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Biden’s DIY transition proceeds without Trump assistance
November 18, 2020
Biden’s DIY transition proceeds without Trump assistance
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s refusal to cooperate with his successor is forcing President-elect Joe Biden to seek…
States tightening anti-virus restrictions amid case surge
November 18, 2020
States tightening anti-virus restrictions amid case surge
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The deadly rise in COVID-19 cases across the US is forcing state and local officials…
People go hungry in Ethiopia’s Tigray as conflict marches on
November 18, 2020
People go hungry in Ethiopia’s Tigray as conflict marches on
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — People are going hungry in Ethiopia’s rebellious northern Tigray region as roads are blocked, airports are…
SpaceX capsule with 4 astronauts reaches space station
November 17, 2020
SpaceX capsule with 4 astronauts reaches space station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX’s newly launched capsule with four astronauts arrived Monday at the International Space Station, their…
Full-scale humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ethiopia: UN refugee agency
November 17, 2020
Full-scale humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ethiopia: UN refugee agency
GENEVA (Reuters) – A “full-scale humanitarian crisis” is unfolding in Ethiopia, the United Nations refugee agency said on Tuesday, with…
Governors ratchet up restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving
November 17, 2020
Governors ratchet up restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving
From California to Pennsylvania, governors and mayors across the US are ratcheting up COVID-19 restrictions amid the record-shattering resurgence of…
UK’s Johnson says giving powers to Scotland was ‘a disaster’
November 17, 2020
UK’s Johnson says giving powers to Scotland was ‘a disaster’
LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called Scottish devolution “a disaster” and ruled out any further powers for…
Hong Kong orders building inspections after deadly fire
November 17, 2020
Hong Kong orders building inspections after deadly fire
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong authorities will inspect 2,500 older residential buildings after a deadly fire killed seven people…
The Latest: South Korea tightens social distancing rules
November 17, 2020
The Latest: South Korea tightens social distancing rules
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea says it will tighten social distancing rules in the greater Seoul area and some…
‘More people may die’: Biden urges Trump to aid transition
November 17, 2020
‘More people may die’: Biden urges Trump to aid transition
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden warned of dire consequences if President Donald Trump and his administration continue to…