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Tempers flare as Trump supporters rally in Washington
December 13, 2020
Tempers flare as Trump supporters rally in Washington
WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of supporters of President Donald Trump returned to Washington for weekend rallies to back his desperate…
Maduro opponents claim big turnout in Venezuelan protest
December 13, 2020
Maduro opponents claim big turnout in Venezuelan protest
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Droves of Venezuelans blaming President Nicolás Maduro for their country’s collapse voiced their frustrations Saturday in…
Historic US COVID vaccine campaign launches with convoy of trucks
December 13, 2020
Historic US COVID vaccine campaign launches with convoy of trucks
(Reuters) – Tractor trailers loaded with suitcase-sized containers of COVID-19 vaccine will leave Pfizer Inc’s manufacturing facility in Kalamazoo, Michigan,…
Leaders fete 5 years of Paris climate pact, without US
December 12, 2020
Leaders fete 5 years of Paris climate pact, without US
PARIS (AP) — World leaders are staging a virtual gathering Saturday to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Paris climate…
First NGO aid convoy arrives in capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray region
December 12, 2020
First NGO aid convoy arrives in capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray region
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – The first non-governmental aid convoy since fighting erupted last month has arrived in the capital of…
Japan surpasses 3,000 daily new coronavirus cases for first time – NHK
December 12, 2020
Japan surpasses 3,000 daily new coronavirus cases for first time – NHK
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan saw more than 3,000 new infections of the novel coronavirus for the first time in one…
No deal on Brexit trade ‘very very likely’, Johnson says
December 12, 2020
No deal on Brexit trade ‘very very likely’, Johnson says
LONDON/BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Britain is likely to complete its journey out of the European Union in three weeks without a…
Italy’s staggering virus toll poses uncomfortable questions
December 12, 2020
Italy’s staggering virus toll poses uncomfortable questions
ROME (AP) — Italy could soon reclaim a record that nobody wants — the most coronavirus deaths in Europe —…
Pandemic threatens India’s children with child labor rising
December 12, 2020
Pandemic threatens India’s children with child labor rising
LUCKNOW, India (AP) — A boy who cried out when he was beaten for complaining of stomach pains drew attention…
US allows emergency COVID-19 vaccine in bid to end pandemic
December 12, 2020
US allows emergency COVID-19 vaccine in bid to end pandemic
WASHINGTON (AP) — The US gave the final go-ahead Friday to the nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine, marking what could be…