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Global coronavirus cases top 20 million, doubling in 45 days
August 11, 2020
Global coronavirus cases top 20 million, doubling in 45 days
MITO, Japan (AP) — The number of coronavirus cases topped 20 million on Tuesday, more than half of them from…
As Trump falters, Democrats and Biden eye an elusive prize: Texas
August 10, 2020
As Trump falters, Democrats and Biden eye an elusive prize: Texas
(Reuters) – As polls show Texans increasingly frustrated with President Donald Trump’s response amid a massive resurgence in coronavirus cases,…
Hong Kong newspaper raided, tycoon detained under new law
August 10, 2020
Hong Kong newspaper raided, tycoon detained under new law
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong authorities broadened their enforcement of a new national security law on Monday, arresting media…
More migrants cross Channel to Britain as political tension rises
August 10, 2020
More migrants cross Channel to Britain as political tension rises
DOVER, England (Reuters) – Britain’s Border Force brought migrants ashore in the port of Dover on Monday after picking them…
Gone for good? Evidence signals many jobs aren’t coming back
August 10, 2020
Gone for good? Evidence signals many jobs aren’t coming back
WASHINGTON (AP) — Stark evidence of the damage the resurgent viral outbreak has caused the US economy could come Friday…
Red Cross trains thousands of North Koreans to help cope with coronavirus, floods
August 10, 2020
Red Cross trains thousands of North Koreans to help cope with coronavirus, floods
SEOUL (Reuters) – The Red Cross has trained 43,000 North Korean volunteers to help communities, including the locked-down city of…
Extreme poverty rises; a generation sees a future slip away
August 10, 2020
Extreme poverty rises; a generation sees a future slip away
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — As a domestic worker, Amsale Hailemariam knew from the inside out the luxury villas that…
Why choice of running mate matters more than usual this year
August 10, 2020
Why choice of running mate matters more than usual this year
NEW YORK (AP) — For all the secrecy and speculation that typically surrounds the search for a vice presidential candidate,…
China sends fighter jets as US offers Taiwan ‘strong’ support
August 10, 2020
China sends fighter jets as US offers Taiwan ‘strong’ support
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Chinese air force jets briefly crossed over the mid-line of the Taiwan Strait on Monday and were…
Trump signs coronavirus relief orders after talks with Congress break down
August 9, 2020
Trump signs coronavirus relief orders after talks with Congress break down
EDMINSTER, N.J. (Reuters) – President Donald Trump signed executive orders on Saturday partly restoring enhanced unemployment payments to the tens…