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President Donald Trump has raised the radical prospect of delaying a presidential election, contending the expansion of voting by mail will lead to history's most fraudulent U.S. election.

Egypts president has approved new legal amendments that further exclude any serious competitors from elections and give the military greater control over civilian affairs, a leading rights group said on Thursday.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said COVID19 was now under some measure of control in the UK, but a resurgence of the coronavirus in some European countries made clear that the pandemic was not over.

The European Union has warned member states of the risk of shortages of syringes, wipes and protective gear needed for potential mass vaccinations against COVID19 and urged them to consider joint procurement, according to an EU document.

The European Union has warned member states of the risk of shortages of syringes, wipes and protective gear needed for potential mass vaccinations against COVID19 and urged them to consider joint procurement, according to an EU document.

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Thursday the "tide is turning" in U.S. dealings with China, saying there is international support for American policies, including the stepup of maritime maneuvers in the South China Sea and opposition to the us...

Former Taiwan President Lee Tenghui, who died on Thursday aged 97, was dubbed "Mr. Democracy" for burying autocratic rule in favour of freewheeling pluralism, and thrived on defying China's drive to absorb an island it regards as a wayward province.

The Senator said that the notion that China and India should get the same consideration as a country like Cameroon is ridiculous.

International press organizations and the United States government have condemned intimidation and threats against Nicaraguan journalists.

A Tennessee state senator has been charged with stealing more than $600,000 federal funds received by a health care company she directed and using the money to pay for her wedding and other personal expenses, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.

A second former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd will seek to have the charges against him dismissed.

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The National Hockey Leagues Chicago Blackhawks said Wednesday they are banning headdresses at home games as part of their pledge to honor the Native American community.

Jordanian security forces dispersed dozens of teachers trying to reach the seat of government on Wednesday to protest at the arrest of their union leaders and the closure of its offices across the country.

Britain named diplomat Richard Moore as the new chief of the Secret Intelligence Service, the foreign spy service known as MI6.

Tahir Ahmad Naseem, who was arrested two years ago on blasphemy charges, died on the spot in the court of Additional Session Judge Shaukatullah Khan.