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Five Killed, Including Baby, As Car Ploughs Into Pedestrian Zone In Germany
Five people including a ninemonthold baby were killed and up to 15 injured on Tuesday when a speeding car ploughed into a pedestrian area in the western German city of Trier in what authorities said appeared to be a deliberate act.
Turkish Cypriot Leader Wants New Direction For Cyprus Talks
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar said Tuesday efforts to resolve Cyprus ethnic division should start fresh and aim to achieve a twostate deal, because decades of negotiations for a federationbased agreement have got nowhere.
Trump Raises $170 Million As He Looks To Future
President Donald Trump has raised roughly $170 million since his Election Day defeat, a sum garnered through a nonstop stream of solicitations that have falsely claimed the election was stolen while requesting contributions for an election defense fund."
In Brazil, Santa Not Coming To Town As Pandemic Hits
Christmas wasn't just a time to be merry for Gino Esposito, it was a job.
Locked Down Greek Fir Tree Farmers Wait For Christmas Miracle
Locked down by coronavirus at their busiest time of year, fir tree farmers in Greece are hoping for a Christmas miracle to salvage a season all but lost.
Friends Or Foes? Syrian Refugees Divided On Fate Of Defectors
Should former members of the Syrian security forces who have defected from President Bashar alAssad's government be prosecuted for war crimes, or should they serve as key witnesses in an effort to bring senior officials to justice?
Election 2020 Today: Biden's Economic Team, Emanuel Weighed
Heres whats happening Tuesday in Election 2020 and President-elect Joe Biden's transition.
Blaming Israel and Exiled Group, Iran Says Nuclear Scientist Was Killed in 'New, Complex' Operation
The "operation was very complex, using electronic equipment and no one was present at the scene," said the secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Rear-Admiral Ali Shamkhani.
In First For Australia, Prime Minister Speaks To Parliament On Video Link
Prime Minister Scott Morrison became Australia's first leader on Monday to make an appearance before parliament by video link, as he spends time in quarantine following a recent trip to Japan.
Nigeria Buries 43 Farmers Killed By Militants, Dozens Missing
Villagers in northeast Nigeria's Borno state on Sunday buried 43 farmers killed in an attack by suspected Islamist militants while security forces searched for dozens still missing.
Trump Promises Continued Election Fight As Biden Makes Key Appointments
President Donald Trump questioned on Sunday whether the Supreme Court would ever hear a case airing his unproven allegations of widespread election fraud, as Presidentelect Joe Biden named more officials for leading roles in his new administration.
Biden Twists Ankle While Playing With Dog, To See A Doctor
Presidentelect Joe Biden twisted his ankle while playing with one of his dogs and will be examined by a doctor out of an abundance of caution, his office said Sunday
Trump Questions Whether Supreme Court Would Hear Election Challenge As Options Dwindle
President Donald Trump on Sunday questioned whether the Supreme Court would ever hear a case airing his unproven allegations of widespread election fraud as senior U.S. Republicans said a transition to a Joe Biden presidency looked inevitable.
Dubai Cuts Fuel Surcharge To Bring Down Customer Power, Water Bills
Dubai will reduce a fuel surcharge on customer electricity and water bills from Dec. 1, citing savings made by including renewable sources in its energy mix, Dubai media office said on Sunday.
Czech Government To Allow Shops, Restaurants To Reopen From Dec. 3
The Czech government will allow restaurants and nonessential shops to reopen on Thursday, Dec. 3, as a wave of coronavirus infections eases, Health Mister Jan Blatny said on Sunday.
Phillips Hits Fastest T20 Ton For New Zealand As Hosts Bag Series
Glenn Phillips smashed the fastest Twenty20 international hundred for New Zealand to help the hosts to a 72run win against West Indies on Sunday and an unassailable 20 lead in the threematch series.