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Police on curfew patrol as Spain fights nightlife infections
November 2, 2020
Police on curfew patrol as Spain fights nightlife infections
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — At 10:00 pm each night, Barcelona’s professional crime fighters become wet blankets in uniforms. Police officers…
UK court rules against Johnny Depp in libel action
November 2, 2020
UK court rules against Johnny Depp in libel action
LONDON (AP) — A British court ruled Monday against Johnny Depp in his libel case against the owner of the…
Germany launches 4-week partial shutdown to curb virus
November 2, 2020
Germany launches 4-week partial shutdown to curb virus
BERLIN (AP) — A four-week partial shutdown has started in Germany, with restaurants, bars, theaters, cinemas and other leisure facilities…
Japan opens airport coronavirus test lab for departing travelers
November 2, 2020
Japan opens airport coronavirus test lab for departing travelers
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s largest airport opened a novel coronavirus testing facility on Monday as it takes steps to reopen…
For Mexico’s doctors, an especially mournful Day of the Dead
November 2, 2020
For Mexico’s doctors, an especially mournful Day of the Dead
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The diminutive figure of a skeleton in a face mask and medical cap has a hand…
Campaign draws to a close with US facing a crossroads
November 2, 2020
Campaign draws to a close with US facing a crossroads
PHILADEPHIA (AP) — President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden have one last chance to make their case to…
China hopes for change if Biden wins, but little likely
November 2, 2020
China hopes for change if Biden wins, but little likely
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese leaders hope Washington will tone down conflicts over trade, technology and security if Joe Biden wins…
UK says 4-week coronavirus lockdown may have to last longer
November 1, 2020
UK says 4-week coronavirus lockdown may have to last longer
LONDON (AP) — A new national lockdown in England may have to last longer than the planned four weeks if…
French Muslims, stigmatized by attacks, feel under pressure
November 1, 2020
French Muslims, stigmatized by attacks, feel under pressure
PARIS (AP) — The pressure rises with each gruesome attack. After three in five weeks, France’s Muslims are feeling squeezed.…
Zambia’s risk of default highlights Africa’s debt crisis
November 1, 2020
Zambia’s risk of default highlights Africa’s debt crisis
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Facing financial difficulties aggravated by the coronavirus pandemic, the southern African nation of Zambia appears headed…