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England axes health agency criticised for COVID-19 response
England will scrap the government agency responsible for responding to public health emergencies after the country has suffered the highest death rate in Europe from the coronavirus pandemic.
German police arrest suspected Syrian militant near Berlin
German authorities arrested a Syrian national Tuesday on suspicion he was a member of two militant groups that fought against the government of President Bashar Assad during the early stages of the conflict in Syria.
Pro-democracy Milk Tea Alliance brews in Asia
As Hong Kong prodemocracy advocates voiced support for Thai antigovernment protests at the weekend, they used the hashtag #MilkTeaAlliance.
Foreign residents still need permission to return to Dubai
Dubai still requires foreign residents who are overseas to obtain permission before returning, the emirate said on Tuesday.
U.S. concerned over neo-Nazi groups after Hungarian rainbow flags torn down
The U.S. Embassy in Budapest warned on Monday that neoNazi groups should not be tolerated after two rainbow flags were torn down from municipals buildings in the latest antiLGBT incidents in Hungary.
Cat 2 Genevieve to strengthen further far off Mexican coast
Hurricane Genevieve, already a Category 2 storm, was expected to strengthen further into a major hurricane Tuesday off Mexico's coast but was not forecast to reach land.
New Zealand rules out COVID-19 outbreak links to freight or frozen items
New Zealand on Tuesday ruled out the possibility that a coronavirus outbreak in its biggest city of Auckland came from frozen food items or freight, as it reported 13 new cases.
Hurricane Genevieve strengthens of Mexico coast
A tropical storm watch was issued Monday for southern parts of Mexicos Baja Peninsula as Hurricane Genevieve rapidly strengthened off the countrys Pacific coast.
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PUBLIC HEALTH-CARES ACT Table. This digital embed lists state, county and local jurisdictions receiving Coronavirus Relief Fund money, and the percentage they have spent as of June 30. This table is current as of Aug. 14, 2020 and will not update. Source...
U.S. watching 'terrible' situation in Belarus closely, warns Russia not to meddle
The United States believes mass protests in Belarus make clear the government of longtime president Alexander Lukashenko "can no longer ignore" calls for democracy there, a senior Trump administration official said on Monday.
Mexican president volunteers to try Russian coronavirus vaccine
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Monday he would volunteer to be among the first to try a Russian vaccine for the novel coronavirus if it proved effective.
Even as Indian Americans Cheer Kamala Harris Selection, Why Some Are Planning to Not Vote for Her
A section of Indian Americans are opposed to Kamala Harris's stance on Kashmir and have alleged the Biden-Harris duo have the support and backing of pro-Pakistan lobbies in the US.
Putin, Erdogan discuss conflicts in Libya, Syria in phone call: Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the conflicts in Libya and Syria with his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan in a telephone call on Monday, the Kremlin said in a statement.
EU leaders to discuss Belarus on Wednesday
European Union leaders will hold a video call on developments in Belarus at 1000 GMT on Wednesday, said their chairman, European Council President Charles Michel.
Two U.S. helicopters attack Syrian army checkpoint in northeast Syria - state media
Two U.S. helicopters on Monday attacked a Syrian army checkpoint in northeastern Syria near the Kurdishheld city of Qamishli, killing one soldier and injuring two others, state media said.
3 Texas officers shot by gunman, who holds 3 people in home
Three police officers were shot and a man remained barricaded inside a home with three of his family members in a suburb of Austin, Texas, authorities said.
