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US Needs Another Four Years Of Trump At White House: VP Pence
The US needs four more years of President Donald Trump at the White House, his deputy and running mate Mike Pence told his countrymen in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, arguing that the administration has delivered on its promises in its first ter...
In Brazil's Richest City, Works To Clean A Filthy River
The Pinheiros River that runs through the heart of Sao Paulo makes its pollution known with a miasma that wafts across city streets, choking rich and poor alike. Its an unwelcome feature of the city that is also Brazils wealthiest and the financial heart...
Report: Damage From August Wind Storm In Midwest At $7.5B
Damage estimates from a rare wind storm that slammed Iowa and some other parts of the Midwest in August are growing, with the total now at $7.5 billion, according to a new report.
Saudi Arabia Restarts Prayers in Islam's Holiest Site Mecca, Expands Umrah Pilgrimage
Mask-clad Saudi citizens and residents of the kingdom were allowed to pray inside the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca, amid what authorities called extensive health precautions.
Cruise Ship Rescues 24 People From Boat Off Florida Coast
A Carnival Cruise Line ship rescued two dozen people, including two children, from a sinking boat 37 miles (about 60 kilometers) off the Florida coast, the cruise line reported Saturday.
Trump, Biden Are Campaigning Across Country From Each Other
President Donald Trump made a rare visit to church Sunday as he and Democratic rival Joe Biden campaigned across the country from one another in key states with the Nov. 3 election close at hand.
China Extends Emergency Use of its Coronavirus Vaccines to Three More Cities
The cities of Yiwu, Ningbo and Shaoxing are targeting key groups with urgent need for vaccinations against COVID-19 following the city of Jiaxing, state-run Global Times quoted another daily, The Paper, as reporting on Saturday.
Uganda's 'Taxi Divas' Rise From COVID-19's Economic Gloom
The women grappled with each other inside the vehicle. The driver jerked to ease the grip around her neck, then turned to elbow her attacker in the back seat. She flung the door open to make her escape, ending the simulated attack.
Thai Protesters Carry On Demonstrations Despite Warnings
Prodemocracy activists in Thailand launched their fifth straight days of protests on Sunday, scheduling demonstrations not just in the capital but also at several other locations around the country.
Egypt Releases Comedian After More Than 2 Years In Prison
Egyptian authorities released a comedian, who was working for a popular satirical television program, after more than two years in prison without trial, a rights lawyer said Sunday.
Demonstrations In France Will Pay Tribute To Slain Teacher
Demonstrations around France have been called in support of freedom of speech and to pay tribute to a French history teacher who was beheaded near Paris after discussing caricatures of Islams Prophet Muhammad with his class.
Landslide In Northern Pakistan Buries Bus With 15 Onboard
A landslide in northern Pakistan on Sunday buried a minibus with 15 people onboard under tons of mud and rock with rescue workers digging through the wreckage in the hopes of finding survivors, police said.
How China Beat Local Sri Lankan Media to Break News of PM Rajapaksa’s Son's New Assignment
China, which has invested heavily in Sri Lanka over the past 15 years, has renewed its business and strategic interests after the new regime took charge 11 months ago.
Biden Leads Trump With Fortnight to Go for Elections, But Can Opinion Polls be Trusted This Year?
In 2016, Trump lost the popular vote to Hillary Clinton, but won enough states to garner the electoral votes needed to become president.
Trump Struggling To Retain Upper Midwest In His Win Column
President Donald Trump is making a late reelection pitch to voters Saturday in Michigan and Wisconsin, states in the Upper Midwest that were instrumental to his 2016 victory but may now be slipping from his grasp.
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Kentucky Abortion Law
A federal appeals court has upheld a decades-old Kentucky law requiring abortion clinics to have written agreements with a hospital and an ambulance service in case of medical emergencies.