Arab Emirates' de facto leader to visit Jerusalem, praising his role in achieving a "noble and courageous" deal to normalise relations between Israel and the UAE.