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Bermuda Braces For Wind, Rain As Hurricane Teddy Approaches
Bermuda was under a tropical storm warning on Sunday as Hurricane Teddy forced the government to shutter air and sea ports, schools and government offices for the second time in a week.
Brazil: Cemetery Monument Commemorates COVID-19 Victims
A 3ton monument was dedicated on Sunday at a cemetery where many of Rio de Janeiros COVID19 victims have been buried.
Mainland China Reports 10 New COVID-19 Cases Vs 14 A Day Earlier
Mainland China reported 10 new COVID19 cases on Sept. 19, down from 14 cases reported a day earlier, the Chinese national health authority said on Sunday.
Latin American Nations Plan To Join COVAX Vaccine Facility After Deadline
Brazil and Argentina, Latin American nations seeking more time to commit to the global COVID19 vaccine facility known as COVAX, said they intend to so as soon as possible after missing Friday's deadline.
U.S. CDC Reports 198,099 Deaths From Coronavirus
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Saturday reported 6,706,374 cases of the new coronavirus, an increase of 49,575 cases from its previous count, and said the number of deaths had risen by 983 to 198,099.
Virus Measures Targeted By Protesters Despite Case Spikes
Demonstrators took the streets of London, Tel Aviv and other cities on Saturday to protest coronavirus restrictions, decrying how the measures have affected daily life even with infection rates rising in many places and the global death toll approaching 1...
Ontario Cracks Down On Parties Amid COVID-19 Resurgence
Canada's most populous province is cracking down on private social gatherings as COVID19 cases surge, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said in a surprise news conference called on Saturday.
Mourners Across The United States Honor Trailblazer Ginsburg
On a cool Friday night in a heated political year in Washington, several hundred people clutching candles, flowers and signs quietly gathered on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court to mark the death of liberal icon Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Minneapolis To Name Stretch Of Street For George Floyd
A stretch of a Minneapolis street that includes the place where George Floyd was killed will soon be named in his honor.
Underwater And On Fire: US Climate Change Magnifies Extremes
America's worsening climate change problem is as polarized as its politics. Some parts of the country have been burning this month while others were underwater in devastating extreme weather disasters.
After Wildfire Pause, Protests Resume In Portland
Protesters returned to the streets of Portland, Oregon, following a dayslong pause largely due to poor air quality from wildfires on the West Coast.
Moroccans Protest Arab Nations Normalizing Ties With Israel
Despite a government ban on large gatherings to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, scores of demonstrators protested outside the Moroccan Parliament to denounce Arab countries agreeing o normalize ties with Israel.
The Latest: India Maintains Surge, Adds 93,300 New Cases
NEW DELHI India has maintained its surge in coronavirus cases, adding 93,337 new confirmed infections in the past 24 hours.
Iran sanctions: US Versus the World Over 'Snapback' Option
In mid-August, President Donald Trump's administration suffered a resounding defeat at the UN Security Council when it tried to extend the embargo on conventional weapons being sent to Tehran.
Guatemalan President And Minister Have Coronavirus, Cabinet To Test
Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei revealed on Friday that he had tested positive for the coronavirus, just as the Central American country was easing draconian travel restrictions imposed months ago to contain infections.
AP-NORC Poll: Majority Plan To Vote Before Election Day
A majority of President Donald Trump's supporters plan to cast their ballot on Election Day, while about half of Joe Biden's backers plan to vote by mail, a sign of a growing partisan divide over how best to conduct elections in the United States.
