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Dozens of protestors detained in Belarus

Security forces in Belarus detained dozens of protesters on Sunday and used force, including water cannon and batons, to break up crowds demanding a new presidential election, TV footage showed.…

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Johnson tells Merkel that progress is required in post-Brexit trade talks

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday that progress must be made in post-Brexit trade talks with the European Union in coming days to bridge…

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Second national lockdown is a possibility -U.K. government advisor

A second national lockdown is a "possibility" in England which has reached a “rather precarious point” amid a sharp rise in coronavirus infections, a leading expert and government adviser said…

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Germans must reduce travel, partying to fight COVID-19, says Merkel aide

Germany should continue capping the number of people allowed at gatherings and clamp down on unnecessary travel as the country battles rising coronavirus infections, an aide to Chancellor Angela Merkel…

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Twitter flags Trump for spreading misleading and harmful info on Covid

Twitter Inc on Sunday flagged a tweet by the U.S. President Donald Trump, in which he claimed he was immune to the coronavirus, for violating company's rules about spreading misleading…

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CDE News Views – This Day in Photos

Today's salient news in pictures as taken by the pool of photographers of EPA/EFE for CDE News. akistan religious scholar killed. EPA-EFE/REHAN KHANHearing before the International Trade Committee. EPA-EFE/STEPHANIE LECOCQCurfew…

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Azerbaijan and Armenia accuse each other of breaching fray ceasefire

Azerbaijan and Armenia accused each other of serious violations and crimes against civilians, and Azerbaijan also said it had launched airstrikes as a day-old humanitarian ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh looked increasingly…

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Trump declares himself immune after recovery from Coronavirus

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he is fully recovered from COVID-19 and will not be a transmission risk to others, freeing him to return to holding big campaign…

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Over 1,000 migrants land in 485 boats in Spain’s Canary Islands in past 24 hours

Spain's Canary Islands saw the largest number of migrant arrivals since 2006 in the past 48 hours, the Red Cross said on Saturday. Between Thursday and Saturday, 1,015 people landed in 485…

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Johnson set to announce three-tier lockdown system for UK

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce new measures to tackle a growing coronavirus crisis on Monday, moving to work more closely with local leaders from England's worst…

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20 die after train collides with bus in Thailand

A bus heading to a Buddhist temple collided with a train in central Thailand on Sunday, killing at least 20 people dead and injuring 30, authorities said. The accident took place at…

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Malta ‘essential partner’ in combatting global threats- US Charge d’Affaires

Malta is an essential partner in combatting global threats, newly-appointed US Chargé d’Affaires Gwendolyn Green told International journal CorporateDispatchPRO. (You can download your free copy here). “Regional security is one of the…

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Post Covid Trump addresses first event from White House

U.S. President Donald Trump appeared back to his old self on Saturday as he addressed supporters at the White House in his first public event since being diagnosed with COVID-19…

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Carlo Acutis 15-year old who used the internet for good beatified

A 15-year-old Italian computer whiz who died of leukemia in 2006 moved a step closer to possible sainthood Saturday with his beatification in the town of Assisi, where he is…

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Malta’s Labour Party poll lowest result in 3 years – MaltaToday survey

A survey published by MaltaToday reveals that Malta Labour Party has polled its lowest support in the last three years. The Nationalist Party has garnered 30% support amongst those interviewed.…

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Louisiana residents count their losses after Hurricane Delta

Weary residents of coastal Louisiana began cleaning up on Saturday from wind and water damage inflicted by Hurricane Delta to their already storm-battered region, even as it weakened and moved…

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British government urges businesses to prepare for end of Brexit transition period

Britain's government on Sunday urged businesses to prepare for the end of the Brexit transition period, saying that they need to take action whether or not a trade deal with…

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North Korea warns about mobilising its nuclear force

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un warned on Saturday that his country would "fully mobilise" its nuclear force if threatened as he presided over a military parade in which the country…

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Armenia and Azerbaijan accuse each other of violating Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire

Azerbaijan and Armenia accused each other of swiftly violating the terms of a ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh on Saturday, raising questions about how meaningful the truce, brokered by Russia, would turn…

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Trump to resume campaigning; second debate cancelled

U.S. President Donald Trump will resume in-person campaigning on Saturday after being sidelined by a case of COVID-19, but a debate next week against his presidential election opponent Joe Biden…

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Armenia and Azerbaijan agree on ceasefire

Armenia and Azerbaijan agree ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh region after talks in Moscow the Russian foreign minister was reported announcing. "The Republic of Azerbaijan, the Republic of Armenia, with the mediation…

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Boris Johnson to address country on Monday

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson will make a statement to MPs on Monday, amid expectations that a three-tier local lockdown system will be introduced across England. Developing Story

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CDE News Views – This Day in Photos

