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Virus surge makes US weak link in global economic recovery
World
August 11, 2020
Virus surge makes US weak link in global economic recovery
RANKFURT, Germany (AP) — People in China are back to buying German luxury cars. Europe’s assembly lines are accelerating. Now…
Seattle police chief to resign following department cuts
World
August 11, 2020
Seattle police chief to resign following department cuts
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle’s police chief says she is stepping down, a move made public the same day the City…
Turkey’s Halkbank says it is immune from US prosecution in Iran sanctions case
Middle East
August 11, 2020
Turkey’s Halkbank says it is immune from US prosecution in Iran sanctions case
NEW YORK (Reuters) — Halkbank on Monday urged the dismissal of a US indictment accusing the state-owned Turkish lender of…
Portland protesters rally as arrest of activist draws ire
World
August 11, 2020
Portland protesters rally as arrest of activist draws ire
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The arrest during protests in Portland, Oregon, of a Black woman who became a leading activist…
Taiwan says virus aid sent quietly to avoid Beijing protests
World
August 11, 2020
Taiwan says virus aid sent quietly to avoid Beijing protests
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan sent COVID-19 assistance to foreign countries surreptitiously to avoid protests from China, its foreign minister…
Global coronavirus cases top 20 million, doubling in 45 days
World
August 11, 2020
Global coronavirus cases top 20 million, doubling in 45 days
MITO, Japan (AP) — The number of coronavirus cases topped 20 million on Tuesday, more than half of them from…
As Trump falters, Democrats and Biden eye an elusive prize: Texas
World
August 10, 2020
As Trump falters, Democrats and Biden eye an elusive prize: Texas
(Reuters) – As polls show Texans increasingly frustrated with President Donald Trump’s response amid a massive resurgence in coronavirus cases,…
Gone for good? Evidence signals many jobs aren’t coming back
World
August 10, 2020
Gone for good? Evidence signals many jobs aren’t coming back
WASHINGTON (AP) — Stark evidence of the damage the resurgent viral outbreak has caused the US economy could come Friday…
US Donates 250 ventilators to Egypt to treat coronavirus patients
Egypt
August 10, 2020
US Donates 250 ventilators to Egypt to treat coronavirus patients
The United States Government, via the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has donated 250 ventilators to Egypt for…
Why choice of running mate matters more than usual this year
World
August 10, 2020
Why choice of running mate matters more than usual this year
NEW YORK (AP) — For all the secrecy and speculation that typically surrounds the search for a vice presidential candidate,…