12

Jan

Oil prices go lower with rising virus cases

Oil prices slipped on Tuesday as investors remained concerned about climbing coronavirus cases globally, though an anticipated drawdown in crude oil inventory in the United States for a fifth straight week stemmed losses.…

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08

Jan

Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says US President Donald Trump had caused a riot within the Capitol. It asks whether the election of Joe Biden will be the start of something new.…

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05

Jan

EXPLAINER-Did Trump break the law by pressuring a Georgia election official to ‘find’ votes?

President Donald Trump may have broken a U.S. federal law and a Georgia law against election tampering by pressuring the state's top election official to "find" enough votes to overturn his loss to President-elect Joe Biden in the state, according to some legal experts. The experts…

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14

Dec

Electoral College will vote Monday, confirming Biden’s U.S. presidential win

Reuters) - Electors will gather in state capitols across the country on Monday to formally vote for Joe Biden as the next U.S. president, effectively ending President Donald Trump's frenzied…

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01

Dec

Moderna to seek U.S. and EU authorization for its vaccine on Monday

Moderna Inc will apply for U.S. and European emergency authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine on Monday after full results from a late-stage study showed it was 94.1% effective with no serious…

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27

Nov

Trump says he’ll leave if Biden wins Electoral College vote

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he will leave the White House if the Electoral College votes for President-elect Joe Biden, the closest he has come to conceding the Nov. 3…

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24

Nov

China gives pledge on access for COVID origins probe – WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) has had assurances from China that an international field trip to investigate the origins of the new coronavirus will be arranged as soon as possible,…

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17

Nov

Trump considered attacking Iran last week

President Donald Trump, with two months left in office, last week asked for options on attacking Iran's main nuclear site, but ultimately decided against taking the dramatic step, a U.S.…

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17

Nov

Pfizer launches vaccine pilot delivery programme

Pfizer Inc has launched a pilot delivery program for its experimental COVID-19 vaccine in four U.S. states, as the U.S. drugmaker seeks to address distribution challenges facing its ultra-cold storage…

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17

Nov

SpaceX Dragon capsule docks with the International Space Station

Four astronauts riding a newly designed spacecraft from Elon Musk's SpaceX docked with the International Space Station Monday night, in the first crewed mission on a privately built space capsule purchased by…

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10

Nov

Oil price drops again as new restrictions imposed in Europe

Renewed restrictions in Europe and the United States to combat the coronavirus have slowed down the pace of fuel demand recovery, offsetting a rebound in Asian economies where consumption has…

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10

Nov

Biden camp considers legal action over agency’s delay in recognizing transition

President-elect Joe Biden's transition team is considering legal action over a federal agency's delay in recognizing the Democrat's victory over President Donald Trump in last week's election, a Biden official said on Monday. The General…

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09

Nov

EU ‘regrettably’ hits U.S. with tariffs, seeks better Biden ties

The European Union will impose tariffs on up to $4 billion of U.S. imports in retaliation for U.S. subsidies for Boeing, but said on Monday it was hopeful of an…

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07

Nov

Photo Story – If the White House was the Vatican…

To those watching in the Vatican Square, the results of each vote are announced by smoke that emanates from the Sistine Chapel's chimney. The smoke is black if no pope…

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06

Nov

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

Covid-19 claims the life of two more persons in Malta Early on Friday morning the Health Ministry reported that two more persons lost their life after infecton by coronavirus, meaning…

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03

Nov

Democrats favoured to carry Senate majority

Democrats are favored to emerge from 14 hotly contested U.S. Senate races with full control of Congress in Tuesday's election, but final results from at least five of those contests may…

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27

Oct

American citizen kidnapped in Niger

An American citizen was kidnapped near the town of Birnin Konni in southern Niger in the early hours of Tuesday morning, three security sources and a local official told Reuters. The…

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27

Oct

Oil prices recover some of lost ground

Oil prices registerd small gains on Tuesday after recent sharp losses, but sentiment remained subdued as a surge in global coronavirus cases hit prospects for crude demand while supply is rising.…

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27

Oct

Arrest made in ballot box fire set in Boston

Boston Police said on Monday they had arrested a 39-year-old Boston man in connection with the burning of a ballot box early on Sunday. Police charged Worldy Armand late on Sunday on an outstanding…

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25

Oct

Pence to keep up U.S. campaigning after close aides test positive for COVID-19

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence planned to press ahead with campaigning on Sunday, visiting the battleground state of North Carolina after multiple aides tested positive for COVID-19, keeping the pandemic front and center in the presidential race. With nine days to go…

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25

Oct

“Do it in your free time” – College professor tells student no breastfeeding during online lessons

Focus on your priorities. Breastfeeding can be done in your freetime. This is what a college professor in the United States told a young mother following an online course. This…

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24

Oct

US on course for historic election turnout

Over 50 million Americans have already cast their votes in the widely-anticipated US presidential election, with 11 days to go for the official voting day. According to the US Elections…

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20

Oct

After America First, some investors bet on a Biden boost abroad

After four years of America First, some money managers outside the United States looking for big post-election investment winners are quietly confident it is the turn of the rest of the world to shine. With…

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20

Oct

Final Trump-Biden debate to feature mute button

The final debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden will feature a mute button to allow each candidate to speak uninterrupted, organizers said on Monday, looking to avoid the disruptions that marred…

