By Dora Mekouar/VOA Every four years, Americans pause for Inauguration Day to witness a hallmark of American democracy — the peaceful transfer of power. On January 20, all eyes will…
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US Imposes Travel Ban on 26 European Countries to Combat Coronavirus
By Aline Barros /VOA The Trump administration will be suspending travel from 26 European countries for 30 days, beginning Friday at midnight, in response to the…
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Kobe Bryant killed in California helicopter crash
Legendary NBA player Kobe Bryant has reportedly died in a California helicopter crash, a report said Sunday. He was 41. French news agency AFP, quoting…
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UK Opposition Leader Corbyn Turns Down Invite to Trump State Dinner
LONDON — The leader of Britain’s opposition Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn, said on Friday he had turned down an invitation to a state dinner which will…
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Trump vows to boost spending and coverage of US missile defence
Washington, D.C.: President Donald Trump called on Thursday for dramatically broadening US defences against missile attacks, outlining a costly and scientifically unproven plan for developing…
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No evidence Saudi prince behind Khashoggi murder: Mattis
Washington .- Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said there was no hard evidence that the powerful Crown Prince Mohammad Bin…
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Stan Lee, Marvel Comics visionary, dead at 9
Los Angeles .- Stan Lee, the colorful Marvel Comics patriarch who helped usher in a new era of superhero storytelling — and saw his creations become…
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US Military: IS Still Poses Threat in Iraq, Syria
WASHINGTON .- Despite the anti-Islamic State campaign being waged in both Iraq and Syria, the terror group can still attack coalition forces and their local partners…
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Trump Mulls New Travel Ban as Migrants Head Toward US Border
Washington .- The Trump administration is reported to be considering a new executive order aimed at blocking asylum seekers and immigrants from crossing the U.S.-Mexico…
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France’s ban on veils violates human rights, a UN committee says
New York: In 2010, when France passed a law that banned full-face coverings in public, some police organisations warned that they didn’t have the resources…
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