Today's salient news in pictures as taken by the pool of photographers of EPA/EFE for CDE News. London's Royal Opera House sells David Hockney portrait to raise funds. EPA-EFE/FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGAFrench…

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Italy’s health services feeling the strain as spread of Covid-19 is accelerating

The spread of COVID-19 is accelerating in Italy and the nation's health services are starting to feel the strain, the Higher Health Institute said Friday in its weekly monitoring report…

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WHO warns that Europe needs decisive action to shut down virus transmission

The World Health Organization's top emergencies expert said on Friday that European governments must take decisive action to shut down transmission of the coronavirus, including by curbing mass gatherings, to…

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UPDATED: U.N. food agency wins 2020 Nobel Peace Prize

The United Nations food agency, the World Food Programme (WFP), won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for its efforts to combat hunger and improve conditions for peace in conflict-affected…

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Raiffeisen Bank drops BOV’s correspondence relationship in blow to financial services industry

Bank of Valletta plc has this morning announced that it has been advised by Raiffeisen Bank International (Raiffeisen) that it is seeking to terminate its US dollar correspondence relationship with…

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Bulgaria and Slovakia recalling ambassadors from Belarus

Bulgaria and Slovakia are recalling their ambassadors to Belarus for consultations in solidarity with Lithuania and Poland, their foreign ministers announced after meeting Belarus opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya in Bratislava.…

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Pope calls for clean finance in Moneyval meeting

Pope Francis insisted on the need for clean finance which serves humanity, especially the weakest memebrs of society. While addressing evaluators of the Moneyval Programme, the Head of the Catholic…

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CDE News Views – This Day in Photos

Today's salient news in pictures as taken by the pool of photographers of EPA/EFE for CDE News. Catch me if you can exhibition at the HOFA gallery in London. EPA-EFE/FACUNDO…

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Turkish, Greek foreign ministers meet for first time since crisis

The foreign ministers of Turkey and Greece met on Thursday for the first time since a dispute between the two NATO members over energy exploration and maritime jurisdiction in the…

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South Korea confirms North Korean diplomat in Italy defected

A top North Korean diplomat who went missing in Italy two years ago is now living in South Korea, making him one of the regime's most high profile officials to…

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France, U.S. and Russia to meet on Nagorno-Karabakh amid fears of regional war

France, the United States and Russia will step up efforts to end fighting between Azeri and ethnic Armenian forces in the South Caucasus by holding talks in Geneva on Thursday,…

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Harris, Pence clash over Trump’s coronavirus record at U.S. VP debate

Democratic challenger Kamala Harris wasted little time going after Vice President Mike Pence over the Trump administration's handling of the coronavirus pandemic during their only debate on Wednesday, as the…

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CDE News Views – This Day in Photos

Today's salient news in pictures as taken by the pool of photographers of EPA/EFE for CDE News. US President Donald J. Trump gestures after returning to the White House, in…

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In Italy, fears of links between schools opening and surge in cases proved unfounded

Italy's Higher Health Institute (ISS) said Thursday that fears the reopening of Italy's schools last month would lead to a big increase in COVID-19 contagion have so far been unfounded.…

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Trump has no Covid-19 symptoms and is stable – White House doctors

U.S. President Donald Trump has had no COVID-19 symptoms for the past 24 hours, with a physical examination and his vital signs showing his condition remains sable, White House physician…

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Britain stepping up preparations for no-deal scenario – Gove

Britain is stepping up preparations for a no-deal scenario when its transition deal with the European Union expires, minister Michael Gove said on Wednesday, adding that whilst government wants an…

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Survey find ‘unfavourable views’ of China reach historic highs

Unfavorable views toward China have soared in the past year in the United States and many other advanced economies, a survey of 14 countries conducted by the U.S.-based Pew Research…

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Trump “reports no symptoms” of COVID-19 but White House outbreak spreads

One day after leaving Walter Reed Medical Center to return to the White House, President Trump continued to downplay the risks of the coronavirus, while his doctor said the president…

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Belgium tightens coronavirus restrictions, nominates first Covid-19 Commissioner

Belgium will tighten its coronavirus measures for a month starting Friday, new Prime Minister Alexander De Croo announced Tuesday. Bars will have to close at 11 p.m. instead of 1…

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Facebook and Twitter censor and warn about Trump’s posts about Covid-19

U.S. President Donald Trump played down the COVID-19 pandemic again, comparing it to the flu in a tweet on Tuesday, and Twitter Inc responded by putting a warning label on…

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Dr Bernard Grech sworn in as Member of Parliament

Dr Bernard Grech, who on Saturday was elected as Leader of the Nationalist Party was sworn in as a Member of Parliament on Tuesday evening. Dr Grech was elected by…

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COVID-19 vaccine may be ready by year-end – WHO

A vaccine against COVID-19 may be ready by year-end, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday, without elaborating. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called for solidarity and political commitment by all leaders to ensure…

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