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Chinese Researchers Quit U.S.; Agents Target Biden Team: U.S. Officials
More than 1,000 Chinese researchers have left the United States amid a U.S. crackdown on alleged technology theft, top U.S. security officials said on Wednesday, adding that Chinese agents had already been targeting the incoming Biden administration.
Hungary Reports Record 182 Daily COVID Deaths
Hungary reported 182 new COVID19 deaths on Thursday, by far the highest daily toll since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, government data showed.
A Litany of Baseless Assertions: Trump's Claims of Vote Rigging Are All Wrong
This election is about great voter fraud, fraud that has never been seen like this before, Trump said in a 46-minute address posted on social media.
Survey Finds Race- And Sex-based Harassment 'Common' At FEMA
More than a quarter of employees at the Federal Emergency Management Agency said they were harassed or discriminated against based on their gender or race, according to a survey released Wednesday as part of the fallout from allegations of sexual harassme...
Elderly Swedish Woman Suspected Of Imprisoning Son Released From Custody
A 70yearold Swedish woman detained on suspicion of holding her adult son captive at home for up to three decades has been released from custody after the case against her had weakened, Stockholm prosecutors said on Wednesday.
Four Ethiopian Aid Workers Killed In Tigray, Sources Say
Four Ethiopian aid workers were killed in Tigray near the border with Eritrea last month during a war in the northern region, a humanitarian and a diplomatic source said on Wednesday.
Germany To Keep Restaurants, Hotels Closed Until Jan. 10 - Sources
Germany is planning to extend restrictions on restaurants and hotels until Jan. 10, sources familiar with discussions between the federal government and 16 states said on Wednesday.
Biden Will Carry Georgia After Second Recount - Secretary Of State
Democrat Joe Biden is headed towards victory in Georgia in the 2020 U.S. presidential election after the state's second recount, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said on Wednesday, rejecting false claims of fraud in the election.
Afghan Government, Taliban Announce Breakthrough Deal To Pursue Peace Talks
Afghan government and Taliban representatives said on Wednesday they had reached a preliminary deal to press on with peace talks, their first written agreement in 19 years of war welcomed by the United Nations and Washington.
Special Report-Iran Expands Shrines And Influence In Iraq
In September, a senior Iranian commander made an unannounced visit to one of Shi'ite Islam's holiest sites in the southern Iraqi city of Kerbala.
Sri Lanka Evacuates Thousands as Cyclone Burevi Nears
The cyclone is likely to damage coastal buildings and power lines and unleash flash floods, the island’s disaster management centre said, advising those living near its path to stay indoors.
Factbox: Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Days Away From UK Roll-out
Britain on Wednesday became the first country in the world to approve the PfizerBioNTech COVID19 vaccine for use and said that it will be rolled out from early next week.
'Fake News' About Covid-19 Vaccine has Become a Second Pandemic, Red Cross Chief Says
Francesco Rocca said in a virtual briefing to the UN Correspondents Association that governments and institutions needed to implement measures to combat growing mistrust and misinformation.
Which Americans will get Vaccine First? Experts Vote for Healthcare Workers, People in Care Facilities
A high level panel of US experts on Tuesday voted that health care workers and residents of long-term care facilities should be prioritised in the first phase.
Music Producer For Presidential Candidate Wine Hurt In Clashes In Uganda
A music producer for Ugandan pop star and presidential candidate Bobi Wine has been wounded in the mouth by a rubber bullet during clashes between security personnel and Wine's supporters, a spokesman for his party and police said on Tuesday.