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Mexico Removes Columbus Statue Ahead Of Annual Protest
The Mexican government has removed a prominent bronze statue of Christopher Columbus and surrounded another with high metal fencing ahead of an annual protest that marks the explorer's arrival in the Americas in 1492.
Takeaways: Coronavirus At Center Of Supreme Court Hearings
The coronavirus won't surrender the national stage to anyone not to President Donald Trump, Judge Amy Coney Barrett or majority Republicans holding the power to confirm nominees to the Supreme Court.
Bus Shooting In Russia Leaves 3 Dead, 3 Wounded
A gunman opened fired at a bus and a bus stop in central Russia on Monday, killing three people and wounding three more, police said.
Razor Blades Found In Pizza Dough Leads To Man's Arrest
A man suspected of putting razor blades into fresh pizza dough sold at a Maine supermarket was arrested, officials said.
Federal Judge Upholds Minnesota’s Extended Ballot Counting
A federal judge has upheld a state court agreement that extends Minnesota's deadline for counting absentee ballots by seven days.
Philippine Congress Enters Crisis Over Leadership Standoff
A large faction of Philippine legislators in the House of Representatives elected a new leader Monday, but the incumbent speaker declared the vote a travesty in a tense political standoff between two allies of the president.
Missouri House Fire Kills 4, Badly Burns 2 Others
An early Sunday morning house fire left four people dead and two others seriously burned in small community of De Soto, Missouri.
In Rare Public Appearance, Maryam Nawaz to Address PDM Rally in Karachi on October 18
On September 20, the leaders of 11 major Opposition parties announced formation of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) and launch of a three-phased anti-government movement under an action plan starting with countrywide public meetings, protest demonst...
Libya To Resume Oil Production At Largest Field Amid Talks
Libyas national oil company announced Sunday it is resuming production at the countrys largest oil field as rival officials from eastern and western Libya began peace talks, part of preliminary negotiations ahead a U.N.brokered dialogue set to take place...
Trump Seeks to Put Covid-19 Behind Him, Get Back to Election Campaign
Trump, trailing his Democratic challenger Joe Biden in opinion polls, addressed supporters from a White House balcony on Saturday afternoon. He urged a crowd of hundreds of largely Black and Latino supporters to help get out the vote in the Nov. 3 electio...
SKorea Worries About Missile Shown In NKorea Military Parade
South Korea on Sunday urged North Korea to commit to its past disarmament pledges while expressing concerns over the Norths unveiling of a suspected new longrange missile during a military parade.
Lithuania Holds National Vote, Coalition Talks Expected
Polls opened Sunday for the first round of Lithuania's parliamentary election, where voters will choose 141 national lawmakers and the ruling fourparty coalition is facing a stiff challenge from the opposition.
Australia In Travel Talks With Japan, Korea As Coronavirus Cases Ease
Australia is in talks with Japan, South Korea, Singapore and South Pacific nations on reopening travel as coronavirus infections ease, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Sunday.
Detained Canadians In China Get Rare Consular Access
The Canadian government said Saturday that China granted consular access to two detained Canadians in China for the first time since January.
North Korean Leader Kim Speaks At Military Parade In Pyongyang: State TV
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un addressed an unusual predawn military parade held in Pyongyang to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of its ruling Workers' Party on Saturday, according to footage aired on state television.
Five Things To Know About Court Nominee Amy Coney Barrett
Confirmation hearings begin Monday for President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Barrett. If confirmed, the 48yearold appeals court judge would fill the seat of liberal Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died last month.