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Prince Harry And Meghan Sign Production Deal With Netflix
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have a new home: Netflix.
Extinction Rebellion Demands Climate Action With Second Day Of UK Protest
Banging drums, waving flags and lying down to "die", hundreds of Extinction Rebellion activists gathered outside Britain's parliament for a second day on Wednesday to demand that the government act to avoid a climate catastrophe.
HHS Canceling Ventilator Contracts, Says Stockpile Is Full
The Trump administration is canceling some of its remaining orders for ventilators, after rushing to sign nearly $3 billion in emergency contracts as the COVID19 pandemic surged in the spring.
UAE Reports Over 700 New Coronavirus Cases, Highest Since Late May
The United Arab Emirates recorded over 700 new coronavirus infections on Wednesday, its highest daily increase in more than three months.
Egyptian Police: 7 Suspected Criminals Killed In Firefights
Egyptian police killed at least seven suspected criminals in separate firefights in the southern province of Aswan, the Interior Ministry said Wednesday.
High Court In London Backs Virgin Atlantic's Rescue Plan
Virgin Atlantics 1.2 billionpound ($1.6 billion) restructuring plan was approved Wednesday by the High Court in London, allowing the international airline to continue rebuilding its operations after the devastation caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
German Museum Agrees To Return Mummified Maori Heads
A German museum said Wednesday that it will return two mummified, tattooed Maori heads that were part of its collection for more than a century.
Russian Prosecutors Ask Germany For Details Of Poison Tests On Navalny - Paper
Russian prosecutors have asked Germany to provide details of medical tests conducted on Alexei Navalny, a Russian opposition politician lying in a coma in Berlin after a suspected poisoning in Siberia last month, a newspaper reported on Wednesday.
Australian Media Agree To Joint Trial For Pell Sex Abuse Case Reporting
Australian media outlets have dropped their opposition to a joint trial on charges they breached a gag order on reporting exVatican treasurer George Pell's conviction in 2018 on child sex abuse, according to a submission discussed in court on Wednesday.
Female Directors Close To Parity At Venice Film Festival
A spot in competition at the Venice Film Festival can launch careers and Oscar winners, but in recent years, films directed by women have been mostly excluded from vying for the coveted Golden Lion. Among the 62 films that competed between 2017 and 2019,...
Scotland Bans Household Visits In Glasgow Because Of COVID-19
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced a ban on indoor household gatherings in Scotland's largest city, Glasgow, and two nearby areas on Tuesday following a rise in coronavirus cases.
U.S. CDC Reports 183,050 Coronavirus Deaths
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday reported 6,004,443 cases of the coronavirus, an increase of 32,087 from its previous count, and said that the number of deaths had risen by 428 to 183,050.
UK Man Guilty Of Trying To Smuggle Generator From US To Iran
A U.K. citizen has pleaded guilty in Florida to federal charges related to violating an embargo and attempting to smuggle industrial equipment to Iran.
AP FACT CHECK: Trump Misstates What Happened In Kenosha
President Donald Trump is not waiting for a trial to sort out what happened on the streets of Kenosha, Wisconsin, where prosecutors say a 17yearold with a semiautomatic rifle gunned down two men on a night of protest and violence. Hes giving an account at...
UAE's Warm Welcome To Israelis Reflects Changing Region
In less than 24 hours on the ground, Israels firstofitskind delegation to the United Arab Emirates received a royal welcome that would have been nearly unthinkable just a few weeks ago.
Coronavirus Cases To Peak This Month In Indonesia, Says President
Indonesia's coronavirus outbreak will likely peak this month, President Joko Widodo said on Tuesday, adding he was "very confident" about access to a safe and effective vaccine by the end of this year.