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Read More (MIAMI) — Two tropical storms that broke records for being the earliest named Atlantic storms of their respective place in the alphabet have triggered watches and warnings both in the Caribbean and along the southern coast of the continental United States. Tropical Storm Hanna formed late Thursday in the Gulf of Mexico, about…

Read MoreBeijing says move is a ‘legitimate and necessary response’ to Washington’s order to close Chinese consulate in Houston.Beijing says move is a ‘legitimate and necessary response’ to Washington’s order to close Chinese consulate in Houston.

Read MoreCOVID-19 has made life more dangerous for children on the streets who are even more at risk of being sexually abused.COVID-19 has made life more dangerous for children on the streets who are even more at risk of being sexually abused.

Read MoreThe move comes days after the US ordered China to close its consulate in Houston.The move comes days after the US ordered China to close its consulate in Houston.

Read MoreIran media says Mahan Air pilot forced to drop altitude to avoid collision with F-15 jet, injuring several passengers.Iran media says Mahan Air pilot forced to drop altitude to avoid collision with F-15 jet, injuring several passengers.

Read More (LINCOLN, Neb.) — The owner of a pharmacy that provided drugs to Nebraska for use in a 2018 execution expressed remorse Thursday for making the sale, but acknowledged that he knew prison officials wanted them for a lethal injection. Public records released late Thursday revealed that Community Pharmacy Services, in the Omaha suburb…

Read More John Coates says health of athletes must be secured This week marks one year until postponed Games begin Senior Olympic official John Coates has reiterated that Tokyo must stage a simplified summer Games next year with the health and safety of athletes the most important consideration in the planning. Coates, an Australian, heads…

Read More Exiled journalist is offered a role at University of Canterbury amid celebration of successful application for refugee status Behrouz Boochani granted refugee status in New Zealand “A protective cloak” will be draped over Kurdish Iranian exile Behrouz Boochani, New Zealand supporters have said, after the dissident journalist’s claim for asylum was accepted following…

Read More An international investigation team has completed a preliminary analysis of data from the black boxes of a Ukrainian passenger plane mistakenly shot down by Iran in January, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada said Thursday. “The download and preliminary data analysis was an important milestone in what must be a thorough and transparent…

Read MoreBehrouz Boochani was held on Manus Island for six years under Australia’s harsh asylum policy.Behrouz Boochani was held on Manus Island for six years under Australia’s harsh asylum policy.

Read More (LOS ANGELES) — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sued Thursday to stop the sale and publication of a photo of their son Archie that they say was shot at their Los Angeles-area home in invasion of their privacy. The royal couple gives a detailed account in the lawsuit of the media harassment they…

Read MoreTrump scraps Florida segment of the Republican Party’s nominating convention as US cases surges past four million.Trump scraps Florida segment of the Republican Party’s nominating convention as US cases surges past four million.

Read More When coronavirus swept through the European Union, member states called on Brussels to help. But as Daniel Boffey discovered, the distress calls too often went unanswered On 26 February, amid a growing coronavirus health emergency, Italy’s prime minister, Giuseppe Conte, appealed to fellow EU member states for help. But far from a rapid…

Read More US Secretary of state calls for countries to triumph over Beijing’s ‘new tyranny’ as four Chinese nationals charged with visa fraud US secretary of state Mike Pompeo has called on “free nations” to triumph over the threat of what he said was a “new tyranny” from China. “Today China is increasingly authoritarian at…

Read MoreThe new Star Wars and Avatar movies are pushed back a year while Mulan is postponed indefinitely.The new Star Wars and Avatar movies are pushed back a year while Mulan is postponed indefinitely.

Read More Russian President Vladimir Putin and his American counterpart Donald Trump on Thursday held rare phone talks, which, in contrast with the current political narrative in the US, focused on cooperation and unity. The talks revolved around strategic stability issues, the Kremlin press service said Thursday, and the two leaders agreed to continue negotiations…

Read MoreInfectious disease scientist emerges as national hero amid the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the United States.Infectious disease scientist emerges as national hero amid the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the United States.

