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AP FACT CHECK: Debate Week's Twisted Tales On Virus, Climate
Sidelined but not silenced, President Donald Trump demonstrated anew this past week he can't be relied on to give a straight account of the disease that has afflicted millions, now including him. He heralded the arrival of a COVID19 cure, which did not ha...
Lithuanians To Choose New Parliament Amid Virus Tensions
Lithuanian voters will choose a new parliament Sunday for a nation that has seen a recent surge in COVID19 cases and whose centerright coalition government has faced strong criticism over soaring virusrelated unemployment.
Kyrgyz Parliament Set To Meet, Discuss New Government Amid Unrest
Kyrgyzstan's parliament was set to meet on Saturday and potentially vote in a new government to end a power vacuum in the strategically important Central Asian nation which has been gripped by unrest since a contested Oct. 4 election.
Florida GOP Fights To Animate Trump's Base Without President
Nearly 300 Republicans packed shouldertoshoulder maskless and sweating inside a Holiday Inn conference room this week in the heart of the Florida Panhandle to see their party's biggest political stars not named President Donald Trump.
Tropical Storm Unleashes Rain, Strong Winds In South Japan
Tropical Storm Chanhom brought powerful winds and rain to southern Japan on Saturday, with the weather bureau warning of landslides and flooding in most of the country.
Van Dyke Ends Effort To Overturn McDonald Murder Conviction
The former Chicago police officer imprisoned for the 2014 murder of Laquan McDonald on Friday ended an effort to overturn his conviction.
Court Allows NY Virus Restrictions Ahead Of Jewish Holidays
A federal judge refused Friday to block New Yorks plan to temporarily limit the size of religious gatherings in COVID19 hot spots.
Trump Says Experimental Drugs May Have Saved Him From Virus
President Donald Trump said Friday he could have become very ill and might not have recovered from COVID19 without experimental drugs, a far worse outlook than what his doctors were telling the American people.
2 Migrants Die In Panama, One Of COVID-19
Two migrants died shortly after entering Panama through the junglecovered border with Colombia, Panamanian authorities said Friday.
Trump: Justice Dept. Had 'Plenty Of Time' For Durham Probe
President Donald Trump on Friday piled more criticism on the status of the Justice Department's investigation into the origins of the Russia probe, after reports that Attorney General William Barr has said not to expect conclusions before Election Day.
Germany Halts Purchase Of New Army Rifles Amid Patent Claim
The German government said Friday it has halted the planned purchase of nextgeneration assault rifles for the military, following claims that the chosen supplier may have breached a rival's patent.
Japan, Mongolia To Cooperate On 'Free And Open Indo-Pacific'
The foreign ministers of Japan and Mongolia agreed Friday to cooperate in promoting a Free and Open IndoPacific," a vision that Tokyo is pushing with the U.S. and other likeminded countries to counter China's growing assertiveness in the region.
Trump "Ready To Go," Will See If Saturday Rally Possible -spokeswoman
White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany said on Friday that President Donald Trump, who was hospitalized last weekend with COVID19, is ready to go and seeing if a campaign rally is possible for this weekend.
1 Dead, 9 Injured As Migrant Car Crashes In Northern Greece
A car involved in suspected migrant trafficking has crashed in northern Greece leaving the driver dead and all nine passengers injured, police said Friday.
Successful Heart Operation For Norway's Aging Monarch
Norways 83yearold King Harald V on Friday underwent an operation to replace a heart valve at the main hospital in Oslo. The palace said it was successful and his condition was described as good, the palace said.
Azeris And Ethnic Armenians Fight Before Planned Talks With Russia
Azeri and ethnic Armenian forces fought new clashes on Friday as Russia prepared to host talks with the warring sides' foreign ministers on ending the deadliest battles in the South Caucasus for more than 25 years.