Coronavirus rules eased in and around Melbourne

Coronavirus restrictions were eased in and around the Australian city of Melbourne on Tuesday for the first time in about three-and-a-half months.
Senior U.S. official tests positive for COVID-19 after Europe trip
A senior U.S. State Department official tested positive for COVID-19 after a recent trip to Europe, U.S. media reported on Tuesday.
Used car exports drive pollution to developing world: UN study
Getting rid of old cars is helping clean the skies over developed nations, but many clunkers are ending up in developing countries where they are add significantly to air pollution, a UN report warns.
Hawaii to start welcoming Japanese visitors

At least seven killed in blast at Pakistan religious school

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Barrett confirmed to US Supreme Court in Trump pre-election triumph
The US Senate confirmed conservative jurist Amy Coney Barrett as the Supreme Court's newest justice Monday, delivering President Donald Trump a landmark win just eight days before the election.
Pope to celebrate Christmas without congregation: report
Pope Francis will have to forego meeting Catholics at the annual Advent and Christmas masses in the Vatican owing to the resurgent coronavirus pandemic, the specialist Catholic News Agency (CNA) reported on Monday.