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Congo Lawmakers Tell Barrick To Secure Mine Perimeter After Deadly Protest
Lawmakers in Democratic Republic of Congo have asked Barrick Gold Corp to secure the perimeter of its Kibali gold mine after a protest last month over the eviction of people living on the company's concession turned deadly.
Health Officials Say Smoke Over Philadelphia Not Hazardous
No toxic chemicals at levels hazardous to human health have been found at a junkyard fire in Philadelphia that spread huge amounts of smoke over parts of the city, authorities said Wednesday, but they warned people to limit their time outside.
Malala Gets Married To Asser Malik | Nobel Laureate Share 'Precious Day' On Twitter
24-year-old human rights activist, Malala Yousafzai, announced her marriage to Asser Malik. The duo got married at a small Islamic ceremony called a nikkah in Birmingham, UK.
Man Pleads Guilty To Running Guns Through Arkansas To Mexico
An Oklahoma man pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiring to smuggle guns through Arkansas to Mexican drug cartels.
2 More Guilty Pleas From Man Who Admitted Killing 4 Nevadans
A Salvadoran immigrant who admitted fatally shooting four people during a crime spree in northern Nevada in January 2019 pleaded guilty Tuesday to the last two killings in rural Douglas County as part of an overall deal with prosecutors that will spare hi...
Biden-Xi Virtual Meeting Planned For As Soon As Next Week-person Briefed On Matter
A virtual meeting planned between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will be held as soon as next week, a person briefed on the matter told Reuters.
FBI: Suspected Serial Killer's Tattoo Played Role In Capture
Security camera footage, shell casings and a small but distinctive tattoo played pivotal roles in the arrest of a man suspected in at least six killings over the past two months in the St. Louis and Kansas City areas.
Rapper's Rowdy Past Raises Red Flags In Astroworld Lawsuits
Lawsuits are piling up less than a week after the deadly crowd crush at the Astroworld concert, and legal experts say its not looking good for rapper Travis Scott and the companies behind the tragic event in Houston.
Brazil Businesses Lean On Government To Shift Climate Stance
Powerful businesses are urging Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to give up the country's longstanding resistance on key issues at this year's U.N. climate talks, arguing that Brazil can't afford to pass up the chance to use its vast natural wealth in th...
U.S. Envoy Returns To Ethiopia To Meet African Union On Conflict
The U.S. State Department on Monday said Washington believes there is a small window of an opening to work with the African Union to make progress on peacefully resolving the conflict in Ethiopia as a special envoy returned to Addis Ababa.
Thousands Rally In Georgia To Demand Ex-president's Release
Thousands of protesters rallied in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi on Monday to demand the release of the countrys jailed former President Mikheil Saakashvili.
Prosecutors Step Up Charges For Those Dealing In Fentanyl
Some Southern California prosecutors are stepping up charges against those who sell deadly, fentanyllaced illegal drugs.
UK Lifts Travel Restrictions for WHO-Listed Vaccines; India's Covaxin Recipients to Benefit
The changes will come into force from November 22 and will benefit fully jabbed people from countries, including the UAE and Malaysia.
Global Covid-19 Cases Surpass 250 Million, Eastern Europe Infections at Record Levels
Daily average has fallen by 36% over three months, but the virus is still infecting 50 million people every 90 days due to the highly transmissible Delta variant.
Global Covid-19 Cases Near 250 Million as Delta Surge Eases
Over the last three months, the daily average number of cases has fallen by 36%, according to a Reuters analysis.
Moroccan King Ignores Algeria Accusation In Speech
Morocco's King Mohammed gave a speech about Western Sahara on Saturday but made no mention of an Algerian accusation that Morocco targeted Algerian civilians in an incident last week that the United Nations said took place in the disputed territory.