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In First Review, EU Comes Clean On Military Failings
The European Union acknowledged on Friday that it lacks the capabilities to meet its goal pushed most strongly by its biggest members to become a standalone military power able to help NATO or deploy troops rapidly to regional crises.
Trump, Xi to Meet at Virtual Asia Pacific Forum as Trade Spat Endures
The pair will be at a meeting of the leaders of the 21-nation Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) hosted virtually by Malaysia just two weeks after Trump lost his re-election bid.
Trump's Daughter-in-law Considering Senate Run in 2022, Says US Media
Lara Trump, married to the president's second-eldest son Eric, "has been telling associates she is considering a run for Senate in 2022," the New York Times said, citing three unnamed "allies."
Top Pentagon Official Tests Positive For Coronavirus
A Pentagon official installed in a top policy job last week has tested positive for COVID19, the Pentagon said Thursday, just days after he met with the Lithuanian defense minister, who had contracted the virus.
Protesters March Against Economic, Social Policies In Colombian Cities
Thousands of workers and students protested in Colombia on Thursday against the social and economic policies of President Ivan Duque, despite restrictions to control the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
Hondurans Who Fled Hurricanes Now Face Coronavirus In Overcrowded Shelters
Tens of thousands of Hondurans are cramming into overcrowded storm shelters, aid workers and officials say, raising concerns that the chaotic setup will trigger a new spike in coronavirus infections.
NZ Drawn With Australia In Women's Rugby World Cup Pools
Host and defending champion New Zealand has been drawn with fierce rival Australia in Pool A at next years Womens Rugby World Cup.
Wildlife Diseases Poised To Spread Northwards As Climate Changes - Study
As the world’s climate warms, parasitecarried wildlife diseases will move north, with animals in cold farnorth and highaltitude regions expected to suffer the most dramatic increases, warns a study to be published on Friday in the journal Science.
G20 Leaders Urged To Provide Funds For COVID-19 Vaccines, Drugs, Tests
G20 leaders must help close a funding gap to buy vaccines, drugs and tests to combat the COVID19 pandemic, a letter from South Africa's president, Norway's prime minister, and the heads of the World Health Organization and European Commission said.
Brazil Police May Struggle To Repatriate Murdered Japanese Woman
Brazilian police may not be able to repatriate the body of a Japanese woman who was found murdered in Brazil, where she had sought treatment at a spiritual retreat, an investigating officer said on Thursday.
Wisconsin Issues Recount Order Sought By Trump In 2 Counties
The Wisconsin Elections Commission issued an order Thursday to recount more than 800,000 ballots cast in two heavily liberal counties at President Donald Trump's request.
Jordan Races To Expand Hospitals To Cope With COVID-19 Surge
Jordan is racing to increase hospital bed capacity as its healthcare system struggles to cope with a surge in new coronavirus cases.
EU To Prepare New Round Of Belarus Sanctions - Diplomats
European Union foreign ministers agreed to push ahead on Thursday with a new round of sanctions on Belarus that could be ready in weeks, two EU diplomats said.
Ethiopia Accuses WHO Chief Tedros Of Backing Tigray Rebels
Ethiopia's military accused the World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Thursday of supporting and trying to procure arms and diplomatic backing for Tigray state's dominant political party, which is fighting federal forces.
Biden Team Anxious Over Escalating War In U.S. Ally Ethiopia
U.S. Presidentelect Joe Biden's foreign policy adviser on Thursday urged an end to fighting and protection for civilians in north Ethiopia, where federal troops are battling rebels in a war rocking the Horn of Africa and sending refugees fleeing.
UK Will Likely Follow The U.S. In Cutting Afghanistan Troops, Minister Says
Britain will likely follow the United States in reducing troop levels in Afghanistan but it will continue to work with its government and the U.S. to protect the country's security, Britain's Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said on Thursday.