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US presidential debate commission to adopt new rules in wake of ‘disgraceful’ first round

U.S. presidential debate organizers vowed on Wednesday to change the rules to rein in unruly behavior after President Donald Trump repeatedly interrupted rival Joe Biden and the moderator in the…

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U.S. won’t hesitate to protect soldiers in Iraq

The United States will not hesitate to act to protect its personnel in Iraq, where it considers Iranian-backed militias that have attacked U.S. targets to be the country's "single biggest…

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Immune differences seen in children with inflammatory syndrome after COVID-19

A new study may shed light on why some youngsters develop the rare and dangerous multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) after recovering from COVID-19 while most do not. The…

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Mosquitoes cannot transmit COVID-19

A mosquito that bites a person with COVID-19 cannot pass the coronavirus infection to its next victim, according to a study by researchers from U.S. Department of Agriculture and Kansas…

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Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine unlikely to be ready before November

Moderna Inc will not be ready to apply for emergency authorization for its potential COVID-19 vaccine before the U.S. presidential election in November, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing…

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Pope denies audience with Pompeo

The Vatican said on Wednesday it had denied a request from Mike Pompeo for an audience with Pope Francis, and accused the Secretary of State of trying to drag the…

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Becton Dickinson says COVID-19 test kit meets requirements for Europe launch

U.S. medical device maker Becton Dickinson and Co said on Wednesday its COVID-19 antigen test kit met the requirements for a launch in Europe. The approval comes as the region…

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U.S. intelligence reports warn of extremist threat around election

U.S. security officials are warning that violent domestic extremists pose a threat to the presidential election next month, amid what one official called a “witch’s brew” of rising political tensions,…

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Republicans stay loyal to Trump despite concerns about his taxes

A sizable minority of Republicans say U.S. President Donald Trump has not paid his fair share of taxes and worry that his family business has influenced his decisions in office,…

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New York introduces face mask fines

New York City will impose fines on people who refuse to wear a face covering as the rate of positive tests for coronavirus climbed above 3% for the first time…

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World’s first patient cured of HIV dies after cancer returns

Timothy Ray Brown, the first person known to be cured of HIV when he had a unique type of bone marrow transplant, has died in California after relapsing with cancer,…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times looks at the recent FinCEN document leaks by the International Consortium of Journalists. It says banks and their regulators should be held criminally responsible for money laundering as…

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Caesars to buy William Hill for $3.7 bln in sports-betting drive

U.S. casino operator Caesars Entertainment agreed on Wednesday to buy British-based gambling group William Hill for 2.9 billion pounds ($3.7 billion) to expand in the fast-growing U.S. sports-betting market. The…

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U.S. F-35B fighter jet crashes after collision with refueling plane

A U.S. Air Force F-35B fighter jet crashed after it collided with an aerial refueling tanker on Tuesday, a U.S. marines unit said. The pilot of the F-35B jet ejected…

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Disney to lay off about 28,000 parks unit employees due to coronavirus hit

Walt Disney Co announced it will lay off roughly 28,000 employees, mostly at its U.S. theme parks, where attendance has been crushed by the coronavirus pandemic, especially in California where…

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Study shows Moderna COVID-19 vaccine appears safe, shows signs of working in older adults

Results from an early safety study of Moderna Inc's coronavirus vaccine candidate in older adults showed that it produced virus-neutralizing antibodies at levels similar to those seen in younger adults,…

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Biden and Trump clash in first TV debate

The long-awaited battle between Donald Trump and Joe Biden got off to a messy start with the two clashing over the new Supreme Court vacancy and healthcare. Fox News anchor…

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Malta: PN leader says Malta must not give up sovereignty

Adrian Delia has warned against Malta ceding its sovereignty in any agreement it may reach with the US as he lambasted the government for failing to consult with the Opposition.…

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Amazon adds to its lineup of voice-controlled gadgets

Amazon.com Inc announced the latest additions to its lineup of voice-controlled gadgets, including Echo and Echo dot speakers with a new spherical design. The world's largest online retailer has worked…

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California wine country wildfire forces evacuation of hospital, hundreds of homes

A wind-driven wildfire erupted on Sunday in the heart of northern California's Napa Valley wine country to spread across nearly 2,000 acres (809 hectares), forcing the evacuation of a hospital…

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Inovio’s potential COVID-19 vaccine trial on partial clinical hold

Inovio Pharmaceuticals Inc said on Monday a planned mid-to-late-stage trial of its experimental coronavirus vaccine candidate was put on partial clinical hold by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which…

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Photo Story: Northern California under extreme fire alert

Trees on fire as the Glass Fire rages along the famous Silverado Trail road in the town of Deer Park in Napa County, California, USA, 27 September 2020. Northern California…

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Trump paid no income tax in 10 of the last 15 years

US President Donald Trump paid just $750 in federal income taxes in 2016, the year he won the election, the New York Times reported Sunday, citing tax return data extending…

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Syria accuses U.S. using sanctions to suffocate Syrians ‘like George Floyd’

Syria's foreign minister accused U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Saturday of attempting to suffocate Syrians with sanctions "just like George Floyd and others were cruelly suffocated in the United…

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U.S. election winner might not be known for months – Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump said that Americans might not know the winner of the November presidential election for months due to disputes over mail ballots, building on his criticism of a method…

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Who is Amy Coney Barrett?

