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He's Not Running, But Morales Looms Large In Bolivia Vote
Even in exile, Evo Morales looms over Bolivias election next month.
Rise In Virus Cases Adds To Economic Uncertainty Ahead Of US Election
Wisconsin stands out for its high and rising load of new coronavirus cases, about two-and-a-half times the U.S. average, adjusting for population.
Trump To Nominate Conservative Judge Amy Coney Barrett To Succeed Ginsburg, Sources Say
President Donald Trump plans on Saturday to name conservative federal appeals court judge Amy Coney Barrett to fill the vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court created by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, two sources said on Friday.
Brown Women's Sports Settlement Gets Preliminary Approval
A federal judge on Friday gave preliminary approval to a settlement between Brown University and student-athletes who had challenged the Ivy League school's decision to drop several women's varsity sports.
Egyptian Arrested For Smuggling Narcotics In Box Of Dates
Police at Cairos international airport arrested an Egyptian man returning from France on Friday with over 600 narcotic pills and two packs of marijuana stuffed into a carton of dates, according to airport authorities.
Some Northern Hemisphere Countries Struggling To Source More Flu Vaccines: WHO
Some northern hemisphere countries are having trouble obtaining additional flu vaccines amid increased demand, but health workers and the elderly should be prioritised in case of any shortages, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.
Spanish Government Wants Partial Madrid City Lockdown, Local Authorities Differ
The Spanish government has recommended reimposing a partial lockdown on all of Madrid city to curb the spread of coronavirus after local authorities imposed restrictions on just some areas of the wider region, the health minister said on Friday.
China Says WHO Gave Blessing For Coronavirus Vaccine Emergency Use Programme
The World Health Organization gave China its support and understanding to start administering experimental coronavirus vaccines to people while clinical trials were still underway, a Chinese health official said on Friday.
Media Rights Group Denounces Arrest Of Pakistani Journalist
An international media rights group on Friday voiced concern over the brief arrest of a Pakistani journalist this week for allegedly carrying weapons while reporting on a court case in the capital, saying Pakistani authorities should investigate the misus...
Election 2020 Today: Trump Sows Voting Doubt; Biden Lays Low
Heres whats happening Friday in Election 2020, 39 days until Election Day:
Judge Says 2020 Census Must Continue For Another Month
A federal judge has stopped the 2020 census from finishing at the end of September and ordered the onceadecade head count of every U.S. resident to continue for another month through the end of October, saying a shortened schedule likely would produce ina...
Swiss-EU Relations Back On Ballot Over Freedom Of Movement
The Swiss will vote this weekend on a renewed proposal to limit the number of European Union nationals allowed to live and work in their country, a measure championed by a populist party that wants preferential access for Swiss citizens to jobs, social pr...
Frustrated Australian Climate Activist Juggles School And A Lawsuit
Australian school student Ambrose Hayes, 15, should be at home studying but instead he is in court trying to protect his future from climate change.
AP Interview: Israeli Virus Czar Fights Outbreak, Politics
When Dr. Ronni Gamzu, one of Israels leading public health experts, was named the country's coronavirus czar in midJuly, he was hailed as Israel's best hope for halting a fastgrowing number of cases.
Criminal Trial Resumes In Arkema Chemical Fire As Judge Rejects Dismissal
A criminal case against the U.S. arm of a French chemical maker accused of releasing pollution that injured 21 people resumed on Thursday under a cloud as a judge ruled out a motion to dismiss the case.