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Boris Johnson calls Scottish devolution a ‘disaster’: The Sun
(Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called the granting of greater powers of self-governance to the Scottish parliament a 'disaster' during a call with Conservative MPs, The Sun reported ...
Nov 16, 2020
Trump asked for options for attacking Iran last week, but held off: source
By Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump asked for options on attacking Iran's main nuclear site last week but ultimately decided against taking the dramatic step, a U.S. officia...
Nov 16, 2020
Biden says U.S., allies need to set global trade rules to counter China’s influence
By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Joe Biden said on Monday the United States needed to negotiate with allies to set global trading rules to counter China's growing influence ...
Nov 16, 2020
Guatemalan president warns of ‘hoards’ of migrants unless rich nations help
GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) - Guatemala's president on Monday cautioned that Central America would need help from rich countries to stave off more migration, with powerful Hurricane Iota hours from wreak...
Nov 16, 2020
After McCarrick scandal, U.S. bishops call for greater transparency
By Philip Pullella (Reuters) - U.S. Roman Catholic leaders called on Monday for greater transparency and vetting in the appointment of bishops after the scandal of former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, ...
Nov 16, 2020
British diplomat saves drowning student in southwest China
(Reuters) - A British diplomat leapt into a river in southwest China and rescued a drowning student over the weekend, Britain's embassy in Beijing and Chinese state media said. Stephen Ellison, the 61...
Nov 16, 2020
South Korea to tighten social distancing amid COVID-19 case spikes: Yonhap
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea decided to tighten social distancing curbs for the greater Seoul area amid recent spikes in new coronavirus cases, the Yonhap news agency reported on Tuesday, citing a me...
Nov 16, 2020
Australian state reports one new COVID-19 case, dampens fears of new cluster
By Colin Packham SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's fifth most populous state on Tuesday reported one new COVID-19 case overnight, dampening fears of another deadly cluster emerging in a country that has ...
Nov 16, 2020
Pompeo says Europe, U.S. need to work together to address Turkey
PARIS (Reuters) - The U.S. administration and Europe need to work jointly on addressing the actions led by Turkey in the Middle East over the past few months, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Frenc...
Nov 16, 2020
Colombia asks for more time to remove landmines from territory
By Oliver Griffin BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia has requested a more than four-year extension under the Ottawa Treaty for removing landmines from across the country, the High Peace Commissioner's office...
Nov 16, 2020