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17

Oct

Turkey defies EU, US and NATO – Greek media

As the European Union sent out another strongly worded statement on Friday regarding Turkey’s infringements in the Eastern Mediterranean, Turkey continued on its path of defiance to the West with the reported missile…

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13

Oct

More than 10 million early votes in U.S. presidential election

U.S. voters have cast more than 10 million votes for the Nov. 3 presidential election, significantly outpacing the early vote in 2016 and suggesting a large turnout, according to data compiled by…

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06

Oct

Major hurricane brews in Gulf of Mexico, threatens Louisiana-Florida

Tropical Storm Delta, the 25th named Atlantic storm this year, is moving toward the Gulf of Mexico and expected to take aim at the U.S. Gulf Coast this week as…

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06

Oct

New York shuts schools following coronavirus resurgence

Andrew Cuomo, Governor of New York, has approved the shutting of schools in a number of neighbourhoods in New York City following a spike of coronavirus cases. The request had…

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06

Oct

‘Masks Matter’, says Biden in rebuke to Trump stunt

Less than two hours after U.S. President Donald Trump returned to the White House after three days in hospital being treated for coronavirus, challenger Joe Biden criticized the president anew…

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29

Sep

Trump to deploy 150m rapid coronavirus tests

United States President Donald Trump has announced the distribution of 150 million rapid coronavirus test, which had been first promised by the White House back in August. Trump, at a…

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22

Sep

Biden would rebuild strong ties with EU says adviser

Democrat Joe Biden would end the "artificial trade war" that U.S. President Donald Trump has waged against Europe, while working to address persistent imbalances in agricultural trade between the two…

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22

Sep

Iran says it is ready to swap all prisoners with U.S

Iran is ready for a full prisoner exchange with the United States, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said in a virtual address to the Council on Foreign Relations in New York…

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22

Sep

Covid-19 Round up: Pandemic flares up again around Europe

More than half of the French Departments have been designated as red zones, Madrid has restricted movement for almost one million persons while the UK is looking into further localised…

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15

Sep

Trump, Biden clash on climate change

Joe Biden has termed President Donald Trump a "climate arsonist" on Monday for refusing to acknowledge global warming's role in deadly wildfires sweeping the western United States, while Trump appeared to renege scientific consideration, blamed lax…

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15

Sep

Pete Buttigieg says US economy facing ‘a long, tough struggle’

Former US presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg expressed his 'extreme concern' as 30 million Americans were now unemployed. The US is also facing a growing rise of food insecurity, he warned…

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04

Sep

EU foreign policy chief: ‘US sanctions on International Criminal Court are unacceptable’

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said the US' sanctions on the International Criminal Court's prosecutors are 'unacceptable and unprecedented'. The measures seek to "obstruct the court's investigations and judicial…

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01

Sep

U.S. increases support for Taiwan, says to counter rising China pressure

The United States said it was establishing a new bilateral economic dialogue with Taiwan, an initiative it said was aimed at strengthening ties with Taipei and supporting it in the face…

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01

Sep

Trump declines to condemn violence from his supporters, points finger at Biden

President Donald Trump on Monday sided with a 17-year old charged with killing two people during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin, saying the accused gunman was trying to get away and would have…

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01

Sep

Russia must respect sovereignty of Belarus, says White House

Russia must respect the sovereignty of Belarus and the right of its people to elect their own leaders, White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said yesterday afternoon. McEnany also told reporters…

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25

Aug

Trump casts doubts on fairness of November election

US President Donald Trump has cast doubts on the November elections, even suggesting that his Democrat opponent may "steal" the poll, in his first official speech since being formally anointed…

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25

Aug

California braces itself for more lightning storms after wildfires kill 7

California braced for more lightning storms that could spark dozens of new blazes after over 600 wildfires in the last week burned an area three times the size of Los…

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24

Aug

EU and US reach agreement on tariff reductions

The European Union and the United States have reached an agreement on a package of tariff reductions that will increase market access for hundreds of millions of dollars in U.S.…

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11

Aug

Trump escorted out of press briefing as man shot outside White House

The U.S. Secret Service abruptly escorted President Donald Trump out of the White House press room in the middle of a briefing on Monday because of a shooting outside the White House. Trump returned to…

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04

Aug

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 winds of 85 miles (140 km) per hour, was due to churn…

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04

Aug

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 typically used to ask for donations, to ask…

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04

Aug

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 if it could secure a deal in 45 days, three people familiar…

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28

Jul

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 University. In total, at least 4,290,259 coronavirus cases have been recorded…

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28

Jul

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 with Democrats on how to help Americans as…

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28

Jul

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 the coronavirus. Announcing the infection on Monday, the White House…

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21

Jul

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 reminded the Republican president that he will have…

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21

Jul

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 data, as the Trump administration pushes for schools to reopen…

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21

Jul

US wont cope with Covid-19 testing in Autumn, says largest lab company

The largest laboratory company in the US has warned it will be impossible to increase coronavirus testing capacity to cope with expected demand during the autumn flu season. This was…

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14

Jul

Latin American coronavirus deaths overtake North American fatalities

The number of deaths from the coronavirus in Latin America has exceeded the figure for North America for the first time since the start of the pandemic, a Reuters count showed on Monday.…

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14

Jul

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 July 10, stating their strong support for the…

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07

Jul

U.S. trade groups urge China to increase purchases of U.S. goods, services

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and over 40 trade associations on Monday urged top U.S. and Chinese officials to redouble efforts to implement a Phase 1 trade agreement signed by…

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