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NY AG Moves To Expedite Release Of Police Body Cam Footage
New York Attorney General Letitia James promised Sunday to expedite the release of body camera footage in cases of alleged police misconduct that her office investigates.
Second Ministerial Meeting Under 'Quad' Framework Likely in Tokyo Next Month
In November 2017, the four countries gave shape to the long-pending proposal of setting up the "Quadrilateral" coalition or "Quad" to develop a new strategy to keep the critical sea routes in the Indo-Pacific free of any influence.
Italians Vote In Regional Elections, Referendum In Test For Coalition
Italians began voting on Sunday in a raft of local ballots and a referendum, with the ruling coalition under pressure in its first electoral test since the coronavirus crisis.
Berlin Protesters Say EU Must Let In Migrants Before Bloc Outlines Plans
Protesters called on European Union states to allow in migrants stuck in Greek camps at a demonstration in Berlin on Sunday before the EU sets out proposals this week on how to help after a fire in one of the camps left 12,000 people without shelter.
Macron Challenger Presses France To Save Tyre Plant
France should invest in a Bridgestone tyre plant threatened with closure, the head of its regional government who plans to run against President Emmanuel Macron in 2022 said on Sunday, ahead of a ministerial visit to the site.
Aid Groups Call Italy's Blockade Of Rescue Ship 'Political'
The German humanitarian group SeaWatch on Sunday condemned as politically motivated the blockade of its ship in the Sicilian port of Palermo by Italian authorities after an 11hour inspection.
Britain Is At COVID-19 Tipping Point, Health Minister Says
Britain is at a tipping point on COVID19, health minister Matt Hancock said on Sunday, warning that a second national lockdown could be imposed if people don't follow government rules designed to stop the spread of the virus.
S.Korea Keeps Social Distancing Curbs Ahead Of Major National Holiday
South Korea on Sunday extended level 2 social distancing for a week until Sept. 27, which limits indoor gatherings to below 50 and outdoor to less than 100, and may tighten limits for the Chuseok holiday when people traditionally reunite with families.
Italians Vote In 7 Regional Contests Shaped By Pandemic
Italians in seven regions headed to the polls Sunday for two days of voting shaped by the COVID19 pandemic.
Mainland China Reports 10 New COVID-19 Cases Vs 14 A Day Earlier
Mainland China reported 10 new COVID19 cases on Sept. 19, down from 14 cases reported a day earlier, the Chinese national health authority said on Sunday.
Envelope With Deadly Poison Ricin Addressed to White House Intercepted
The RCMP added the FBI conducted an analysis on the substance found in the envelope. This report indicated the presence of ricin, a toxic substance.” RCMP said it working with the FBI but declined to discuss further details.
AP Source: Envelope Addressed To White House Contained Ricin
Federal officials intercepted an envelope addressed to the White House that contained the poison ricin, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press on Saturday.
Libyan Official: Sarraj Opposes Oil Deal With Rival Hifter
Libyan officials said Saturday that the leader of the U.N.-supported government would not support a deal with his primary rival in the country's civil war to lift a months-long blockade on its vital oil trade.
Coronavirus-wary Bavarians Kick Off Toned-down Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest celebrations got underway Saturday in Munich with the traditional tapping of a keg and the cry of O'zapft is! It's tapped! but this year's festival is very nontraditional and highly regulated due to coronavirus concerns.
Volcanic Caribbean Island Of Dominica Shaken By Explosion Of Steam And Gas
An explosion of steam and gas in the mountains of the remote, jungleclad Caribbean island of Dominica has shaken residents, who are fearful it is a harbinger for renewed seismic activity in a nation that is home to nine volcanoes.
How Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Death Could Drastically Reshape the US Presidential Battle
A presidential campaign that was already tugging at the nations most searing divides has been jolted by the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, potentially reshaping the election at a moment when some Americans were beginning to cast ballo...