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Arbery's Mother: 'He Will Now Rest In Peace' After Verdict
After three men were convicted of murder for the death her son, Ahmaud Arbery's mother said Wednesday that she never thought she'd see the day come.
Bangladesh Police on High Alert As Ailing Ex-PM Khaleda Zia's Health Worsen
Zia, 76, arch-rival of current Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, was admitted to the critical care unit of a Dhaka hospital early this month after her health worsened, one of her doctors told AFP.
UN Libya Envoy Bows Out As Presidential Vote Approaches
The United Nations' top envoy for Libya is resigning weeks ahead of presidential elections seen as critical to the country's stability after nearly a decade of chaos, the world body said Tuesday.
Social Democrat Leader Looks Set To Be New Swedish PM After Deal With Left Party
Social Democrat party leader Magdalena Andersson looks set to become Sweden's first female prime minister after the government and the Left Party reached a deal for higher pensions on Tuesday, a prerequisite for their support of her in a confirmation vote...
To Combat The 'Children's Wave', Israel Begins Covid-19 Vaccination For Age Group of 5 to 11 Years
Over the summer, the Jewish state experienced an upsurge in coronavirus infections, fuelled by the Delta variant, and launched one of the earliest campaigns for booster shots.
Bidens Open Holidays With Christmas Tree And 'Friendsgiving'
Jill Biden opened the holiday season at the White House on Monday by breaking off a small branch from the official Blue Room tree and giving it along with a big smooch to her toddler grandson.
Queen Elizabeth II Attends Christenings of Great-Grandsons Following Health Fears
The queen did not attend the annual Remembrance Sunday event honouring Britain's war dead the prior weekend, due to a "sprained back".
Conservation Ranger Slain In Congo's Virunga National Park
A conservation park ranger was killed during an attack by armed men this weekend in eastern Congos Virunga National Park, the Congolese Institute for Nature Conservation said Sunday.
'Tiger King' Joe Exotic Moved To North Carolina Facility
The former Oklahoma zookeeper known as Tiger King Joe Exotic, a prominent figure in a Netflix documentary series, has been transferred to a medical facility in North Carolina for federal inmates after a cancer diagnosis, according to his attorney.
Sudan PM Hamdok to Return to Lead Govt After Deal: Mediators
A group of Sudanese mediators also released a statement confirming the deal.
U.S.-bound Passengers Stranded After Flight Makes Emergency Landing
Dozens of people were stranded in Europe for a second night on Saturday after their U.S.bound flight made an emergency landing in Dublin following an engine failure, passengers said.
3 In A Row: Erin Jackson Wins Another Speedskating Gold
Erin Jackson won her third World Cup speedskating gold of the season Saturday, taking the 500 meters in Norway.
Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway Honors Slain Rapper Young Dolph
Friends and associates of slain rapper Young Dolph handed out Thanksgiving turkeys at a neighborhood church Friday in Memphis, Tennessee, two days after he was gunned down in broad daylight inside his favorite bakery.
Aurora Agrees To Pay $15M To Settle Elijah McClain Lawsuit
The Denver suburb of Aurora has agreed to pay $15 million to settle a lawsuit brought by the parents of Elijah McClain, a Black man who died after suburban Denver police stopped him on the street and put him in a neckhold two years ago, a family attorney...
Sources: Brazil Withheld Deforestation Data 'Til COP26's End
Brazils President Jair Bolsonaro and Environment Minister Joaquim Leite both knew the Amazon region's annual deforestation rate had surged before the U.N. climate talks in Glasgow, but kept results quiet to avoid hampering negotiations, according to three...
Former London, Miami Art Dealer Pleads Guilty In Fraud Case
A former London and Miami art dealer pleaded guilty Thursday to defrauding art buyers of over $86 million.