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Eta strikes Florida Keys; expected to become hurricane

Eta strikes Florida Keys; expected to become hurricane

HAVANA — A strengthening Tropical Storm Eta made landfall on Florida's Lower Matecumbe Key on Sunday night, days after leaving scores of dead and over 100 missing in Mexico and Central America. The U.S.
Firecrackers and prayers as Indians celebrate Harris' win

Firecrackers and prayers as Indians celebrate Harris' win

THULASENDRAPURAM, India — Waking up to the news of Kamala Harris’ election as U.S. vice-president , overjoyed people in her Indian grandfather’s hometown set off firecrackers and offered prayers on Sunday.
Biden seeks to move quickly and build out his administration

Biden seeks to move quickly and build out his administration

WILMINGTON, Del. — President-elect Joe Biden signalled on Sunday he plans to move quickly to build out his government, focusing first on the raging pandemic that will likely dominate the early days of his administration.
Trump, who never admits defeat, mulls how to keep up fight

Trump, who never admits defeat, mulls how to keep up fight

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump never admits defeat. But he faces a stark choice now that Democrat Joe Biden has won the White House: Concede graciously for the sake of the nation or don’t — and get evicted anyway.
BTS, Lady Gaga win top awards at MTV Europe Music Awards

BTS, Lady Gaga win top awards at MTV Europe Music Awards

The South Korean pop group BTS won a leading four awards including best song for “Dynamite” and best group at the MTV Europe Music Awards Sunday night, while Lady Gaga took the best artist prize.
Azerbaijani leader: Forces seize key Nagorno-Karabakh city

Azerbaijani leader: Forces seize key Nagorno-Karabakh city

MOSCOW — Azerbaijani forces have taken control of the strategically key city of Shushi in Nagorno-Karabakh where fighting with Armenia has raged for more than a month, the country’s president said Sunday.
Ethiopia reshuffles top officials as Tigray conflict grows

Ethiopia reshuffles top officials as Tigray conflict grows

NAIROBI, Kenya — Ethiopia’s prime minister announced major changes to his government's military and intelligence leadership on Sunday as he sought to defend a growing military action against the country's defiant Tigray region, and urged citizens not
Black leaders greet Biden win, pledge to push for equality

Black leaders greet Biden win, pledge to push for equality

DETROIT — President-elect Joe Biden’s victory was celebrated by civil rights activists and Black leaders who warned that a tough road lies ahead to address America’s persistent inequalities and the racial division that Donald Trump fueled during his
Suu Kyi party set to win Myanmar vote with weak opposition

Suu Kyi party set to win Myanmar vote with weak opposition

YANGON, Myanmar — Voters in Myanmar's biggest city, Yangon, turned up in large numbers Sunday to vote in nationwide elections that are expected to return to power the party of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi.
First plane with Israeli tourists lands in UAE after deal

First plane with Israeli tourists lands in UAE after deal

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The first flight carrying Israeli tourists to the United Arab Emirates landed Sunday in the city-state of Dubai, the latest sign of the normalization deal reached between the two nations. FlyDubai flight No.
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