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Hungary: Planned Election Law Change Could Hamper Opposition
Hungarys government is considering an electoral law amendment that would make it harder for opposition parties to pursue their unity strategy against the powerful ruling party in future elections.
U.S. Pledges $600 Million In Afghan Aid, But Half Depends On Peace Talks
The United States on Tuesday pledged $600 million for humanitarian aid to civilians in Afghanistan next year, half of it conditional on peace talks underway with the Taliban in Doha.
First African-American Cardinal Seeks Common Ground With Biden Administration
Wilton Gregory, the archbishop of Washington, D.C. who this week will become the first AfricanAmerican cardinal, said on Tuesday he wanted to find common ground with the incoming U.S. administration despite disagreements on some issues.
‘We’re Drowning’: COVID Cases Flood Hospitals In America’s Heartland
Dr. Drew Miller knew his patient had to be moved.
Greek Coastguard Finds Body Of Migrant Near Half-sunken Boat
The body of a migrant has been found near a halfsunken boat at a beach on the Aegean island of Rhodes, Greek authorities said on Monday.
Special Report: Ortega Media Enrich His Family, Entrench His Hold On Nicaragua
In early 2010, Nicaragua's Canal 8, an independent television network, had a new owner.
Rush For Emerging Market Company Bonds As Investors Look Beyond COVID-19
Investors are buying up debt of everything from Brazilian airlines to Indian ports, hastened by a hunt for yield and default levels among emerging market companies below that of U.S. peers.
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern Offers Covid-19 Know-how to Joe Biden
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern on Monday became the latest world leader to congratulate Presidentelect Joe Biden on his election victory, saying she offered to share her nation's expertise on dealing with the coronavirus.
Trump's Legal Team Cried Vote Fraud, But Courts Found None
As they frantically searched for ways to salvage President Donald Trump's failed reelection bid, his campaign pursued a dizzying game of legal hopscotch across six states that centered on the biggest prize of all: Pennsylvania.
France Demands Pakistan Rectifies Macron Nazi Jibe
France's foreign ministry has demanded Pakistan authorities withdraw comments made by one of its ministers that President Emmanuel Macon was treating Muslims like Nazis had treated Jews in World War 2.
Turkey Extends Seismic Survey Work In Disputed Mediterranean Area To November 29
Turkey said it was extending the seismic survey work being carried out by its Oruc Reis ship in a disputed part of the eastern Mediterranean until Nov. 29, a move that could add to tensions in the region.
U.S. FDA Grants Emergency Use Authorization To Regeneron COVID-19 Antibody Given To Trump
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Saturday issued emergency use authorization for Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc's COVID19 antibody therapy, an experimental treatment given to U.S. President Donald Trump that he said helped cure him of the disease.
US Hits 12 Million Covid-19 Cases as Many Americans Defy Thanksgiving Travel Guidance
Reuters data shows the pace of new US infections has quickened, with nearly one million more cases recorded in just the last 6 days before the latest record.
China Ready to Boost Global Covid-19 Vaccine Cooperation, Says President Xi Jinping at G20 Summit
China has five home-grown candidates undergoing Phase III trials.
Done Everything Required in the Event of a Transition, Says White House Even as Trump Refuses to Budge
Biden now has 306 electoral votes to Trump's 232 votes. To win the race to the White House, the successful candidate should have at least 270 electoral votes out of the 538-member Electoral College.
Donald Trump Jr. Tests Positive For COVID-19, Says Spokesman
Donald Trump Jr., the son of U.S. President Donald Trump, tested positive for COVID19 this week, although he is experiencing no symptoms, according to his spokesman.
