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Polish Farmers Tie Up Roads To Protest Animal Protection Law
Farmers across Poland slowed down traffic on main roads with their tractors Wednesday and left wheelbarrows of manure at lawmakers offices to protest a new law that bans fur farms and religious slaughter for export, saying it will put them out of business...
Italy Eyes Mandate For Masks Outdoors As Virus Rebounds
Italy was expected to order a nationwide outdoor mask mandate Wednesday with fines of up to 1,000 euros ($1,163) for violators, as the European country where COVID19 first hit scrambles to keep rebounding infections from spiralling out of control.
US Court Denies Bid To Force Expanded Indiana Mail-in Voting
A federal appeals court has rejected a lawsuit that aimed to make mailin ballots available to all Indiana voters for this falls election because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Iran Fears Regional War As Azeri And Armenian Leaders Trade Accusations
Iran's president warned on Wednesday that fighting between Azeri and ethnic Armenian forces in the South Caucasus could spark a regional war and stepped up calls for a ceasefire.
AP Source: US To Announce Charges Against British IS Members
The Justice Department is preparing to announce charges Wednesday against two men from Britain who joined the Islamic State and were part of a cell that beheaded Western hostages, a law enforcement official said.
With 239 Deaths, Iran Hits Its Highest Daily COVID-19 Toll
Iranian state TV said the country has hit its highest number of daily deaths from the coronavirus, with 239 new fatalities reported on Wednesday.
Kuwait's National Guard Minister Picked As Next Crown Prince
Kuwaits deputy chief of the National Guard, who spent years in the oilrich countrys security services, was nominated as crown prince on Wednesday, the Kuwaiti state news agency reported.
Problem At Roche Warehouse Raises Fears Over UK COVID Tests
Swiss pharmaceutical firm Roche said Wednesday that problems at a U.K. warehouse are delaying shipments of testing products to clinics and hospitals, triggering concerns that COVID19 testing may be disrupted as infection rates rise around Britain.
Palestinian Village Installs Cameras, Accusing Israeli Settlers Of Attacks
Palestinians are installing a video surveillance system in a remote village in the occupied West Bank to keep an eye on nearby Israeli settlers who they accuse of frequent attacks.
EU Tussle Over Climate Change Ambition Hots Up After Parliament Vote
The European Parliament has voted in favour of a legally binding target for the European Union to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 60% by 2030, against 1990 levels, according to vote results released on Wednesday.
Australia Expects COVID-19 Vaccination Is Still A Year Away
Australia considered a rollout of a coronavirus vaccine no sooner than mid2021 a bestcase scenario in its pandemic planning that would save the economy tens of billions of dollars, the treasurer said on Wednesday.
Proposed Sri Lankan Charter Change Raises Rights Concerns
A proposed amendment to Sri Lankas Constitution that would consolidate power in the presidents hands has raised concerns about the independence of the countrys institutions and the impact on ethnic minorities who fear their rights could be undermined by a...
Indonesia Police Arrest More Than 20 As Thousands Protest Against New Jobs Law
Indonesian police arrested 23 protesters in two industrial areas of Java island, using tear gas and water cannon as thousands across the country demonstrated against a new jobs law that critics say weakens worker rights and environmental regulation.
Viewer's Guide: Virus Response On Stage With Pence, Harris
Mike Pence and Kamala Harris do not have a tough act to follow.
Trump's Focus Remains on Himself Even as Coronavirus Ravages Country
Instead of dwelling on the issue, Trump signaled he was itching for a return to the campaign trail -- even though the virus is ravaging his staff -- as he mulled delivering an address to the nation, perhaps as early as later in the day.
Felony Rioting Charges Dropped Against Kentucky Lawmaker
Felony rioting charges were dropped Tuesday against a Kentucky lawmaker and others arrested last month during protests demanding justice for Breonna Taylor.