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France demonstrations pay tribute to beheaded teacher
October 18, 2020
France demonstrations pay tribute to beheaded teacher
PARIS (AP) — Demonstrators in France on Sunday took part in gatherings in support of freedom of speech and in…
Is Facebook really ready for the 2020 election?
October 18, 2020
Is Facebook really ready for the 2020 election?
Ever since Russian agents and other opportunists abused its platform in an attempt to manipulate the 2016 US presidential election,…
Thai protesters carry on demonstrations despite warnings
October 18, 2020
Thai protesters carry on demonstrations despite warnings
BANGKOK (AP) — Pro-democracy activists in Thailand launched their fifth straight days of protests on Sunday, scheduling demonstrations not just…
Russia shuns tough restrictions even as infections soar
October 18, 2020
Russia shuns tough restrictions even as infections soar
MOSCOW (AP) — It’s Friday night in Moscow, and popular bars and restaurants in the city center are packed. No…
China passes biosecurity law to prevent infectious diseases
October 18, 2020
China passes biosecurity law to prevent infectious diseases
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s top legislative body passed a new biosecurity law aimed at preventing and managing infectious diseases, state…
Trump leans into fear tactics in bid to win Midwest states
October 18, 2020
Trump leans into fear tactics in bid to win Midwest states
JANESVILLE, Wisconsin (AP) — President Donald Trump leaned into fear tactics Saturday as he accused the left of trying to…
Tens of thousands protest across Thailand in defiance of ban
October 17, 2020
Tens of thousands protest across Thailand in defiance of ban
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in a wave of protests across Bangkok and…
Black immigrants find camaraderie, divide amid protests
October 17, 2020
Black immigrants find camaraderie, divide amid protests
Inspired by the global protests against systemic racism and police brutality, Nigerian American blogger Nifesimi Akingbe donned a black shirt…
New Zealand’s Ardern wins 2nd term in election landslide
October 17, 2020
New Zealand’s Ardern wins 2nd term in election landslide
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern won a second term in office Saturday in an…
Trump changes course, approves California relief for 6 fires
October 17, 2020
Trump changes course, approves California relief for 6 fires
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration abruptly reversed course and approved California’s application for disaster relief funds to…