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Barr Sets Restrictions On Surveillance Of Candidates, Aides
The Justice Department is imposing new restrictions on how it conducts any secret national security surveillance of candidates for federal office or their staff.
Iran Nuclear Deal Members Meet, As US Pressure Mounts
Representatives of Iran and the world powers working to save the landmark 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran held talks Tuesday in Vienna in their first meeting since the United States announced a bid to restore United Nations sanctions against the Islamic Rep...
Feds Want Deal With North Dakota Over Pipeline Protest Costs
The Army Corps of Engineers is recommending that the federal government negotiate a settlement with North Dakota for more than $38 million that the state spent policing protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline.
White House Public Tours To Resume Sept. 12 With COVID Rules
Public tours of the White House, halted nearly six months ago due to the coronavirus outbreak, are set to resume later this month with new health and safety policies in place.
Music World To Conductor Seiji Ozawa: Happy 85th Birthday
The Boston Symphony Orchestra, along with several other organizations around the world, is celebrating conductor Seiji Ozawa's 85th birthday Tuesday.
'I Am Taiwanese,' Czech Speaker Says, Angering China
The head of the Czech Senate declared himself to be Taiwanese in a speech at Taiwan's parliament on Tuesday, channelling the late U.S. President John F. Kennedy's defiance of communism in Berlin in 1963, as China slammed him for crossing a red line.
It's Class Time Again Across Europe, Virus Or No
Tugging on their masks or dashing to hug longunseen friends, millions of children returned to school across Europe and beyond Tuesday in a mass experiment aimed at bridging inequalities and resuscitating economies despite the persistent pandemic.
Turkey Says It's Open To Dialogue With Greece On Mediterranean Dispute
Turkey is open to dialogue with Greece to solve disagreements over Mediterranean rights and resources as long as Athens is too, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Tuesday.
Psychologist-backed Documentary Labels Trump 'Malignant Narcissist'
The film interviews several psychologists who argue they have a medical duty to warn the US public about Trump's alleged mental state.
Police Detain Alleged IS Commander In Turkey
Turkish police have detained an alleged top commander of the Islamic State group in Turkey, the countrys interior minister said Tuesday.
Spanish Prime Minister Moderately Optimistic About Economic Recovery
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Tuesday he was moderately optimistic about the country's economic recovery from its worst downturn on record caused by the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Ukraine PM Predicts New Increase In Coronavirus Cases
The number of new coronavirus cases in Ukraine will continue to rise in September and could reach 3,000 a day by the end of this month, Prime Minister Denys Shmygal said on Tuesday.
EU Microplastics Ban Needs To Aim Smaller, Advisers Say
A draft EU ban on microplastics would allow industry to use even smaller particles in cosmetics, detergents and paints, which could be more damaging than the tiny pieces of plastic already clogging up the natural world, campaigners and some EU advisers sa...
Largest Faction Of Japan's Ruling Party Backs Suga To Replace Abe As PM - NHK
Japan's top government spokesman, Yoshihide Suga, has won the backing of the largest faction of the ruling party to become its next leader, public broadcaster NHK reported on Tuesday, making him a strong frontrunner to become the next premier.
Mexico City's 2nd Oldest Church Burns Amid Homeless Takeover
Authorities promised Monday to erect a barricade around Mexico Citys second oldest church after a weekend fire damaged the tower, choir, an organ and stained glass.
Louisiana Sen. Cassidy Says He's Recovered From COVID-19
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana said Monday that he has recovered from COVID19 and is resuming his normal congressional workload after experiencing only modest symptoms of the illness caused by the coronavirus.