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Belarus Braces For Massive Weekend Protests
President Alyaksandr Lukashenka is facing mounting pressure as Belarus braces for massive weekend protests calling for an end to his 26-year rule following rigged elections and a brutal crackdown.
Afghan Peace Negotiator Survives Assassination Attempt.
Afghan officials say a member of the government's team tasked with negotiating with the Taliban has survived an assassination attempt.
New Zealand PM expected to go ahead with Sept. election despite coronavirus surge
The opposition party has said they would like the election delayed in the hope that Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern loses some of her lustre once hardships caused by an extended lockdown begin to bite.
«Never Been So Isolated» : Iran On US After UN Rejects Arms Vote.
Iran on Saturday hailed a UN Security Council vote rejecting a US bid to extend an arms embargo on the Islamic republic, saying its foe has "never been so isolated".
Coronavirus cases top 6 million in Latin America, region worst-hit by pandemic.
The region has reported an average of more than 86,000 daily infections of the new coronavirus in the last seven days.
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Biden-Harris: A force to be reckoned with
The Trump campaign has a battle on its hands as its confronts a Biden-Harris ticket
«I Have More Indians Than She Has» : Trump Taunts Kamala Harris.
US President Donald Trump on Friday attacked Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris, saying "no one will be safe in Biden's America" adding that the California...
UPS, FedEx says they can’t help U.S. Postal Service deliver mail-in ballots
Social media posts suggested there was a "big opportunity" for UPS and FedEx to deliver ballots for free as the U.S. Postal Service struggles with funding shortfalls.
Coronavirus: Flareups across Europe spark mask orders, reimposed restrictions.
In addition to clubs and alcohol-fueled street parties, large family gatherings – usually abounding with hugs and kisses – have been cited as a source of new outbreaks in several European countries.
Trump orders TikTok’s Chinese owners to divest U.S. operations within 90 days
Trump's latest move comes on top of an executive order he issued last week that would prohibit certain transactions with TikTok unless ByteDance divests it within 45 days
Edmonton man raises money for families of first responders killed in Beirut blast.
An Edmonton man is doing what he can to help the families of the victims after a deadly explosion in Lebanon.
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Joe Biden Blasts Donald Trump Over Comments On Kamala Harris' Eligibility.
White House hopeful Joe Biden on Friday leveled fierce criticism at Donald Trump, with his campaign saying the president has resorted to "abhorrent" lies about Democrat Kamala Harris's eligibility to...
Meng Wanzhou argues U.S. evidence ‘unreliable’ as extradition fight continues
Lawyers for the Huawei executive say documents released Friday ahead of a hearing scheduled for September prove the U.S. left out key facts in their case against Meng.
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Trump Orders ByteDance To Divest In US TikTok In 90 Days.
President Donald Trump on Friday ordered the Chinese company ByteDance to divest its interest in video-sharing app TikTok's operations in the United States within 90 days.
U.S. Postal Service warns most states of delays in mail-in ballot deliveries
Voters and lawmakers in several states are also complaining that some curbside mail collection boxes are being removed.
«It's Good To Be Home» , Says Meghan Markle As She Finds Her Voice In US.
Meghan Markle said Friday she was pleased to be back in America, where she plans to speak out against racism and campaign for positive change in her home country.
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Canada reports over 400 new coronavirus cases, as well as 5 deaths.
The new numbers bring the country's total cases and deaths from COVID-19 to 121,605 and 9,020, respectively
UN Rejects Iran Arms Ebargo Extension, Crisis Looms.
The United Nations Security Council overwhelmingly rejected a US resolution to extend an Iranian arms embargo on Friday, in a move with huge repercussions for the Iran nuclear deal.
Virtual convention to test Democrats hoping to build excitement for Biden, Harris.
The online gathering due to the coronavirus pandemic comes as Democratic officials work to energize supporters behind Biden’s candidacy — not simply against President Donald Trump’s.
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Facebook Joins Attack On Apple Over App Store Commission.
Facebook on Friday joined the attack on Apple's operation of its App Store after the iPhone maker refused to forgo its commission on live online events hosted on the social network that allow people...
EU does not recognize Belarus election results
The Bloc is set to draft new sanctions over protest crackdown.
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Lukashenko makes «choice in favor of Russia» : MFA Ukraine reacts to Wagner PMC fighters' extradition.
Ukraine "has taken note" of Belarus' move.
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European Commission Considering Fact-Finding Mission To Minsk.
European Union Neighborhood Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi has expressed his readiness to travel to Minsk on an EU fact-finding mission.
Covid-19: Spain closes nightclubs and limits smoking; Paris declared a high-risk zone.
World updates: EU agrees to buy at least 300 million doses of potential vaccine
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Trump trying to ‘kneecap’ postal service in voting row.
Obama urges protection of US poll integrity as president fuels ‘birther’ idea around Harris