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White Nationalism Upsurge In U.S. Echoes Historical Pattern, Say Scholars
The first Black woman is on a major party presidential ticket, Americans of all races are showing their support for the Black Lives Matter movement and at the same time white nationalists are ramping up recruiting efforts and public activism.
Group: Egypt Arrests 2 Journalists, One Sick With COVID-19
Egyptian security forces have arrested two journalists, including one sick with COVID19, the latest step in a sweeping crackdown on news media during the pandemic, an international press watchdog reported Friday.
Recent Data Show Chinese Fishing Fleet Still Near Galapagos
Satellite data indicate that a large Chinese fishing fleet remained in international waters near Ecuador's Galapagos archipelago at the beginning of this month, even as China said it would temporarily ban fishing near the UNESCO world heritage site.
Former Trooper Accused Of Ripping Off mAn's Mask Charged
A Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper who was fired after a man filming a traffic stop accused him of ripping off his face mask has now been charged with assault.
IAEA: Iran Continues To Expand Stockpile Of Enriched Uranium
The U.N.s atomic watchdog agency says Iran continues to increase its stockpiles of enriched uranium, in violation of limitations set in the landmark 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.
Iranian Judge In Romania Committed Suicide, Prosecutors Say
A fugitive Iranian judge whose corpse was found in a Bucharest hotel in June had committed suicide by jumping from a hotel's 5th floor, Romanian prosecutors said on Friday.
Car Caught On Video Plowing Through Times Square Protesters
The New York Police Department says it is trying to find a car that drove through a group of Black Lives Matter protesters blocking a street in Times Square.
Pope Tells Leaders Post-pandemic Economic Models Must Change
Pope Francis said on Friday that the coronavirus pandemic had "toppled the shaky pillars" of a world economic model built on the idolatry of money and domination by the rich and powerful.
Macron Decries 'Islamic Separatism,' Defends Blasphemy
French President Emmanuel Macron criticized Friday what he called Islamic separatism in his country and those who seek French citizenship without accepting Frances right to commit blasphemy.
Italy's Berlusconi Has Pneumonia After Positive Coronavirus Test -ANSA
Italy's former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus, has the early stages of double pneumonia, national news agency ANSA reported on Friday.
'Stop Meddling in Our Affairs': China Issues Rebuke to UN Experts Against Hong Kong Security Law
Beijing has faced a barrage of criticism over the legislation, imposed late June after pro-democracy protests rocked the semi-autonomous city last year. The law, which criminalises secession, subversion, terrorism and colluding with foreign forces, carrie...
Pakistan PM Imran Khan's Top Aide Resigns After Corruption Allegations
Former Pakistan Army spokesman Bajwa, who also served as Commander of the Southern Command, rejected the allegations against him and resigned as special assistant to the prime minister on information and broadcasting.
Ex-Marine Wins Democratic Primary For Joe Kennedy III’s Seat
Jake Auchincloss has won a packed primary to become the Democratic nominee in the race to fill the U.S. House seat being vacated by Rep. Joe Kennedy III in Massachusetts.
Voting Twice? Trump Creates a New Headache for Election Officials
US President Donald Trump seemed to mimic a cynical slogan originating in 20th-century machine politics: Vote early and often.
Mexico Has World's Most Health Worker Deaths From Pandemic, Finds Amnesty International
At least 7,000 health workers around the world have died after becoming infected with the coronavirus, including 1,320 in Mexico, Amnesty said. Other countries with high mortality rates include United States, Brazil and India, where health worker death to...
South Korean Doctors Expected To End Strike Amid COVID Cases Surge
South Korean doctors have agreed to end a twoweek strike which has hindered efforts to curb a new wave of coronavirus infections, Prime Minister Chung Syekyun said on Friday, after overnight talks over the government's medical reform plans.