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Chinese Foreign Minister Due In South Korea Amid Talk About Xi Visit
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is due to visit South Korea on Wednesday amid talk of a trip to Seoul by Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Saying 'America is Back,' Biden Presents Security and Foreign Policy Team
Biden's remarks came after Trump suffered further setbacks in his efforts to overturn the results of the election with unsubstantiated claims of fraud.
International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women: Date, Theme and Significance
The World Health Organization estimates that about one in every three women in the world has suffered physical or sexual violence. These are very often committed by an intimate partner.
Giroud Winner Puts Chelsea In Champions League Knockout Stages
Striker Olivier Giroud scored a dramatic lastminute winner as Chelsea booked their place in the Champions League last 16 with a 21 victory over Stade Rennais at Roazhon Park on Tuesday.
Biden Seeks Swift Cabinet Votes, But GOP Senate Stays Silent
As Presidentelect Joe Biden started rolling out his administrative team, one voice has been notably silent: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Feliz Navidad? Coronavirus Christmas Could Limit Parties In Spain, Newspaper Says
The Spanish government is to propose a "different" Christmas and New Year under coronavirus restrictions with just six people at parties, although it hopes the "soul and spirit" of the festive season will still shine, El Mundo newspaper reported on Tuesda...
Spain To Vaccinate Workers And Residents At Nursing Homes First
Elderly residents and health workers at nursing homes will be the first to get vaccinated against the coronavirus in Spain, Health Minister Salvador Illa said on Tuesday, unveiling a national vaccination plan that is due to kick off in January.
Thai Police To Charge Protest Leaders With Royal Insult
Thai police have summoned seven leaders of antigovernment protests to face charges of lese majeste over comments made at demonstrations that demanded reforms to the monarchy, a police source and a rights group said on Tuesday.
Test And Trace Can Not Control COVID-19 Alone - UK Health Minister
British health minister Matt Hancock said that 'test and trace' can not control coronavirus in the way that an effective system of mass testing can, as he defended the performance of the heavily criticised contacttracing system.
Turkish Court Adds New Saudi Defendants In Khashoggi Trial
A Turkish court on Tuesday added new defendants to the case against Saudi officials charged over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, state media reported, in a trial that Ankara says is needed to reveal the full truth behind the killing.
‘We’re Drowning’: COVID Cases Flood Hospitals In America’s Heartland
Dr. Drew Miller knew his patient had to be moved.
Ethiopia Says Foes Surrendering, Tigray Forces Report Battle Win
The Ethiopian government said on Tuesday that Tigrayan soldiers were surrendering in the face of an advance towards the regional capital, but the local forces reported they were resisting and had destroyed a prestigious army division.
PM Conte Tells Italians To Avoid Skiing At Christmas Due To COVID-19 Risk
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has warned Italians not to ski during the Christmas holidays to help curb a second wave of the new coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 50,000.
Election 2020 Today: Transition Go-ahead, Biden Picks Team
Heres whats happening Tuesday in Election 2020.
England To Use Testing To Shorten Quarantine For Incoming Passengers
England will introduce a new system on Dec. 15 allowing passengers arriving from highrisk countries to take a COVID19 test after five days of quarantine and to be released from any further selfisolation if they test negative.
U.N. Chief Calls For Afghan Ceasefire And Inclusive Peace
United Nations SecretaryGeneral Antonio Guterres called on Tuesday for an "immediate, unconditional ceasefire" in Afghanistan to create a conducive environment for Doha peace talks with the Taliban.