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Thai Airways Ensures Grounded Flying Fans Can Still Take Off
Have you imagined piloting a plane into world airports? Do you miss airline meals or want a taste of firstclass food? Thai Airways has found a way to offer those experiences despite being grounded by the coronavirus and landing in bankruptcy court under c...
'Won't Take Vaccine Endorsed by Trump': Kamala Harris Blasts Covid-19 Response as 'Greatest Failure'
The US death toll from the pandemic has exceeded 210,000, with over 7.5 million people infected, the highest reported totals in the world.
Britain Stands With France, Germany Over Navalny, Raab Says
Britain stands "side by side" with Germany and France over the poisoning of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny and will work to secure sanctions against Russian officials and others, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said on Wednesday.
Factbox: Quotes From The Kamala Harris-Mike Pence Debate
Republican Vice President Mike Pence and Democratic challenger Kamala Harris squared off on Wednesday evening in Salt Lake City, Utah, ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Here are some of key quotes from the debate, which was moderated by USA Today journalist S...
2 Million Stillbirths Every Year, Pandemic Might Worsen Toll
The World Health Organization, UNICEF and partners said there are about 2 million stillbirths every year, mostly in the developing world, according to the firstever global estimates published on Thursday.
Doctor Says Trump Is Symptom-free As Election Fight Looms
Donald Trump's doctor said on Wednesday the president has had no COVID19 symptoms for the past 24 hours, as the Republican seeks ways to get back to a normal working schedule and revive his struggling reelection bid with four weeks left until U.S. Electio...
Texas Governor Gives OK For Bars To Begin Reopening
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday that bars can begin reopening in Texas for the first time since June, ending one of the last full coronavirus lockdown measures put in place following a deadly summer outbreak.
IRS Chief: Agency Reaching Out On Pandemic Relief Payments
The head of the IRS, on the defensive over millions of Americans in danger of missing coronavirus relief payments, said Wednesday the agency is reaching out to lowincome and homeless people, military personnel and veterans and those with limited English t...
UK Sees 66% Chance Of Brexit Trade Deal But Tells EU To Hurry Up
Britain said on Wednesday there was a 66% chance of a Brexit trade deal but sought to use Prime Minister Boris Johnson's deadline of Oct. 15 to hurry the bloc's negotiators towards an agreement.
For Coptic Church, Changes, Questions After Priest Ouster
For 17 years, Sally Zakhari said she told priests and leaders in the Coptic Orthodox Church her childhood nightmare how a Coptic priest visiting from Egypt sexually abused her at her Florida home during what was supposed to be her first confession.
Nobel Peace Prize Awaited As Ray Of Hope After A Tough Year
In a year of the coronavirus pandemic, military conflicts, democratic backsliding and accelerating climate change, Friday's announcement of this year's Nobel Peace Prize is being awaited as a chance to impart hope to a world in turmoil.
Families Await Freed Hostages' Return In Mali's Capital
Relatives and supporters on Wednesday awaited the return of a prominent Malian politician and a French aid worker released by Islamic extremists, as concerns deepened about the potential fallout from the freeing of nearly 200 extremists in an apparent exc...
Poland Reports Over 3,000 COVID-19 Cases For First Time
Poland on Wednesday reported a daily record of 3,003 new coronavirus cases and a record 75 deaths, as it imposes new restrictions to try to dodge a full lockdown.
Israeli Police Clash With Ultra-Orthodox Over Virus Rules
Israeli police clashed with hundreds of ultraOrthodox Jews overnight as they sought to enforce restrictions on public gatherings during a nationwide coronavirus lockdown, the police said Wednesday.
Greek Court To Deliver Landmark Verdict In Far-right Trial
A Greek court is to deliver a landmark verdict in the marathon, fiveyearlong trial against the countrys extreme rightwing Golden Dawn party Wednesday, with security tight and antifascist rallies planned outside.
Viewer's Guide: Virus Response On Stage With Pence, Harris
Mike Pence and Kamala Harris do not have a tough act to follow.