A federal court has moved to dismiss charges against ex-National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, one of several Trump associates convicted of lying.
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International
Massive Saharan dust cloud shrouds the Caribbean
A huge cloud of Saharan dust has darkened the skies over parts of the Caribbean.
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Top US health official Fauci warns of ‘disturbing’ new US surge
America’s top infectious disease expert has told lawmakers that the nation is seeing a “disturbing surge” in coronavirus infections in some states.
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Newborn Mexican triplets test positive in ‘unprecedented’ case
Newborn triplets in Mexico have tested positive for coronavirus in an “unprecedented” case, according to local health authorities.
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Germany outbreak sparks fresh local lockdown
German authorities in North Rhine-Westphalia are bringing back local lockdown measures after a coronavirus outbreak linked to a meatpacking plant.
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Trump’s Re-election campaign denies low turnout manipulation claim
President Donald Trump’s re-election team has rejected claims that a social media campaign by Tik-Tok users was behind the lower-than-expected turnout.
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China is promising to write off some loans to Africa
China will exempt certain African countries from interest-free loans due by the end of this year, President Xi Jinping said late Wednesday.
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Amy Klobuchar drops out of Biden VP contention
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar has announced that she will not seek to be Joe Biden’s running mate for the US presidential election in November.
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John Bolton: Trump sought Xi’s help with re-election
US President Donald Trump tried to get China’s Xi Jinping to help him secure re-election, ex-National Security Adviser John Bolton’s new book says.
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Aunt Jemima to change branding based on ‘racial stereotype’
US company Quaker Oats has announced it will rename its Aunt Jemima line of syrups and foods, acknowledging the brand was based on a racial stereotype.
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