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Gadhafi Son Seif al-Islam Barred from Running for President Due to Prior Convictions
According to a list of barred candidates issued by the country’s High National Elections Committee, Seif al-Islam Gadhafi is barred because of previous convictions against him.
U2's Edge Leading Rock Memorabilia Sale To Help Musicians
When The Edge saw the Rolling Stones perform recently, his mask allowed him to go unrecognized as he watched guitarist Ron Wood from the front row.
Boy, 3, Dies After Fall From 17th Floor Of Chicago Building
The death of 3yearold boy who died after plunging from the 17th floor window of a Chicago apartment building is being investigated by police and child welfare officials, authorities said.
Dollar Jumps On Hawkish Fed, Strong Consumer Spending Data
The dollar gained broadly on Wednesday, reaching 16month highs against the euro and an almost fiveyear top against the Japanese yen as investors bet that the U.S. Federal Reserve will tighten monetary policy faster than its peers.
Arbery's Mother: 'He Will Now Rest In Peace' After Verdict
After three men were convicted of murder for the death her son, Ahmaud Arbery's mother said Wednesday that she never thought she'd see the day come.
United Nations Calls For Efforts To Ensure Economic Future For Colombia Ex-rebels
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres said on Tuesday he celebrates the advances made to implement Colombia's 2016 peace deal with the demobilized FARC rebels, but added efforts must be redoubled to sustain economic opportunities for excombata...
Burkina Faso Holds Mass Burial For Slain Gendarmes, Reports More Killings Of Police
Burkina Faso on Tuesday buried many of the 49 gendarmes killed in a recent strike on a security outpost, even as the government reported the killing of around 20 more military police and civilians in a separate attack.
Ukrainian Air Force Holds Drills, Including Air Strikes
Ukraine has held drills of its air force, including the practice of airstrikes, on training grounds in the south of the country, the defence ministry said on Tuesday.
2 Killed, 16 Injured in Explosion at Serbian Rocket Engine Plant
The explosion was in a warehouse in which 500 rockets with 30 kilograms of explosive each have been stored.
'Choose Justice Over Money': Murdered Journalist Jamal Khashoggi's Fiancée Asks Justin Bieber to Cancel Saudi Arabia Show
In 2018, a team of the kingdom's government agents murdered the journalist at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, where he was going to pick up documents for his upcoming wedding.
Holmes Resumes Testimony In Theranos Fraud Trial
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes was back on the witness stand on Monday in her defense against fraud charges, telling jurors about the nowdefunct bloodtesting startup's technology and positive results from early studies.
Blaze At Nursing Home In Bulgaria Kills 9; Cause Unknown
Nine people have died after a fire swept through a nursing home Monday in eastern Bulgaria, officials said.
Canada Ends COVID-19 Policy Turning Back Asylum-seekers Between Border Crossings
Canada is ending its pandemicera policy of turning back asylumseekers trying to cross into the country between ports of entry, according to a revised policy document released on Sunday.
UK To Host G7 Foreign And Development Ministers On Dec. 10-12
Britain will host foreign and development ministers from the G7 group of industrialised nations and from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at a summit in Liverpool from Dec. 10 to Dec. 12, it said on Monday.
Bulgarian President Radev Wins Second Term On Anti-corruption Ticket
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev won a second term in office by a wide margin on Sunday as voters in the European Union's poorest country backed his strong anticorruption message, exit polls showed.
Rugby-Northern Hemisphere Teams On Fire, Says Ireland Coach Farrell
Ireland coach Andy Farrell described the northern hemisphere nations as being on fire after his side’s 537 thrashing of Argentina on Sunday capped an impressive few weeks for the best of the Six Nations.