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Bangladesh Begins Moving Displaced Rohingya Muslims To Island
Authorities in Bangladesh are pushing ahead with the relocation of tens of thousands of Rohingya Muslims to a remote island in the Bay of Bengal, despite concerns raised by human rights groups and the...
‘Warning Signs Flashing’: Job Growth Slows Sharply As Pandemic Takes Toll On Economy
U.S. employers sharply scaled back their hiring last month, as the coronavirus pandemic put new pressure on restaurants, retailers and other businesses.
Coronavirus Was In U.S. Weeks Earlier Than Previously Known, Study Says
The coronavirus was present in the U.S. weeks earlier than scientists and public health officials previously thought, and before cases in China were publicly identified, according to a new government ...
China Refuses To Apologize To Australia Over Official’s Tweet Of Doctored Image
China is deepening its spat with Australia, refusing to apologize after a government official posted an altered image of an Australian soldier holding a knife to a young Afghan boy's throat. Australia...
French Police Officers In Custody After Video Emerges Of Brutal Beating Of Black Man
Four French police officers have been suspended and are in custody after a video that shows them brutally beating a Black man was posted online Thursday.
Biden Reportedly To Choose Antony Blinken For Secretary Of State
President-elect Joe Biden will reportedly nominate Antony Blinken for the coveted secretary of state post.
Top House Democrats Demand Biden Transition Briefing From GSA Chief
Top House Democrats have sent a letter demanding that General Services Administration Chief Emily W. Murphy brief lawmakers on why she has yet to ascertain Joe Biden's election win — a necessary first...
Africa Surpasses 2 Million Coronavirus Cases
The African continent has reached the somber milestone of 2 million coronavirus cases as of Thursday. The Associated Press reports that more than 48,000 people have perished due to the pandemic in Afr...