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Jill Biden, Joe's Chief Protector, Stepping Up As First Lady
She's fended off protesters who made a run at her husband. She's moved him farther from reporters during the coronavirus pandemic. She's supported his presidential ambitions again and again except in 2004, when she deployed a novel messaging technique to...
Mysterious Monolith in US Desert Reportedly Disappears
The shiny, triangular pillar which protruded some 12 feet from the red rocks of southern Utah, was spotted on November 18 by baffled local officials counting bighorn sheep from the air.
Greek Ship Crew Held Hostage after Nigeria Kidnapping, Makes it 23rd Such Incident This Year
Pirates took the captain and two of the crew of the Stelios K hostage, but the two sailors left on board were able to steer it back to a safe berth in Lagos.
Six Explosions In Eritrean Capital Asmara, Says U.S. State Department
Six explosions were reported in the Eritrean capital, Asmara, on Saturday night, the U.S. State Department said, although it was not immediately clear if they were related to the conflict in the neighbouring Tigray region of Ethiopia.
Ex-Trump Campaign Aide Sues Over Russia Probe Surveillance
A former Trump campaign associate who was the target of a secret surveillance warrant during the FBI's Russia investigation says in a federal lawsuit that he was the victim of unlawful spying.
Protesters Clash With Police At Paris Protest Against Police Violence
Hundreds of blackclad protesters clashed with police at the end of a demonstration against police violence in Paris on Saturday after masked protesters launched fireworks at police lines, put up barricades and threw stones.
Indonesia Police Hunt Suspected Militants After Four Killed
Indonesian police were searching on Saturday for suspected militants accused of killing four people said by rights groups to be Christians, beheading one and burning down their homes.
Oil Prices Set For Weekly Gain Ahead Of OPEC+ Meeting
Oil prices were mixed on Friday but remained on course for a fourth straight week of gains ahead of an OPEC+ meeting early next week.
Saudi-led Coalition Carries Out Air Raids On Houthi Barracks In Sanaa Area - Residents
The Saudiled coalition fighting Houthi forces in Yemen carried out a series of air raids on barracks used by the Iranaligned group in and around the Yemeni capital Sanaa on Friday, according to local residents.
Pakistan Cabinet Approves Chemical Castration of Rapists, Special Courts for Rape Trials
The ordinances have already been approved in-principle by the federal Cabinet on Tuesday, the Dawn News reported.
South Korea Braces For Bed Shortages As Coronavirus Cases Near Nine-month High
South Korea reported more than 500 new coronavirus cases for the second consecutive day on Friday, a level not seen in nearly nine months, as a third wave of infections spreads nationwide and authorities scrambled to provide more hospital beds.
Mired with Domestic Work, Burden of Childcare, How Covid-19 Pandemic Has Hurt Women Disproportionately
The women questioned for the report estimated they had taken on an additional 5.2 hours of childcare each week, while the men reported an additional 3.5 hours spent on childcare.
Angry Trump Promises Rally In Battleground State Of Georgia
President Donald Trump on Thursday renewed baseless claims that massive fraud and crooked officials in battleground states led to his election defeat, and said he'll go to Georgia to rally supporters ahead of two Senate runoff elections.
AstraZeneca Likely to Run Additional Global Trial of Covid-19 Vaccine, Says CEO after Questions over Results
Instead of adding the trial arm to an ongoing US process, a new study would be run to evaluate a lower dosage that performed better than a full amount in AstraZeneca’s studies, Soriot was quoted as saying in a Bloomberg News report.
Australia To Dismiss At Least 10 Soldiers Over Afghan Killings - ABC
Australia has issued termination notices to at least 10 special forces soldiers after the release of a report that found credible evidence of unlawful killings in Afghanistan, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) said on Thursday.
Thailand Sees First Trickle Of Tourists In October As Curbs Ease
Thailand recorded its first 1,201 foreign tourists in October since a ban in April aimed at averting coronavirus outbreaks, as the country gradually opens up to a select number of visitors to help its struggling, tourismreliant economy.