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North Korea's Kim Says Typhoon Bavi Caused Little Damage - KCNA
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Typhoon Bavi had caused only minimal damage to the country after making landfall early on Thursday, state news media KCNA reported on Friday.
People Exposed To Virus But Without Symptoms Should Be Tested, If Feasible, Says WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) reiterated its advice on Thursday that resources permitting, people exposed to the novel coronavirus should be tested even if they do not show immediate symptoms of infection.
Prayers And Faxed Letters: Texas Woman Buries Husband Who Died Of COVID-19
As hundreds of thousands of people in Texas fled their homes ahead of Hurricane Laura on Wednesday, Michelle Gutierrez was in Houston burying her husband David, who died of COVID19 on Aug. 14.
Dousing The Flames: Israel Battles Gaza Fire Balloon Blazes
In a burnt and blackened wheat field along the Gaza border, Israeli firefighters brave the dry summer heat to extinguish blazes caused by fire balloons launched from the Palestinian enclave.
Who Else But Navalny? Kremlin Critic's Illness A Blow For Campaign To Break Putin's Grip
Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's sudden illness has upended his strategy to challenge Vladimir Putin's grip on power at upcoming regional elections. But it also exposes a longerterm issue the leadership vacuum within Russia's opposition.
Ky. Officers Shoot, Kill Man Accused Of Firing At Police
An eastern Kentucky man wanted for shooting at police was killed when he confronted officers in a wooded area, authorities said.
Christians: Let's Unite In Pandemic To Fight Injustices
Two authoritative religious bodies on Thursday called on Christians to band together to fight sins laid bare or aggravated by the pandemic, including racism and economic injustice.
'Tricky Moment' For Europe As Schools Reopen, But Not A Driver Of COVID-19 - WHO
Europe is entering a "tricky moment" with the new school year, and while classrooms have not played a major role in spreading coronavirus, there is growing evidence of youth infecting others at social gatherings, the World Health Organization said on Thur...
1st Group Of Burundian Refugees Returning Home From Rwanda
Nearly 500 Burundian refugees living in Rwanda began their journey back to their home country Thursday, the first group to return after five years in exile following deadly political violence sent many fleeing.
Taliban Kill Four Civilians During Clashes With Afghan Forces In Central Flood-hit Province
Taliban fighters on Thursday killed four civilians during clashes with Afghan forces in central floodhit Parwan province at a time when over 150 people lost their lives in the flash floods and rescue work was still underway, officials said.
Germany, Israel Agree Continued Iran Arms Embargo Important
Foreign Minister Heiko Maas agreed with his Israeli counterpart Thursday that an effort must be made to extend a weapon embargo on Iran, while stressing Germany still sees the landmark 2015 deal between Tehran and world powers as the best way to prevent t...
Minneapolis Under State Of Emergency After Black Homicide Suspect's Death
The governor of Minnesota declared a state of peacetime emergency on the city of Minneapolis after violent protests erupted on Wednesday night following the death of a Black homicide suspect who police say shot himself.
The Latest: India Reports Record 75,000 New Virus Infections
NEW DELHI India has recorded another single-day record of new coronavirus cases, reporting 75,760 new confirmed infections in the past 24 hours.
Trump's Big Night: Expect Talk Of GOP Progress, Dem Anarchy
Four years ago, Donald Trump accepted the Republican Partys nomination for president with a dark convention speech that painted a dystopian portrait of America in decline and offered a singular solution: himself.
Two Takeaways From Day Three Of The Republican National Convention
Vice President Mike Pence headlined the third night of the Republican National Convention, as speakers praised President Donald Trump's support for "heroes," including law enforcement, the military and healthcare providers. Here is a takeaway from Wednesd...
Mexico To Donate Mexican-made Ventilators To 8 Countries
Mexico is not only making its own ventilators now to treat COVID19 patients, it announced Wednesday that it will donate the machines to other countries.
