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Exclusive: France Outlines Reforms For Crisis-ridden Lebanon
French President Emmanuel Macron has outlined political and financial reforms Lebanese politicians need to make to unlock foreign aid and rescue the country from multiple crises, including an economic meltdown, according to a document seen by Reuters.
Putin Touts Russia's COVID-19 Vaccine As Effective And Safe
The Russian president on Thursday praised a coronavirus vaccine that Russia approved for use earlier this month as effective and safe, a clear bid to address international skepticism about the shots that have only been studied for two months in a few doz...
Tensions Grow As Bosnian Authorities Crack Down On Migrants
Tensions are growing in the northwestern Bosnia after local authorities launched a widespread crackdown on thousands of migrants stranded in the area and set up police roadblocks to prevent more Europebound newcomers from arriving.
Russian Prosecutors Say No Indication Of Crime Against Kremlin Critic Navalny, No Probe Needed
The Russian Prosecutor General's office said there was no indication a crime had been committed against Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, who is in a medicallyinduced coma in a Berlin hospital after what allies say was a poisoning.
Death Toll From Heavy Afghanistan Flooding Surpasses 150
The death toll from two days of heavy flooding in northern and eastern Afghanistan rose to at least 150 on Thursday, with scores more injured as rescue crews searched for survivors beneath the mud and rubble of collapsed houses, officials said.
WHO Europe Chief Cites Coronavirus Warning Signs Ahead
The World Health Organizations top official in Europe warned Thursday that the coronavirus is a tornado with a long tail and said rising case counts among young people could ultimately spread to more vulnerable older people and cause an uptick in deaths.
France Warns Lebanon Risks Collapse After Explosion, Crisis
Lebanon is in such a deep political and economic crisis that the country risks collapsing altogether, Frances foreign minister said Thursday.
China Criticizes US Sanctions Over South China Sea Buildup
China on Thursday accused Washington of violating international law by imposing sanctions on officials and companies over Beijings military buildup in the disputed South China Sea, but gave no indication of possible retaliation.
Donald Trump Takes Night Off from Anti-Immigrant Talk to Swear in US Citizens
The decision by Trump’s campaign to feature the naturalization ceremony angered some senior officials with US Citizenship and Immigration Services, which oversees the naturalization process. Several expressed frustration with what they described as a poli...
Laura Slams Louisiana Coast With Fierce Wind, Surging Sea
Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast for hours with ferocious wind, torrential rains and rising seawater as it roared ashore over southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border early Thursday as a lifethreatening Category 4 storm.
Insect Repellent Ingredient May Protect against Coronavirus, UK Study Finds
Citriodiol is derived from the leaves and twigs of Eucalyptus citriodora tree, and is marketed as a natural alternative to Deet, another ingredient used in insect repellents. The military scientists adopted two experimental approaches.
Does A Face Mask Protect Me, Or Just The People Around Me?
Does a face mask protect me, or just the people around me?
New Zealand Judge Rejects Mosque Shooter's 'self-absorbed' Change Of Heart
New Zealand mosque shooter Brenton Tarrant said in a presentencing report that he did not want psychological help, and that if necessary, he would analyse his own behaviour that prompted him to go on a killing spree.
Thai Refuge Warns Of Growing Risks To Animals As Pandemic Bites
As the pandemic batters Thailand's touristreliant economy, animal attractions from petting zoos to elephant camps and tiger farms are feeling the pain and may even have to give animals away, warned the founder of an animal refuge.
EU Trade Chief Phil Hogan Resigns Over Recent Controversy on Flouting Covid-19 Rules
A contrite Phil Hogan acknowledged such a fundamental error and said “I fully understand their sense of hurt and anger when they feel that those in public service do not meet the standards expected of them.”
Most Condors Survive California Wildfire That Destroyed Sanctuary
At least 90% of condors on the central California coast survived a wildfire that tore through their forest range and destroyed a sanctuary for the endangered birds, a wildlife group said on Wednesday.