Hong Kong In a year that has seen global perceptions of China plunge, Beijing scored a major diplomatic victory Wednesday with the finalizing of a trade deal with the European Union — in spite of criticism from the United States and outstanding concerns many in the bloc have over Beijing’s worsening human rights record.
Civil rights leaders hope Biden can heal the nation through action
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When President-elect Joe Biden delivers his inauguration speech Wednesday, civil rights leaders are hoping for more than just promises, but a plan of action for racial healing. Biden will be entering the presidency...
Lori Loughlin’s husband Mossimo Giannulli asks for home confinement amid Covid concerns
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Attorneys for Mossimo Giannulli, the fashion designer and husband of actress Lori Loughlin, have requested that he complete his five-month sentence related to the college admissions scandal in home confinement, acco...
National Mall will be closed on Inauguration Day due to security concerns
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The National Mall will be closed to the general public on Inauguration Day due to security concerns, according to an official familiar with discussions. The official said there will be no big screens, no toilets, n...
US bans cotton and tomato products from China’s Xinjiang region over forced labor concerns
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The US has banned imports of cotton products and tomatoes produced in China's Xinjiang region over forced labor concerns, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said on Wednesday. The agency said the region-wide ban...
Private practice doctors flag concerns on when they and their patients will receive Covid-19 vaccine
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(KHN)Dr. Andrew Carroll — a family doctor in Chandler, Arizona — wants to help his patients get immunized against Covid-19, so he paid more than $ 4,000 to buy an ultra-low-temperature freezer from eBay needed to s...
The House can impeach Donald Trump, but it can’t stop him from fundraising in the future
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House Democrats on Monday pushed ahead with their effort to have President Donald Trump impeached, convicted in the Senate and disqualified from ever holding federal office again over last week's siege on the US Cap...
Trump administration locks down border wall contracts, complicating Biden’s pledge to stop construction
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The Trump administration is continuing to award border wall contracts in the waning days of Donald Trump's presidency, including in areas where private land hasn't yet been acquired, an unusual move that will compli...
Every investor in Britain’s slave trade set to be detailed in new ‘dictionary’ after funding from UK government
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London The first ever index of investors in Britain's extensive slave trade is being compiled by academics, after the project received £1 million ($ 1.4 million) in funding from the UK government. The Dictionary of ...
Duke women’s basketball cancels rest of 2020-2021 season because of Covid-19 concerns
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Duke University's women's basketball team will not play the remainder of the 2020-2021 season, citing health and safety concerns stemming from Covid-19, the school announced Friday. "The student-athletes on the Duke...
UK-EU nearing possible Brexit trade deal, with announcement expected Thursday
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London The United Kingdom and the European Union are closing in on a post-Brexit trade agreement after months of fraught negotiations, sources told CNN. A deal is expected to be announced on Christmas Eve, a UK gove...
Pakistani human rights activist found dead in Canada
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A Pakistani human rights activist living in Canada who went missing over the weekend has been found dead, Toronto Police said on Tuesday, adding they believed her death to be a non-criminal matter. Karima Mehrab, a ...