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North Korea toughens rules of entry to sea to fight virus
November 29, 2020
North Korea toughens rules of entry to sea to fight virus
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea is further toughening restrictions on entering seawaters as part of elevated steps to…
US reports several explosions heard in Eritrea’s capital
November 29, 2020
US reports several explosions heard in Eritrea’s capital
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The US Embassy in Eritrea says six explosions were heard Saturday night in the capital, Asmara.…
Brexit negotiations restart in person as clock ticks down
November 28, 2020
Brexit negotiations restart in person as clock ticks down
LONDON (Reuters) – Face-to-face negotiations between Britain and the European Union over a trade deal restarted on Saturday, in a…
Ethiopian government begins offensive in Tigray capital city
November 28, 2020
Ethiopian government begins offensive in Tigray capital city
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The Ethiopian military on Saturday began an offensive in the Tigray regional capital in its quest…
Pandemic pushes Peru’s vital peasant farmers to the brink
November 28, 2020
Pandemic pushes Peru’s vital peasant farmers to the brink
PISAC, Peru (AP) — Under a punishing Andean sun, Nazario Quispe digs his plow into the soil where he is…
German minister says partial lockdown could last until Spring 2021
November 28, 2020
German minister says partial lockdown could last until Spring 2021
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s partial lockdown measures could be extended until early Spring if infections are not brought under control,…
For Big Tech, Biden brings a new era but no ease in scrutiny
November 28, 2020
For Big Tech, Biden brings a new era but no ease in scrutiny
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama-Biden administration was a charmed era for America’s tech companies — a moment when they were…
Experts: Virus numbers could be erratic after Thanksgiving
November 28, 2020
Experts: Virus numbers could be erratic after Thanksgiving
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The coronavirus testing numbers that have guided much of the nation’s response to the pandemic are likely…
Black Friday offers beacon of hope to struggling stores
November 27, 2020
Black Friday offers beacon of hope to struggling stores
NEW YORK (AP) — After months of slumping sales and businesses toppling into bankruptcy, Black Friday is offering a small…
Brexit goes down to the wire: EU and UK say big differences remain
November 27, 2020
Brexit goes down to the wire: EU and UK say big differences remain
BRUSSELS/LONDON (Reuters) – The European Union and Britain said on Friday there were still substantial differences over a Brexit trade…