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Feds, Connecticut City Settle Over Rejection Of Mosque Plans
The U.S. Justice Department and federal prosecutors said Thursday that they have reached an agreement with Meriden, Connecticut, to resolve allegations the city illegally rejected an application for a proposed mosque.
Toronto Cop Sentenced In Beating Of Black Man Who Lost Eye
A Toronto police officer was sentenced Thursday to nine months in jail for his assault conviction in the beating of a young Black man who lost an eye when he was arrested in 2016.
Louisiana Police Officer Shot During Traffic Stop Dies
A parttime north Louisiana police officer who was shot last month during a traffic stop died Thursday, authorities said.
Daily Anti-government Protests In Poland Enter Third Week
Daily antigovernment protests in Poland entered a third week Thursday with grandmothers rallying in Warsaw and smaller demonstrations held in other cities and towns.
Europe Must Strengthen Its Borders After Attacks, Says Macron
Europe must rethink its openborder Schengen area, including a more robust protection of the zone's external frontiers, President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday, after a spate of Islamist attacks in France and Austria.
Italy Posts Daily Record Of 34,505 New Coronavirus Cases As Deaths Surge
Italy has registered 34,505 new coronavirus infections over the past 24 hours, the health ministry said on Thursday, its highest ever daily tally and up from 30,550 on Wednesday.
In Las Vegas, Trump Campaign Expected to Announce Lawsuit Challenging Nevada Vote: Report
The campaign scheduled a news conference as ballot counting in the U.S. presidential election continued in the state.
Election Violence Hits Ivory Coast Cocoa Supply Chain
Cocoa bean arrivals at ports in Ivory Coast fell this week because of a violent political standoff following a disputed presidential election in the world's top growing nation, exporters said on Thursday.
France Registers Over 40,000 New COVID-19 Cases, Warns Of Under-reporting
France registered 40,558 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, compared with 36,330 on Tuesday and a record of 52,518 on Monday, health ministry data showed.
'Supporters Have Real Affection for Him': Win or Lose, Trump's Movement Stronger, Bigger Than Ever
Despite being repeatedly -- and wrongly -- described as only older, white and rural, Trump's base will help deliver the third highest vote total in American political history -- behind only Joe Biden, and Barack Obama in 2008.
2020 Latest: McConnell Says It'll Take While To Count Votes
The Latest on the presidential campaign (all times local):
Judge Reviews Ballot Counting in Suburban Philadelphia County as Vote Count Keeps US on Edge
A decision could have implications for the national presidential race between Republican incumbent Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden.
US Election Result: The Remaining Vote in Pennsylvania Appears to Be Overwhelmingly for Biden
So far, Biden has won absentee voters in Pennsylvania, 78% to 21%, according to the secretary of state’s office.
Iran Foreign Minister Arrives In Venezuela To Start Latin America Tour
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has arrived in Venezuela for the start of a tour of Latin America, Venezuela's foreign ministry said on Wednesday, amid intense efforts by Washington to limit Iran's influence in the western hemisphere.
Kenya Extends COVID-19 Night Curfew To Jan. 3
Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta has extended the country's nightly curfew to Jan. 3 as part of measures to contain the spread of COVID19 after numbers surged in October.
Swiss Deploy Army Again To Help Hospitals Handle Pandemic
The Swiss government on Wednesday authorised deploying up to 2,500 military personnel to help the country's hardpressed health care system handle a second wave of coronavirus infections.