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Boris Johnson says plan to break global law is 'absolutely vital'

He confirmed that the European Union "expects the letter and spirit of this Agreement to be fully respected" adding that "violating the terms of the Withdrawal ...

Woman who sawed off own hand found guilty of fraud

Julija Adlesic stood to be awarded €1 million ($1,184,750 USD/£925,000) in insurance after claiming to have severely injured herself while cutting branches with...

Weather: This weekend, today is the day to go outside

Highs will be in the 60s and 70s with winds changing to the south. At least it will be mild with temps in the low 70s. Southeast winds at 5 to 15 miles per hour...

Iranian wrestler Navid Afkari executed over 2018 security guard killing

His brothers Vahid and Habib, who were also present at the demonstration, were sentenced to 56 and 24 years respectively in the same case, according to Amnest...

Russia Begins Final Trials of Sputnik V Coronavirus Vaccine

The pause by Serum Institute came after the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) issued it a show-cause notice asking why trials should not be suspended i...

China imposes `reciprocal restrictions` on U.S. diplomats, calls it a legitimate response

China has issued a diplomatic note announcing reciprocal restrictions on the activities of the USA embassy and consulates in China and their personnel, said Zha...

At least 50 killed in DRC mine collapse

The accident has taken almost 50 lives, as per the initial investigations, most of whom were young people trying to earn a living and support their families. He...

Biden praises Trump for ‘accidentally’ brokering Israel-UAE peace deal

Trump announced on Friday that he had met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Shah Hamad bin Al Khalifa of Bahrain . The three leaders also issu...

Officers charged in George Floyd's death seek individual trials

In Minnesota, unlike many other states, cameras are not allowed before the sentencing phase of criminal proceedings unless both prosecution and defense agree. I...

New Yorkers pay tribute to 9/11 victims

The Pentagon's observance was so restricted that not even victims' families could attend, though small groups can visit the memorial there later in the day. She...

80-year-old woman raped by 35-year-old man in Delhi

They caught the accused and called the police. According to the medical reports, the elderly woman suffered several injuries and bruises on her body, includin...

Foreign hackers are targeting Biden and Trump camps

Most of the hacking attempts by Russian , Chinese and Iranian agents were halted by Microsoft security software and the targets notified, he said. On Tuesday...

Police officer has 'serious injuries and burns' after attempted murder

A policeman is being treated for severe burns to his arms and legs in hospital after he was attacked in Newquay. Home Secretary Priti Patel has condemned the ...

Migrants left homeless after fire in Greek camp

Ships have been sent to the island to provide somewhere for the migrants to sleep. "It is a tragic opportunity for migrants to leave ..." Archbishop Ieronym...

Python laid 7 eggs without male help, St. Louis Zoo says

An expert at the zoo says it's unusual but not rare for ball pythons to reproduce asexually. Snakes can also "store sperm for delayed fertilization", the zoo sa...

At least 5 dead, dozens missing as 36 wildfires burn across Oregon

Kate Brown said 40,000 Oregonians have been evacuated and around 500,000 are in different levels of fire zones - either being told to leave or to be prepared to...

Pope Francis Encourages Social Distancing At General Audience

There are too many partisan interests in the search for a COVID vaccine, Pope Francis said Wednesday. This is particularly hard as it means "loving the enemy"...

Taliban Delegation In Qatar For Peace Talks With Afghanistan

He added that the cause of the delay was partly due to the Taliban and officials in Doha sorting out final logistical questions over the opening ceremony, inclu...

Afghan-Taliban peace talks start in shadow of twin towers anniversary

Talks between the Afghan government and Taliban insurgents start in Qatar's capital Doha on Saturday with the goal of bringing an end to almost two decades of...

De Blasio and Cuomo spar over NYC indoor dining

On Sept. 30, New York City is set to resume indoor dining amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to an announcement from New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo . "Work...

Belarus opposition figure 'detained' at Ukraine border

Further, the European Union called Monday on Belarus to release the more than 600 people it said it arrested over the weekend for protesting what thousands of B...

Japan, UK agree on bilateral trade deal

Earlier this week, Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis told Parliament that the proposed bill would "break global law in a very specific and limited way" b...

Australia's largest population state NSW - government in 'turmoil' over withdrawal of support

We are today clearly identifying ourselves as an independent party that has the ability to make decisions that are important, ' the deputy premier told reporter...

19th anniversary of 9/11 attacks marked in US

Biden also attended the ceremony at ground zero in NY, exchanging a pandemic-conscious elbow bump with Vice-President Mike Pence before the observance began. ...

WE Charity closing operations in Canada

The lasting impact of our work has been made possible by the many people who have supported WE Charity Canada over the past two decades. In a statement, it bl...

European Union warns United Kingdom of legal action over plan to break Brexit deal

The United Kingdom said explicitly this week that it plans to break global law by breaching parts of the Withdrawal Agreement treaty that it signed in January, ...

Manhattan gynecologist charged in serial sexual assaults on patients

Each of those counts could carry a maximum of 20 years in prison. A former Manhattan gynecologist accused of sexually abusing more than two dozen patients, in...

Six Teachers in Five States Have Died After Contracting COVID-19

She taught social skills and special education in in eastern Missouri's Potosi School District. "We are all excited to start the new school year on September ...

Emissions have already surged back to pre-pandemic levels, United Nations report finds

Daily CO2 emissions at their lowest point in April were approximately at the level they were in 2006, and 2020 emissions overall are expected to decline by 4 to...

Mining exec steps down after company destroys ancient Australian sacred sites

Underneath the caverns sat millions of dollars' worth of high-grade iron ore, in a country where mining is king. The move came after activists and investors s...