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Biden says U.S. considering diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics

Biden says U.S. considering diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics

WASHINGTON, Nov 18 (Reuters) – The United States is considering a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympics, President Joe Biden…
Britain set to ban Palestinian militants Hamas as terrorist organization

Britain set to ban Palestinian militants Hamas as terrorist organization

JERUSALEM, Nov 19 (Reuters) – Britain will proscribe Palestinian militant group Hamas as a terrorist organization, its interior ministry said…
Why can’t some COVID-19 vaccinated people travel to the US?

Why can’t some COVID-19 vaccinated people travel to the US?

Why can’t some COVID-19 vaccinated people travel to the U.S.? Because they might not be vaccinated with shots recognized by…
In hours-long rant, GOP’s ‘angry’ McCarthy stalls Biden bill

In hours-long rant, GOP’s ‘angry’ McCarthy stalls Biden bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Part political performance, part stall tactic, Republican leader Kevin McCarthy unleashed a long, rambling and vitriolic speech,…
Helen Mirren to get actors’ guild Life Achievement Award

Helen Mirren to get actors’ guild Life Achievement Award

The Screen Actors Guild has selected Dame Helen Mirren as their 57th Life Achievement Award Recipient, the union said Thursday.…
During COP26, Facebook served ads with climate falsehoods, skepticism

During COP26, Facebook served ads with climate falsehoods, skepticism

Nov 18 (Reuters) – Facebook advertisers promoted false and misleading claims about climate change on the platform in recent weeks,…
SKorea sees record virus jump as thousands take college exam

SKorea sees record virus jump as thousands take college exam

Students were required to have their temperatures taken before entering classrooms, and those with fevers were sent to separate testing…
UK lawmakers back ‘watered down’ plans to curb rules on second jobs

UK lawmakers back ‘watered down’ plans to curb rules on second jobs

LONDON, Nov 17 (Reuters) – British lawmakers on Wednesday backed moves to curb their ability to take second jobs in…
US overdose deaths topped 100,000 in one year, officials say

US overdose deaths topped 100,000 in one year, officials say

NEW YORK (AP) — An estimated 100,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in one year, a never-before-seen milestone that health…
EU to send aid to migrants at Belarus border

EU to send aid to migrants at Belarus border

WARSAW/BRUSSELS/VILNIUS, Nov 17 (Reuters) – The EU said on Wednesday it will send 700,000 euros worth of food, blankets and…
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