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Biden says U.S. considering diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics
November 19, 2021
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
November 19, 2021
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?
November 19, 2021
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
November 19, 2021
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
November 19, 2021
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
November 18, 2021
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
November 18, 2021
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
November 18, 2021
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
November 18, 2021
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
November 18, 2021
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…