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Trump Says Bahrain Agrees To Normalize Relations With Israel
Bahrain has joined the United Arab Emirates in striking an agreement to normalize relations with Israel, President Donald Trump said on Friday, a dramatic move aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East.
Georgia Judge To Decide If Voters Can Dissolve Police Department At Center Of Arbery Murder Case
A Georgia Superior Court judge could decide on Friday whether voters have the right to dissolve a county police department accused of mishandling of the killing of Black jogger Ahmaud Arbery in an incident caught on a cellphone video that went viral.
Koala Chaos Ends As Australian State Leaders Reach Truce Over Habitat Law
A political crisis in Australia's most populous state ended on Friday as one of the parties in the governing coalition abandoned a threat to leave the alliance over policies designed to protect koalas.
Taiwan President Visits Air Defence Battery As China Tensions Rise
Taiwan President Tsai Ingwen visited an air defence missile base on Friday, where she urged the troops to be steadfast in their defence of the island's sovereignty and democracy as tensions with China continue to rise.
Myanmar Reports 115 New Cases Of Coronavirus As It Grapples With Second Wave
Myanmar reported 115 new coronavirus cases on Friday, a day after imposing sweeping new lockdown measures in its battle on a second wave of infections.
U.S.'s Pompeo Welcomes 'historic' Afghan Peace Talks
United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo welcomed longawaited "historic" peace talks between the Afghan government and the insurgent Taliban while on his way to the opening event in Qatar's capital of Doha, late on Thursday.
South Korea Sees Uptick In COVID-19 Cases As New Cluster Infections Continue
South Korea posted a slight rise in daily coronavirus cases on Friday, as infections eased from a church and political rally that sparked a second wave of outbreaks and new cases emerged in religious and sporting groups and a university hospital.
Sudan Declares State Of Economic Emergency After Sharp Fall In Currency
Sudan declared an economic state of emergency on Thursday after its currency fell sharply in recent weeks, setting up special courts to prosecute what officials called a "systematic operation" to vandalize the economy.
Pakistanis Outraged By Gang Rape Of Mother Along Major Highway
Comments by the lead police investigator suggesting that the victim of a gang rape in Pakistan that occurred along one of the country's most secure highways was to blame have spurred cries of outrage.
Syrian Air Defences Thwart Israeli Attack On Aleppo City - Syrian State TV
Syrian air defences thwarted an Israeli attack on Aleppo city, Syrian state television said on Friday.
Hackers Linked to Russia, China Trying to Spy on Biden and Trump Camps: Microsoft
Biden’s main campaign advisory firms had been warned by the software giant that it was in the crosshairs of the same Russian hackers who intervened in the 2016 U.S. election.
Novichok and 'Smart' Votes: Five Things to Know About Russia's Polls
In 41 of the country's regions, Russians are voting for regional governors and assemblies as well as in four by-elections for national MPs, among other polls.
Finland's New Covid-19 App Warns PM of Exposure, Puts Her in Isolation
Finland launched its coronavirus tracing app allowing smartphone users to receive an alert when they have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for the coronavirus.
Rare White Diamond up for Auction in Hong Kong, No Official Price Estimate Given
Quig Bruning, Sotheby's New York head of jewelry, said the house is 'letting the market decide what the value of this diamond is.'
U.S. General Says Not Seeing Indications Of North Korea Looking At 'lashing Out'
The head of U.S. forces in South Korea said on Thursday that he was not seeing indications that North Korea was looking at "lashing out" ahead of an expected military parade, as Pyongyang is internally focused on dealing with typhoon damage and the corona...
Seven Dead In Colombian Protests Against Police Brutality
Seven people were killed in Colombian capital Bogota and satellite city Soacha overnight in protests against police brutality, sparked by a widelyshared video of a man being repeatedly shocked with a stun gun by police before later dying.