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F1's pandemic pause spurs Hamilton to race on for 2-3 years
The pandemicenforced break from Formula One could prolong Lewis Hamilton's career.
Iraq: Since October, 560 protesters, police died in rallies
Iraqs government said Thursday that since last October when antigovernment protests erupted in the country, a total of 560 protesters and members of the security forces have been killed in the violence.
Iraq: Since October, 560 protesters, police died in rallies
Iraqs government said Thursday that since last October when antigovernment protests erupted in the country, a total of 560 protesters and members of the security forces have been killed in the violence.
Russia hands U.S. student long jail term on police assault charge
A Russian court sentenced a U.S. student to nine years in jail on Thursday after finding him guilty of endangering the lives of two police officers who detained him after a party in Moscow.
2020's Final Mars Mission, Featuring NASA's Most Elaborate Life-hunting Rover, Poised for Blastoff from Florida
The rover Perseverance will follow China’s rover-orbiter combo and a United Arab Emirates orbiter, both launched last week. It will take the spacecraft seven months to reach Mars after traveling 300 million miles.
Jordan announces first donations from $100 million pledge
Hornets owner and sixtime NBA champion Michael Jordan has started sharing details of where some of his $100 million pledge to the Black community will be allocated.
Braves' Markakis returns 3 weeks after opting out of season
Nick Markakis is returning to the Atlanta Braves, three weeks after announcing he was opting out of the season due to his concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.
US agents to pull back in Portland but will stay on standby
Federal agents who have been guarding the U.S. courthouse during violent protests in downtown Portland, Oregon, will begin withdrawing in the next 24 hours, Gov. Kate Brown said Wednesday, though Trump administration officials said some would remain in th...
Bavaria slams U.S. decision to withdraw troops from Germany
Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Soeder on Wednesday criticised the U.S. decision to withdraw about 12,000 troops from Germany, adding that Germany still hoped the next U.S. administration would scrap the plan.
Thai students rally over gender rights, uniforms and haircut rules
Dozens of students rallied in Thailand on Wednesday to demand from the government greater gender rights and an end to what they called outdated curriculum and discriminatory rules on uniforms and haircuts.
Hanoi to shut bars and ban big gatherings after COVID-19 outbreak in Danang
Vietnam's capital, Hanoi, has ordered bars and pubs to shut and banned large gatherings from midnight on Wednesday because of a COVID19 outbreak in the city of Danang, the head of the city's administration said.
Vietnam confirms four new COVID-19 cases, bringing total to 450
Vietnam late on Wednesday confirmed four new coronavirus infections, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 450, with no deaths.
Chinese professor who criticized Xi seeks to overturn prostitution charge, lawyer says
A prominent Chinese legal scholar who was detained and then fired after criticising President Xi Jinping hopes to clear his name by overturning a prostitution charge brought against him by police, his lawyer said on Wednesday.