Read More Softening his earlier stance, President Donald Trump on Thursday acknowledged that some schools may need to delay their reopening this fall as the coronavirus continues to surge. It marks a shift from Trump’s previous demand for a full reopening of the nation’s schools. In recent weeks, Trump has said that it’s safe to…

Read More Iran promises political response after several passengers were reportedly injured when Mahan Air plane quickly changed altitude Two US fighter jets came close to an Iranian passenger plane over Syrian airspace, causing the pilot to change altitude quickly to avoid collision and injuring several passengers, the official Iranian IRIB news agency reported on…

Read More US Secretary of State’s reported comments ‘untrue, unacceptable and without foundation’ says WHO; Trump cancels Jacksonville RNC; Bolsonaro not distancing despite positive test. Follow the latest updates US surpasses 4m Covid-19 cases as states dial back reopening South Africa sees spike in excess deaths suggesting high Covid-19 toll South Korea goes into recession…

Read More (SPRINGFIELD, Va.) — Virginia’s largest school system is removing the name of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee from one of its high schools in favor of the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis. The Fairfax County School Board approved the change during a meeting Thursday. A news release posted on the school district’s website…

Read MoreThe president says he told his team “it’s not the right time” for a “big, crowded convention”.The president says he told his team “it’s not the right time” for a “big, crowded convention”.

Read More Prime minister will discuss the impact of the pandemic as fears grow over pressure on aged care sector. Follow the latest updates Victoria’s aged care system on verge of collapse amid Covid-19 surge, doctors warn Queensland declares Sydney’s Fairfield a coronavirus hotspot Five deaths and 403 new cases of Covid-19 in Victoria Follow…

Read MoreTrump had moved parts of the convention to Florida after North Carolina’s leaders balked at holding big indoor events.Trump had moved parts of the convention to Florida after North Carolina’s leaders balked at holding big indoor events.

Read MoreProbes will look into allegations of excessive use of force by federal agents in Portland, Oregon and Washington, DC.Probes will look into allegations of excessive use of force by federal agents in Portland, Oregon and Washington, DC.

Read More For years, refugees seeking asylum at the official ports of entry on the Canadian border have been turned back. But now a judge rules U.S. treatment of the returned refugees violates human rights. (Image credit: Geoff Robins/AFP via Getty Images) For years, refugees seeking asylum at the official ports of entry on the…

Read More The teenager’s violent death has inspired a broader movement against PNG’s endemic domestic abuse For six full days 19-year-old Jenelyn Kennedy suffered. Her legs and arms were chained, witness statements to police say, her mouth gagged. They allege she died from being beaten, locked in her room. Her young children in a room…

Read More (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he has canceled segments of the Republican National Convention scheduled for Florida next month, citing a “flare-up” of the coronavirus. Convention events will still be held in North Carolina. “To have a big convention is not the right time,” Trump said of Jacksonville. Make sense…

Read More Natalia Southern’s dad did not have the coronavirus. Neither, as best as she knows, does she. But she had raced to see him from one of Australia’s surging hot spots. View Entire Post › Natalia Southern’s dad did not have the coronavirus. Neither, as best as she knows, does she. But she had…

Read More NEW YORK, Jul 23 (IPS) – António Guterres is the ninth Secretary-General of the United Nations.The Charter of the United Nations has been a constant presence in my life. My awareness of it started with the usual brief introduction to the basics of the United Nations as an organization that many young people…

Read More Injection of projectile from satellite into orbit ‘threatens the peaceful use of space’ The US and UK have accused Russia of testing an anti-satellite weapon in space, in the latest sign that a space-based arms race is heating up. General John Raymond, the head of the new US Space Force, said the alleged…

Read MoreTensions are escalating between the U.S. and China amid growing concerns Chinese researchers are stealing American secrets. Ben Tracy reports.Tensions are escalating between the U.S. and China amid growing concerns Chinese researchers are stealing American secrets. Ben Tracy reports.

Read More“I am someone’s daughter,” says Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez following a heated exchange with a colleague.”I am someone’s daughter,” says Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez following a heated exchange with a colleague.

Read MoreResearch shows the coronavirus may attack the brain more often than we think, including in young patients who don’t get typical symptoms.Research shows the coronavirus may attack the brain more often than we think, including in young patients who don’t get typical symptoms.

Read More First section of Elizabeth line will not open as planned in summer 2021, board says The heavily delayed Crossrail will not open as planned in summer 2021 because of delays caused by coronavirus, its board has said. The troubled railway, from Berkshire to Essex via central London, was originally expected to open in…