U.S. to withdraw majority of forces from Somalia by early 2021
The latest decision indicates that President Donald Trump is determined to downgrade U.S. participation in distant wars before his presidency ends. WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 [...]
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UK, EU negotiators meet in “last-ditch” effort to strike post-Brexit deal
Ahead of the meeting on Sunday, however, British sources warned there was no guarantee they would succeed, according to the London-based Evening Standard newspaper. (Xinhua) [...]
Sassoli with Costa: Strengthening our social model is key to Europe’s recovery
Statement by European Parliament President Sassoli following meeting with Portuguese Prime Minister Costa During a joint press conference with Portuguese Prime [...]
Sassoli: Do not criminalise those saving lives at sea. We need common rules on migration and asylum.
Extracts of the speech of the European Parliament President at the High-level Inter-parliamentary Conference on Migration and Asylum in Europe “We are holding this [...]
U.S. House speaker urges Republicans to resume negotiations on COVID-19 relief package
While the White House probably would consult with Republican lawmakers on details of a COVID-19 relief bill, it’s now unlikely to take the lead on talks, a report said. [...]
Spotlight: Biden projected to widen lead in Electoral College by margin of 306 to 232
A federal law sets what is called the “Safe Harbor” deadline, falling on Dec. 8 this year, the day by which states must submit the winner of the presidential [...]
A taste of autumn in Mount Fuji
A taste of autumn: foliage shows stunning colors and a mixture of mist and cloud is hanging in Mount Fuji, Japan. Photo taken on Nov. 6, 2020 shows a view of the Mount Fuji [...]
President Sassoli: Congratulations Joe Biden on your victory. A world with less inequality is in all our interests
Statement by the European Parliament President on the outcome of the US Presidential election “We have been following the US presidential election very closely. This is an [...]
Biden urges unity after fiercely contested election
“With the campaign over, it’s time to put the anger and the harsh rhetoric behind us and come together as a nation,” Joe Biden said. U.S. Democratic [...]
Biden pledges free COVID-19 vaccines for all if elected
“Once we have a safe and effective vaccine, it has to be free to everyone — whether or not you’re insured,” said Biden. (Xinhua) — U.S. [...]
U.S. House speaker sets 48-hour deadline to approve relief package before election
“Decisions must be made by the White House in order to demonstrate that the Administration is serious about reaching a bipartisan agreement that provides for Americans [...]
Domestic travel over Golden Week holiday injects vitality into China’s economy
(Xinhua) — Golden populus euphratica forest, red gritstone landforms, the thrill of horse-riding….Yang Zeliang and his friends savored them all during the [...]
Stay-at-home orders cut noise exposure nearly by half: study
“That is a huge reduction in terms of exposure and it could have a great effect on people’s overall health outcomes over time,” says Rick Neitzel.(Xinhua) [...]
Interview: UN Women chief calls for action to carry forward gender equality
“With laws to support women’s equality, scaling up education, health and childcare services, and using gender quotas to boost women’s representation, the [...]
Multilateralism matters
(Xinhua) — Seventy-five years ago, tormented by the scourge of war that twice brought untold miseries to mankind, countries around the world joined hands and built up [...]
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