As the parent of seven children, Amy Coney Barrett knows about working with a large group: it is an experience she will have again if confirmed as the ninth justice on the U.S. Supreme…

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EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Leesburg, Virginia, USA

School buses parked at the Loudoun County Public School Transportation Center in Leesburg, Virginia, USA. Via EPA-EFE/JIM LO SCALZO

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Poll shows Biden leads Trump nationally, but race much tighter in key states

The U.S. presidential race is much closer than national surveys suggest, according to Reuters/Ipsos opinion polls in battleground states that show Democrat Joe Biden with only a slim lead over…

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U.S., UK sign agreement on artificial intelligence

The Trump administration announced that the United States and the United Kingdom had signed a new agreement to cooperate on research and development of artificial intelligence. “This historic agreement demonstrates…

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Photo Story: Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg lies in state at the US Capitol

The casket of US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is carried by an armed services body bearer team through the Rotunda to Statuary Hall in the US Capitol in…

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Meghan Markle reportedly has serious ambitions to run for U.S. president

Meghan Markle is reported to have serious ambitions to run for president of the United States, according to a report. After the Duchess of Sussex and husband Prince Harry renounced…

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Trump says U.S. election winner might not be known for months

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that Americans might not know the winner of the November presidential election for months due to disputes over mail ballots, building on his…

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New York stays ahead of London in top financial centres survey

New York retained the top spot in a survey of global financial centres on Friday, with London strengthening its position in second place just over three months before Britain's full…

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Top U.S. Republicans pledge peaceful transition as Trump sows election doubts

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and other top Republicans on Thursday repudiated President Donald Trump's refusal to commit to a peaceful transfer of power, assuring American voters the lawmakers…

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Photo Story: Late Justice Ginsburg lay in repose at the US Supreme Court

An honour guard brings out the flag-draped casket of late US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, outside the Supreme Court in Washington, DC, USA, 24 September 2020. US President…

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Trump will not commit to peaceful transfer of power

US President Donald Trump has refused to commit to a peaceful transfer of power if he loses November's election. "Well, we'll have to see what happens," the president told a…

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Police officers shot during nationwide protests in the United States

Two police officers have been shot in Kentucky in the US after no officers were charged with offences directly linked to the killing of Breonna Taylor in March. Protests have…

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Corporate Dispatch, USAMars Inc, USA

Mars Drops Uncle Ben’s Brand For Promoting Racial Stereotypes

The Uncle Ben's rice brand is getting a new name: Ben's Original. Parent firm Mars Inc. unveiled the change Wednesday for the 70-year-old brand, the latest company to drop a…

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US health authorities warn about Halloween celebrations amid coronavirus pandemic

The coronavirus has put a new scare into Halloween celebrations in the United States. As millions of U.S. children pick out their costumes and gear up for the annual candy-fueled…

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Amazon launches climate-friendly program to help shop for sustainable products

Amazon.com Inc, the world's biggest online retailer, announced the launch of a climate-friendly program on Wednesday to help customers shop for sustainable products, as part of its commitment to be…

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U.S. FDA to tighten coronavirus vaccine authorization standards ahead of election

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to soon announce new, more stringent standards for an emergency authorization of a COVID-19 vaccine, lowering the chances that one might be…

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Photo Story: The ‘COVID Memorial Project’ in Washington, DC

A sign is seen among thousands of flags placed to memorialize Americans that died with COVID-19, near the base of the Washington Monument on the National Mall in Washington, DC,…

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Aircraft carrying Vice President Pence makes emergency landing

Air Force Two, the plane used to fly Vice President Mike Pence, safely landed at a New Hampshire airport on Tuesday after hitting a bird in flight. The plane was…

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UN General Assembly: Trump accuses Beijing of unleashing ‘plague’

U.S. President Donald Trump told the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday that China must be held accountable for having “unleashed” COVID-19 on the world, prompting Beijing to accuse him…

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Survey shows US global standing plummets over coronavirus response

The international reputation of the United States has fallen sharply, driven by poor views of how it handled the novel coronavirus pandemic, according to a survey published by the Washington-based Pew…

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Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise submit health protocols to CDC looking to set sail again

A panel set up by Royal Caribbean Group and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd said on Monday it had submitted a report to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…

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U.S. to slap sanctions on over two dozen targets tied to Iran arms

The United States on Monday will sanction more than two dozen people and entities involved in Iran’s nuclear, missile and conventional arms programs, a senior U.S. official said, putting teeth…

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Hungary PM Orban endorses U.S. President Trump in November election

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Monday endorsed Donald Trump in his reelection bid for the U.S. presidency, saying his rival Democrats have forced a "moral imperialism" on the world…

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‘Watchmen,’ ‘Schitt’s Creek’ win big at virtual Emmy Awards

Quirky feel-good show "Schitt's Creek" and "Watchmen" swept the Emmy awards on Sunday in a live show where the coronavirus pandemic meant most celebrities took part from their sofas and…

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YouTube reverts to human moderators in fight against misinformation

Google’s YouTube has reverted to using more human moderators to vet harmful content after the machines it relied on during lockdown proved to be overzealous censors of its video platform.…

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Photo Story: Six Tropical Systems swirl around two oceans

A handout picture made available during the weekend by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows six Tropical Systems swirl around two oceans on the morning of 14 September…

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Trump will nominate a woman next week to succeed Ginsburg on Supreme Court

President Donald Trump said on Saturday he will nominate a woman to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court, a move that would tip the court further to the right following…

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Trump gives blessing to deal to allow TikTok to continue to operate in U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump said he supports a deal that will allow TikTok to continue to operate in the United States, after threatening to ban the Chinese-owned app in August.…

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Envelope with deadly poison ricin addressed to White House intercepted

An envelope addressed to the White House and intercepted by U.S. authorities contained a substance identified as ricin, a deadly poison that appeared to have been sent from Canada, the…

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AstraZeneca says COVID-19 vaccine trial in U.S still on hold

AstraZeneca Plc said that its COVID-19 vaccine trial in the United States is still on hold. AstraZeneca on Saturday published a document describing details of how the COVID-19 vaccine trial…

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