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Iran's Zarif Urges UN To Unite Against US Unilateral Actions
Irans foreign minister used his speech for the 75th anniversary of the United Nations to accuse the United States of initiating or joining eight wars since 200 that displaced 37 million people and resulted in the loss of hundreds of thousands of innocent...
Trump, Biden Make Their Pitches To Voters In Pivotal Pennsylvania
With eight days to go until the U.S. election, President Donald Trump addressed boisterous rallies in Pennsylvania while Democratic rival Joe Biden made a lowkey appearance in the state considered crucial to the chances of victory for both men.
Election 2020 Today: Early Voting, White House Outbreak
Heres whats happening Monday in Election 2020, eight days until Election Day:
Wary Of Angering Public, Iran Has Few Ways To Contain Virus
As coronavirus infections reached new heights in Iran this month, overwhelming its hospitals and driving up its death toll, the countrys health minister gave a rare speech criticizing his own governments refusal to enforce basic health measures.
Qatar Forces Women Passengers to Undergo ‘Invasive Body Searches’ After Infant Found Abandoned in Airport
Security agents escorted an undisclosed number of women from aircraft on the tarmac at Doha's international airport to ambulances, where they were examined for signs they had recently given birth.
U.S. State Dept. Confirms Paused Diversity Training, Says Committed To Inclusion
The U.S. State Department said on Sunday it has suspended employee training programs related to diversity and inclusion, confirming a Reuters exclusive a day before, but affirmed its commitment to fostering a more diverse workplace.
Seventh Child Dies As Cameroon Reels From Shooting Attack On School
A 12yearold girl died on Sunday from wounds sustained when gunmen stormed a school in the South West Region of Cameroon on Saturday and opened fire on the children, taking the death toll to seven with 12 injured.
Pope Names 13 New Cardinals, Includes WDC Archbishop Gregory
Pope Francis has named 13 new cardinals, including Washington D.C. Archbishop Wilton Gregory, who would become the first Black U.S. prelate to earn the coveted red cap.
Tropical Depression Forms South Of Cuba, Set To Strengthen
A tropical depression formed Saturday afternoon south of Cuba amid forecasts that the system would become a named tropical storm later this weekend and possibly a hurricane within days, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
Algerian President, 75, Self Isolates As Pandemic Spreads
Algeria's 75yearold President Abdelmadjid Tebboune is self isolating because some officials in "upper ranks of the government" are sick with COVID19, he said in a Tweet on Saturday.
Polish President Duda Infected With Coronavirus, Feels Good - Minister
Polish President Andrzej Duda has tested positive for coronavirus but is feeling good, presidential minister Blazej Spychalski announced on Saturday.
U.S. Charges Ex-editor Of Kushner-owned Newspaper With Cyberstalking
The former editor of a New York newspaper once owned by President Donald Trump's soninlaw Jared Kushner was charged on Friday by federal prosecutors with cyberstalking three people in connection with his divorce.
This Week on the US Campaign Trail: Prez Dancing, Biden's Name on Trump Tower and Kanye's Bid
For a few hours at the end of last week, Trump Tower in Chicago was lit up with the names of Trump's Democratic rival Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris.
US Sees Daily Record of Nearly 80,000 New Coronavirus Cases as More States Report Infections
Between 8:30 pm Thursday and the same time Friday, 79,963 infections were recorded, bringing the total number since the start of the pandemic to nearly 8.5 million in the country.
A week After Volunteer Fell Ill, Johnson & Johnson Set to Resume Covid Vaccine Trial in US
J&J said it was 'planning to resume recruitment' for the phase 3 trial, which began in late September and should ultimately include 60,000 participants.
November Gulf Oil Lease Sale Changing Length At Some Depths
A federal oil lease sale in November will be the first in a decade to offer 10year leases at some depths.