Merkel eyes 'lockdown light' to tame virus

Oct 28,2020
Chancellor Angela Merkel is expected to push for a "lockdown light" in crisis talks with Germany's regional leaders Wednesday, as the number of coronavirus cases soars and hospital beds fill up.
Coronavirus rules eased in and around Melbourne
Oct 28
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
Oct 28
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
Oct 28
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
Oct 28

At least seven killed in blast at Pakistan religious school
Oct 27

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Barrett confirmed to US Supreme Court in Trump pre-election triumph
Oct 27
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.