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Recordings reveal WHO’s analysis of pandemic in private
November 11, 2020
Recordings reveal WHO’s analysis of pandemic in private
GENEVA (AP) — As the coronavirus explodes again, the World Health Organization finds itself both under intense pressure to reform…
Biden vows to ‘get right to work’ despite Trump resistance
November 11, 2020
Biden vows to ‘get right to work’ despite Trump resistance
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Vowing “to get right to work,” President-elect Joe Biden shrugged off President Donald Trump’s fierce refusal…
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy lawmakers resign en masse
November 11, 2020
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy lawmakers resign en masse
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s pro-democracy lawmakers said Wednesday that they were resigning en masse following a move by…
South Korea appealed for Biden’s ‘summit-level’ interests in North Korea talks
November 11, 2020
South Korea appealed for Biden’s ‘summit-level’ interests in North Korea talks
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s foreign minister said on Tuesday she had raised the need for US President-elect Joe Biden’s…
Future of business travel unclear as virus upends work life
November 11, 2020
Future of business travel unclear as virus upends work life
For the lucrative business travel industry, Brian Contreras represents its worst fears. A partner account executive at a US tech…
US hits record COVID-19 hospitalizations amid virus surge
November 11, 2020
US hits record COVID-19 hospitalizations amid virus surge
NEW YORK (AP) — The US hit a record number of coronavirus hospitalizations Tuesday and surpassed 1 million new confirmed…
States cite smooth election, despite Trump’s baseless claims
November 11, 2020
States cite smooth election, despite Trump’s baseless claims
ATLANTA (AP) — The 2020 election unfolded smoothly across the country and without any widespread irregularities, according to state officials…
EU files antitrust charges against Amazon over use of data
November 10, 2020
EU files antitrust charges against Amazon over use of data
LONDON (AP) — European Union regulators have filed antitrust charges against Amazon, accusing the e-commerce giant of using data to…
Experts say no need to cancel Thanksgiving, but play it safe
November 10, 2020
Experts say no need to cancel Thanksgiving, but play it safe
A safe Thanksgiving during a pandemic is possible, but health experts know their advice is as tough to swallow as…
Oil gains as vaccine hopes outweigh lockdown impact
November 10, 2020
Oil gains as vaccine hopes outweigh lockdown impact
LONDON (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Tuesday as hopes that a COVID-19 vaccine could be on the horizon outweighed…