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Biden Says He Hopes High Court Rejects Trump Bid On 2020 Census Count
U.S. Presidentelect Joe Biden on Tuesday said he hoped the U.S. Supreme Court rejects a Trump administration bid to exclude immigrants living illegally in the United States from population counts used to allocate congressional districts to states.
Friends Or Foes? Syrian Refugees Divided On Fate Of Defectors
Should former members of the Syrian security forces who have defected from President Bashar alAssad's government be prosecuted for war crimes, or should they serve as key witnesses in an effort to bring senior officials to justice?
Special Report: U.S. Air Monitors Routinely Miss Pollution - Even Refinery Explosions
When explosions ripped through a Philadelphia oil refinery last year, the shock waves knocked Felicia Menna’s front door frame out of place. Then came the black smoke.
Election 2020 Today: Biden's Economic Team, Emanuel Weighed
Heres whats happening Tuesday in Election 2020 and President-elect Joe Biden's transition.
UK Not Planning Vaccine Passports For Pubs, Theatre, Sports Events
Senior British minister Michael Gove said that the government was not planning a system of vaccine passports which would prevent those who hadn't had a COVID19 jab from going to the pub or attending events.
Matera Loses Captaincy, Among 3 Players Suspended By Pumas
Pablo Matera has been stripped of the captaincy of the Argentina national rugby team and suspended along with two teammates over historic social media posts which have been deemed discriminatory and xenophobic.
Former Giuliani Associates Plead Not Guilty In New York To Amended Indictment
A Ukraineborn businessman who once helped Donald Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani gather information about U.S. Presidentelect Joe Biden pleaded not guilty to cheating investors in a fraudinsurance company, even after his former partner in the ventur...
Biden's Win Over Trump In Wisconsin Set To Be Certified
Joe Bidens victory in battleground Wisconsin is scheduled to be certified Monday following a partial recount that only added to his 20,600vote margin over President Donald Trump.
Air Strike Kills IRGC Commander At Iraq-Syria Border - Iraqi Officials
An air strike killed a commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards at the IraqSyria border sometime between Saturday and Sunday, Iraqi security and local militia officials said on Monday.
Biden To Receive First Intelligence Briefing Monday
Presidentelect Joe Biden and Vice Presidentelect Kamala Harris will begin receiving the nation's most sensitive secrets Monday as they prepare to assume office on Jan 20.
Pope Cancels Traditional Pre-Christmas Ceremony Due To COVID-19
Pope Francis has cancelled a ceremony that traditionally begins Rome's Christmas season on Dec. 8 at the Spanish Steps because of coronavirus restrictions, the Vatican said on Monday.
Biden Transition Kicks into Gear, as Trump Acknowledges Dwindling Legal Options
While Biden’s transition to the White House appeared to be hitting its stride, the president-elect was hobbling after fracturing his foot while playing with his dog on Saturday.
Turkish Exploration Vessel Back In Port Ahead Of EU Summit
Turkey's seismic exploration vessel Oruc Reis returned to port on Monday from disputed Mediterranean waters, less than two weeks before a European Union summit where the bloc will evaluate possible sanctions against Ankara.
With 4 Lakh Estimated Deaths Due to Malaria Last Year, WHO Warns Fight Against Disease Flat-lining
In its World Malaria Report 2020, the WHO said progress against the mosquito-borne disease was plateauing, particularly in African countries bearing the brunt of cases and deaths.
Volcano Belches Huge Tower of Smoke and Ash in Indonesia
There were no reports of injuries or damage from the eruption in a remote part of the Southeast Asian archipelago.
In El Salvador, Arrested Gang Members Paraded For The Cameras
Hundreds of handcuffed Salvadoran gang members were displayed before assembled reporters on Saturday, a vivid show of President Nayib Bukele's policy of confronting them and the violent crime they are accused of committing.