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Israel Parliament Dissolves as Netanyahu Fails to Pass Budget, Sparking Fourth Election in 2 Years
The coalition led by Netanyahu and his former election rival, Defence Minister Benny Gantz, had been inching towards collapse for weeks, undermined by mutual acrimony and mistrust.
Indicted Giuliani Associate Seeks White House Communications
A lawyer for Lev Parnas, the indicted former associate of Rudy Giuliani, asked a federal judge Tuesday to order the White House and Justice Department turn over any emails or text messages in which they discussed the decision to charge his client with mak...
$250M Facility To Help NJ Lead Offshore Wind Power Industry
New Jersey is doubling down on its drive to dominate the offshore wind energy supply chain in the U.S., adding a $250 million facility to build the huge poles supporting wind turbines to a second planned facility where blades would be built.
New Trial Date Set For R Kelly's Federal Trial In Chicago
A federal judge on Tuesday again delayed R. Kellys trial in Chicago on child pornography and other charges because of concerns about the coronavirus pandemic, postponing it to next year
Toronto Police: Pakistani Dissident Death Not Suspicious
Police in Toronto said Tuesday they are not treating the death of a prominent Pakistani dissident as suspicious.
U.S. Imposes Fresh Sanctions On Syria In Push For Assad To End War
The United States on Tuesday slapped fresh sanctions on Syria, targeting its central bank and blacklisting several people and entities in a continued effort to cut off funds for President Bashar alAssad's government.
Spain Moves To Slash Rents For Struggling Bars And Restaurants
Spain's government passed a decree to force large landlords with more than 10 properties to cut rents for bars and restaurants by up to half until a national state of emergency ends, government spokeswoman Maria Jesus Montero said on Tuesday.
South Korea Scrambles Jets As Chinese, Russian Aircraft Enter Air Defence Zone
South Korea said on Tuesday it had scrambled fighter jets in response to an intrusion into South Korea's air defence identification zone by 19 Russian and Chinese military aircraft.
Indonesian President Replaces Health, Trade Ministers In Cabinet Reshuffle
Indonesian President Joko Widodo announced on Tuesday that six ministers would be replaced, including those in the portfolios of health, trade and tourism, in a significant cabinet reshuffle.
Former State Employee Sues Florida Over Search Warrant
A former Florida Department of Health employee sued the state on Monday over a search warrant executed on her house after investigators said they identified a message sent from a computer at the address to health department employees.
VIRUS TODAY: Congress Prepares To Vote On Relief Package
Here's what's happening Monday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.:
Biden To Receive COVID Vaccine As Trump Remains On Sidelines
Presidentelect Joe Biden will receive his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on live television as part of a growing effort to convince the American public the inoculations are safe.
Vietnamese Truck Deaths: Two Men Found Guilty Of Manslaughter Of 39 People
Two people smugglers were found guilty on Monday of the manslaughter of 39 Vietnamese men, women and children who suffocated to death in the back of a refrigerated truck as they tried to make their way to Britain.
Trial Delayed For Australian Writer Detained In Beijing On Spying Charges - Supporter
The trial of Australian writer Yang Hengjun, detained in Beijing since January 2019, has been delayed by three months, according to his former teacher and a supporter Feng Chongyi.
Trump's Legacy: He Changed The Presidency, But Will It Last?
The most improbable of presidents, Donald Trump reshaped the office and shattered its centuriesold norms and traditions while dominating the national discourse like no one before.
How US Voters Rank Trump ‘One of the Worst Presidents Ever’
With the Trump presidency coming to a close, historians and Americans alike are starting to put Trump in historical perspective. How they think of him now versus in a few years may change.