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China's deadly summer floods have caused $25B in damages
Summer floods in China have left more than 200 people dead or missing and caused $25 billion in direct damages, an emergency management official said Thursday.
Some Arizona schools to reopen in defiance of virus benchmarks
Some Arizona schools plan to restart inperson education on Monday in defiance of state benchmarks on when students and staff can safely return to classes during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
New Zealand scrambles to trace cluster, reporting 13 new virus cases
New Zealand officials were scrambling to trace the source of an outbreak of the coronavirus, reporting 13 new cases on Thursday, as long queues of people formed to escape a renewed lockdown in the country's biggest city and be tested.
Florida sheriff bans masks for deputies with some exceptions
A central Florida sheriff says his deputies wont be allowed to wear face masks except under some conditions, and neither will visitors to the sheriffs office.
Trump plans campaign swing next week as counter to Democrats' convention
President Donald Trump is planning to visit four election battleground states next week as the Republican competes for attention with Democrats who will formally nominate Joe Biden as their presidential candidate.
Trump privately discussing replacing Defense Secretary Esper after election
President Donald Trump has privately discussed with advisers the possibility of replacing Defense Secretary Mark Esper after the November election in the wake of a number of differences between them, a source familiar with the internal debate said on Wedn...
Last year was one of three warmest on record, researchers find
Last year was one of the three warmest on record, with glaciers melting, sea levels rising and a spate of wildfires, heatwaves and droughts, research published in the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society (BAMS) showed.
Oil spill in Venezuela stains treasured Caribbean beaches
An oil spill in Venezuela has coated a stretch of the crisiswracked nation's Caribbean coastline, treasured for its white sand beaches, clusters of small islands and wildlife.
Prosecutors charge 3 with threatening women in R. Kelly case
Federal prosecutors announced charges Wednesday against three men accused of threatening and intimidating women who have accused R&B singer R. Kelly of abuse, including one man suspected of setting fire to a vehicle in Florida.
AP Photos: Women with COVID give birth alone in Peru
Before she gave birth in Perus largest maternity hospital, Mara Alvarez closed her eyes and made one request through her face mask.
No prosecution for many arrested at Portland's protests
People arrested in Portland since late May on nonviolent misdemeanor charges during the protests that have racked Oregons largest city for more than two months won't be prosecuted.
Norway to quarantine more travellers as COVID-19 rises
Norway is reimposing quarantine on more travellers from foreign countries, the government said on Wednesday, and reiterated its advice that Norwegians should avoid travelling abroad amid a jump in the number of new coronavirus cases.
UAE Lifts Entry Restrictions Which Required Foreign Residents to Seek Approval Before Returning
The UAE in March suspended the entry of non-citizens as part of measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease.
France to ramp up police checks to ensure masks are worn
France will gradually ramp up police checks to ensure people wear face masks where it is mandatory and respect social distancing amidst a new surge of COVID19 infections, the government's spokesman said on Wednesday.
Israel to examine Russia's COVID-19 vaccine, minister says
Israel will examine Russia's COVID19 vaccine and enter negotiations to buy it if it is found to be a "serious product", Israel's health minister said.
Lebanon Has Flour Enough to Last Four Months, Says Economy Minister as Shipment from WHO Awaited
A U.N. report on Tuesday said Lebanon only had six week’s supply.
