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EU leaders seek to ramp up pressure on Belarus president

European Union leaders put on a show of support Wednesday for people protesting in Belarus. At an emergency teleconference they underlined their concern about the conte

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As Democrats prepare to nominate Joe Biden, widespread fears about unfair election

With less than 80 days to go before the U.S. presidential election, it looks like Joe Biden’s race to lose.Yet, as Democrats nationwide gather online this week to nomin

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European stocks gain, but Wall Street rally fizzles

European stocks gained Tuesday following strong German economic data, while a Wall Street rally fizzled on renewed worries about a new U.S. stimulus package.Confidence among investors in Germany soar

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Kamala Harris brings a view from tech’s epicenter to the presidential race

Joe Biden’s decision to name California Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate in the quest to unseat President Trump means that the next White House could be occupied not only by a Black wo

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TikTok is being investigated by France’s data watchdog

More worries for TikTok: A European data watchdog that’s landed the biggest blow on a tech giant to date — slapping Google with a $57M fine last year (upheld in June) — now has an o

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9 Berlin-based VCs discuss how COVID-19 has changed the landscape

A breeding ground for European entrepreneurs, Berlin has a knack for producing a lot of new startups: the city attracts top international, diverse talent, and it is packed with investors, events and a

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Africa has over 1M confirmed COVID-19 cases

Africa's confirmed coronavirus cases have surpassed the milestone of one million, but global health experts say the true figure is likely several times higher, reflecting the gaping lack of testing f

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Oil prices struggle to hold five-month high amid pandemic worries

A 3D printed oil pump jack is seen in front of the displayed stock graph in this illustration picture, April 14, 2020. /Reuters Oil prices were unchanged on Thursday, struggling to hold onto f

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UK Nobel Laureate Scientist Slams ‘Shroud of Secrecy’ Drawn Over Gov't COVID-19 Response

The high-profile scientist’s comments join a wave of criticism that the UK government of Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing over its response to the ongoing coronav

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US Authorities Fear Ransomware Attacks Might Disrupt November Election

Worries about purported foreign meddling in America's democratic processes are now being supplemented by concerns that the increased stress on the electoral system this

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Oil edges lower on oversupply concerns as OPEC+ set to raise output

Oil prices fell on Monday on concerns about oversupply as OPEC and its allies, together known as OPEC+, are due to pull back from production cuts in August while an increase in COVID-19 cases worl

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Hurricane Isaias hits Bahamas, heads to coronavirus-hit Florida

Storm clouds are seen over the city as Hurricane Isaias approaches the east coast of Florida on August 1. /AFP Photo Hurricane Isaias snapped trees and dumped torrential rains as it barreled t

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Forum looks at new normal for post-pandemic film industry

International film executives and filmmakers discussed and projected the new normal and new challenges for the global film industry at a forum held on Monday during the ongoing Shanghai Intentional Fi

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Commentary: Time to remember war and peace amid political absurdity

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks to the audience on the podium during the 5th Munich Security Conference (MSC). /AFP On the 106th anniversary of the beginning of WWI, it is time to rec

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Commentary: Time to remember war and peace amid political absurdity

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks to the audience on the podium during the 5th Munich Security Conference (MSC). /AFP On the 106th anniversary of the beginning of WWI, it is time to rec

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The Latest: Coronavirus watch, July 27 -- Brazil's coronavirus death toll tops 87,000

A woman wearing a face mask walks in Berlin, capital of Germany, July 25, 2020. (Photo by Binh Truong/Xinhua) - Brazil's COVID-19 death toll tops 87,000 - White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow say

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Spotlight: Analysts say U.S.-Russia tensions in Arctic may escalate amid global warming

by Matthew Rusling As global warming has made navigating Arctic waters more feasible, tensions in the region between the United States and Russia could escalate, analy