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As Democrats prepare to nominate Joe Biden, widespread fears about unfair election
World
August 17, 2020
As Democrats prepare to nominate Joe Biden, widespread fears about unfair election
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – With less than 80 days to go before the US presidential election, it looks like Joe Biden’s…
Trump motivates Democrats to rally behind Biden, Harris
World
August 17, 2020
Trump motivates Democrats to rally behind Biden, Harris
ATLANTA (AP) — For the second time in four years, the Democratic presidential primary pitted the expanding progressive movement against…
US says no bailout for Lebanon, calls for change
Middle East
August 16, 2020
US says no bailout for Lebanon, calls for change
BEIRUT (AP) — There can be no financial bailout for Lebanon, a senior US official said Saturday, calling on the…
Trump makes call for new White House doctor’s virus advice
World
August 16, 2020
Trump makes call for new White House doctor’s virus advice
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has found a new doctor for his coronavirus task force — and this time…
Trump says he is considering pardon for leaker Edward Snowden
World
August 16, 2020
Trump says he is considering pardon for leaker Edward Snowden
The Republican president’s comments followed an interview here Trump gave to the New York Post this week in which he…
Anti-police brutality rally returns to Oregon’s biggest city
World
August 16, 2020
Anti-police brutality rally returns to Oregon’s biggest city
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Protesters against police brutality marched through downtown Portland Saturday night, continuing a nightly ritual in the…
Iran says US humilated by rejection of bid to extend arms embargo on Tehran
Middle East
August 15, 2020
Iran says US humilated by rejection of bid to extend arms embargo on Tehran
(Reuters) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday that Washington had suffered a humiliating defeat in its bid to…
Iran threatens ‘dangerous future’ for UAE after Israel deal
Middle East
August 15, 2020
Iran threatens ‘dangerous future’ for UAE after Israel deal
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard vowed on Saturday that there would be dangerous consequences for the United…
US calls for credible probe into Beirut blast
Middle East
August 15, 2020
US calls for credible probe into Beirut blast
BEIRUT (Reuters) – A senior US official called on Saturday for a “thorough, transparent and credible” investigation into this month’s…
Virus flareups in Europe lead to club closings, mask orders
World
August 15, 2020
Virus flareups in Europe lead to club closings, mask orders
PARIS (AP) — New flareups of COVID-19 are disrupting the peak summer vacation season across much of Europe, where authorities…