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Qatar Foreign Minister Says There Has Been Movement On Resolving Gulf Dispute
Qatar's foreign minister said on Friday that there has been movement on resolving a bitter diplomatic dispute among the Gulf countries but that he could not predict whether a breakthrough was imminent or would fully resolve the matter.
Canada Condemns China For Doctored Tweet Of Australian Soldier
Canada on Thursday condemned China for tweeting a doctored image of an Australian soldier, adding its voice to international protests about an incident Ottawa said was shocking.
Four Killed In Blast At English Water Treatment Plant
A large blast at a water treatment site on the outskirts of Bristol in England killed four workers and injured a fifth, emergency services said on Thursday.
Almost Half Of Yemenis In Acute Food Insecurity, New Data Shows
Faminelike conditions have reappeared in parts of Yemen and almost half the population is experiencing high levels of food insecurity, new United Nations data showed on Thursday, with aid agencies warning time is running out to prevent mass starvation.
In Parting Shot, Pompeo Rebukes Turkey At NATO Meeting
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo used his final NATO meeting this week to sharply criticise Turkey, saying its purchase of a Russian weapons system was "a gift" to Moscow, according to five diplomats and officials.
Ivanka Trump Deposed As Part Of Inauguration Fund Lawsuit
Ivanka Trump has been deposed by attorneys alleging that President Donald Trump's 2017 inauguration committee misused donor funds, a new court filing reveals.
Barr's Special Counsel Move Could Tie Up His Successor
Outgoing Attorney General Bill Barr's decision to appoint a special counsel to investigate the handling of the Russia probe ensures his successor won't have an easy transition.
Hungarian Politician Szajer Quits Ruling Party After Fleeing Brussels Lockdown Gathering
Hungarian politician Jozsef Szajer has quit Prime Minister Viktor Orban's ruling Fidesz party after fleeing a lockdown party in Brussels via a gutter, daily Magyar Nemzet reported on Wednesday.
Ireland Warns UK Not To Breach Brexit Divorce Deal Again
Ireland's foreign minister warned on Wednesday that if the United Kingdom's forthcoming finance bill deliberately breaches the Brexit divorce accord, it will be taken as a signal that London does not want a trade deal.
GOP Leader McDaniel To Run For 3rd Term With Trump's Backing
Ronna McDaniel, the Republican National Committee chairwoman, is launching her bid for a third two-year term heading the GOP's governing organization after the partys stronger-than-anticipated showing in Novembers election, even though President Donald Tr...
As U.S. Races Toward COVID-19 Vaccine, Britain Takes The Lead
Britain leapt ahead of the United States in approving Pfizer's COVID19 vaccine on Wednesday, intensifying scrutiny on U.S. regulators as they consider whether to grant emergency use in the country that leads the world in coronavirus infections.
BioNTech-Pfizer Vaccine Will Be Sent By Plane Or Ferry To UK - Exec
BioNTech will send the COVID19 vaccine it has developed with Pfizer in temperaturecontrolled boxes to Britain by ferry or plane, a senior executive said on Wednesday, as it prepares to deliver the shots in the next few days.
Tearful Mourners Hold Vigil In German City After Drunk Man Kills Five
Residents and politicians wept and hugged as they lay flowers and candles in the western city of Trier on Wednesday to commemorate five people, including a baby, killed by a drunk man who ploughed a speeding car into a pedestrian area.
North Korea-linked Hackers Targeted J&J, Novavax In Hunt For COVID Research
Suspected North Korean hackers have recently tried to break into at least nine health organizations, including pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson and vaccine developer Novavax Inc, revealing a broader effort to target key players in the race to develo...
UK Approves Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine: Who Gets It First?
Britain on Wednesday became the first country in the world to approve the PfizerBioNTech COVID19 vaccine for use and said that it will be rolled out from early next week.
Some Republican States Would Fight Forced Utility Emissions Cuts Under Biden Climate Agenda
The governors of five Republican states are ready to fight Democratic Presidentelect Joe Biden if he tries to require the power sector to slash greenhouse gas emissions.