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North Carolina braces for impact of hurricane Isaias
Atlantic hurricane Isaias made landfall in southern North Carolina, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said this morning. Isaias, packing maximum sustained…
Trump sends email to supporters asking them to wear mask
Known for his antagonism and resistance to mask-wearing, President Donald Trump has now sent a campaign email to subscribed supporters, which is…
In surprising turnaround, Trump wants Microsoft to buy TikTok
In an unexpected turnaround, President Donald Trump has agreed to allow Microsoft Corp to negotiate the acquisition of popular short-video app TikTok…
Covid-19: US adds more than 56,000 new cases as hospitals struggle to cope
The United States has recorded 56,336 new Covid-19 cases and 1,076 virus-related deaths in the past 24 hours, according to Johns Hopkins…
US Republicans propose $1 trillion coronavirus aid package
Senate Republicans on Monday proposed a $1 trillion coronavirus aid package hammered out with the White House, paving the way for talks…
Trump’s national security advisor tests positive for Covid-19
U.S. national security adviser Robert O'Brien has become the highest ranking official in President Donald Trump's inner circle to test positive for…
Oil prices dip again amid rising coronavirus cases and US-China tensions
Oil prices edged lower on Monday despite a weaker U.S. dollar, as rising coronavirus cases and tensions between the United States and…
US House Speaker Pelosi says Trump will be “fumigated” out of White House if he refuses to accept election defeat
The top U.S. Democrat said on Monday that Donald Trump might not like the outcome of the Nov. 3 presidential election but…
California reports nearly 12,000 COVID cases, biggest increase since pandemic started
California reported a record increase of more than 11,800 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, according to a Reuters tally of county…
Eighteen countries issue joint statement supporting WHO, criticize US withdrawal
A total of 18 countries in Europe, the Caribbean and South America convened a video conference and issued a joint statement on…
US concerned with Russian mercenaries presence in Libya
The United States is “very concerned” about the intensification of the conflict in Libya, with a rising number of reported Russian mercenaries…
Photo Story: Red Arrows over New York
Handout pictures provided by the British Ministry of Defence showing aircraft from the British Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, The Red Arrows…