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Texas National Guard soldier dies in training at Fort Hood
A Texas Army National Guard soldier has died during a training exercise at Fort Hood, according to the Texas Military Department.
Chief: Protesters vandalize Minneapolis police precinct
Protesters have vandalized a Minneapolis police precinct office and targeted officers with fireworks, the police chief said Sunday.
First leader of Belarus says Lukashenko may still cling to power with Kremlin help
The first leader of independent Belarus who helped oversee the Soviet breakup said on Sunday President Alexander Lukashenko had been badly shaken by the biggest push to oust him in 26 years, but that he could still hang onto power with Kremlin backing.
German food company to change racist name of popular sauce
One of Germany's bestknown food companies said it will rename a popular spicy dressing because of the racist connotations of its name.
Lebanese president calls probe into Beirut blast "complex"
Lebanese President Michel Aoun says the probe into a devastating blast in Beirut is very complex and wont be finished quickly.
Lukashenko under pressure as rival protests planned in Belarus capital
Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko was under growing pressure on Sunday with rival protests due to converge on the capital a week after a contested presidential election that has thrown his country into turmoil.
Lebanese president says Beirut aid should go where needed
Lebanese President Michel Aoun said on Saturday that international aid pledged following a massive explosion in Beirut last week that killed 178 people and made 300,000 homeless should go where it is needed.
Thai student leader freed on bail, vows to keep up protest
A student leader of Thailands antigovernment movement vowed to continue his protesting after being released on bail Saturday, a day after his arrest on a sedition charge.
Indian Envoy in UK Hails Indian Diaspora 'Loving Bridge' on Independence Day
Kumar also highlighted the important role played by people of Indian origin as well as the Indian High Commission in London during the pandemic.
Thai student released on bail vow to continue anti-government protests
A Thai student activist vowed on Saturday to continue to protest against the government and demand reform of the monarchy after being detained overnight on charges related to a demonstration last month and released on bail.
Thousands protest against Moon as South Korea capital scrambles to curb virus resurgence
A spike in new coronavirus cases in South Korea has prompted authorities to reimpose tighter social distancing curbs in Seoul, but that didn't stop thousands of demonstrators from protesting against President Moon Jaein's policies.
In Attacking Kamala Harris, Donald Trump is Feeding the Racist ‘Angry Black Woman’ Trope
Kamala Harris may become the first Black woman elected as vice president, but for now she’s still being slotted into a well-worn mold, as Trump and his allies sought to cast her as “a mad woman.”
UN voting on indefinite extension of arms embargo on Iran
The U.N. Security Council was finishing voting Friday on a U.S.sponsored resolution to indefinitely extend the arms embargo on Iran, with vetowielding Russia and China strongly opposed to it and likely abstentions from Americas European allies.
Prosecutors in El Salvador file charges against ex-president
Prosecutors in El Salvador presented charges of bribery, money laundering and criminal conspiracy Friday against former President Mauricio Funes, who has fled to Nicaragua.
More than 700 fans expected to attend pared-down Elvis vigil
More than 700 fans of Elvis Presley have reserved spots to attend the candlelight vigil marking the anniversary of rock n roll icon's death in Memphis, Tennessee, in a event pared down because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Mystery of the dimming of massive star Betelgeuse explained
Astronomers have determined the cause of the dramatic dimming observed last year and earlier this year of one of the brightest stars in the night sky, a colossus called Betelgeuse that appears to be on its way toward a violent death.