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Normalcy Returning To Pakistan's Monsoon-drenched Karachi
Normalcy began slowly returning to Pakistan's financial capital Karachi on Saturday after flood waters from days of monsoon rains that killed 47 people receded, enabling relief work in the city of 15 million.
Protest In Mauritius Over Oil Spill, Dozens Of Dead Dolphins
Honking and drumming, hundreds of people have begun protesting in the capital of Mauritius over the governments handling of an oil spill from a grounded Japanese ship and the alarming discovery of dozens of dead dolphins in recent days.
Japan, U.S. Defence Chiefs Oppose Bid To Alter Status Of Asian Waters
Japan's Defence Minister Taro Kono said on Saturday he had agreed with his U.S. counterpart Mark Esper that both countries opposed any unilateral attempt to change the status quo in the key waterways of the South China Sea and the East China Sea.
The Latest: Malaysia Extends Ban On Foreign Tourists
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia Malaysia has extended its pandemic movement restrictions including a ban on foreign tourists until the end of the year.
‘You'll Leave Eventually’: In Shattered Beirut, Property Sharks Circle Homes Ravaged by Deadly Blast
A massive explosion at the Beirut port on August 4 that many blame on official negligence killed more than 180 people, wounded thousands and laid waste to some of the capital's most picturesque streets.
UK Head Teachers Concerned About COVID Test And Trace Scheme - Survey
Almost 70% of head teachers do not have confidence in the UK government's test, trace and isolate system ahead of the return of millions of school children next week, a new survey of over 4,000 school leaders has shown.
Owner Of Trump Hotel In Vancouver Files For Bankruptcy
The company that owns the Trump International Hotel in Vancouver has filed for bankruptcy.
White House Suggests $1.3 Trillion Coronavirus Aid Bill; Pelosi Says Not Enough
President Donald Trump is willing to sign a $1.3 trillion coronavirus relief bill, a top aide said on Friday, but Democratic House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the sum was not enough to meet the needs of the American people.
Kenosha Police Union Gives Its Version Of Blake Shooting
The Kenosha police union on Friday offered the most detailed accounting to date on officers' perspective of the moments leading up to police shooting Jacob Blake seven times in the back, saying he had a knife and fought with officers, putting one of them...
Top General Says No Role For Military In Presidential Vote
The U.S. armed forces will have no role in carrying out the election process or resolving a disputed vote, the top U.S. military officer told Congress in comments released Friday.
Canadian Economy Plummets In 2nd Quarter With Pandemic
The Canadian economy was devastated in the second quarter due to the coronavirus panedemic, according to figures released Friday, but there were signs of a slow recovery.
New Charges Filed Against Woman In Jennifer Dulos Case
Connecticut prosecutors filed new evidence tampering charges Friday against a woman accused in connection with the presumed killing of Jennifer Dulos, a mother of five whose disappearance last year spurred interest nationwide.
French President: World Needs A Globally Active US Leader
He cant vote in the U.S. presidential election, but French President Emmanuel Macron hopes whoever wins the November vote is more of a global player.
Pakistan Jails Three Accused Of Financing Mumbai Attacks
A court in Pakistan has sentenced to prison three leaders of JamatudDawa, an organisation accused by India and the United States of masterminding the 2008 attacks in Mumbai.
Chilean Police Officer Arrested Over Blinding Of Woman During 2019 Protests
A Chilean special forces captain has been arrested for assault in relation to an incident in which a woman was blinded by a tear gas canister during the massive social protests that rocked the country in 2019.
39 Dolphins, 3 Whales Wash Up On Mauritius After Oil Spill
The number of dead dolphins that have washed ashore on the Indian Ocean island nation of Mauritius after an oil spill has risen to 39, the government said Friday, ahead of protests this weekend against authorities handling of the disaster at sea.