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UN Says New Polio Outbreak In Sudan Caused By Oral Vaccine
The World Health Organization says a new polio outbreak in Sudan is linked to an ongoing vaccinesparked epidemic in Chad a week after the U.N. health agency declared the African continent free of the wild polio virus.
Australian State Reports Jump In Coronavirus Cases But Says New Year Show Must Go On
Australia's mostpopulous state reported the biggest daily jump in coronavirus infections in two weeks on Wednesday but said there were no plans to cancel the New Year fireworks show over Sydney Harbour, as new cases nationally also ticked up.
Migrants Trying To Reach Europe Pushed To Deadly Atlantic
CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN Migrants are increasingly crossing a treacherous part of the Atlantic Ocean to reach the Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago near West Africa, in what has become one of the most dangerous routes to European territory.
Japan LDP Heavyweight Kishida: Frank Discussions Needed With U.S. Over Defence Burden
Former Japanese foreign minister Fumio Kishida, a candidate for leadership of the ruling party to replace Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, said on Wednesday that frank talks were needed with the United States over Japan's share of its defence burden.
US Isolates Itself from Global Coronavirus Vaccine Effort Led by 'Corrupt' WHO
Aside from underscoring Trump's long-standing distrust of global alliances and, in particular, his criticism of the WHO, the decision marks a notable bet on Operation Warp Speed, the federal government's effort to speed development of drugs, vaccines and...
North Korean Troops, Vehicles Seen Preparing For Huge Parade, U.S. Think-tank Says
Masses of North Korean troops and vehicles have been practicing for a major military parade despite the country's ongoing coronavirus restrictions, satellite imagery released by a U.S. thinktank shows.
SEC Complaint Filed Over Mine That Could Threaten Rare Plant
Conservationists have filed a complaint with the Securities Exchange Commission accusing an Australian mining company of misleading investors about how soon it might start building a Nevada lithium mine at the center of a fight over a rare desert wildflow...
Wildfire Leaves California's Oldest Park Too Hazardous For Visitors
The lightningsparked wildfire that ravaged Big Basin Redwoods State Park, California's oldest state park, has left it too dangerous for visitors, officials said Tuesday during a tour of the burned area by Governor Gavin Newsom.
Colombia Confirmed COVID-19 Deaths Top 20,000
Confirmed deaths in Colombia due to COVID19 topped 20,000 on Tuesday as cases surpassed 624,000, the health ministry said in its daily update.
New U.N. Council President Stands By Dismissal Of U.S. Sanctions Move On Iran
Niger, the U.N. Security Council president for September, said on Tuesday it stands by a declaration that no further action can be taken on a U.S. bid to trigger a return of U.N. sanctions on Iran because there is no consensus in the 15member body.
Spain's Daily COVID-19 Infections Retreat From Peaks
Spain's health ministry said on Tuesday the number of coronavirus cases detected daily had declined over the past four days, further off a peak of around 10,000 reached about 10 days ago, and officials said no new lockdown was necessary.
Right-wing Leader Decries Revenge After Portland, Oregon Killing
The leader of a Portland group that backs President Donald Trump on Tuesday told followers not to seek revenge after a supporter was shot dead and counter protesters celebrated the killing.
Portland Protesters Target City's Mayor Amid Rising Tensions
Black Lives Matter protesters in Portland, Oregon, shifted their focus to the city's mayor, and police declared a riot as people broke windows, vandalized a business and set a small fire inside the upscale apartment building where Mayor Ted Wheeler lives.
U.S. Panel Says Health Workers, First Responders Should Be First To Get COVID-19 Vaccines
A panel of experts set up to advise the United States on how best to allocate COVID19 vaccines said on Tuesday that high risk workers in healthcare facilities and first responders should get them first as part of a recommended fourphase rollout plan.
Section Of Wall On Old Amsterdam Canal Collapses
A section of wall and sidewalk on one of Amsterdam's historic canals collapsed on Tuesday in a rare accident, but nobody was injured.
Tropical Storm Nana Forms, Takes Aim At Central America
The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Nana has formed south of Jamaica, and is taking aim at Central America.