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Military blindsided by Donald Trump's new Afghanistan troop withdrawal

The US military was blindsided by Trump's assertion that all US troops will be out of Afghanistan by the end of the year, with US officials saying they are not aware of such a plan

Antibody drugs are no cure but seem promising for treating coronavirus

Experimental antibody drugs like the one Trump was given are among the most promising therapies being tested for treating and preventing coronavirus infections

Czech Republic tops record Covid-19 infection surge in Eastern Europe

Starting Monday, all theaters, cinemas and zoos will be closed for at least two weeks.

European Union sees progress in Brexit trade talks with United Kingdom

Michel acknowledged time was running out on a potential agreement that could save hundreds of thousands of jobs on both sides of the English Channel.

Businesses shut in New York City as officials rush to quash Covid-19 surge

Public and private schools were closed within both the red zones and in surrounding areas designated orange zones by the Democratic governor

Sri Lankan minister criticises India for power-sharing call with Tamils

India in 1987 intervened to end the civil war between Sri Lankan government forces and minority ethnic Tamil rebels

US Presidential elections 2020: Biden plans to hold town hall without Trump

Joe Biden's presidential campaign says because of President Trump's rejection of a virtual presidential debate on October 15, the Democratic challenger will hold his own town hall event the same night

In a first, World Trade Organization to be led by a woman in 25 years

The previous WTO director-general, Roberto Azevedo of Brazil, made a surprise announcement in May that he would leave the job a year early, citing a "personal decision."

Pope Francis commits to clean finances amid scandal in backyard

Pope Francis told European anti-money laundering experts Thursday that the Vatican was committed to clean finance, as he denounced financial speculation amid a spiraling corruption investigation

To dodge sanctions, Venezuela turns to Asia to keep crude flowing

Many of PDVSA's overseas bank accounts had been frozen or closed, hampering its ability to pay vendors on whom it relies to keep the nation's crude flowing.

US Vice-Presidential debate more cordial than Donald Trump-Joe Biden debate

The vice presidential debate is much more cordial than last week's raucous presidential debate with frequent interruptions and outbursts

Donald Trump tweets through Vice Presidential debate, says Pence 'GREAT'

President Donald Trump is apparently watching the vice presidential debate and thinks Mike Pence is doing GREAT, but he's not so hot about the Democratic nominee or the moderator's performance

Fact Check: Claims from Pence and Harris Vice-Presidential debate

Mike Pence and Kamala Harris tussled in the first and only vice presidential debate before the Nov. 3 election, coming as the coronavirus sidelined President Donald Trump at the White House

King of Jordan Abdullah II names his policy adviser country's new PM

Jordan's King Abdullah II designated his chief policy adviser to form a new government amid criticism of the previous government's handling of the virus pandemic

Vladimir Putin sends a mixed message on US election, hedging his bets

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday decried what he called Joe Biden's sharp anti-Russian rhetoric but praised the Democratic presidential nominee's comments on arms control

Donald Trump, out of sight, tweets up storm, says he 'feels great'

President Donald Trump remained out of sight for a second day Wednesday recovering from Covid-19, but he made his presence known on social media

Nancy Pelosi out to block Donald Trump if disputed election ends in House

A single House race in Montana could determine the US presidential election

Trump stays out of sight; White House offers few details about his recovery

President Donald Trump remained out of sight for a second day on Wednesday as he recovers from COVID-19, with the White House offering scant details about his health and activities.

German foreign minister threatens sanctions on Russia over Navalny attack

German officials said last month that labs found traces of a Novichok agent in the Russian politician's system

US charges British 2 ISIS members in deaths of four American hostages

El Shafee Elsheikh and Alexanda Kotey are two of four men dubbed "the Beatles" by the hostages they held captive because of their British accents