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Egypt slams European Parliament over human rights resolution
Egypt
December 19, 2020
Egypt slams European Parliament over human rights resolution
Egypt on Friday sharply criticized the European Parliament over its resolution regarding human rights situation in Egypt. A statement issued…
French President Macron tests positive for COVID-19
World
December 17, 2020
French President Macron tests positive for COVID-19
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron tested positive for COVID-19 Thursday, following a week when he has met with…
The Latest: Denmark begins shutting down nationwide
World
December 17, 2020
The Latest: Denmark begins shutting down nationwide
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Denmark is shutting down nationwide, with shopping malls and department stores ordered to close as of Wednesday…
I’ll not outlaw Christmas, Britain’s Johnson says
World
December 16, 2020
I’ll not outlaw Christmas, Britain’s Johnson says
LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday he would not outlaw Christmas gatherings, resisting pressure from…
Russia scales back COVID-19 screening amid surging cases
World
December 16, 2020
Russia scales back COVID-19 screening amid surging cases
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia has conducted around 10 percent fewer COVID-19 tests so far this month than the same period…
EXPLAINER: Why is the EU taking so long to OK vaccine?
World
December 15, 2020
EXPLAINER: Why is the EU taking so long to OK vaccine?
AMSTERDAM (AP) — As Canadians, Britons and Americans begin getting immunized with a German-developed vaccine against coronavirus, pressure is building…
Germany demands EU agency approve vaccine before Christmas
World
December 15, 2020
Germany demands EU agency approve vaccine before Christmas
BERLIN (AP) — Germany on Tuesday increased the pressure on the European Union’s regulatory agency, with its health minister, a…
Brexit sends ripples of uncertainty down France’s coast
World
December 14, 2020
Brexit sends ripples of uncertainty down France’s coast
BOULOGNE-SUR-MER, France (AP) — Long lines of trucks carrying stockpiles for British companies jam the highways leading to France’s northern…
UK, EU say talks will continue on post-Brexit trade deal
World
December 13, 2020
UK, EU say talks will continue on post-Brexit trade deal
BRUSSELS (AP) — Throwing overboard a self-imposed deadline, the European Union and Britain said Sunday they will “go the extra…
No deal on Brexit trade ‘very very likely’, Johnson says
World
December 12, 2020
No deal on Brexit trade ‘very very likely’, Johnson says
LONDON/BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Britain is likely to complete its journey out of the European Union in three weeks without a…