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UN: Global Tourism Lost $320 Billion In 5 Months From Virus
The tourism global industry has been devastated by the coronavirus pandemic, with $320 billion lost in exports in the first five months of the year and more than 120 million jobs at risk, the U.N. chief said Tuesday.
Army Chief: Suicide Bombers Behind Deadly Philippine Attacks
The Philippine army chief said Tuesday that two Islamic militants who blew themselves up were responsible for the bombings that killed at least 14 people and wounded 75 more, the country's worst extremist attack this year.
Australia Blocks Kirin's $430M Sale Of Business To Chinese
Australia's government announced on Tuesday it proposed to block Kirin Holdings Co.'s 45.6 billion yen ($430 million) sale of its Australian beverage unit to a Chinese company in a development likely to increase strain on ChineseAustralian relations.
Haley Fuels 2024 Presidential Speculation With Republican Convention Speech
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley may have fired up speculation about a 2024 presidential bid on Monday, delivering a speech at the Republican National Convention that praised President Donald Trump while touting her own accomplishments and life story.
Four Takeaways From The First Night Of The Republican National Convention
The Republican Party kicked off its convention to reelect U.S Donald Trump with an unsubstantiated warning from the president himself that he may face a "rigged election," followed in the evening by fullthroated praise for Trump and warnings that America...
Wisconsin Sports Teams Speak Out After Police Shooting
Wisconsins three major professional sports teams wasted no time speaking out after the police shooting of a Black man sparked violent protests in the Milwaukee suburb of Kenosha.
Florida Judge Tempers State Mandate That All Schools Should Reopen In-person Class
A Florida judge struck down a state mandate Monday requiring "brickandmortar" schools to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic, siding with a major Florida teachers union that wants local districts to decide.
'I Could Have Suffocated': Peru's Pandemic Tensions Burst With Nightclub Tragedy
Peru, battling one of the world's worst coronavirus outbreaks and a fivemonth lockdown, was reeling on Monday after the deaths of 13 people, most of them young women, in a stampede at an illegal nightclub triggered by a police raid.
Scientists Say Hong Kong Man Got Coronavirus A Second Time
University of Hong Kong scientists claim to have the first evidence of someone being reinfected with the virus that causes COVID-19.
Facebook To Pay $125 Million In Back Taxes To France
Facebooks French subsidiary has agreed to pay 106 million euros ($125 million) in back taxes and penalties following persistent government efforts to get online giants to pay more taxes where they make their money.
A Ferrari And Piles Of Cash: Insider's Accusations Of Graft In Mexico
A leaked deposition last week from the exboss of Mexico's state oil firm Pemex revealed details of alleged corruption among highranking politicians including three former presidents, several exministers, lawmakers and businessmen.
Bail Denied Again To Zimbabwean Journalist Hopewell Chin'ono
A Zimbabwean journalist who has been held in prison for more than a month has been denied bail for the third time, while police continue arresting government critics.
Mali Junta Wants To Hold Off On Elections Until 2023
The military junta that overthrew Mali's president wants to put off new elections for three years, an official said Monday, as the international community pressed for an immediate return to civilian rule.
Russian Doctor Denies Authorities Pressured Hospital Treating Navalny, Says He Was Unfit to be Transported
The head doctor of the Siberian hospital that treated Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny on Monday denied that the hospital had come under outside pressure from local authorities.
At Least 5 Killed In Bomb Blasts In Southern Philippine Town
Bombs exploded in a southern Philippine town Monday, killing at least five soldiers and wounding 17 other military personnel and civilians despite extra tight security because of threats from Abu Sayyaf militants.
Japan's PM Sets Mark For Days In Office Amid Health Concerns
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday became Japan's longestserving leader in terms of consecutive days in office, but there was little fanfare, as he visited a hospital for another checkup amid concerns about his health.