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Virgin Australia Airline To Be Sold To US-based Bain Capital
Virgin Australia's creditors agreed Friday to sell the airline to Bostonbased Bain Capital in a deal that will see the carrier cut 3,000 jobs and end many of its international flights.
Judges To Rule On Dutch Populist Wilders' Appeal Of Racial Incitement Conviction
Judges will decide on Friday whether to overturn the racial incitement conviction of Dutch politician Geert Wilders, the rightwing populist who led supporters in chanting that they wanted fewer Moroccans in the Netherlands.
Children Can Have Both Covid-19 Antibodies, Virus in Their System Simultaneously: Study
According to the scientists, including those from the hospital, 33 of the 215 patients had co-testing for both the virus and antibodies during their COVID-19 disease course, with nine of the 33 showing presence in their blood while also later testing posi...
Trump Threat Over Federal Funding Aimed at Quelling Violence, Says White House; Local Leaders Dismiss Claim
Trump has made a number of other threats that were either struck down by judges or that the president paused on his own.
Black Lives Matter Supporters Disrupt Loeffler Event
Several Black Lives Matter protesters broke up a campaign event Thursday with Republican U.S. Sens. Kelly Loeffler of Georgia and Tom Cotton of Arkansas.
Army Cyber Command Completes Its Move To Georgia Base
The Army command dedicated to defending against hackers and other online threats celebrated its move into a new $366 million headquarters in Georgia on Thursday.
In Wisconsin, Biden Meets With Family Of Shooting Victim Jacob Blake
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Thursday met with the family of Jacob Blake, the Black man whose shooting by police in Wisconsin in August sparked a new surge of civil unrest around the United States.
U.S. Blacklisting Of ICC Prosecutor Must Be Reversed, EU Says
The European Union's top diplomat called on Thursday for Washington to reverse its sanctions on International Criminal Court prosecutor Fatou Bensouda and another member of the ICC, calling the measures "unacceptable and unprecedented".
Lebanese Army Finds 4 Tons Of Ammonium Nitrate In Beirut
The Lebanese military discovered more than 4 tons of ammonium nitrate near Beirut's port on Thursday, a find that's a chilling reminder of the horrific explosion a month ago that killed 191 people.
Senior Cambodian Opposition Figure Allowed Back In Politics
A prominent former opposition politician in Cambodia had his ban on political activities lifted Thursday after the government approved his request for political rehabilitation.
Afghan Officials Primed For Talks With Taliban After Deal On Prisoners: Sources
Afghan negotiators and senior officials will fly to Doha for peace talks with the Taliban after the two sides reached a compromise over the release of prisoners, diplomatic and government sources said.
White House Seeking Volunteers For Christmas Decorating
The holidays must go on, even with a pandemic and a heated presidential election.
Swiss Region To Take Cryptocurrency For Tax Payments In 2021
A Swiss region that has billed itself as a hub for hightech finance said Thursday that it plans to accept cryptocurrencies Bitcoin and Ether for tax payments starting next year.
21-year-old Young Adult Author Gets 7-figure Book Deal
A 21yearold author has agreed to a sevenfigure deal for a pair of young adult novels.
Slovak Businessman Found Not Guilty Of Ordering Murder Of Investigative Journalist
A Slovak court on Thursday found a politically connected businessman not guilty of charges that he ordered the murder of investigative journalist Jan Kuciak, a case that shook the nation and brought down longtime premier Robert Fico.
Coronavirus Angst As Canadian Schools Start To Open
Canadian children are trickling back into classrooms, but the return is off to a rocky start with dozens of students in one province already in isolation amid COVID19 scares and teacher unions filing labor challenges.