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Amid China’s bumpy rise, Xi faces delicate moment at UN
World
September 22, 2020
Amid China’s bumpy rise, Xi faces delicate moment at UN
TOKYO (AP) — The descriptions that China’s state media rolled out ahead of leader Xi Jinping’s speech Tuesday at the…
Turkey probes death of American journalist Andre Vltchek
Middle East
September 22, 2020
Turkey probes death of American journalist Andre Vltchek
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish authorities are investigating the death of an American author and journalist who died while traveling…
Tropical Storm Beta makes landfall, brings flooding to Texas
World
September 22, 2020
Tropical Storm Beta makes landfall, brings flooding to Texas
HOUSTON (AP) — Storm surge and rainfall combined Tuesday to bring more flooding along the Texas coast after Tropical Storm…
UK to impose tougher COVID-19 measures amid case spike
World
September 22, 2020
UK to impose tougher COVID-19 measures amid case spike
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson plans to announce new restrictions on social interactions Tuesday as the government…
Saudi Arabia to launch app for Mecca pilgrims amid virus
Middle East
September 22, 2020
Saudi Arabia to launch app for Mecca pilgrims amid virus
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia on Monday released new details on how it plans to gradually allow Muslims…
Yemen gets new virus hospital after other facilities close
Middle East
September 22, 2020
Yemen gets new virus hospital after other facilities close
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The Red Cross on Monday announced the opening of a new field hospital in southern Yemen…
World powers set to take the stage, virtually, at UN debate
World
September 22, 2020
World powers set to take the stage, virtually, at UN debate
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The UN’s first virtual meeting of world leaders was set to start Tuesday with pre-recorded speeches…
As rich nations struggle, Africa’s virus response is praised
World
September 22, 2020
As rich nations struggle, Africa’s virus response is praised
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — At a lecture to peers this month, John Nkengasong showed images that once dogged Africa, with a…
Road to Saudi ties with Israel being paved, cautiously
Middle East
September 22, 2020
Road to Saudi ties with Israel being paved, cautiously
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia, the most powerful Arab nation and home to Islam’s holiest sites, has…
Enormous California wildfire threatens desert homes near LA
World
September 22, 2020
Enormous California wildfire threatens desert homes near LA
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An enormous wildfire that churned through mountains northeast of Los Angeles and into the Mojave Desert…